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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
1
London Paris and Berlin dispatches describe British and French forces repelling German assaults near Moreuil Hangard and Grivesnes while retaking villages north of Montdidier Amiens appears secure per Poincare visit. Berlin claims 75000 captives with continued German offensives south of the Somme.
France April 2 A composite force including American railway engineers helped hold a 1200 yard front against repeated German assaults until reinforcements arrived. Fifteen hundred troops led by a brave brigadier stood firm as the regular army closed the gap, demonstrating allied resolve in a critical crisis.
White Star Steamship Gelnie Orpedu ced on route home was struck by a German submarine while crossing the Atlantic. Crew reported damage but no immediate loss of life. vessel altered course toward nearest port for repairs as authorities investigate.
Off Liverpool New York April 2 the stemship Celie of White Star lines was torpedoed by a German submarine while sailing from England to America. No American wounded aboard. efforts to save the vessel continue. The Celie carried about 2500000 worth of American securities from England in October 1916. London April 2 the Tithonus was torpedoed and sunk March 28 with one merchant officer and three crewmen lost.
A concise reflection notes that only a small group uses sound reasoning to shape outcomes while the majority remain swayed by lesser argument. It hints at the power of disciplined thinking in leadership and policy decisions.
Washington April 2. The United States aims to build a supergun surpassing the German weapon used on Paris. Secretary Daniels has ordered navy ordnance officers to begin construction after experts reported a gun could fire 105 miles. Wichita Falls April 2. See Lieut Byron Jackson Jr of San Francisco killed when the aircraft he piloted fell 1,500 feet. A cadet with him was slightly injured.
President Wilson declares no change in war aims in reply to Bishop Henderson of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He says peace terms from opponents must show justice, otherwise his unaltered purpose remains to win the war and secure lasting peace.
A French official report places German total casualties from a protracted western front offensive at 275000 to 300000. It states 100 divisions were identified as engaged, with more than ten twice, many divisions halved or wiped out, and wounded sent to Belgium to hide sacrifices from the German people. The message notes massive corpses and widespread dispatch of wounded abroad.
The casualty list issued here shows 25 names from United States expeditionary forces. It breaks down as 1 killed in action, 1 died of wounds, 1 died of disease, 4 severely wounded, and 17 slightly wounded. Private William Repp is listed as killed, Private Edward Fisher died of wounds, and Privates Pearson Round George Fitzsimmons Jesse E. F. Stinchcomwmbh Francis Welles are noted as died of disease. Severely wounded include Privates Eugene W. Elston Joseph Nowak and First Wient George Bb. Boyd Sergi.analph Petrush and Corp. Milton Willard. Wagoner Frank Losey and Privates Homer Allyer Howard Crum Francis J. Galvin Samuel W. Kopp Lonnie R. Rouse Troy A. Tar water Fred Warnasch Harold P. Buechbinder Moses Fischer Zeh 8 Honaker Clifford Ledford Harlie C. Smith John Urban are listed as slightly wounded.
In New York 60 000 marine workers meet to decide on a possible strike within forty eight hours over wage and hour disputes. They allege that 75 percent of employers have not honored a November arbitration agreement. Major General Geo T Bartlett is relieved of his National Army rank and returns to brigadier general in the regular army.
A terse report describes a tactical maneuver where ground was retaken from temporary encampments to disrupt enemy planning. The account notes shifting positions and a new frontline posture aimed at pressuring opposing forces.
Paris April 2 French and British troops drove a wedge in the German line between the Somme and the Muin sector. British forces captured prisoners and machine guns near the Vere and Luce rivers and at Hebuterne. Amiens is safe, says General Foch as allied positions improve and German advances are halted.
Federal Judge Landis presides over the I W W sedition and conspiracy trial as 114 defendants face charges in Chicago. Proceedings open with jury selection amid guard security and claims from both sides about the case’s impact on the war effort and the nation.
Amsterdam reports Prince Emi Ernst elder son of Prince Emich off Leiningen was killed at age twenty two while commanding a grenadier company. He was unmarried. The Lokal Angel of Teerlin confirms the death.
Citizens in Hawley Minnesota resume act to purge German texts from the schoolhouse. They previously entered a resident’s home and burned a picture of the Kaiser. The latest campaign seeks total loyalty by removing German language materials from classrooms.
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