29 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
1
Two American officers captured and 140 prisoners taken after a three hour fight near Cantigny. Earlier assault by German Gray Coats failed, losses are described as light. One missing in Picardy, one in Lunéville sector. no other Americans reported missing.
American forces attacked Cantigny and a two kilometer front, seizing the village and 149 German prisoners including two officers in about three quarters of an hour. A prior German assault in the same region was repulsed with no heavy losses.
Ohio reports Wednesday showers with cooler conditions in the south and similar patterns in Indiana and West Virginia. Temperatures at multiple stations range from highs in the 60s to mid 80s with varying precipitation and cloud cover.
The French Veterans' Association of Paris sends greetings and thanks to the Twenty-first American Infantry Regiment, via Secretary Baker, for their participation in the war. The letter, read at the War Department, praises American and French cooperation and expresses confidence in victory.
Congress plans a summer recess from mid June to August while the Ways and Means Committee drafts a new war revenue bill. After House passage likely around August 10, members would again recess for 30 days before Senate action. Garner of Texas led the bipartisan accord with Republican leaders.
Washington May 28 One union express company for the United States was created today by agreement between Director General McAdoo and the Adams American Wells Fargo and Southern Companies. A private corporation with capital over 300 million will be known as the Federal Express Company. George C. Taylor will head the new concern. After July 1 shipments will be directed by express regardless of company and names will disappear from wagons and stations. The new firm will operate under contract to railroad lines, turning over 50 percent of gross revenues to the roads. Three smaller railroad owned companies may join later. More than 100000 employees will be retained and wages raised in many cases. The merger aims to save millions through common use of wagons and equipment and is intended as permanent despite war conditions. Last year the four companies barely broke even and Adams showed a deficit amid rising costs. Some officials urged government takeover in the future.
In Waukesha Wisconsin on May 28 a lawyer claims Dr David R Roberts is responsible for a tragedy arising from his sailing incident. The report notes the attorney asserts liability and outlines the case context and potential action.
The National War Board adjourned after a two day session in Chicago with plans to rule on pending cases in New York. It approved a 70 cent per hour wage for Detroit union wage and contractor dispute workers and secured a pay increase for 3000 machine shop workers on government contracts in Waynesboro Pennsylvania. The board also dealt with a separate railroad dispute and a criminal case involving Grace Lusk.
Investigators hunt an art factory in Brooklyn where fake Ralph Blakelock landscapes are produced at about a dozen per month. A canvas titled The Brook by Moonlight bearing Blakelock’s name was called Mysterious Moonlight. Blakelock, guardianship by Mrs. Van Ranselaer Adams, said it was a forgery. Over forty bogus works have been sold in New York Boston Washington and Chicago amid a grand jury probe.
About 300 to 400 Southern Railway shopmen struck in Alexandria Virginia in protest against wage increase granted to railroad workers by Director General McAdoo. It marks the first work suspension since government takeover of the railroads.
Protests spread to Railroad Administration HQ as 300 to 400 Southern Railway shop workers quit in Alexandria to press discontent with Director General McAdoo’s wage scale. Officials urged formal petitions to the Board of Railroad Wages and Working Conditions meeting within a week to consider modifications.
Gustave Bernhard Kuhlenkampff a German reserve officer linked to Captain Boy-Ed and Captain von Papen is in custody in New York. Authorities expect internment after the Justice Department seized him for handling funds and possessing a suspicious code tied to German wartime activities.
The State Liquor Licensing Board reversed Erie County Board and granted Bernard Buser a saloon license. Buser operates a bar and cabaret near Sandusky.
Lieutenant Ed ward V. Rickenbacher of Columbus Ohio and Lieutenant Douglas Campbell of California forced a German biplane down in the Bois de Rate northeast of Xivray in the Toul sector. Campbell later destroyed an enemy plane inside German lines near Essey. Also, Cologne burial figures and Belgian Liege raid details from Les Nouvel les describe British air actions with bombs on Kinkem po is, Meuse Iron Works, Pieper Munition Works, and Aix les Chapelle.
Thomas J. Mooney, convicted in the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing case, was re-sentenced to be hanged at San Quentin. The judge ordered transfer within ten days and execution between sixty and ninety days from now. The case has drawn international attention and awaits clemency actions by Governor Stephens and President Wilson.
Major General Leonard Wood, former Chief of Staff, met with President Wilson at the White House after a request by Secretary Baker. Wood voiced commitment to serve wherever assigned and expressed disappointment at missing front line service. he may be returned to Camp Funston to train another division as General March reviews the request for a more active command.
German prima donna Margaret Arndt Ober, suing the Metropolitan Opera for 50 000 dollars, denies hostility toward the United States in an affidavit. She states she has never shown sympathy for Germany and hopes the New York courts will grant her justice despite her German nationality.
Report says German authorities claim 15,000 prisoners captured as Vesle River defenses hold. Allied thrusts against Flanders front yield no lasting gains and defenders maintain solid river positions.
Paris May 28 Allied reports say German pressure on the Aisne front remains strong but shows signs of slackening in the center. French left holds and wings react as British and French forces fall back in good order with supplies and guns destroyed when necessary.
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