15 May 1918
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
1
In open order training behind the Somme front on April 12 American soldiers rehearse for future combat. They carry a blanket, rain gear, extra rations, 100 rounds, and an entrenching tool while officers press for speed and readiness. The article contrasts rifles with grenades and notes Americans favor rifles, bayonets, and tactical use as essential in warfare.
In Washington on May 5 the Senate approved federal acquisition of pneumatic mail tube systems in six big cities. The post office bill would spend 4,432,000 for purchase and operation, despite opposition from Postmaster General Burleson. The chamber also backed 100,000 for further airplane mail experiments and added postal savings stamps, higher savings limits, and reinstatement of wartime postal employees subject to examination.
An American patrol near Picardy engaged and routed a German unit of 20 men at night. The front line faced machine gun fire with no American casualties reported, while back of the lines activity continued. In the Toul sector a plane crashed behind American lines killing both pilot and observer.
Secretary Baker told the National Conference of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense that American soldiers overseas have behaved nobly under inspection by the nation. He praised front line life, affirmed ample food and clothing supply lines, and warned that greater sacrifices may come to secure victory. The President and Mrs Wilson attended.
On May 11 Washington reports Liberty motors may reach fighting lines in France powering French and British scouts. Allied requests for early engine deliveries are being met with shipments to Great Britain and potential diversion of motors to France and Britain even if it delays American scout production. Officials say aircraft production delays are ending as Liberty output doubles this month and rises thereafter.
Chicago May 15 New information not tied to last fall deportation actions forms the basis for the presidential warrant used to arrest Count James Minotto son in law of Louis F Swift packer Tuesday Justice officials said Hinton G Clabaugh superintendent of the local bureau of investigation noted that the inquiry continues.
Springfield dispatch reports Provost Marshal Crowder orders 5,500 Illinois registrants for Jefferson Barracks Missouri and 51,600 additional draftees from 24 states to camps May 20 to 24 and May 29 to June 2 to hasten deployment to France. Total May calls reach about 366,600 for the year, with local boards allocating quotas by Class 1 registrants and farmer exemptions where possible.
War office report states enemy efforts to renew assaults on Monte Corno and approach lines at Dosso Casino and valleys failed completely. Italian and British patrols raided Pedescala and trenches before Ave, inflicting losses. Artillery duels intensify in Tonale, Lagarina, Monte Asolone, Motello area. Eleven hostile aircraft were shot down. British airmen bombed targets near Asiago.
The Overman bill passing 295 to 2 ends a lengthy house debate on giving the President authority to reorganize government departments for war effort. Amendments to exempt the Interstate Commerce Commission failed, and actions to require reporting or create a separate aircraft department were defeated. The bill now goes to President Wilson for signature.
Washington May 15 Under an amendment approved by Secretary Baker dental work is added to the remedial treatment all soldiers must submit to under threat of court martial. The report notes the growing number of cases of soldiers quitting to avoid dentist visits made the order necessary.
Former President Taft and Frank P. Walsh, joint chairmen of the war labor board, were authorized to undertake the settlement of street railway labor controversies in Cleveland and Detroit. They will visit both cities the latter part of this month.
On May 15 the third liberty loan receipts rose to 1 017 000 000 dollars after Tuesday's 624 000 000 dollar influx showing thousands prepaid in full. Some banks reported subscriptions while nationwide totals await untabulated returns. War savings drives urge reinvestment of second loan interest in war savings stamps.
Chicago May 15 one man was shot and others beaten as 7000 teamsters and truck chauffeurs struck. Acting Chief Alcock mobilized reserves and canceled vacations while employers held meetings—federal mediation may be sought. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said they knew nothing of the plan until local leaders called out the men.
Edwardsville New Labrador May 15. Deputies scour the county to assemble veniremen for the murder trial of eleven men tied to the Praeger lynching. Sixty eight have been examined with no agreement. A barber Bernard Mueller of Collinsville admitted telling venireman John H. Lewis that defendants should get what they gave. The judge warned Mueller he would be addressed after this trial.
In Rotterdam I receive a cordial welcome from the consul general who grants me a bath shave haircut and clothes then sends a cable to my mother and assigns a Dutch speaking naval officer to guard and guide me. I feel free and safe yet wary of German spies in a city teeming with danger as I plan the next leg toward England continuing my escape and adventures.
May 14 report says Hill 44 near Wyverbeek river north of Kemmel was retaken by Germans after yesterday’s assault. French forces had pressed the invaders, but the rugged slopes remained stubbornly held by the German line on this hotly contested northern battlefield.
German forces rebuild shattered units and renew heavy bombardments from Flanders to the Vosges while preparing a major push to split the British and French and reach the channel ports. In Italy near Monte Como fighting continues with Austrian and Italian forces trading blows as casualties mount. The British weekly casualty toll rises to 41,612 with 501 officers and 5,065 men dead or wounded in three weeks. Local actions near Morlancourt and Kemmel see limited gains for the Allies. Berlin reports British attacks north and south of Givenchy repulsed with heavy losses and a successful Bray Corbie thrust defeated by counterattacks.
President Wilson issued a proclamation extending food administration licensing effective June 1. It brings near beard beer makers, certain fish packers, cottonseed handlers, elevators importers warehouses and other storage venues under licensing while excluding small retailers under 100000 annual sales and certain farm related entities. poultry and egg packers earning 50000 or more are already licensed. all others enter the licensing class.
In Chicago on May 15 counsel for the government said witnesses have been summoned from northern Minnesota lumber and iron mining regions to testify likely Wednesday. Their testimony will support a government case that I W W leaders conspired to disrupt war industries and will supplement east coast evidence of urged destruction. One defendant was ill, prompting an early adjournment.
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