06 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
1
On the anniversary of America's entry into the great war the speaker affirms liberty and national service. The text expresses a pledge to defend justice and the nation, dedicating hand body and life to the cause and ideals for which the United States fights.
German forces press to control the Amiens railroad embankment near Albert and the Ancre valley as British troops repulse waves near Corbie. Morning reports say the assault centers on Dernicourt with heavy bombardment and rising German artillery activity.
Paris reports say German raids in Verdun south regions were repulsed as American troops held sectors. Meuse right bank and Toul area saw mutual artillery fire. Avre bombardment near Monchel, no infantry clashes. Haig’s London bulletin notes strong German attacks on a twenty mile front north of the Somme repulsed with local fighting near Hangard.
George Creel of the committee on public information and A M Bounds an army aviator barely escaped when a Washington bound plane made a bad landing at Pimlico. The aircraft was demolished and both men escaped injury.
London April 6 voiced by King George and Foreign Secretary Balfour the Allied pledge grows firmer as American troops join the battle line Ambassador Page says the hour tests the united resolve of freedom lovers and the US forces are at the complete disposal of the allies in the great struggle to defend civilization.
In Washington on April 6 President Wilson announced the nomination of Edward R. Stectinius as second assistant secretary of war and Frederick F. Keppel as third assistant secretary of war, representing the War Department and Columbia University respectively.
The Highschool pupils staged a well received Kiddie performance Fri day with strong leads Ruth Waller Rosalia Morris Grace Waller Gladys Dyke Hay a Webster Harry Nugent Frank Kessler Wood Sanford and Robert Courtney delivering solid acts The chorus of about 150 sang well and costumes designed by Miss Mae Ronson were home made Prof Dillard directed the staging and music.
Play produced under personal management and its large Buccesa turnout are credited largely to Prof. Dillard's unceasing efforts, reflecting strong organizational leadership and community impact.
Washington reports Senator Harry New, who backed Vincennes for a major nitrate plant, says he learned on questionable authority that both plants will be built in Tennessee. Vincennes hoped for a $100,000,000 outlay. A local delegation promoted Vincennes for weeks, including F. B. Cadou, J. T. Onphant, William M. Alsop, R. N. Buell and others.
The Barr Township high school commencement will be held tonight at St Peters Hall in Montgomery. The address will be given by Prof. Mary E Moran on The Meaning of Autocracy. A program of song and music featured by Ruth Waller with two solos, with Washington High School Crustra providing music.
Winton Hyatt, entrant from Weasienmannel School, placed first in the local district high school oratorical contest at Vincennes. Ralph Lyle of Greene County took second. Hyatt will represent the district at the state contest in Bloomington next Friday.
In a World War I dispatch dated April 6, British troops in France face shifting fortunes as Von Hindenburg’s forces suffer setbacks. The article notes German disillusionment after early successes and highlights coordination between Foch Haig and Pershing, with renewed German planning and a looming greater gamble.
Washington reports a temporary trade agreement will charter hundreds of thousands of tons of Swedish ships to the United States. Negotiations continue for a permanent war pact to secure more tonnage in exchange for food supplies. A mention notes Alaska’s Mary Sinuk as a wealthy woman who captures her share of resources.
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