25 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
1
Washington officials doubted a real break with Germany as recall reports circulated. No official advices or confirmation arrived and Dutch legation staff suggested the German ambassador may have returned to Berlin for instructions amid strains over Dutch tonnage seizures and shipment restrictions.
Fighting intensifies near Amiens as German troops push forward and Allied positions respond. The encounter includes heavy bombardment and shifting frontline pressure with civilians affected by the fighting. Local reports indicate mounting concern over casualties and disruption.
The French report praises American troops for valiant defense at Leicheprey during a German attack. It notes hand to hand fighting, American gunners dying at their posts, and a stubborn, coordinated stand with several acts of individual bravery.
In Milwaukee the man who can laugh in the face of disaster is said to have won half the battle, a line attributed to the Milwaukee News.
Telegr ams report new subscriptions totaling 1 700 004 850. Cities and states race to reach top quotas with Colorado and Arizona added to exceeded lists. Leading cities show high percentages including St Louis and Minneapolis districts awaiting final percent.
Dr. Frederick Strange Kelle a famed surgeon whose wartime reconstructions aid Allied hospitals is hospitalized with a fractured skull and shattered kneecaps after an accidental fall from his Brooklyn home window. He had just learned of a possible appointment as chief surgeon for a new Brooklyn volunteer base hospital.
Mrs Bargins ponders future plans while scanning Sunday ads. The fragment hints at wartime era commerce and consumer notices without detailing events or outcomes.
London reports Viscount Motono resigns as Japanese foreign minister. Baron Goto, long involved in policy talks, to succeed him. In Washington observers expect little change in overall policy aside from Siberia. Motono’s health and disputes with Uchida hastened retirement amid cautious moves toward allied coordination.
Field Marshal Ilaig reports Villers Bretonneux falls under German occupation marking a one mile advance. The German attack along the British front south of the Somme river is repelled but renewed, with heavy bombardment and a tank-led assault pushing into the eastern fringe of Villers Bretonneux while fighting rages across Kangard Hadlee and Caetel.
A British attack along a 2000 yard front in the Riez du Vinage area breaks the German salient and strengthens the British line. The campaign notes the enemy forced from the bulged area while German gains on the French front near Thugard en Santerre, Hailles, Senecat wood, and Hut 62 are repelled.
Washington April 25 The army signal corps is reorganized with John D Ryan of New York copper magnate named director of aircraft production Brig Gen William L Renly will head a new division of military aeromatics Howard Coffin remains on the board with Ryan as chairman The aircraft board retains advisory role.
President Wilson indicated definite opposition to a declaration of war on Bulgaria and Turkey at this time after a conference with Senator King of Utah who had introduced a war resolution. King said he would not press the resolution for immediate action.
London reports say Germany and Holland have broken relations as envoys are recalled. Amsterdam notes the German minister left The Hague for Berlin while the Dutch envoy heads to The Hague. The situation is described as extremely serious with no authentic details on German demands, including raw material guarantees and shifts of tonnage, amid fears of a possible Entente occupation of Dutch colonies. Washington is surprised by unofficial advices on German and Dutch ambassadors.
Paris reports the American steamship Florence H. was blown up off Brittany after a 102 bomb was placed aboard before leaving the United States. The bomb timed to explode at port detonated early due to a fire on board.
Sec ord Lieut Stephen B. Warner a Maplewood New Jersey flying instructor and Cadet Edwin D Cryer of Allegheny County Pennsylvania were killed two miles west of Gallfield near Wichita Falls Texas when their plane at 50 feet above ground burst into flames and fell both men burned badly
George Creel testified as chairman of the committee on public information in the trial of Max Eastman editor of the Masses and associates accused of obstructing the draft law in New York on April 25.
Reports from Zeebrugge and Ostend recount a fierce raid with British submarines and destroyers blowing up German piers. Survivors describe rammed destroyers, bayonet charges, and heavy casualties amid star shells and smoke.
British forces repulsed three German attacks near Villers Bretonneux east of Amiens. The fights ended with German assaults broken up and several enemy prisoners taken. American troops fighting with the French at Hangard near Amiens were reporting the defense and heavy losses.
A historical note recalls a belief in northern Scotland that a warder skull held supernatural power. Epilepsy was once thought curable by drinking blood or even water from the skull container, with claims of medicinal properties associated with this grim relic.
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