11 May 1918
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
1
Indiana concern chief E W Mix reports negotiations that raised suspicion. Senate testimony notes charging evidence weak while an inquiry proceeds. Thomas asserts Borglum’s charges lack value but confirms ongoing investigation.
Gutzon Borglum denounces Mix Deeds and Mix's engineer as liars, calling their frame-up a government weapon. He says he aided in forming aeronautic interest and will continue to seek a full, thorough investigation before returning to Washington. He pledges wartime service and vows the issue be aired completely.
The New York Times reports Senator Thomas of Colorado alleging graft in Gutzon Borglum's aviation inquiry tied to the Dodge Manufacturing Company. Documents from Army Intelligence claim Borglum discussed forming an aircraft firm to secure government contracts, with ties to Kenyon W. Mix Jr. and Hugo Gibson. Congressional leaders oppose another revenue bill this session, arguing funds can be borrowed until early next year and that a new tax focused bill will be needed later.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrives from Oyster Bay to rebut Postmaster General Burleson on Espionage Act enforcement. He cites alleged penalties on Metropolitan Magazine Collier's Weekly and The New York Tribune while Hearst papers are left unchallenged, and promises a fuller letter to a Senator for a permanent record. He notes March actions by the New York Postmaster and Burleson responses as evidence of government bias.
Ukrainian capital hosts royal figures as reports allege the Grand Duke played an active role in the recent coup d etat. Correspondent Arthur Ransome notes shifting power dynamics and the involvement of Russian rulers.
German artillery activity marked the day along the Vimy Robecq and Avre sectors with local fighting north of Albert after British recaptured a trench. British and German reports claim repulsed attacks, with 675 prisoners taken by German forces in one engagement and continued bombardment across the Somme Lys and Ypres fronts.
Washington dispatch reports Italy has nearly 250000 troops in General Foch’s reserve force behind the front in France. Premier Orlando, back from the Interallied War Council, says Entente commanders expect no German breakthrough to derange the war plan.
Dispatches from Moscow report a German ultimatum delivered by Count von Mirbach to the Council of the People’s Commissars. It demands quick steps to make Russia effectively a German colony, including prisoner questions, halt to arms, and disbanding newly formed troops for occupation of Moscow and other Great Russia cities.
King George sends a personal welcome to American forces marching through London. The three mile route starts at Wellington Barracks Hyde Park and ends with a review before King George at Buckingham Palace. Walter Hines Page will receive the salute at the American Embassy as the parade passes.
Earl Curzon told the Primrose League the government faces grave danger as the enemy presses toward Britain. He warned that military administration risks discipline, urged unity with Lloyd George likely to remain premier, and noted Americans and the Empire stand with Britain against invasion.
London report cites a military official stating the bulk of German reserves remains behind the Somme front and the main German effort is expected in that sector.
Damaged motor boat sunk to prevent capture with the only vessel lost. Berlin asserts the coup failed as strong Allied air squadrons bombed a second submarine base in Belgium.
British Admiralty states operations to close Ostend and Zebrugge ports succeeded last night with the obsolete cruiser Vindictive sunk between the piers and the harbor entrance. Since the Zeebrugge raid on April 23 the Vindictive carried concrete and served as a block ship. One motor launch was lost but the rest of the fleet returned safely with light casualties.
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