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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
1
Military forces mass along the Piave River as Italian front lines brace for renewed action. Troop movements indicate intensified pressure with armored units and infantry poised for major offensive in the northeast theater. Local towns report increased air activity and logistical buildup near mounting front.
Special report from Italian Army Headquarters on June 18 notes bitter Piave River fighting with heavy Austrian losses. The Austrians now deploy 92 divisions totaling about 1,288,000 men, as Italian infantry repels counter-attacks.
Italian and allied forces mounted a counter offensive against Austro-Hungarian advances on the Piave and Monte Grappa fronts. They reported partial gains, stubborn defense by Italians, and prisoners totaling over 120 officers and 400 men. Twenty four enemy aircraft were downed in two days as Vienna announced 12,000 prisoners.
Washington reports six National Guard cavalry regiments in Texas will be inducted into federal service immediately upon organization for Mexican border duty. Major General Carter said about 8,000 men have joined the National Guard with 24,000 more needed. draft-age men may be called any time and all ages may be inducted as needed.
Washington reports Brigadier General C Williams reorganizes the ten ordnance districts naming district chiefs to coordinate field forces and contractors. A new group of manufacturing specialists will travel between factories to supervise production until quality peaks are reached. Des Moines notes the Turner Society of Des Moines will disband as Gottfried Ball says the German organization can no longer exist. London reports a German airplane crossed Kent coast and was chased back by British anti aircraft guns.
Paris June 18 French troops improved positions north and northwest of Hautebraye between the Oise and the Aisne. They captured 100 prisoners and several machine guns. German attacks were repulsed in the Cavieres wood and in the Vosges. London reports a night raid east of Arras by the British with a few prisoners. an enemy raid near Givenchy was repulsed and artillery bombardments noted northwest of Albert.
Washington reports the Alien Property Custodian ordered seizure of Mrs. Adolphus Busch assets in the United States valued in the millions. Mrs. Busch recently traveled from Germany and was en route to America via Cuba, with her home in St. Louis.
In Washington on June 18 Senator Chamberlain advocates extending the draft to ages eighteen to forty five as part of a $12 billion army appropriation. The House had approved a $50 million emergency fund for President Wilson and provisions for the information committee, flood control, and shipbuilding programs totaling over $2.9 billion. The measure now proceeds to the Senate with broad support from committee chairs and leaders.
The president lauds the committee on public information for wartime duties at home and abroad. An unexpended balance of 26,798,560 remains in the fund for the current year, with 1,250,000 appropriated for the committee.
Secretary of War Baker approves sentences from 18 months to 20 years given by court martial to conscientious objectors at Camp UphTon New Jersey and Camp Gordon Georgia who refused service. He supports returning such men to the country of their preference after the war.
Premier Orlande stated Rome rejected overtures for a separate peace from the central powers. The Italian chamber of deputies greeted the news with enthusiastic demonstrations as reports described attempted peace negotiations led by Emperor Charles, aiming to extend Italian influence on the Adriatic and territory.
Four men—John Mlenming John T. Cavanaugh Eugene Sullivan and Joseph Kolin—face federal conspiracy charges over an alleged plan to obtain a 100000 raincoat contract for the Quaker City Rain Coat company in Philadelphia. A $500 payoff was discussed to influence a quartermaster officer, with investigators sweeping Washington New York and other cities. The case centers on contingent fee contracts and graft in government deals.
Paris report June 18 states Lieut RM Parker American pilot with the French flying corps was forced to land while scouting for a bombing mission and was captured by German forces.
American forces in France report intensified German gas use and heavy artillery along the Marne as US units repulse three pre-dawn raids on Alsace outposts. A night Marne crossing established contact with German forces and evaded capture. No American casualties are reported.
Atlantic Port reports an American steamer in port June 18 that a German submarine was sunk by an American Uboat off the Virginia coast.
General Pershing reported that strong enemy assaults on the left of the American line in the Woevre region caused heavy losses to the attackers and led to the capture of prisoners including an officer.
Washington reports Private W. J. Dayton of the American troops in the Vosges was killed by machine gun fire the day after his unit entered the lines. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French government as the first American to die on German soil. The division he belonged to is now identified and the May 27 transmission is published.
Secretary Baker said no American combatant troops are in Italy now except observing missions. No announcement will be made about sending troops or the expedition’s composition or strength until the force has safely landed.
Washington June 18 orders directing Gen Leonard F. Wobb to command the Department of the West at San Francisco were revoked. He is to remain at Camp Funston Fort Riley Kansas in command, per Secretary of War Baker. The change followed a request by Adjutant General McCain.
Washington reports 200 employees from the Midvale Steel company in Philadelphia are on strike. They demand 72 cents an hour with time and one half for overtime and oppose teaching women to operate machines alongside men.
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