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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
In Montdidier and nearby trenches American forces repelled German gains amid heavy bombardment. An American alarm clock ruse drew fire, while patrols uncovered German dugouts and took spoils, highlighting American resilience and counterfire that stalled the enemy advance.
In Miter City Montana twenty five citizens faced trial on charges tied to an Eid sapling event. The court found no evidence supporting the charges and ordered the arrest of organizer J A McGiyn as he left the witness chair. Attorney General Ford and sheriffs protected McGiyn amid protests by defendants and their supporters. No violence occurred.
The Uruguayan minister to the United States is appointed as Jondyn The Jeter named to ULB post in Lonson. The move signals continued diplomatic reshuffles shaping relations with the United States and South American partners.
Fragmentary report notes Chicago city politics with mentions of two aldermen backing a resolution and public discussion of civic matters. The text also references a fatal event and corporate dividend declarations by Pacific Mail and a ship company, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
In Houston and New York linked names Konjauda and Maurice die amid a botched event. A Baldy Mauston location in Irfurice near a hospital is referenced as the incident site with a fall on an April date, but details remain fragmentary.
A New York inquiry led by Attorney General reveals alleged German efforts to arm the United States for a revolt. Agents tracked shipments totaling millions of rifles, cartridges, and machine guns hidden in warehouses across multiple states, with figures naming 450000 Mauser rifles, 15000000 cartridges, and 60 machine guns among the stored goods.
Washington May 1 The Overman bill to reorganize government departments and agencies passed the House 205 to 2. Only Republicans Sterling of Woolf and Dietz of Massachusetts voted against. The measure now goes to President Wilson for his signature. An amendment to extend theater funding was defeated 29 to ?
Lomilon May 14 General Maurice Maurier, former director of nimtty operations, has been retired by the army council. The council noted Maurice's breach explanation, and after reviewing, ordered immediate retirement and paused publication of letters questioning Premier Loyd Georgy and Chancellor Bonnt Bar.
Washington May 18. Oilleiad Frenen statistics on submarine warfare received here in a hypnten fran round share that tee data Inasng at the milled and newteal ships. Inelint ingntants at saa weirs approximate only anetinl ne great during April this year as in AyetT 1087.
Moscow reports say heavy fighting erupted in the city center as insurgent forces and loyal units exchange fire amid street battles. Sources also note German denials and renewed efforts toward Moscow ceasefire terms and dissolution of new groups.
James Gordon Bennett Olen prominent figure in New York politics and journalism. He held mayoral influence and owned the New York Herald Morning Telegraph and Paris edition, with ties to the Myenlig Telexran network, active around May 1341 in New York.
A German source reports a squadron of new U type aerial units failed to return after a spin. The equipment is described as Uni system or U ship variant, with claims of unique design features and possible loss in action.
Officials urged farmers to refrain from holding wheat for speculative prices beyond a fixed period except in defined districts. The policy aims to ensure adequate seed supply for the next crop and stabilize prices, with authorities stressing timely marketing to meet domestic needs.
Battle update from May reports details fighter actions over Paris with Lt Gueriss credited for multiple victories and allied responses including motorized units and strikes. The piece notes heavy air combat, wounded crews, and broader war impact on logistics and freight trade paralyzed by strikes.
A May tornado storm left at least seventeen dead across two states Timnole South Town and Winds with flood and wind damage. Widespread outages hit communities as 150 residents were displaced and property losses estimated at about 1 million dollars. Names of afflicted towns and death counts include Nandua Indiana 24 Waterfield Indiana 15 New Faipten Texas 4 Unterta Louisiana 2 Feagkin Michigan 3 El mira Mississippi 2.
Fragmented report notes wartime cargo intake and shipbuilding totals. It cites a May 6 date, mentions United States government oversight and German opposition, and records total vessels completed up to May 11 and tonnage figures. The text is garbled but preserves references to Kittatlos and Flipping horns as sources.
Fragmentary notice from May 1 mentions Miteirin Foote and Morintines in Branca Linz with references to April 10 events. Wrank I Xnapp and Ora Urtivity Moynt appear as entities, but exact actions or outcomes are unreadable and context remains obscured.
A garbled report notes Mattnunt is commanded amid unclear events in Waelingter on May 10. It mentions reporters and a figure associated with Jorge Healers, who appears to have been emmunadsered by government officials. The piece cites a price of $109 per froy.
The commission submits to the Director General Franklin K Lane, with McAdoo to decide, on wage raises of up to 4 percent for rail workers. The report notes potential annual costs over 1 billion, urges government controls, and proposes tribunals to manage railroad labor issues during wartime shortages and nonessential workers furloughs.
The Wage Commission order outlines pay figures across multiple entities with Beala of Mates of Ineceasce in Pay. The document lists numerous monthly rates, percentages, and amounts labeled by codes and placeholders, indicating a broad distribution of wage scales and allowances rather than a single fixed salary.
A mix of notes reports a Pennsylvania farmer inventing a one handed device to tie knots in twine and a culinary whisk attached to a washing brush. It mentions Norway supporting an agricultural college and experiment stations and American electric fans repurposed to drive away mosquitoes at the Baghdad palace.
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