Casualties and prisoner report from war department May 15
Casualties total 120 with 6 killed in action 4 dead of wounds 6 dead of disease 7 other dead 6 severely wounded 48 slightly wounded and missing after action. Third group of 39 New England names reported prisoners. Also war summaries from Europe note Kaiser's push and Haig and Italian aerial activity with raids, artillery actions, and prisoner gains.
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Washington
War Department
Perdhing
New England
New
Plans for stricter draft rules threaten war workers
Washington reports a sweeping plan to place all men in classes two and four not in war work into government service. Provisions target those who could be replaced by women and even those unfit for abroad service will be used in domestic military tasks. Proclaiming “Do war work or fight” the provost marshal general vows to hunt down lax exemptions.
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United Press
Hindenburg
Frthermore
Clese
Documente
Eliies
Washington
Russian Province Declares Independence Spark in War News
A report from Constantinople says CisCanseasian region including A'ayro Kusano and Parok has declared independence from the Russian empire. A Zurich dispatch confirms German officials have detained Grand Duke Nicholas and other royals, being moved to unknown locations.
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Amsterdam
Zurich
Rusvar Royelitte
Warret Downer
Maria
Grand Duke
Nichlas
Casualties Report for American Forces
Washington on May 16 reports total American casualties at 5 788. In action 715 died of wounds 1 755 accident 237 disease 1 044 and others listed as severely or slightly wounded.
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Washington
Austrian Attack In U S Sparks Hasty Arrest
In Harrisburg on May 5, three Austrian men hid behind a screen of bushes near an aviation supply station and fired on a point with rifles. Troops pursued and seized the men shortly after. a court martial is likely forthcoming.
Houx Declares Candidacy for Wyoming Governor
Cheyenne May 14 1918 Frank L Houx announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of Wyoming subject to the August 20 primary. He pledges support for wartime unity and proposes measures against stock fraud and corporate manipulation while calling for strong prohibition and federal wartime policies.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Weither Deel
Tabor
Legialaion
Jenginba Chow
Wrouing
Farar
Motordriven
Obieley
Bureau
Laminarii
Overman Bill Passes Congress Awaiting Presidential Signature
Washington May 15 Congress approved the Overman bill granting the president broader power over war departments and prosecution of the war. The measure now awaits the president's signature to become law. New York May 15 State Attorney General Owls Judd announced a probe into Gustave Lusaing a naturalized American born in Germany who claims ownership of large military stores and that a Russian agent Francis Judd is examining offices and warehouses with reports of 57 000 items present.
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Warhington
D. C
Overman
Congress
House
Senate
New York
Gustave Lusaing
Germany
Francis Judd
Sweden's most powerful station goes dark in Stockholm
May reports Sweden's strongest radio facility at Karlaborg is out of operation. Messages are now routed to Deutch Altenburg in Austria and Turkoe Selo, with wireless exchanges to Span ntations and Constantinople. Readouts from Mascus in Palestine indicate arcs from Karlaborg are detected despite weak reception.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Karlaborg
Deutch Altenburg
Austria
Turkoe Selo
Spanntations
Wight
Constantinople
Karleborg
Damascus
Palestine
Dassation
Kariaborg
American Legation Expands to Former Orange Palace
The American legation at The Hague has moved into a former Prince of Orange palace to accommodate a larger staff and offices. The move follows the Russian regime's departure and the need for expanded space at the mission.
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Stare
Amsterdam
Itn
Wyoming Sees Call for 500 Men to Entrain for War Effort
The War Department demands 50 000 men to entrain in five days starting May 29, with Wyoming contributing 500. County quotas include Albany 24 Big Horn 24 Campbell 24 Carbon 15 Converse 30 Crook 24 Fremont 35 Goshen 18 Hot Springs 18 Johnson 20 Laramie 36 Niobrara 14 Natrona 20 Platte 20 Park 35 Sheridan 50 Sweetwater 17 Weston 24. Laborers exempt if possible. Class 1 engineering entrants urged to report by May 20 as state remains short about 100 men.
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War Department
Wyoming
Port Logan
Colo
Albany
Horn
Campbell
Carbon
Conoyeran
Crook
Fremont
Goshen
Hot Springs
Johnston
Laramie
Niobrara
Natrona
Platte
Park
Sheridan
Sweetwater
Winta
Pervine
Atate ix
Ray K. Olda
Aerial Mail Service Opens Amid Ceremony
The formal opening of the aerial postal service line marks a wartime government ceremony. President Lowen and other officials participated in the event in Washington and New York, with demonstrations and speeches highlighting the new mail route.
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Washingdon
Chret
Hie
New York
Auer
Whitin
Wanitia
Yrohe
President Wilson Defies Chamberlain War Oversight Bill
President Wilson denounces the Chamberlain bill proposing a war oversight committee. He warns the measure would strip the executive of war powers and paralyze the administration, pledging to oppose it at every stage in Congress. He sends a letter to Senator Martin reiterating his stance.
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Warrington
D. C
Preasant Wilson
Congress
von Wee Chamberlain
Martin
Ato
Concrete ship Zealot Innaugral Trial Breaks Speed Record
The 7,400 ton steamer Npelih, built by Bun Mranelo Shipiutd ice company, completed a rapid trial run yesterday at over eleven knots. Engines installed forty four days, setting a local record and signaling further concrete ship orders by the same yard near Wood City.
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San Prancifch
Val
Npelih
Bun Mranelo Shipiutdice Company
Wipipecefial
Tell Qourne
Wood City
Seme Company
Welson Invites Comets to Investigate Key Washington Inquiry
President Wilton calls on Chiriat Poe Taphon to participate in the inquiry into air construction and government program concerns. Officials discuss the Hooetie ton data, Wy and golliet Beulgem cg factors, and the overall investigation scope.
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Washington, D. v
Wilton
Calla
Chiriat Poe Taphon
Gam
Golliet
Wheatland Election Keeps Wet Policy in Place
In Wheatland on May 15 the pro wet ticket led by Mayor J. A. Elliot and councilmen G. Buechner T. I. Shepard and W. C. Benton won by margins around 40 to 47. The victory prolongs the town’s anti temperance stance amid a county context and follows a heated campaign over alcohol regulations.
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Wheatland
Wiheateland
J. A. Elliot
Counclimen
G. Buechner
T. i. Shepard
W. C. Benton
Wreathond
Platte County
Lowis
Tag County
Punty
Americans Plunge to Death from 3000 Feet in War Action
Fragmented dispatch describes an American air crash at 3000 feet during combat. Survivors report a wrecked aircraft, a ground crew tending the scene, and a burial of the perished amidst ongoing artillery and anti aircraft fire.
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