25 May 1918
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports say Mexico recalls its diplomatic representative to Cuba and suspends new envoy sending due to Cuba's wartime measures affecting Mexican interests. Mexican Foreign Minister Candido Aguilar calls it prudent to avoid friction while maintaining regional solidarity.
Washington regards Mexico's sudden break with Cuba as an indirect challenge to the United States. Reports tie the move to a Havana search of Mexican minister Fabela's baggage and possible pretext to suspend relations with the U.S. amid German propaganda fears and Latin American ties. Officials warn the action could affect Mexico's stance toward allied nations, though a complete breach with the United States is not deemed likely.
London report to the House of Commons details skilled veterinary care by the British army in the prior year. Wounded and worn horses valued at over 125 million dollars were returned to the front, aided by official veterinary programs and hospital efforts.
The army bill with direct appropriations of 9.1848 billion dollars and authorizations totaling 2.4583 billion was reported to the house by the military committee. House leaders planned to begin consideration Monday.
London officials report that official photographers at the front face great danger. A British officer lost his leg in a blast and the driver of another photographer’s car was wounded in the knee by shell fragments.
A broad index lists today’s paper items including theater attractions and local events. Readable entries mention St Agnes May Party and storm repairs, school notes, road provider updates, and a brief market report. Names are scattered with partial phrases from sections on World, Church services, sports, and local notices.
Special to The Northwestern notes President Wilson's order splitting the aviation section from the signal corps into two bureaus to boost aircraft production. It highlights delays due to design changes and logistics, cites production milestones like 47 DeHavilland aircraft in one month, 1,000 Liberty motors delivered, and plans for expanded manufacturing and more contracts with Curtiss and Dayton Wright. The piece reports growing output, shipping of 140 Ne Haviland aircraft to France, and rising single-seat fighter production.
The article notes a shift to heavier bombers and double seaters while highlighting a single‑seat design powered by a Liberty motor. It mentions Dayton tests claiming speeds surpassing German craft and references progress toward a fast, two‑plus mile‑per‑minute "greased lightnin g" aeroplane, with secrecy about design specifics.
Washington report says Congress planned new revenue legislation but reached agreement to postpone action. A special session might be called after the November elections, as President Wilken seeks prompt passage once leaders assure immediate consideration.
Ansocistad Press reports the Red Cross relief fund in Washington DC passed the 100,000,000 dollar minimum. Telegrams of subscriptions continued flowing to National headquarters, overwhelming the computers. Officers hoped the total would rise further before the drive ends.
Public pools baths and some baths in London will shut to convert buildings into central municipal kitchens. Steam plumbing and heating will enable food distribution to local districts, aiding communal needs. Red Cross involvement noted.
United States consul Jay White, born 1869 in Michigan, died in Naples on May 24. He joined the consular service in 1858 as a consular agent at Lucerne, Switzerland, and served in Naples at the time of his death.
Grace Tausk faces first degree murder charges for the shooting of Mary Newman Hoherty in Waukesha Wisconsin. The defense called alienists to argue insanity at the time of the shooting while the state considers defense hypotheticals. Tausk’s father testified about his mother’s past alleged insanity and a prior suicide attempt at Niagara Falls.
President Roosevelt responds to Herald and other Hearst papers over alleged bias in handling public matters. He condemns anti administration attitudes while praising favorable coverage from papers that align with his stance.
A German labor association adapts American methods to test workers fitness for varied positions. Practical experiments in Hamburg assess street railway applicants using rapid letter flashes and a reaction recorder. The procedure measures attention and quickness, evaluating whether wage earners can meet job demands, with a caution about potential manipulation by charitable donors.
The report outlines German efforts to foment rebellion in Ireland with Sinn Fein support. It traces a web of communications from Count von Bernstorff and Casement to Irish leaders and Irish American figures, detailing planned uprisings, arms deliveries, and submarine base goals, with arrests and surveillance reported in Britain and the United States.
A May proclamation sets aside Memorial Day to honor soldiers who fought for liberty and democracy. It calls for national unity, reverence for those who died in France, and urges the public to join a parade and reflect on sacrifice and world peace.
Five men Meha Edward Jacobs Ralant Gaffney Michael Gerard Edward Weisgerber and Erwin Hoff face Justice Morton court on unlawful assembly charges after police arrested them at Menasha Printing Carton plant for allegedly interfering with workers. Offense carries a 500 dollar fine or one year in prison. Fern Beattie of Oshkosh and Charles Plouser of Chicago recovering from injuries when Plouser’s car left the road near Scott farm eastern outskirts of Menasha. Vehicle plunged into ditch, rolled, occupants escaped with several bruises. car badly damaged. Over one hundred Menasha residents attend a Hotel Menasha banquet honoring thirty two drafted men bound for Winnebago county quota tonight. Addresses by Rev George A Dufford Attorney J M Pleasants Rev C Cookson Attorney C H Velle G A Losacher and W A Brooks. Luther league of Trinity Lutheran to write letters to soldiers.
Edwin A. Brown, Denver socialite and reputed millionaire, announces he will wear only denim suits with a war-time tie as a public gesture of austerity. He says the cost saved from clothing could fund Liberty bonds, and notes he owns two denim suits, one for church and one for work. Brown contrasts the garments with a worn, workmanlike pattern and cites home production of denim and khaki uniforms as cheaper options.
The Inner House of the Legislature passed the joint resolution ratifying the federal prohibition amendment by a vote of 28 to 3. The action follows an elated press report from Phoenix, Arizona, noting the symbol of approval by members.
The Moldavia torpedoed in the English Channel saved all but fifty three U S infantrymen from Company B Fifty eighth United States Infantry. Wisconsin men listed among the missing include Joseph P Callan of Milwaukee William J Croatt of Port Washington Rudolph Mikle of Depe r ia and others. The ship carried 480 American soldiers and only two non commissioned officers were reported missing. The incident prompted searches by destroyers as depth charges were dropped.
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