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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
6
German forces press toward center near Loupeigne and Fere en Tardenois while Allied reserves stabilize lines from Soissons to Reims. Soissons falls on the west but Reims remains in Allied hands east of the front. British hold against assaults near Festubert and Cantigny, with American troops involved as Cantigny is reportedly captured.
The Pershing message details Lebanese frontline clashes with gas shelling and a failed enemy raid at Lor raine while pilots from Lieutenants Fisher Curtis Haford McClanahan and Campbell engage hostile aircraft near St Mihiel. It notes corrections to prior credited downings and reports a wounded English aviator. French raid near Festubert yields few prisoners and a machine gun capture. London dispatches describe grave front conditions as Soissons and Reims threaten Haig’s lines.
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Chicago May 30 Senator James Hamilton Lewis told Evanston war board and Evans-ton Commercial club that the United States will have one million soldiers abroad by December 1, matching England. He cited 700 million pounds of explosives, 776 million dollars spent on projectiles, 75 million projectiles en route to Pershing, daily rifle output, 3.5 billion rounds contracted, 350 thousand machine guns contracted with 100 thousand delivered, and monthly production rising to 18 thousand by July. He noted the American navy ranks second globally with 150 warships in European waters and 50 more warships, 400 thousand sailors now, rising to half a million by October 1.
Paris reports resumed bombardment by German long range guns despite Britain promising Corpus Christi air raid restraint. British pledge reportedly eroded after Vatican request from Cardinal von Hartmann for Cologne procession safety, following recent damage from raids.
German urges to capture Americans failed as American defenders repelled the attack near Bremenil east of Luneville. Four Germans were prisoners and nine were killed among the assault’s 14 men, while one German died of wounds. An American bayonet line, led by a farmer-turned-soldier, repelled the 50 attackers after a heavy barrage. A German NCO attempted to lob a grenade but was blocked. another American who endured a gas attack struck a German with a bayonet.
A war era poem by Harry LeRoy Haywood honors soldiers and citizens. It contrasts world conflict with domestic sacrifice, urging Liberty’s defense and the honoring of those who fought to preserve humanity. The verses reference Belgium Poland Armenia and Flemish plains, praising heroic service and national duty.
Paris reports French forces maintain western outlets of Soissons after a night of heavy fighting. Northwest of Reims Franco British units repel German assaults and hold positions. Center battles intensify near Vezilly as French reserves reinforce defenses. Further south violent actions occur between Soissons and Partennes and Fere en Tardenois. Right flank Franco British troops between Brouillet Thillois and northwest of Reims also withstand German attacks.
May 30 an enemy aircraft raid on Paris was repelled as French anti air guns shot down planes and none crossed the city line. An alarm sounded at 11 24 p m as bombs fell only in suburbs and the official statement confirmed no machine passed Paris.
A fire broke out igniting a blaze that sent flames into the air before crews declared the area safe just before 7 am. Investigators were to determine the cause as residents looked on from nearby streets.
Paris May 30 The premier Clemen ceau escaped German danger when a patrol of 40 Uhlans approached a town he had just left. Germans entered the town and cornered French remnants including a general examining positions. the general was slain in the encounter. Fort Worth reports a flying teacher dies in a field crash.
In the Cantigny sector west of Mont Didier a German assault with about 50 to 60 attackers was repulsed by American lines. Reports say the enemy waves were broken against US stone wall defense as persistent Allied artillery and air forces supported the defense. Prisoner numbers are rising as heroism and effective fire from American troops are reported.
In Dubuque Iowa on May 30 a formal announcement named the Rev John Stuart a sixteen year professor of philosophy scripture and Greek as president to succeed Bishop D M Gorman now in Boise City Utah. He will assume the post immediately.
In early 20th century Cornwall seals were caught and eaten as a local habit. Stephen Hawker and a fellow clergyman questioned a Boscastle landlady who offered only vague terms for dinner meat. Later histories reveal the meat was seal, roasted and served without bone, a practice tied to summer catches and household dining in Boscastle.
New York May 30 Warns against German propaganda in a patriotic appeal by Dr William T Hornaday published by the American defense society The volume Awake America argues the dangers of peace pacifism and alien Socialism noting the German as formerly admired is now seen as dangerous He cites Belgium France occupation and a list of national defense opponents from January 1917 in Washington.
A semi official note summarizes the situation between Reims and Soissons. Germans advanced for a day but failed to pierce lines while French reserves arrived, slackening the German march. The balance will be restored and the German food will be dammed as French confidence remains high.
Allied reserves bolster the front near Soissons as German forces push south toward the Vesle and Marne. The drive aims to widen a western salient and approach Paris, but Allied cohesion holds with reserves expected to slow the attack.
The surgeon general reports Army home camps show very good health overall for the week ending May 24. Pneumonia is prevalent at Camps Travis, Texas, Dodge, Iowa, and Gordon, Georgia, while measles run widespread at all cantonments. Deaths decline from 178 last week to 161 this week.
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