19 May 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1918
Page
1
Explosion in the Soda House of the Aetna Company at Oakdale Pennsylvania wrecks works and takes a heavy life toll with more than 200 men killed or missing amid the disaster.
Aetna Chemical company factory explosion at Oakdale near Pittsburgh on the Panhandle line caused a massive fire and heavy loss. Officials fear up to 200 dead, $1.56 million in damages, with many victims found miles from the ruins and nurses racing to the scene amid noxious gases and collapsing structures.
Denver Colorado May forecast shows fair skies with cooler highs. Sunday mainly fair in New Mexico with cooler eastern areas. Monday expected to continue fair conditions across both regions.
The report notes a 24 hour period ending 6 PM with a maximum temperature of 44 reached earlier and a minimum of 38. By 6 PM the temperature was 78 with a southwest wind and clear conditions.
President urges expanding France aid beyond five million if necessary to serve the cause. He questions limiting men to the five million figure and calls for broader support, framing the issue as essential to national service.
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Washington May 18 the bureau of mines and the National Radium Institute reach an agreement to develop radium from carnetite ores in Utah and Colorado. The bureau receives radium worth 280000 for scientific and net purposes produced at a cost of 38000, with a process perfected to make pure radium compound at about one third the current price. Six and one half grams of radium are turned over to the National Institute.
Nations unite in a pact to curb German aggression with an agreed period of wartime cooperation. The accord, reported, outlines mutual efforts between Japan and China to protect regional interests during the ongoing conflict.
The United States reports a Japan China defensive agreement to protect common Far East interests against German aggression. Details are scarce and the pact is said to cover wartime only with possible Siberian military considerations. The State Department sees no direct U.S. concern or policy change.
A severe high wind storm with rain and sleet ripped through Woon socket North Dakota about 20 miles north of here early tonight leveling several residences and other buildings. Reports say no fatalities or injuries were reported and the storm moved in from the southwest leaving limited additional details.
The Utah State Pardon Board will decide next Wednesday morning whether Howard H. Deweese, condemned to be shot for killing his wife Panny Wisher Deweese, will get commutation to life in prison. Deweese’s father, a Colorado horticulturist and Smithsonian collector, and his attorney presented pleas and testimony for clemency.
A clipped wartime note warns to hush as Chief Hun Sleathfoot Manimann of the German intelligence office may listen. The message urges informants to reveal any potential clues while avoiding enemy ears.
Washington May 18. The War Department released a communique detailing Captain Peterson of the American Army shooting down two German planes while awaiting a French general for decorations. The report says the first plane burst into flames and fell, with the second plane crumpling on impact. A prior claim of a plane accident north of Toul is now attributed to enemy antiaircraft fire.
A heavy rainfall and cyclone struck the Aberdeen area causing destruction of farm buildings on about four dozen farms near Groton, twenty miles east. Minor injuries reported. crops largely undamaged as the wind and rain abated.
A severe May storm struck Booth Dakota with Aberdeen cut off from wire communications. Fragmentary reports from the Twin Cities indicate widespread damage and isolation in the affected area.
United States grand jury indicts EB Culp W Strede August Handberg and Anton Bakota for espionage act violations. Sandberg faces 14 000 bond and arraignment set for May 27. Charges include aiding Belgium invasion and criticizing the president, with remarks about Rockefeller and capitalists. Culp allegedly spoke against Third Liberty and other antis, while Mirade faces remarks about the president selling the county to cousin Jacks and an alleged plan to go to war. The “Cousin Jacks” label refers to Englishmen.
Washington May 1. President and officers of the Bethlehem steel company have been summoned before the National War Labor Board to consider the controversy behind the strike of 6,006 steel workers. The men have returned to work pending board action on promised bonuses and the right to organize and bargain with employers.
A U S Army patrol at Loma Palona near Presidio Texas was fired on at noon. No injuries were reported and a detachment was sent to the ford to investigate. Mexican federal troops are stationed opposite the ford.
General headquarters reports the May operation to recapture Monte Cornea failed after a third Austrian assault, as official communication confirms.
Reports say Beamans prepared to renew efforts to breach lines as weather favorable to his aims nears. Enemy waits for conditions to launch a new blow against allied forces.
A wartime summary notes German plans and Allied responses on the Flanders front with hints of weather aiding the German drive. It cites German public opinion being prepared for renewed fighting and Allied reinforcements strengthening the Franco-Belgian front. The piece also mentions far eastern actions around Manchuria and Siberia and political turmoil in Britain over Irish conscription, with arrests of Sinn Fein leaders.
Field Marshal Haig says raids in daylight captured 21 prisoners and a machine gun west of Merlancourt village with no casualties. Australian troops surprised a hostile post in Merlancourt. Artillery was more active in Villers Bretonneux sector.
Washington reports a growing American deployment as the U S forces cross the Atlantic, with 500 000 plus troops overseas and front lines expanding in Picardy and Flanders. Officials expect renewed German blows while Americans reinforce from the sea and train behind battle lines ready to enter. Frontage now ranks third in extent as U S troops share the fighting with French and British units.
Washington May 18 Plans for a justice department investigation into airplane production were announced by Charles EB Hughes. He said conferences with Attorney General Gregory, Secretary Haker, Senator Chamberlain, Gen. Charles McKeohen, Dr Beatty, and William Frierson were held. Chamberlain may withdraw his resolution for a senate aircraft inquiry, though not confirmed. The attorney general urged probing potential criminal liability among involved individuals.
May 18 Sacramento dispatch reports Albert Morgan, former head of the United Tran Workers of Arizona, seeking commutation for murder in Los Angeles. Eight and a half years served. Morgan ran amuck during a visit, killing two pedestrians. Officials review clemency plea with Governor Stephens.
Special from Washington May 18 Secretary Daniels refused General Goethals request to convert turbine engine plants used by the navy for torpedo boat destroyers to shipping board use to speed army transport commissioning.
Dee Moines May 14 report that J Lanson of Denver will meet Patsy Cline of Philadelphia in a twelve round lightweight bout here May 14. Officials announced the contest for the local arena.
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