05 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
1
Reported from Collinsville Illinois a mob of about five hundred men seized Robert P Praeger from City Hall early today and hanged him to a tree outside town. Local authorities moved to restore order and investigate the incident.
An angry mob hangs Robert P. Praeger, a German native accused of disloyalty, after two rescues from crowds. Officials consider inquiry as ta n tar and feather outbreaks spread. Praeger kissed the flag, proclaimed loyalty, and was strung to a tree two miles west of Collinsville near Maryville.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issues a sweeping investigation predicting federal control of telegraph and telephone networks. The move signals a major shift in communications policy and regulatory oversight.
Washington April 5. The interstate commerce commission orders a sweeping probe of forty three telegraph and cable firms. The Western Union inquiry runs separately amid talk government control. Postmaster General Burleson leads the push for public ownership as wartime anxieties rise. The commission will closely examine earnings expenditures and asset histories of the companies under review.
Fire in Kansas City Missouri swept the wholesale district destroying more than thirty buildings including several large warehouses. Losses were estimated at 3 to 5 million dollars. Five firemen were severely injured as walls collapsed. Initial reports suggested multiple ignition points. Authorities later investigated and could not confirm German spy involvement in the blaze.
Three major administration measures in Congress face possible radical revision or defeat as debate unfolds. Despite the opposition, there is no sign of intent to halt war propositions and keep policy moving forward.
Senate opposition signals a broad compromise on the Overman bill granting the president power to reorganize the war government. The debate centers on whether to exempt certain departments or specify those affected. Others warn the property commandeering bill would give the president power to seize private property, likely derailing its path.
Chicago reports on a police raid where about 1596 women were detained in a sweeping operation in the five mile zone to curb vice and protect soldiers. Many claimed marriage and social scandal fears, while authorities plan hospital exams and placards warning the public. Paris dispatch notes Newton D. Baker’s return from Rome with front reports.
The army reports 183 killed in action 237 lost at sea 52 died of wounds 793 died of disease 777 wounded 22 captured 41 missing. The navy reports 13 officers 245 men killed or wounded 7 prisoners 28 injured
London reports heavy German assaults along a 16 mile front between the Somme and Avre breaking a several day lull in the great world battle in Picardy. Both British and French forces yielded some ground near Amiens while German gains were limited and costly.
Allied forces under Haig repelled major German assaults between the Somme and Luce rivulet. German losses were heavy with fresh reserves used, yet British retirement was strategic and distant from gains.
Frighful fighting along the Amiens front as German forces renew the great offensive. British and French troops repulse repeated assaults between the Somme and Luce rivers while German bodies pay heavy losses. Villers Bretonneux becomes a focal point as Berlin aims a pincer on Amiens with attacks from Albert and Montdidier sectors.
London reports violent fighting Thursday into the night as German forces renew assaults in Picardy. British lines held most positions, with a brief German breakthrough near Villers-Bretonneux before being checked. Artillery was active around Bucquoy and the Scarpe river as heavy Somme and Luce sector fighting continued.
Washington reports German high command seeks a decisive push in Picardy with renewed fighting. Experts note bulked artillery along the front and link the move to an impending German peace speech guided by Kaiser officials and Count Czernin.
Paris reports a series of French successes in the Picardy battle as German forces are driven from Arricourt wood north of Moreuil and west of Mailly. French counterattacks seize Statgun farm southeast of Grivesnes and push Germans from Epinette wood near Orvillers.
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