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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
7
British fliers claim 18 planes downed in aerial battles as raids and artillery duels unfold from the Ancre valley to Flanders and Paris. Reports note German attacks, Italian and British offensives in the Alps, and continued Allied air pressure over Belgium, the Rhine, and Metz with American air crews increasingly active.
A Rome dispatch to the Yallan embassy reports the capture of Commander Peile atin and his torpedo crew who attacked Pola harbor on May 14. The Washington dispatch notes the reception of the definite announcement.
Dublin May 23 A sensational report from the South Dublin Union workhouse hospital says Mrs Emily Ricketts, sister of the late Charles Stewart Parnell, died in the workhouse. The claim ties to the famous Irish party leader’s family, with details limited by the fragmented dispatch.
Reports describe General di Rebilant as one of Italy's ablest leaders and a key figure in commanding the Fourth Italian Army.
In a National Dairy league address, Food Administrator Hoover declares hunger and disease are the greatest decimators in Europe, surpassing German bullets. He urges U S dairymen to marshal supply to sustain allies and American morale, warning that a war continuation could double or triple deaths from starvation and disease. He notes North America’s current share of Allied imports and the risk if shipping falters, stressing preparedness to prevent a doubling of export demand.
The interior department asks Congress for a deficiency appropriation of 436263 for resurveying public lands in Colorado and for classifying lands involved in the Oregon and California railroad for future use.
Allied casualty list records many killed and wounded as German air squadrons bombed hospital complexes behind the lines in France. Four raids felled bombs and shrapnel across wards where nurses and soldiers worked, while captains claimed they sought military targets and did not see Red Cross signs. The attack spanned two waves from 10 pm to 12 am and again after 11:20 pm, crippling a major hospital group and injuring numerous patients and staff.
On the Picardy front American artillery proves effective with eight of ten German batteries neutralized by direct hits and rear-area destruction. Aerial photos confirm hits while American guns disrupt enemy dumps. Nightly patrols harass German lines as troops grow confident and eager for action, causing German alarm.
General Pershing reports Lieutenant Kurtz an American pilot was killed accidentally within American lines in France. Secretary Daniels commends Clarence Cane of Los Angeles for gallantry rescuing a bridge tender at Cape Map. News notes widespread bombing and civilian casualties as Allied and enemy actions continue with distress and aid efforts ongoing.
Frieceon, assistant attorney general, heads the panel appointed by Prent dant Wilton to investigate alleged grave charges about airplane production and related prole mismanagement. The inquiry seeks to uncover faults and assign accountability across agencies.
London May 24 Edward Shortt secretary for Ireland will submit evidence on the German plot in Ireland to the British cabinet today from Dublin. The dispatch says publication of any part of the evidence will be allowed if compatible with public interest and justifies publication. A Times dispatch from Dublin cites new testimony delaying its release.
A series of strong earthquake tremors were reported May 23 with centers undetermined. Seismographs at Chicago and St Louis registered violent quakes about 1490 and 1459 miles away respectively, while Cordele, Georgia noted a mob execution following a killing. The Washington quake origin remained unclear as data awaits processing.
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced a drastic amendment to selective service rules making draft age men in non-useful occupations eligible for assignment to new employment or the army. The plan targets waiters, bartenders, theater staff, jockeys, and others in nonproductive roles, with local boards allowed discretion only to avoid hardship to dependents.
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