07 May 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
1
OAS shells were fired in response to recent German attack as American guns resume operations. Officials claim the aggression triggered a coordinated Allied counter strike and a show of force.
With the American forces west of Montdidier on May 7 American guns shelled Montdidier Cantigny Mesnil Georges and nearby roads recently captured by the Germans. The Cantigny church remains intact though possibly used as a German post. Two German planes were shot down and another captured while antiaircraft fire damaged enemy aircraft. Germany claims Yankee prisoners southwest of Blamont. The Pleardy front saw a heavy gas attack with mustard shells and renewed artillery fire.
Maj. A. Rasmus sen of Portland Oregon was killed by a German shell while leading ten men in a reconnaissance at Montdidier. Lt. Col. Griffiths, who was killed in action on this front last week, also died. Rasmussen had served in the Canadian American Legion before joining the American expeditionary force.
Conferees in Washington report an agreement on a bill to extend the selective draft law to youths up to twenty one years old. The measure aims to broaden conscription eligibility and streamline exemptions.
Since June 5 W1z reached by Senate and house conferees the Tinll Iowa amendment placing additional registrants at the bottom of eligible lists was retained The house accepted the Senate exemption for theological and medical students Immediate ratification to avoid delay in use of the draft is sought Provost Marshal General Crowder opposed placing new registrants at the bottom of lists
A wounded British airman reports a squadron on the Amiens front likely set a record by shooting down 106 German aircraft in six weeks, including 21 in a single day. He notes the effort was hard work and many Germans were difficult to engage.
Washington report states Norway suffered ten vessels totaling 13 704 tons and 20 seamen dead in April. Since the war began Norway has lost 755 ships totaling 1 115 519 tons, and 1 006 seamen, with about 700 men missing on 53 ships, most presumed war losses.
New York reports Memorial day 1918 will mark new graves of American soldiers and sailors who died for their country. American Salvation Army women in France will place fresh flowers and the Stars and Stripes on the grave of every American fighter buried there since the war began.
The Arbeiter Zeitung in Vienna condemns German and Austrian conduct in Ukraine, predicting a military regime and food requisitions for the central powers. It cites Ukrainian resistance and warns separatist sentiment may grow while Austro German troops stay. Moscow reports no official reply to consular recalls as Mirbach arrives and embassies hold line on recognizing the Soviet government.
Washington May reports counselor of the state department Frank W. Polk is seriously ill from overwork and confined to his home in the capital.
Major General Marek testifies before the House Military Affairs Committee on a billion-dollar aircraft program adding to the existing 0.31 billion. The plan seeks 220000 machine guns for planes, cites Colt’s delays, and calls for possible 300 million emergency funding. The committee plans a broader probe of ordnance and aviation work as it reviews the army bill for 3 million men.
Opposition anticipated to limiting armed forces to equipping training and transporting capacity meets a confident push for blanket powers. John D. Ryan and other aviation officials testify as Secretary Baker says war department witnesses will provide any requested information.
The Senate approved the King Walsh bill outlawing the I. W. W. without a roll call. In Washington on May 7 the upper house acted unanimously to pass the measure.
Bertha Honore Palmer, born Louisville, Kentucky, died of pneumonia at her Sarasota winter home on May 7. A Chicago society leader for over twenty years, she planned to return to head wartime efforts and resume social duties. She married Potter Palmer in US71. he died in 1902. Palmer led War Colorado/works committees and served on the Paris Exposition board. she was awarded the Legion of Honor in France.
British forces advance near Amiens as French troops hold positions near Ypres. Petain’s men repulse the enemy with tactical gains reported along the Somme front.
The British say a considerable advance between the Somme and Ancre rivers west of Marlancourt improved their position near Lacon and the Lawe on the Lys flank. Haig notes 200 prisoners taken and a one third mile advance in the Morlancourt region. Vienna reports Emperor Charles on the Italian front with large Austrian artillery movements in Trentino and Tyrol as Italy braces for a possible new attack.
On May 7 Sunday night the Irrepressible Australians struck between the Ancre and the Somme, driving the Germans west and southwest of Morlancourt. They reached 500 yards deep along a 2000 yard front, seized many prisoners, and suffered light losses while inflicting heavy casualties.
Charles M. Schwab director general of ship construction and Senator Duncan A. Fletcher spoke to several thousand Hog Island shipyard workers in Philadelphia. Schwab praised the workers and stressed shared responsibility, credit, and encouragement over criticism.
Unrest in Slovene districts of Austria grows daily with mutiny spreading rapidly. Reuters reports a Serbian source says recent clashes between Germans and Slovenians ended in bloodshed.
London in May reports Henry Edward Duke has resigned recently from his post as chief secretary for Ireland amid political shifts.
Foreign Secretary Balfour told the House of Commons no recent peace offers had come from the enemy and no neutral nation had proposed negotiations. A Hague dispatch described Dutch emissary Jonkheer Colyn proposing an eight point plan including Belgian restoration and Alsace Lorraine autonomy, but The Daily Mail reported no progress and little likelihood of action.
American forces in France report a retaliatory gas shell barrage against German positions in response to German gas attacks in the Picardy region. The action followed recent gas warfare and aimed to pressure German lines during the ongoing fighting in France.
Special to Evening Journal reports a British raid near Neuville Vistasse southeast of Arras netting prisoners and machine guns. The action occurred last night with British forces achieving a tactical success and seizing armament.
Active artillery and rifle actions raged along both sides of the Avre river southeast of Amiens last night as Allied and German forces engaged in heavy fighting amid advancing operations.
A strategist warns peace talks are futile given current military realities. He argues Germany seeks a status quo ante settlement in the West with concessions to France, while the East would be left to free hand. Such a deal, he says, would seed future wars as Japan and America mobilize for renewed conflict.
Two taxi drivers Henry Sansone aged eighteen and George Lane aged nineteen were arrested after confessing they were in the car with Mrs Stella Johnson when she died. They gave varying stories and said she leaped from the vehicle but offered no reason. Investigations by the University of Illinois and Chanute flying field vouched for the aviators' reputations.
London dispatch reports the Russian Black Sea fleet captured intact by Turkey with the Goeben cruiser at Sebastopol where the capture occurred. The announcement was published in Constantinople via news agency.
New York registered the hottest May 6 in city weather history, with official readings at the noon thermometer four degrees above the previous record set on May 6, 1806, according to the weather bureau.
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