20 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
1
The report from Dublin notes Count Plunkett of Roscommon is arrested with no immediate further arrests expected. A Sinn Fein prisoner transport left Kingston for Holyhead, Wales, amid crowd reactions. The Observer article condemns pro German plots and urges firm Atlantic discrimination against nationalist misinformation.
In New York on May 19 the Irish convention denounced the arrest of 500 Sinn Fein leaders as a frame up by Britain to curb Ireland’s bid for self rule. The group urged American support for Ireland and opposed conscription, claiming British propaganda misled the press and calling for U S aid to Belgium Serbia and other nationalities.
Ohio shows thunder showers and cooler nights with Tuesday fair. Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia report Monday showers then fair Tuesday. Temperature readings from Jacksonville Denver Pittsburg Spokane Chicago Portland Omaha Cincinnati and others indicate highs near mid 70s, lows in upper 60s with showers totaling around .01 to .18 inches. May 19 1918 records at Cincinnati show high 77, low 68, precip .06 inches.
An Amsterdam declaration plans three Dutch merchant ships to sail to the East Indies under convoy of warships. Officials caution this could trigger war, as international law would permit armed convoys, but German submarines are likely to resist and may declare war with any hostile action against the convoy.
Hayes Turner and his wife Mary Turner, accused in the murder of Brooks County farmer Hampton Smith and wounding his wife, were hanged by a mob at Okapiloco River and Folsom's Bridge. Two other negroes, Will Head and Will Thompson, were lynched earlier. Sidn ey Johnson sought for the shooting. Brooks County residents remain volatile after the attack at the Smith farm.
Mrs. August Belmont spoke in New York on May 19 about the horror of trench warfare. She described visiting the western front with the Red Cross and witnessing American troops heading to fight, wounded being carried from trenches, and soldiers singing The Star Spangled Banner in hospitals. She noted soldiers’ eagerness to hear an American woman's voice and their willingness to risk punishment to speak with a genuine American woman.
President Wilson spent his third day in New York on a church visit with Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Cary T Grayson. He attended a war sermon at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, lunched at Cleveland H Dodge's Hudson home, and rode to Pelham Bay Naval Training Station. Dr. Taylor urged civilian sacrifices and prayed for the President and allied arms.
U S troops in France complete a six hour march under a broiling sun as they begin maneuvers behind British lines in rolling countryside. Officers praise endurance and health while they receive instruction in British tactics to ensure smooth integration of Allied forces.
Pittsburg reports fifty six dead ninety four injured and thirty one missing after nine explosions wrecked Aetna Chemical plant at Oakdale sixteen miles from the city. Coroner Jamison coordinates the grim salvage as crowds overwhelm the scene and morgue workers confront personal tragedy. Federal officers order arrests of two men photographing the ruin.
Washington May 19 Postmaster General Burleson released a statement rebutting Colonel Roosevelts charge that the administration punished publications while allowing antiwar or proopposition writings. He cites The New York Tribune Colliers and the Metropolitan Magazine and notes no action against some outlets. He notes increased sales after publicity and discusses espionage act compliance with Hearst and Roosevelt writings. He says most articles were published before the 1917 law and argues wide press latitude for critics. He asserts enforcement remains with officials under law.
German troops occupy Bjorko island south of Viborg and 30 miles northwest of Petrograd as Allied positions report fighting on several fronts. British and Australian forces raid Ville-sur-Ancre, taking 360 prisoners and twenty machine guns with light British casualties.
Director General McAdoo reports $937,961,318 in railroad capital outlays for this year under government operation. Of that total $440,071,000 funds additions and betterments, $479,686,000 covers equipment, and $18,203,000 goes to track extensions. The plan favors existing projects over new line expansions and shows substantial budget trimming from railroads’ initial requests.
A raid resulted in 360 prisoners gaining control of 360 captives and 20 machine guns. No further details on location or affiliation are provided in the fragment.
An official wartime release reports four enemy aircraft shot down in last night's large scale raid on London and southeast England. Bombs were dropped. no casualty or damage figures are yet available.
General Pershing’s communique states enemy raids repulsed last night in Picardy and Lorraine and another repulsed today in Lorraine. In the Woëvre region continuous aerial activity continues with American planes engaging in several successful encounters. Lieutenant Rickenbacker is noted in the air fights.
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