05 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces report a stronger front with German masses no longer able to press troops. Assaults are now concentrated on isolated high points as the line stiffens, signaling a shift in the battle along the front.
The German advance stalls along the Soissons to Chateau Thierry front while French British and American forces slow assaults. American units defend bridges over the Marne and convert parts of Chateau Thierry into No Man's Land, pushing Germans back from key positions. Front-wide fighting remains heavy with artillery and localized gains and losses as observers expect renewed German efforts toward Amiens and the channel ports.
June 5 report from Echington states the Red Cross and Secretary of War mobilize public support to supply nurses for Army and Navy needs. Hospitals and training schools will participate to meet wartime demands.
In a tense session in the chamber, the leader overcame sharp questioning and secured a vote of confidence. Supporters praised leadership while opponents pressed for policy concessions and changes. The outcome strengthens the administration amid ongoing political pressure.
Premier Clemenceau held a steady session as socialists interrupted but failed to derail him. He defended not debating military operations and praised French and American troops while securing a 377 to 110 vote of confidence. Mourning deputies attended, their crepe-decorated seats marking fallen soldiers.
New York June 5 An alleged plan to smuggle into America the crown jewels of the dethroned Romanoff dynasty valued at 32 000 000 is under investigation by United States customs officials. Two federal officers are suspected one in Russia and one who recently arrived at an Atlantic port aboard a Danish steamship and then went to Washington on official business and is now missing. Agents have located 150 000 worth of jewels and continue tracking the remainder.
Elias Jacoby was elected today as imperial potentate of the imperial council Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine. Ernest A. Cutts of Savannah was chosen as high priest and prophet.
Columbia S C June 5 Sheriff McCain of Richland County is to issue a warrant for the arrest of Dr L A Griffith former mayor of Columbia charged with unlawfully taking contraband liquor from the city jail. He allegedly removed whiskey seized by police and stored in City Hall.
Washington reports 110 names in today’s army casualty list with 39 killed in action 13 died of wounds 3 died of accident 10 severely wounded and multiple missing. Officers named include Col Bertram T. Clayton and lieutenants from several states. several southern soldiers listed with home towns and statuses.
American troops helped repel German assaults along the Marne and at Neuilly La Poterie joining French units in driving back attackers. Machine gunners supported counterattacks as Germans withdrew from the wood and riverbank crossing. Signs point to German reserves possibly regrouping for another push.
The Department of Agriculture issued a statement today endorsing prizes at state and county fairs for war savings stamps. The idea was first proposed by the Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce and has already been adopted by several fair associations.
President Wilson writes a second time to California Governor Stephens urging clemency for Thomas J. Mooney. Mooney, convicted in the 1916 San Francisco preparedness parade bombing, remains under sentence of death as courts have denied his appeal and the governor has not yet acted.
The hedge murder case of J. Graham Hege in Lexington North Carolina nears a jury verdict as the defense and state finish closing arguments. The defense cites unwritten law and self defense while the state emphasizes the room’s conditions and improbability of self defense.
American troops in France drive German forces from Neuilly wood and repel advances near Jaulgonne as French and American units fight side by side. The push continues along a hilly Marne region with light American losses and civilians fleeing shelled villages.
Sol Lichtenstein, 63, a prominent race course follower, was found dead on a sidewalk beneath his home window in New York. Police presume a fall from the window. Lichtenstein was known for his fortune tied to the race track.
Survivors tell of the New York and Porto Rico liner Carolina sunk by a submarine off the Delaware capes. Wireless operator Edwin Vogel sparked a defiant exchange before the crew abandoned ship and lifeboats carried 250 survivors to shore amid lifeboat rescues and Star Spangled Banner salutes. Officials count 313 accounted and 29 missing. vessel listed with 342 passengers and crew.
Indianapolis plans lay in state for Charles W. Fairbanks former vice president at the Indiana state capitol from 10 30 until 1 00 Friday. The funeral will be held at the Fairbanks home at 3 00 Friday afternoon.
Good weather for cotton persisted during the week, according to the national weather and crop bulletin issued today. Scattered showers occurred in most districts of the belt from Mississippi and western Texas westward.
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