23 May 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
1
The article notes aerial combat as the era’s standout feature in the western war zone. Raids extend beyond front lines and battles, with daring operations occurring behind enemy lines and around strategic targets.
Allied air and ground actions disrupt German offensives in France as American, French, and British forces push back enemy lines and seize ground in the Somme region and beyond. Detachments including American troops raid outposts and claim prisoners while German plans to resume the attack face heavy resistance.
Denver May 22 outlook shows Thursday cloudy and unsettled. Friday expects generally fair conditions with little temperature change.
Yesterday’s weather shows a maximum of 79 degrees and a minimum of 37 with a 45 degree range. Clear skies prevailed with south winds.
Storms across Iowa caused property damage surpassing one million dollars. Officials report 19 deaths so far with expectations fatalities could reach two hundred. Weather emergencies prompted evacuations and widespread power outages in multiple counties.
Des Moines reports 19 deaths tonight with fatalities across Denison Carroll Churdan Eldora and nearby towns. More victims expected under debris as rescuers search 150 mile path and damage exceeds 1.5 million dollars with 159+ injured. Boone Newton Jefferson area counts updated.
Money flows into the Second War Mercy Fund as Michigan, South Dakota, Delaware and many cities surpass quotas and push totals toward the $106,000,000 goal. New divisional returns show large contributions from Southwestern, New England, Central regions and cities including Kansas City, St Louis, Boston, Denver, Salt Lake City and New Orleans.
Grace Saisk testified in her own defense in a Waukesha Wisconsin murder trial charging slaying Mary Newman Roberts. She described her early life from Stoughton Wisconsin born 1875 through teaching and higher education at Chicago and Wisconsin. She said health issues plagued her 1914 to 1915 period and noted church meetings with Dr. David Roberts, amid defense character witnesses and prior family asylum history. The court adjourned sessions as testimony began late in the day.
Washington May 22 congressional leaders plan a conference with President Wilson to decide if revenue legislation should be enacted this session. Secretary McAdoo urged a new tax law by fall and lawmakers favored delaying until December or next year. Senate and House members oppose extended summer sessions but would push a bill if the president and McAdoo deem it essential. public hearings would be held and two months needed to pass the measure.
The eleven billion dollar army appropriation for the coming fiscal year was agreed to by the House Military Committee and will be reported to the full House this week. Secretary Baker requested additional funds for ordnance and ordnance supplies, with authorization to spend over seven billion for the coming year, including four billion for armament and about 2.7 billion for ammunition.
Italian naval units led by Pellegrini executed a daring night operation at Pola harbor. Four sailors and officers penetrated defenses and reportedly blew up a foe battleship before escaping by sea. Signals indicated a hit and possible capture, with Italian planes providing cover as daylight broke.
Counsel for Senator La Follette closed arguments before the Senate privileges and elections committee in a motion to dismiss charges accusing his St Paul speech of disloyalty. Gilbert M. Roe argued the Wisconsin senator is not disloyal and that the speech reflected common place remarks, urging supplementary briefing.
Physicians attending former vice president Charles Pairbanks at his home report a slight afternoon and evening improvement in his condition, though his continuing condition remains a concern for his family and doctors.
Washington reports from May indicate 90,500 American troops were sent overseas in the first ten days of May. Officials say within a year of fleet arrival the United States would have 1,696,000 men in France equipped with necessary arms and supplies. Caldwell of New York asserts a 60,000 to 100,000 man early shipment is impractical for the first year of the war.
Railroad officials express generalized consternation at Madco's newly announced policy. The order directs the selection of federal directors for the various lines, prompting broad concern over its implications and implementation.
The railroad administration announced federal directors will replace presidents of 260 roads under government control. Salaries will be reduced, with pay scaled to ability and duties, while maintaining cooperation with existing management. No exact figures were given, though current railroad heads earned up to about 100000 dollars.
May 22 Phoenix reports the start of an extraordinary session with bills to extend franchise rights for Arizona citizens in military service outside the state and protect soldiers legal rights. Resolutions favor ratifying the national prohibition amendment. a dairy commissioner bill was withdrawn for remodeling. Bisbee deportations not discussed on record. A House resolution urged unity against the I W W and called state officials to join in ridding the state of the organization.
Bulletin from Lake Charles dated May 22 reports Lieutenant Lathan Polk of New York City and Lieutenant Spencer Charles Williams of Buffalo killed yesterday when two airplanes collided at 3,000 feet over Ger siner field. The crash was announced today.
The National Lumber Manufacturers association convention ended with the election of H. Kirhs as president Houston Texas. The event took place in Chicago on May 22.
Congress approves wide latitude for former justice to lead a proposed probe into aircraft output. The move enables an expansive inquiry into the production and performance of aircraft systems and related industry practices.
In Washington on May 22 a senate clash over war investigations ensues as the war inquiry faces conflict with the justice department study of aircraft production led by Charles E Hughes. The military committee agrees to limit aviation probes while justice pursues the broader history of aircraft practices and potential civil or criminal action.
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