26 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1918
Page
1
The May 25 dispatches describe Cuba and Mexico drifting toward diplomatic rupture after the Mexican minister to Argentina faced a baggage search in Havana. U S observers warn the move signals broader Latin American friction and possible strains with Mexico.
Reports indicate a massive German air bomb raid prompted talks among Mexico Argentina and possibly another Latin American country on shaping a united stance toward the war. The Fabela luggage search fueled rumors of papers linking negotiations and blamed a Cuban inspector for the incident, seen as triggering a rift between Cuba and Mexico but not altering broader ties.
Washington May 25 Congress faced likely immediate revenue legislation after Democrats failed to secure assurances from Republicans on a tax bill. Senator Simmons said negotiations for delay were off and the Senate would proceed, while Republicans claimed readiness to act with administration support without delay. Continuous disagreements risked a prompt bill and renewed calls for a special session after November elections.
The report notes showers in Ohio Indiana West Virginia on Sunday and Monday with Kentucky partly cloudy then showers and cooler. It lists temperatures for many stations including Montreal Denver Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco St. Louis Winnipeg Omaha Kamloops Cincinnati and more with highs around mid to upper 80s. a May 2 1918 record for Cincinnati ends at 7 pm showing cloudy conditions at 7 am and clear by 4 pm with a noted 88 degree high and 62 degree low compared to prior years.
Walter O. Bingham, Attica automobile dealer, found guilty of second degree murder after a trial that lasted over twelve hours. Bail set at 10,000 with motions for a new trial filed. This marks his second trial for murdering his wife with a dagger.
Secretary Baker stated that Provost Marshal General Crowder's work of fight regulations are purely military measures not aimed at labor. He said they modify deferment classifications for registrants and do not intend to conscript labor, with labor questions under the Labor Department. The published plan is expected to ease shortages by redirecting men from non essential to essential work.
A Burleson political issue drew sharp criticism from President Roosevelt as officials debate policy. Community leaders and residents anticipate further statements and potential actions.
Theodore Roosevelt testifies before the Senate accusing the administration of using war powers to suppress honest criticism while allowing anti-ally and anti-American agitation in powerful newspapers. He singles out the Hearst papers and asserts President Wilson is responsible for Postmaster General Burleson and Creel actions, with continued remarks on press control.
Dublin reports show government charges on a German plot met grave reaction among Unionists and Nationalists the Sinn Feiners remained skeptical while de Valera statements drew surprise and debate about the plot’s implications for Sinn Fein influence.
Arthur Henderson leader of the Labour party welcomes President Wilson’s New York address. He cites his stand for democracy and international justice, his refusal to bargain peace, and his insistence on peace aligned with rights and unity among allied nations. He calls Wilson a model of statesmanship.
London reports a German cruiser submarine was sunk on May 11 near Cape St Vincent by a British Atlantic escort submarine while convoying. The British admiralty says the destroyer was the first cruiser-type U-boat sunk and there were no survivors. Bad weather on the western front slowed operations but aviators conducted extensive bombing and reconnaissance missions in enemy territory.
War Department reports these missing U S forces are prisoners in Germany. Four officers led by Lieutenant J J Meredith plus twenty six enlisted men are interned at camps Karlsruhe Darmstadt and Limberg. The list includes James F Crawford Louis M Edens Maurice S Redmond Patrick F Meehan A Bergeron and others with hometowns across the United States.
Chicago May 25 M C L Funkhauser Second Deputy Superintendent of Police was suspended pending filing and hearing of charges before the Civil Service Commission. He has drawn criticism for handling moving pictures.
In Washington May 25 the Secretary of War urged American newspapers to refrain from guessing troop counts in France or in transit. He said official numbers would be released periodically and warned against basing inferences on speculative figures. He noted that troop movements depend on factors beyond numbers and shop capacity.
Testimony in the seditious conspiracy trial of 112 IWW leaders includes Germany favored as ruler in America. Witness Joseph Burdall described G J Bourg urging overthrow of the U S government and vowing to cripple the army and war production by arson and destroying grain fields and food facilities.
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