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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
5
Italian naval forces in a surprise attack attacked Polo harbor and destroyed an Austrian battleship of 20 000 tons before returning to base. The action occurred as Allied forces reported progress on the Western Front with gains near Kemmel Hill 44 and along the Avre River.
Paris reports the Austrian offensive against Italy is imminent as massed forces concentrate along Alpine lines and the Fruili plain. Italian air units bombed the Austrian submarine base at Cattaro. Austrian war office confirms Italian capture of an outpost near Monitorma.
Paris reports that aviator Frank Baylies of New Bedford Mass has shot down his ninth enemy plane while with American forces in France, according to official announcement.
Fire at J. Coughlin & Sons shipyards in Vancouver British Columbia damaged facilities estimated at 1.5 million dollars. One man was killed and several others injured in the blaze.
President Wilson asked Charles E Hughes to assist Attorney General Gregory in probing the aircraft program amid serious charges of dishonesty. Hughes agreed to help and a public exchange of letters outlined the urgency to investigate with minimal delay. Senate panel, by 8 to 2, approved a modified Chamberlain resolution limiting inquiry to army operations and avoiding a general war conduct probe, drawing Wilson's opposition.
Austrian officials fret over Jugo Slav movement as Vienna seeks to divide Balkan factions. A new Bosnia group led by Doctor Pilar emerges amid mounting political activity and imperialist aims.
The Vossische Zeitung cites war proclamations in Ekaterina Slav Odessa and Poltava amid Russian troop movements in the Don region. Reports from London discuss Emperor meetings on Lithuania Courland Estonia and Poland and the potential Western Front reinforcement. Glimpses of Bosnia Herzegovina’s depopulation and hardship extend to mass graves and starvation amid ongoing Austrian military actions.
Washington reports the first successful daytime aerial mail run with planes carrying mail between New York Philadelphia and Washington. A flight to Philadelphia diverted to Waldorf Maryland after a propeller break. Mail transfer points and officials witnessing the milestone are noted along with a Red Cross pledge and a signed postal stamp.
National League results include Chicago 8 over Philadelphia 5 and Cincinnati 3 over New York 2. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 1, St Louis 3, Boston 2 in 0 innings. Washington and Chicago played 18 innings tied, while Philadelphia edged Cleveland 3 2 in 13 innings. Boston beat Detroit 5 to 4. American Association games show St Paul 0, Louisville 6. Minneapolis 0, Indianapolis 5. Milwaukee 8, Toledo 4. Kansas City 3, Columbus 0. Western League results list St Joseph 6, Omaha 6. Hutchinson 10, Joplin 6. Sioux City 1, Des Moines 5. Topeka 5, Wichita 4.
Marvin Hughitt known as the grand old man of the Chicago and Northwestern railway was re elected chairman of the board of directors. The move follows national railroad policy changes removing chairmen from pay rolls. Directors voted to retain salaries as profits rather than operating expenses.
Washington reports say for more than a year Justice Department agents searched for evidence of large quantities of German rifles smuggled into the United States for sympathizers. No rifles or first hand sources have been located, though Attorney General Lewis of New York supports pursuing the rumors.
New York report says Baron von Gersdorff warned Russian revolutionaries in the United States would be armed from Germany to join with I W W and Socialists against the government. Testimony ties German societies and a New Jersey storehouse to smuggling rifles for a possible uprising.
Washington reports Interstate Commerce Commission data show railroads earned 71.43 million in Q1, with March net income 683.1 million, down 7 million from 1917. The gap suggests conditions may improve under government operation despite the loss.
Otto Ludtke once personal bodyguard to the German emperor was ordered interned following a presidential order. The incident occurred in Des Moines Iowa in May.
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