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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
German forces pressing east of Montdidier and along the Oise face renewed French and American resistance. Allied lines hold near Montdidier, Hautebraye, and the Aisne as French gains north of Vingré and along the Marne bring prisoners and machine guns, while British sectors report raids and limited action.
Washington reports June 6 demonstrations in force against western front as officials expect a major clash on the German chosen Aisne sector. Officers say the third drive aims to draw American and Flanders reserves, with Foch anticipated to defend north while massing for a decisive assault.
Washington June 6 federal trade commission reports further evidence of sale or offering for sale of unfit meat for the army. W T Chantland chief examiner stated when Wilson Co Chicago packers representatives appeared to deny charges of selling unfit meat.
From Stelvio to the Adriatic no signs show a coming Austrian attack though preparations are known. Infantry fighting has risen on the Macedonian front as Allied troops repulse Bulgarian assaults on Skra di Legen near Gradisnitz and between Lakes Ochrida and Presba.
Aviators report that dimming the sky glare over New York reveals city arteries from above and urges further tests by the police. The Garfield order reduced street lights to one per block and hid signs, with Broadway darkened more than before.
At an Atlantic port on June 6 the Mal lory line freighter Sabine under Captain F. L. Kenny arrived two days earlier due to reports of German J-boats off Frying Pan Shoals. No submarines were seen or attacked. Captain Kenny dismissed the attack theory and spoke of imminent peace terms and German government weakness.
A British airplane fell in Rio Muni Africa during recent operations. The pilot and observer were unhurt and will be interned at Cordova Spain, according to dispatches from Madrid dated Wednesday June 5.
Brigadier General Robert E. L. Michie, chief aide to General Hugh L. Scott, died suddenly aboard a railroad train near Rouen France. A Virginian by birth 54, he led the 53rd Brigade from Camp Wadsworth to the front after serving in the general staff and on prior missions with Scott including Utah Utah Mexico and Russia.
Absence of several senators to day forced a postponement of the conferees meeting on the agricultural appropriation bill. Efforts to break the deadlock over the rider fixing wheat at 2.50 a bushel continue. The conferees plan to meet tomorrow.
Secretary Daniels addressed 199 graduates at the United States Naval Academy saying Germany's submarine actions did not frighten Americans but intensified resolve. He urged duty, sacrifice, and chivalry in a holy crusade to prove life has meaning beyond force and dollars. Vice Admiral Sims sent a message read by Daniels.
An American machine gun battalion held a strategic bridge at Chateau Thierry, killing approximately 1,000 German troops. The unit suffered one killed and a few wounded. French forces also wiped out about 300 Germans on the southern Marne bank as house-to-house fighting raged around Hill 204.
The War Department seeks a 16 million dollar appropriation to build balloon and seaplane stations along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, plus mobile coastal fortifications. The plan envisions 16 stations, 138 on the Atlantic coast and three on the Gulf, with existing aircraft deemed sufficient for defense.
Arrival of several steam ships from south Atlantic waters brought no new submarine news. Crews kept lookout, used masts for observers, and advised passengers to stay clothed at night. Lifeboats remained ready as destroyers, sub chasers, and air scouts were reported in the area.
Governor Manning in Columbia reports to the state council that farm labor furloughs may be waived and farm laborers called to colors. He says the United States might face trouble in Mexico and may need to deploy a gigantic army to Russia to break the stalemate on the western front. He warns U boats may be preludes to further actions.
The case of J. Graham Hege, a prominent local manufacturer, charged with the murder of banker J. Franklin Deaderick, was given to the jury in Lexington. The jurors retired to luncheon and will resume deliberations to reach a verdict.
Chicago June 6 Sylvester J Ko nenkamp head of the telegraphers union said he was preparing instructions to govern the men when the proposed strike is called He has the date set in his own mind but the men will not know it until the strike is called.
The committee on public information disclosed a recent attempt to wreck a troop train in Illinois as an example why troop movements must be kept secret.
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