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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
9
James Gordon Bennet world renowned publisher of the New York Herald died today in Paris after a period of residence there. His death ends a storied career in journalism and newspaper publishing.
Maj J H Royce and Lieuts Lisuts H Garside and T Meyers were decorated with the War Cross by the American Army in France. Royce earned the award for the first strictly American reconnaissance across German lines, returning valuable information despite great danger. Garside and Meyers were cited for a daring feat under heavy machine gun fire in No Man's Land.
In Chicago on May 14, John Pyra of Franklin New Jersey testified at a trial involving 112 Industrial Workers of the World members that an IWW representative promised him and other workers protection from authorities if they dodged the selective service act.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels praised four seamen who risked their lives to save five shipmates swept overboard in a storm. The rescuers plunged into rough seas and saved the men, underscoring civilian courage and quick action aboard.
On advice from a white house public committee the oil leasing bill was withdrawn this afternoon. The section granting the chief executive power to commandeer oil lands for war purposes was added by fuel administrator Requa, but the president had not signed it and, after considering the issue in detail, decided against it.
Washington reports thousands of American troops will be rushed to the French front within weeks. After brief training they will go to France and learn the realities of modern warfare in the trenches under fire. A heated dispute exists between General Pershing and Washington over brigading with British and French forces and the war department’s push to hold troops in reserve.
U.S. reports Germany nears Tampico oil control inflaming Mexico crisis. Secretary Lansing testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee saying danger of break with Mexico is exaggerated and German aims thwarted. Washington also notes draft registration for 21-year-olds ready pending Congress action and a treasury committee conference on policy.
Reported transfer of the former czar from Tobolsk toward Moscow signals a trial where his death may be demanded. Germany allegedly demands Moscow ceded, Russian forces disbanded, forts stripped, and wealth placed under German control amid rising Helsingfors fighting and civilian casualties.
The article suggests a war tax bill could be pursued this session with Congress kept in session through late summer. It notes many crewmen may be unable to leave duties or may stay to protect their standing, risking accusations of shirking important duties for personal or political gain.
Chicago city council acted to bar socialist and other anti government organizations from using school buildings as meeting places effective immediately.
London May 14 Austin Chamberlain of the British war cabinet declares the government is not opposed to peace but seeks the right kind. He says pausing for peace terms while the western front decision remains in balance is futile and villainous. The priority is to humble the enemy on the French front despite peace talk.
German planners in May announce a shift to a new series of U-boat cruisers to regain the edge in unrestricted submarine warfare. The move follows gains by the United States and the Allies under the current submarine type.
Rome reports Austria Hungary begins large scale removal of Jugoslavs and Rumanians from border districts. Hungarian colonists will farm seized lands, Magyarize administration, and create a doughnut shaped land ring to isolate subject peoples. Protests of similar plans spread to northern Italy and Belgium.
German young women resist a decree to become plural wives of married soldiers and turn to war prisoners in Kaiser camps. Some hang themselves over affairs with French POWs. Sentences range one to seven years for aiding captives. protests erupt across Germany.
Paris May 14. German and Austrian rulers and officers agreed on a bold two front strike in France and Italy. New German forces and Mackensen are to lead a coordinated offensive as Italy and the western front receive reinforcements. British and French reports note heavy activity and US troops stationed near Buttes-desuil with no American casualties reported.
Albany Nova Scotia dispatch reports a night train wreck on the New York Central near Schodak. The Buffalo Limited derailed at high speed, killing four and injuring about thirty as officials investigate possible sabotage claims.
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