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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1918
Page
1
Washington contends that Allied Berlin loss figures are overstated and not yet confirmed while defense sources argue the numbers may be inflated. Officials cautioned against accepting the German claims without verification.
Special report from Washington D C dated April 22 states no evidence supports Berlin claims of heavy U S troop losses and captures in France. War department officials including General Wareh say no message confirms such losses and the report is considered exaggerated.
French and American forces repelled a strong German assault near Seicheprey as Berlin claimed 133 American prisoners and 25 machine guns were captured. Despite heavy losses, Allied troops regained most ground and fought inch by inch to push the attackers back.
In Chicago on April 22 Michigan becomes the second state in the seventh federal reserve district to exceed its third Liberty loan quota by pledging about $12 million. Local district and county chairmen report subscriptions filed at headquarters despite unofficial figures awaiting federal reserve recognition.
Detroit and Wayne County dominated bond subscriptions with a combined total surpassing the allotted 75.6 million. Wayne County alone had raised 20 million above its quota of 826 million by Saturday noon, as Chicago reported stronger subscriptions but lagging Treasury expectations. Illinois excluding Chicago reported 30.2 million, Indiana appeared to meet its minimum, and Wisconsin showed positive results in the Seventh District.
Portland April 22. The Grant Smith Porter Ship company claims a world record for wooden ship construction. The hull of the steamer Waken, 30 tons deadweight, entered the Willamette River at three minutes before midnight, fifty one days after keel laying.
London reports for the week ending Saturday a total of 12,388 British casualties. The figures show 570 killed or missing officers 1 609 wounded officers 2 173 wounded other ranks 7 051.
The U S Navy reports the loss of two ships, the Lake Moor and the Florence Ht. The Lake Moor, a 4500 ton cargo carrier, was torpedoed in European waters on April 1 with ten officers and fifty-two men aboard. five officers and twelve men survived, others missing. The Florence Ht. exploded in a French port on April 17. about thirty four crew members of around seventy five were rescued, mostly by a U S destroyer. The Lake Moor had been commandeered by the Shipping Board and sailed on its first voyage from an Atlantic port late March.
Secretary Baker delivers first public Liberty loan rally address in Washington praising Allied unity and American resolve. He stresses force backed by morality, honors Allied leaders, and recalls a frontline officer's gesture of support, urging citizens to stand with troops in France.
Washington reports about 60 Elba hotels and restaurants in Chicago are on a wheatless program after a telegram to the United States food administration. Heads of establishments have voluntarily signed pledge cards to cut wheat use.
Mrs Wood row Wileen reviews 20 000 women who marched through Philadelphia for the Liberty loan parade. The event showcases public support and mobilizes local units for war bonds.
British and French fronts report German troops attempting to push through northeast of Ypres and near Arras to Amiens. Allied artillery repelled the assault, with German heavy guns active from Castel to south of Noyon and French airmen harassing supply columns along the Front.
Paris reports French artillery activity along the Avre, between Montdidier and Noyon, and a German raid on Reims repulsed. French forces also capture cannon after a northwest Bethune attack. British advances around Arras and Albert succeed in counterattacks at Givenchy. German losses in the offensive exceed wounds for the first time, with about 200,000 killed and roughly 100,000 wounded cited.
Havana Cuba subscribes 1.5 million dollars to the Liberty Loan, with more than 70 subscribers reported via a cablegram to the Liberty Loan committee in New York.
British and French forces land at Mourimansk to reinforce a marine detachment and cooperate with Bolshevik troops to defend the Mourman coast and railway against Finnish White guards. Bolshevik and foreign troops operate in harmony, protecting rail hubs and sea outlets as supplies accumulate at Mourmansk Archangel and Vladivostok.
London reports British forces have captured ground at two points on the Somme front and one at Robecq as part of ongoing principal front operations.
Paris reports German raids east of the Avre River near Reims were repulsed by French forces. The engagement follows patrols and counterattacks in the air and on the ground with limited details on losses. The report emphasizes defensive success and ongoing patrol activity in the sector.
Armored cars patrol streets and guards guard demolished palaces and the old anarchist HQ. Reports describe 100 killed or wounded, many anarchists. Looted money and jewelry recovered. Bolshevik notices urge robbery victims to visit the Kremlin prison to identify 300 anarchists confined there.
The naval appropriation bill totaling about 1.4 billion dollars passed the house in two days. It lifts navy personnel to 228,000 and the line corps to 75,900, with major boosts for aviation to around 19 million and marine corps funding near 120 million.
Maj. Gen. Frederick Maurice, chief director of military operations at the War Office, is promoted to field duties. He will be assigned to work in proportion to American and British armies.
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