14 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
1
British War Cabinet statement about withholding American troops on the western front was corrected as an error after Ottawa sent a report to Washington. The Associated Press was informed of the correction and clarification from London.
Ottawa reports no official change to the plan for American forces in France. Washington officials deny British War Cabinet claims that U S troops will not be used until a fully self supporting army is formed, emphasizing continued use under Gen Foch. Movement of units brigaded with French and British divisions proceeds as planned.
Washington May 13 Realizing allied mastery of present submarines Germany plans a new series of big U boat cruisers designed to match torpedo boat destroyers. French Minister of Marine Leygues says the scheme is in the works with armored fast subs to meet sea threats. Shipping losses fall as submarine destruction rises. allied production is ramping up but freight and yard delays persist.
Ohio and West Virginia expect fair skies Tuesday with a warmer Wednesday. Kentucky and Indiana forecast fair Tuesday and Wednesday with rising temperatures. The report lists current, high, and precipitation for stations including Montreal Denver Jacksonville Phoenix Pittsburg Spokane Chattanooga Seattle Portland St Louis San Francisco Omaha Winnipeg Cincinnati and more. Illinois weather notes record May 13 1918 with hourly readings and past year comparisons. Cloudy conditions are noted with temperatures and wind directions at 7 am noon and 7 pm.
Washington May 13 The House planned to pass tomorrow the Overman bill granting blanket presidential authority to reorganize government departments After hours of debate Republicans and Democrats backed the measure while opponents argued it adds power and risks constitutional limits Key speakers included Representatives Gard Longworth Gillett Fess and Walsh with concerns over transfers to the Treasury Attorney General and regulatory boards.
Deputy Attorney General Becker announced that a full inquiry will probe two year old rumors of large German munitions stores in the United States. Sources of information will be questioned and officials will seek factual basis, with credits to Captain Hans Tauscher tied to prior storage reports.
A headline recounts J. C. Gray of Albany who rode a horse toward the Capitol to press for national confidence. Police detained him for mental observation after the stunt as authorities weighed the act and its implications.
A Franklin New Jersey soldier John Byra testified at I W W trial that a representative offered protection from authorities if he and others evaded the draft. He linked defendant John Avilla to organizing strikes across New Jersey Massachusetts and New York and noted a Boston address for reports.
Government Cox sends Ohio road officials to Washington to press for adequate road building materials this season. Delegation includes D. H. Humphrey, W. A. Alsdorf, and J. B. Dugan to urge McAdoo to release coal car space for highway materials as Ohio spends about 30 million dollars annually on roads.
Washington May 13 In line with the army general staff naturalization bureau plans to enforce the act and by President Wilson Saturday naturalize 123 000 men in the national army. Examiners will be sent to cantonments to test candidates and arrange court terms near camps to speed proceedings. Civilians must apply to clerks of court within ninety days. The effort targets alien soldiers first and aims to naturalize all eligible troops so they may be sent overseas.
Count James Minotto, son-in-law of Louis F. Swift, is placed under a Presidential warrant for internment amid a habeas corpus bid. Attorney General Gregory authorized the action after Labor refused deportation. bail set at 50 thousand dollars pending May 20 hearing.
An American unit in France used a surprise alarm clock under cover of darkness to trigger German fire. A soldier hid the clock on a wire so it rang intermittently, forcing heavy German artillery and rifle fire while American troops observed from their trenches and laughed.
Berlin May 13 An official statement outlines a strengthened alliance between Germany and Austria Hungary following Emperor Charles visit to German headquarters He meets with William Burian Arz Hohenlohe and Ludendorff amid talks with Hertling von Hindenburg von Kuehlmann Wedel and Ludendorff about political economic and military questions and deeper ties The document notes complete accord on key issues and a guiding line for the contemplated agreement
Odessa reports from the Ukrainian press bureau that former Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and Grand Dukes Nicholas Nicholaievitch and Alexander Nicholaievitch are in German custody. The ex-empress, born into privilege, lived modestly in the Crimea after the revolution. Nicholas Nicholaievitch, once Russia’s top commander, abdicated with the Romanoffs.
Estimate by railroad officials suggests a minimum 25 percent rise in freight and passenger rates this year to cover higher fuel wages and equipment costs. Advisers have recommended the increase to Director General McAdoo who will decide within six weeks, with final authority by President Wilson.
Associated Press reports heavy enemy bombardment as American artillery attacks Cantigny dump and fires break out in Montdidier. Haig notes continued artillery activity north of Serre and Kemmel with quiet elsewhere on the front. British and Italian fronts show mixed action as forces reposition for future offensives.
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