04 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
1
United Press dispatch from May 4 reports Allied forces bracing as Hindenburg’s third West Front assault nears. German efforts toward Amiens and the Lys have stalled against French British resistance. The German army is badly mauled and has paused for recovery, with time now a critical factor.
United Press reports that the third Liberty Loan drive in Washington D C ends with subscriptions exceeding the planned total. Public interest and demand for bonds suggest strong participation amid wartime financing efforts.
A U S Army report on the Liberty engine describes a new radiator system that circulates coolant at 100 gallons per minute, allowing high speeds at extreme altitudes without overheating. Engineers say the setup lets the Liberty power reach and sustain efficient operation at very high elevations, potentially up to 40 000 feet.
Professor Oscar Karstedt in Wiratachatta Zeitung claims Austria plans to become a major colonial power after the war. He suggests Austria take over colonial possessions of Portugal France Italy and Holland, though the rationale for Holland’s nonbelligerent holdings is unclear.
Four American soldiers abroad were sentenced to death for disobeying orders and aiding the enemy. The executions were ordered today by General Walmingdon, amid ongoing war duties.
President Wilson orders a military inquiry into graft allegations in the aircraft program tied to the $640 million appropriation. The probe aims to court-martial officers and prosecute civilians found criminally involved while assessing veracity of reports and speeding the truth. A second departmental review and a possible Justice Department inquiry are also discussed.
In Lorraine on May 1 a dogfight left one American aviator missing and one German plane destroyed. The missing pilot is Charles Chapman of Waterloo Iowa, the first U.S. airman to fall in this sector. The remaining German and American machines exchanged fire until the Germans fled toward their base.
Washington May 4 The house committee on post offices rejected a proposal to make the District of Columbia bone dry. Representative Handall of California told the committee that Congress has faced opposition from the pro tem movement.
Under coach Mike Susan Brelach cadets staged an annual tournament before a packed crowd. The wall sealing contest featured the second squad first and freshman squad second with a five seconds and four-fifth winning time. Elimination drill winner Robert Fincher. David Chaplin disqualified for a false command. Lieut Peabody led a night attack with two bivouac groups as an alarm bugle signaled the defense.
A London report cites a dispatch from Amsterdam saying German forces are building long range guns similar to those used against Paris. Work at Cockrill works near Searing Malliew Nouthwest of Liege is said to be halted as workers refuse to work and face possible deportation this month.
Paris May 4 Henry Wood United Press staff correspondent with the French armies in the field was decorated Thursday as a chevalier in the Legion of Honor in recognition of his work on the French front in the last twenty months The ceremony took place at French general headquarters with a major general of the French staff performing the rite The honor was conferred by the French government at the request of General Petain Wood is from Omaha Nebraska where he began in journalism on the Omaha Daily News He later worked for several Ohio newspapers and has been with United Press about ten years
The inter allied supreme war council met at Versailles for two days and reached full agreement on military questions. General Foch said the results to date were satisfactory and expressed optimism about future actions.
London dispatch reports a naval official announcement designates a large minefield in the North Sea. German submarines are said to have been halted or rendered inoperative by a formidable field, according to Archibate Mund of the London Telegraph.
American infantry 300 penetrated to German third line trenches near Dog's Wood in Lorraine with American artillery support. French note praises American gunners for mastery of artillery methods. Americans also take two machine gun prisoners and capture another in a shell hole as minor patrols occur amid bombardment and gas shells on the front.
London dispatch says on May 4 1915 the enemy bombards Locre area and moves artillery toward Nieppe and Meteren. A local attack near Loere captures two machine guns as Haig notes slight Allied gains northeast of Hinges and several prisoners taken.
Paris dispatch says enemy attempts in the Cavalier-de-Courcey sector and near Rheims failed with no result and the front elsewhere remained calm. Vienna reports increased fighting along the Italian front from the Giudicarin valley to the Adriatic coast on Thursday.
British casualty estimates from the great west front battle total about 250 000 killed wounded or missing. German losses are believed to be roughly double that figure. A German drive toward the channel is reported to be resuming, threatening British divisions already stretched along the front.
Lord Robert Cecil and another official describe Germany's planned peace move as purely for domestic German consumption. They warn any proposed terms would not satisfy the Allies and note Germany seeks to prolong fighting to gain economic leverage while preparing a separate arrangement with a Mediterranean ally.
Clark outlines Red Cross fundraising drive preparations starting May 24 to aid veterans and national relief. He reports committee setup by John J. Clark of Larami county and a fundraising benefit at Convent Hall featuring students from Convent High School to support the campaign.
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