14 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
1
Word arrived that James Gordon Bennett, famed publisher of the New York Herald, died today in Paris where he had lived for some time. The obituary notes his world renown in journalism and his long career at the helm of the Herald.
Maj J H Royce and Lieuts H Garside and T Meyers were decorated with the War Cross by the American Army in France. Royce earned the honor for making the first strictly American reconnaissance over German lines and returning valuable information under heavy fire. Garside and Meyers were cited for a daring exploit under machine gun fire in No Man's Land.
An American soldier, John Pyra of Franklin New Jersey, testified at the trial of 112 industrial workers of the world that a representative of the IWW promised protection from authorities if they evaded the selective service act.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels commends four seamen who risked their lives to rescue five comrades swept overboard in a storm. The rescuers plunged into the seas and saved the sailors despite dangerous conditions.
On advice of the White House public committee the oil leasing bill was withdrawn this afternoon. It removed a section granting the chief executive power to commandeer oil lands for war purposes. The section had been added by Director Requa of the Fuel Administration but was never sent to the president until last night when he studied the proposal and again decided against it.
Washington reports thousands of American soldiers will reach the French front within weeks after brief training. The plan accelerates deployment to the western front with green recruits learning warfare near the front lines and in trenches. A clash over brigadeing American troops with British and French forces heightens tensions between Pershing's staff and Washington officials.
News briefs report increased U S concern over Mexico as Germany nears control of Tampico oil fields and Secretary Lansing testifies to Congress. The piece also notes readiness to regigate ages 21 and the awaited House approval, plus a Treasury Senate-House conference on a key question.
May 14 report says the former czar was moved from Tobolsk toward Moscow where a trial may seek his death. Germany allegedly demands Russia become a German province with Moscow ceded and forces disarmed. Helsingfors region sees heavy fighting with thousands of casualties in a large uprising.
The article discusses the possibility of a new war tax bill being drafted this session and the likelihood Congress will stay in session through the hot months. It notes crewmen may be unable to leave to tend to political duties or risk damaging their standing by shirking duty for personal political advancement.
Chicago May 14. The city council yesterday barred socialist and other anti governmental groups from using school buildings as meeting places. The action targets organizations opposed to the government in the use of public school facilities.
London May 14 Austin Chamberlain declared the government seeks the right kind of peace but not a false peace while the western front decisions hang in the balance. He condemned peace talks that distract the nation during a critical hour of war.
May 14 report notes Germany intends to build a new series of U boat cruisers to restore an edge in its underwater war fare. The piece cites Allied gains under the present submarine type and suggests Germany aims to counter by rapid construction of improved subs.
Rome reports Hungary begins large scale removal of Jugoslavs and Romanians from border areas. Hungarian colonists will occupy homes and farms, with Magyar language, bishoprics, and land controls installed. Officials cite creating a Magy ar ring to guard future borders amid wartime strategy.
London dispatch reports German young women revolting against the decree forcing them to become plural wives of married soldiers. Some seek prisoners of war in Kaiser's camps, others face jail. A self inflicted death is cited and debates rage over racial mixing and future offspring.
Reports from Paris on May 14 describe a German led conference with Emperor Wilhelm and Emperor Franz Joseph approving a two front blow against France and Italy. Von Mackensen is slated to command the renewed offensive as aircraft and troops mass, while Austria weakens on the western front to shift to Italy.
Albany Nova Scotia May 1. Four dead and thirty injured after the Buffalo Limited derailed at midnight on the New York Central near Schodak. Investigators suspect sabotaged signals amid an accident that killed several and injured many aboard.
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