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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
9
Allied infantry remains in place with raids and minor skirmishes. Canadian forces raid Neuville Vitasse as others report shelling in Hazebrouck Strazele Moreeque Ypres area. French and British lines hold with limited enemy movement and a failed German surprise attack near Hangard.
London May 7 United Press says Gen Maurice, ex director of military operations, accuses Lloyd George and Bonar Law of falsehood over grave war matters. Bonar Law as government spokesman announces two judges to form a court of honor to probe Maurice. Asquith demands government action while Meux condemns the response as disappointing to the army and navy.
Paris May 7 Germans are credited with injecting asphyxiating gas into letters sent home by prisoners in their camps. A woman in La Sleotiere fell ill after opening a letter from a French prisoner. On the same day another woman received a letter containing poison gas from her husband in Bavaria. Additional cases are reported.
A French deserter recounts how American prisoners at Hamelin suffered severe abuse. He cites weakened inmates, scarce rations, beatings with rifle butts and bayonets, confinement in a steam heated hall, exposure to snow, and frequent deaths. The report also notes US prisoners captured near Bramont and German editorials reacting to a lynching case in Illinois.
Amsterdam May 7 The telegram from Emperor William thanks the German chambers of commerce for their homage and says recent months have brought successes that will influence the world’s development in the coming decades.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Czernin secretly met King Ferdinand at Jassy in late February to deliver a stern ultimatum from Germany and Austria Hungary. The central powers demanded immediate peace with Romania or face division of the country between Austria and Hungary.
In a May 7 ruling the United States circuit court of appeals upheld a decision in the Wik Hills case against the government over oil bearing lands in southern California. The government sought to reclaim about 61,000 acres now held by the Southern Pacific Railway, alleging fraud and seeking title to the land valued at millions. Federal officials said the case is tied to the so called billion-dollar land case and mirrors similar allegations in the government’s bid to recover land.
Zurich reports from May 7 indicate Austria faces serious revolutionary unrest. The government denies agitation and claims calm while Vienna dispatches say a manifesto supports Premier von Seydler's extraordinary measures. Authorities prepare an upcoming move though details are unclear.
In Washington Professor V M Yovanovitch representing the Serbian government reports to press that Austria Hungarian morale in the army is at its lowest in the war and civilian revolutionary sentiment grows stronger than army dissatisfaction.
The Tidewater, an American steamer, sank an enemy submarine on March 17 with three well placed shots, according to a navy department announcement. This marked the submarine’s second week’s clean hit by the Tidewater commander.
The piece argues Germany's decline began after St. Quentin as von Hindenburg gambled on breaking the Allied line and failing. It credits democracy with victory and brands the general an reckless autocrat whose plan collapsed at the Picardy front. The account frames the 1918 setback as pivotal in World War I.
Three separate probes of American aircraft production were launched as President Wilson asked the Justice Department to study graft charges against aircraft officials. Attorney General Gregory summoned Atty Gen Todd for a conference. Senator Chamberlain urged a thorough investigation and warned the 640 million aircraft fund may have been misused.
United Press reports French outlet PARIA May 7 notes American troops continue to pour in and discusses entente strength. The piece highlights military and geopolitical unity with the United States through and after the war, while mentioning Germany's belated offensive and ongoing peace considerations.
In Washington on May 7 the House approved the edition bill by a 294 to 1 vote, adopting the conference report already backed by the Senate. Meyer London of New York cast the lone dissenting vote after a speech attacking the doll. President Wilson’s signature is expected shortly.
German press reports Italia plan to resume western drive with a massive offensive on the Mallan front. intelligence says the new push will be launched to aid western operations.
The House public lands committee agreed on the leasing bill with a unanimous report to be submitted by Chairman Fer ris. The measure seeks 200 inactionad on the ground that it is the only way output can be increased to meet wartime needs and a sudden shortage of 80,000,000 gallons.
Pleasant Stovall American minister to Switzerland sent a note to the Swiss government stating the United States challenges Germanys blockade of Switzerland. He said American warships escort two American merchantmen to France laden with grain for Switzerland.
The War Office report states an enemy detachment was repulsed at Arama valine by machine gun and artillery fire. On the Asiage plateau a British patrol raided enemy trenches and captured prisoners.
A wounded British airman reports the squadron on the Amiens front has likely set a record by destroying 106 enemy aircraft in six weeks, including 21 in one day. The men fly two seaters and press the air war with dawn patrols, while enduring German offensives and heavy anti aircraft fire.
Captain Dr Wake of Beitfehava will deliver a lecture at the school hall, recounting trench life and wartime service. The program includes remarks by local officials and a reception by Mrs. Thomas.
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