22 May 1918
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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces hold firm after German spring offensive stalls into its third month. American reinforcements rush to France as British aviators claim German aircraft and striking targets. Raid parties push into Han trenches near Arras, with 48 casualties listed.
American artillery north west of Toul launched a sudden gas attack on German positions and cantonments in Glhrehamp wood, inflicting severe punishment on the enemy. Three waves of shells drenched sleep areas with poisonous gas. casualties and details remain unclear.
Associated Press reports French Army forces observe heavy troop movement behind German lines with aerial activity and intensified artillery bombardment near the Avre River and in the Albert region, indicating a major forthcoming offensive.
Tornadoes hit Central Town site Stoone Newton and Denison in Iowa and nearby areas killing several and injuring many with millions in property damage. The Associated Press reports on the deadly storms while other items note a death penalty ruling and cattle shipments in Colfax County.
The story notes South Dakota Michigan and Delaware plus several cities surpassing Red Cross quotas. A views campaign attracts broad response with early indications of stronger donations throughout the week as the drive continues.
American soldiers in France will receive a regular daily ration of tobacco and cigarette papers. On Gen Pershing's recommendation the Red Cross issue will become part of standard rations, with each man getting four tenths of a plug of tobacco and ten cigarette papers daily.
Henry J Lange appeared as a witness before a federal court in a sedition case. An demurrer challenged the law’s applicability to the crime timing. Lange then left for El Paso and planned to visit Duthie and other Texas towns before returning to Carbstind.
A near two minute debate produced an acceptable substitute to replace the Chamberlain resolution, avoiding a breach between President Wilton and the Senate. London reports 44 killed and 179 injured in a Sunday night air raid.
Martial law proclaimed in Bohemia with arrests of dissenters after unpopular measures. Dispatch cites Slovenski Parod Outbreaks in Pilwen, Noehod, and nearby towns. In aviation tragedy at Gerstoer Field, Keuts Polk of New York and Williams of Buffalo perish in a two-air collision at three thousand feet.
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