15 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
1
Disorder erupts in Moscow with anarchists clashing in the streets while tensions rise in Russia amid advancing forces. The scene underscores a deteriorating wartime mood as internal strife compounds external pressures.
From Washington and Moscow reports the latest German demands on Russia include cessions of territories, cessation of armament, and dissolution of new military units. Fighting persists in Moscow center as Bolsheviks confront anarchists, with heavy casualties and civilian deaths reported.
Associated Press dispatch from London reports Bolshevik troops penetrating deeper into Chinese territory in Siberia. The brief note indicates ongoing military movements with further details continued on the second page.
The bulletin notes fair conditions in Ohio and Kentucky with cooler lake influences near Lake Erie on Wednesday and warmer, cloudy Thursday with possible showers in the north. Indiana, West Virginia, and surrounding regions show fair to warm weather, with chances of showers in northern portions on Thursday. Temperature readings across multiple stations are listed, highlighting highs from the 50s to 70s and varying wind and precipitation reports. Cincinnati records indicate a May 14, 1918 observation ending at 7 p.m. with cloudy conditions and light rain possible, alongside historical comparisons from 1915–1918.
Washington May 14 America’s first airplane mail service will inaugurate tomorrow with flights from Washington to Philadelphia and New York at 11 30 a m Army aviators will pilot the cross country runs including First Lieutenant Howard P Culver Second Lieutenant J C Edgerton Major R H Fleet and First Lieutenant Walter Miller to handle the mail from New York to Philadelphia and Philadelphia to Washington President Wilson and Cabinet members are expected to attend the ceremonies.
New York May 14 The State Attorney General's office questioned reports of German arms hoarding in the United States. Witnesses including Edgar A Helms James H Crossley and Gustav Lussing testified about attempted sales and smuggling of Mauser rifles and ammunition from Krupp works to influence the U S if German ports were captured. Lussing appeared under subpoena and may testify further as officials seek principals behind the rifle scheme.
In Chicago 5000 teamsters and truck drivers walked out, clashes erupted injuring about 50 people while one man, William Shannon, was lightly wounded by a bullet. A federal mediation pause followed a conference led by Bureau of Investigation chief Hin ton G Clabaugh as talks continue tomorrow morning.
The long congressional fight over the Overman bill to empower the President to reorganize government agencies ended with a 295 to 2 House vote in favor unamended. Only Sterling of Illinois and Gillett of Massachusetts opposed. The measure moves to President Wilson for signature.
Government counsel said witnesses from Northern Minnesota lumber and iron regions will testify likely Wednesday on specific acts of violence against big industries by the I W W. The probe also covers alleged strikes and destruction in war related industries in the East. An illness of a defendant caused a brief adjournment while Judge Landis ordered a doctor to assess if nonappearance was justified.
Washington May 14 Development of American mines to supply minerals essential to war making is under discussion between Van H Manning director of the Bureau of Mines and mining experts. Manning says the nation imports 2,000,000 tons annually of ores that can be mined here and a rapid development could divert 300,000 to 400,000 dead weight tons of shipping for troops and supplies to France. Some ships carrying pyrites from Spain and manganese from Brazil have already been withdrawn by the Shipping Board.
Pro vost Marshal General Crowder announced 24 states and the District of Columbia must furnish 51,600 men for general military service. Movement to camps spans May 20–24 and May 29–June 2, with total May drafts about 366,600 as part of a broader plan to deploy to France and replace trainees. Nearby states and camps include Indiana at Columbus Barracks and Ft. Thomas, Kentucky at Ft. Thomas and Columbus Barracks, Illinois to Jefferson Barracks, Ohio to Columbus Barracks, and Pennsylvania to Columbus Barracks.
New York May 14 Three alleged Russian anarchists were arrested on a nation wide conspiracy charge for distributing propaganda to overthrow the American government Police Lieutenant George Busby said Derkach Bobkin and Novikoff were under observation for three weeks The suspects allegedly shipped propaganda to anarchist societies in Cleveland McKees Rocks Detroit Baltimore and Pittsburg and Novikoffs possession included a list of I W W defense supporters and a large subscription to aid their defense The confiscated material included 3000 copies of a pamphlet printed in Russian titled The Z
Allied reports say Hill 44 near Kemmel again in dispute as Germans press to hold the crest. American patrols in Picardy rout a German party, while Haig notes limited British gains and ongoing artillery duels in Flanders Picardy Champagne and the Vosges.
British naval history notes the Ostend operation with the sinking of the Vindictive and the successful entry by the Sirius and Brilliant. Commodore Hubert Lynes directed the surprise blockade, aided by aerial reconnaissance after buoy removal and pier gaps. The 11 May action followed a cautious approach amid nine German destroyers and a starless, windless night.
Paris May 14 The meat card system was used for the first time causing initial confusion yet overall success as the public accepted the retrenchment for national defense. Buyers queuing faced difficulty in obtaining exactly 200 grammes and bones, while discussions remained good natured.
Sir John Aird head of the Canadian Bank of Commerce said in an Atlantic port that Brazil will take an active part in the European war before fall. He noted a new democratic national army and that nearly 200,000 volunteers are enrolled for rifle training as prosperity allows broader military service.
Washington May 14 Lord Reading the British ambassador repudiated a telegram circulated through Ottawa claiming the American army would not join front line action until self supporting. He said the telegram did not come from the War Cabinet and was issued without PM or cabinet knowledge. The origin of the announcement remains uncertain and no War Department explanation has been received.
Samuel Gompers, president of the AFL, appoints a three member commission to travel to Mexico to establish friendly relations between Mexican organized labor and the United States. The panel includes James Lord, John Murray, and Santiago Iglehart.
London May 14 Major General Maurice, amid retirement explanations by Prime Minister Lloyd George in the Commons over a letter Maurice wrote, has accepted an offer to become the military correspondent of The Daily Chronicle. The paper itself makes the announcement, and his first article will appear tomorrow.
The port of Boston closed for an hour as Rear Admiral Spencer Wood of the U S Navy First Naval District conducted an official inspection of harbor defenses.
Detroit May 14 A Coroner jury found Irma Pallatinus died by strangulation at the hands of Helmut Schmidt. Schmidt killed himself in Highland Park jail after confessing to burning Augusta Steinbach, who came to him via a matrimonial ad. The 17 year old daughter testified Schmidt claimed Pallatinus left with $700.
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