11 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1918
Page
1
Kaiser aims to extend influence across Scandinavia while fortifying the Aland Islands as a strategic outpost amid rising tensions in the region. High command signals emphasis on readiness and regional power projection.
A London dispatch outlines a German policy push against Scandinavia. Berlin aims to make Finland a German sphere with Prince Oscar on the throne and asserts Baltic lands are permanently German. German papers attack Sweden and Denmark over entente ties, while Finland and the Aland Islands face military pressure and potential German occupation.
In Harbin on March 7 a clash between Red Guards and Cosaghs led to light casualties. General Semenoff formed a new front along the Siberian Railway to break Bolshevik control, with Bolsheviks using heavy guns directed by a German officer.
The German Emperor reportedly telegraphed the Swedish government thanking Sweden and its minister for humanitarian work aiding German prisoners. The message, released by Berlin papers, notes Sweden’s kindness amid occupation in Aland and reflects German gratitude while the foreign office coordinated the dispatch.
The report notes Germany's assertion of a legal right to destroy neutral ships as part of wartime conduct. Fragmentary text from sources like Allgemeine Zeitung suggests Germany might justify such acts under a expanded interpretation of naval warfare rules.
The German foreign minister stated at a Reichstag session that sending a German expedition to Finland aimed to deter Swedish union, especially in the Aland Islands, and to foster Finnish anti Russian sentiment. Stockholm press warns of a possible shift from Russian danger to a German Finnish menace as Germany seeks northward control from the Baltic to the North Cape.
London dispatch reports a Soviet protest by Deputy Foreign Minister Tehiteherin on behalf of Russia over German troop landings on Aland Island. The note cites violation of Article VI of the Russo German peace treaty which called for an international settlement of the question.
Stockholm March 10 Germany has reportedly changed its stance on Lithuanian independence The German Chancellor told a Lithuanian delegation that Lithuanians are not fit for independence Count Keyserling who recently visited Petrograd as head of the German Baltic delegation was named commissioner for the Baltic provinces including Livonia and Lithuania
Amsterdam dispatch reports a conference of Central Powers sovereigns and allies Yorkey and Tulgavia to be held after Easter. The venue will be Sofia or Constantinople depending on the Sultan of Turkey.
London reports British aircraft conducted a broad daylight raid on Stuttgart targeting Daimler Motor Works, railway station, and ammunition factories. Over 1.25 tons of bombs dropped. bursts observed near the station where a stationary train was hit. One enemy plane reportedly forced down after engine trouble. other losses unknown.
A devastating 82 mile per hour gale terrorized Paris and New York streets, killing Laniel Stack and injuring many as ships and buildings suffered. In Paris, German bombing crews caused casualties but were countered by French air defense. Prime officials visited bombed sites while Civil and military crews aided rescue and recovery efforts amid ongoing danger.
Secretary Baker arrives in France with a seven person staff on an armored cruiser to inspect American forces, coordinate with French and British leaders, and discuss docks railways and ordnance projects. The visit is declared military not diplomatic, aimed at informing President Wilson and aiding war efforts.
American patrols clashed with German units in No Man's Land near Chemin-des-Dam. Both sides exchanged fire, with one German ally killed and others likely wounded. American forces, unscathed, returned to their lines as gas shelling and bombardment from Lorraine intensified nearby.
Staff of the railroad administration led by Director General McAdoo severed ties with private interests to serve. Welker D. Hines resigns as chairman general counsel and director of Atchison Topeka Santa Fe. Carl R. Gray resigns as president chairman and director of Western Maryland and as director of Wheeling and Lake Erie. Edward Chambers resigns as vice president of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. Trade treaties between France United States and Spain ratified in Madrid on March 10.
Former President Taft, who succeeded Elin Root as Secretary of War in 1904, undertook two journeys to the Philippines as secretary. The first voyage spanned July to September 1905, while the second aimed at opening the Philippines' affairs.
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