Entente Holds Off US Troops as War Rages
Cable summary from Ottawa reports the Entente will not deploy the American army until fully built into a powerful, self supporting force. British and French strategy rely on limiting ground losses while building reserves to counter a German offensive and force a decisive victory once ready. The piece notes German fatigue, strained allies, and a looming major battle projected along the Arras Amiens and Lys fronts.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Western Front
War Committee
Entente
Arras-Amiens
Lys
Verdun
Borglum Defends Aviation Work in Letter to Wilson
Gutzon Borglum publicly defends his role in the government aircraft program denying betrayal of the President and calling for open Senate probe. He denounces charges as false and alleges a deliberate frame up by the War Department and key figures including Baker. He promises further evidence to be submitted to the Senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gutzon Borglum
Wilson
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Baker
Senate
Brandegee
Connecticut
Squiers
Howard E. Coffin
Deeds
Montgomery
Congress
Chamberlain
Military Committee
House
Senate Naval Committee
Roosevelt
Burleson
Department c of Agriculture
Lane
Houston
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Death penalty sought in Bonnet Rouge treason trial
Paris May 12 Captain Monnet the prosecutor in the treason trial of The Bonnet Rouge directors demanded the death penalty for Duval and Marion. He would leave the other defendants to the court. A letter from Paul Painleve protested against a witness being described as morale chief. Caillaux witness issue loomed as Bailiff Bach threatened to summon Caillaux despite treason charges.
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Associated ~ Press
Paris
Monnet
Bonnet Rouge
Duval
Marion
Mornet
Paul Painleve
Aginst
Brayant
M. Painleve
M. Bach
M. Landau
M. Caillax
M. Mornet
M. Caillaux
Weather overview and temperature readings across states
The report tracks weather across Ohio West Virginia Indiana and Kentucky with showers thunderstorms cooler conditions and fair to warm days. It lists current highs and lows for stations including Jacksonville Denver Pittsburgh Spokane Chattanooga Seattle Chicago Portland Omaha Cincinnati and San Francisco with May 12 1918 observations and comparisons to prior years.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Jacksonville
Denver
Pittsburg
Spokane
Chattanooga
Seattle
Chicago
Portland
Louis
San Francisco
Omaha
Cincinnati
S.W
Pitation Sexpernde Cies
Navy names two destroyers for war heroes
Secretary Daniels announced two new destroyers Kalk and Ingram in honor of service members lost at sea. Kalk honors a deck officer from Jacob Jones and Ingram commemorates Osmond K. Ingram who died on Cassin after saving the ship.
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Washington
Daniels
Kalk
Ward
James Harman Ward
Yarnall
John Joliffe Yarnall
Perry
Lake Erie
Constantine in Grave Condition in Zurich
Former King Constantine of Greece, ill at Zurich, relapsed with high fever and is in very grave condition. Royal family members gathered at his bedside as princes recalled from Lucerne and Lausanne.
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Associated Press
Paris
Constantine
Greece
Zurich
Petit Journal
Lucerne
Laussahe
Grace Lusk to Enter Insanity Plea in Murder Trial
In Waukesha Wisconsin Grace Lusk a high school teacher faces murder charges in the slaying of Mary Newman Roberts wife of veterinarian Dr David Roberts The defense plans an emotional insanity plea with jury selection stretching two days to a week. Letters from Lusk to the victim are part of prosecution evidence signaling jealousy as the motive.
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Associated Press
Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
Mary Newman Roberts
David Roberts
Martin Lueck
Miss Lusk
Mothers Day Observances Across France and Army
Marshal Joffre presided at a French Homes Society Mothers Day meeting in Paris with many American and allied officers present. He praised U S war efforts and urged opening French homes to American troops. Professor Bergson also spoke on the American army’s and people’s contributions to liberty. Messages from the 165th Infantry and Kansas City Signal Corps send Mothers Day greetings from the front, noting good health and its sacred status in France.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Joffre
French Homes Society
United States
Henry Bergson
University of Paris
France
New York
Missouri
165Th Infantry
Signal Corps
Kansas City
Signal Battalion
Garret
American Labor Delegates Hear Explanation of Irish Problems
London May 12 George Nicoll Barnes presided at a Kensington Theater meeting for the American labor mission to discuss Ireland's two parties and the need for unity within the United Kingdom. William Short described frontline experiences and urged full American involvement in the war effort.
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Associated Press
London
George Nicoll Barnes
War Cabinet
Kensington Theater
National War Aims Committee
Martin F. Ryan
Brotherhood of Railway
Carmen
Agnes Nester
Women’s Trade Union League of Chicago
American Labor Mission
Barnes
Frederick B. Maurice
Irel
Ireland
United Kingdom
Labor
Scotland
Wales
France
William Short
Seattle Federation of Labor
Italians' Initiative Advances in Revenue Legislation Debate
Washington May 12 The Capitol focuses on delaying July 1 adjournment to tackle new revenue laws. McAdoo Simmons and Kitchin chair talks on finances while Overman bill moves in the House. Army program and aviation probes loom as debate shifts to tax and reform measures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Capitol
Unrestricted U-Boat War Is Defended
In the Reichstag debate on naval estimates Herr Pflager said the submarine’s political significance differed but unity kept the focus on military gains. All agreed the U boat campaign should not be limited and submarine construction should be promoted as far as possible.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Reichstag
Berlin
Herr Pflager
Austrian Positions on Colle Dell Rosse in Fierce Fighting
Austrian positions on Colle Dell Rosse were stormed and a garrison destroyed in intense combat. French forces recovered another slice of territory by a stroke near Kemmel.
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Colle Dell Rosse
Kemmel
Associated Press
London
Asiago
Brenta
Col Dell Orso
Wavie
Col ‘Dell Orso
Citizens urged to aid in locating disloyal actions
Washington May 12 Citizens may volunteer to aid government officers in ferreting out disloyal utterances and actions. United States Attorneys are told to cooperate with newspapers to publicize the nearest Bureau of Investigation offices where information can be referred. The District Attorneys are instructed to welcome even informal or confidential tips.
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Washington, D. C
Gregory
United States
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Observer notes Maurice letter sparks war era intrigue
The Observer links Major General Maurice defense of government with a broader plot led by Colonel Repington and a naturalized editor to undermine Allied leadership. It alleges aims to discredit Lloyd George and Clemenceau, influence America, and favor Austria, while demanding the army be placed under constitutional control amid mutiny probes.
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Associated Press
London
The
Observer
Maurice
Epington
Morning Post
the Observer
Atlantic
War Administration
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
America
Italy
Austria
Viscount Milner
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Great Britain
Germany
House of the
McAdoo
Simmons
Representative Kitchin
North Carolina
Senate Finance
Ways and Means
Overman
Bill Depate
Dent
Quartermaster General’s Bureau
von Capelle
Underwood & Underwood
Marine
Monte Corno
Colonel Repington
Luneville
Ancerviller
Asolone
Monte Mantello
Lagarina
Brenna
Arsa
Piava
O Monte Corno
Trent
Rovereto
Monte Cortio
Dr. Battisti
Flanders
Picardy
Altho
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