Preparations Appearing for Fresh Attack With Big Guns
Report notes no infantry actions during the night but cites rising big gun activity as evidence of preparations for a new assault in the near future.
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
1
Germans Concentrate Heavy Fire in Bretigny Sector
On the forty third day of the great drive German artillery focused the heaviest fire in the Villers-Bretonneux area east of Amiens and Merris near Ypres. Allies hold Amiens Arras Ypres Hazebrouck. infantry actions limited as preparations for fresh attacks grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
Arras
Ypres
Hazebrouck
Villers
Hretenneux
Merris
Flanders
Haxebrouck
Lacre- LaClytte
Verdun
Meuse
Russia
English Channel
Parns
Picardy
Marcel Hutin
Paris Parisien
Onlf
Dranoutre
Locre
Lys
Bethune
Somme
Avre
London
Floy McGriff
War Office
Villers-Bretonneux
Armientieres
Big British Liner Sinks U-Boat on Return Voyage
An Atlantic port report states a large British liner that recently carried American troops to France sank a German submarine during its return trip. From one mile away the U-boat fired a torpedo, then the liner’s gun crew opened fire with fourteen shots, with the twelfth and fourteenth shots reported effective as the submarine vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
France
New York City
Encounter
Ihe
Misinterpretation Of Signals Caused Ocean Ship Crash
The Forward Watchman on the hurricane deck recounts a collision at sea caused by misread signals. His testimony supports the theory that misinterpretation led to the crash, reinforcing the prevailing explanation.
Tragedy Aboard City of Athens After Atlantic Collision
Misinterpretation of signals is blamed for the wreck off the Delaware Capes that cost 68 lives. The City of Athens sank after colliding with a French cruiser in dense fog. Sixty-seven fatalities include two women and a child. many rescued, including 68 saved overall. Survivors and rescuers, including marines and wireless operators, honored for bravery. full casualty lists and survivor names reported as inquiries continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City of
Athens
Atlantic City
City of Athens
Delaware Capes
Savannah Line
F. J. Doherty
Z. W. Vollmer
Vollmer
Doherty
Max Green
Astoria
Richard Bodziner
Mobile
Ala
A. Gewhr
Brooklyn
John Green
Paterson
R. Harrison
A. J. Kemp
Tifton
Etta Levy
Bridgeport
Alden McCluskie
J. R. O'Brien
Savannah
Jean Cadron
New York City
Edward Clug
Isaac Dalzell
J. O. A. Denk
N. J
B. J. Graham
F. D. Holtan
Hyde Park
Mass
N. Kahn
James J. Kest
Morristown
Investigation sparks cries of criminal acts in aircraft program
Washington May 2 The Department of Justice will investigate alleged criminal acts linked to the aircraft program Senate debates reveal Senator Hitchcock urges inquiry amid calls from Senator Brandegee The Liberty motor developed by Packard is central to the controversy with claims of a public deception by the former aircraft board and a large payment to Packard for the motor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Chamberlain
Military Affairs Committee
Brandegee
Liberty Motor
Packard Motor
Packard Company
Hall
California
Packard
Aircraft Board
Improvement in Health of Army
The Surgeon General reports pneumonia caused 167 U.S. Army deaths in training camps the week ending April 26. Overall deaths fell to 251 from 278 prior. Camp Gordon Atlanta led with 21 deaths, 18 from pneumonia. In aviation camps total pneumonia deaths were 10, aero accidents five, other accidents three, and one from shock. National Army total deaths were 113, with overall health conditions improving as admission and non effective and death rates declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
National Army
Dutch-Hun dispute settled in latest report
Rotterdam May 2 reports the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant states the Germany and Holland transportation dispute has been settled. Details say the conflict centered on Germany’s bid to ship sand and gravel across Holland to Belgium and on certain commercial concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Million Tons Wooden Ships Authorized
Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board announces that engineers already are busy drafting plans and specifications for a great addition to the emergency fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Wooden ships surge as fleet plans expand assets
Washington May 2 the shipping board announced a massive expansion of wooden ships. One million tons of wooden ships authorized in a single day will yield about 200 more vessels for the emergency fleet with production starting in a few days. Chairman Hurley said engineers are drafting plans for the Baltin and Dougherty types. Each vessel will average roughly 2,700 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shipping Board
Hurley
Dougherty
Japanese Foreign Minister Goto Praised for Allied Stand
London May 2 The Times hailed Baron Goto new Japanese foreign minister for declaring Japan will stand by its allies and seek friendship with China The editorial called his statements big wise and loyal and said they will aid neutrals against German misinformation and help secure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokio
Baron Goto
Japan
China
Times Today
Times
Russia
Counter Revolution Report in Petrograd Rumors
Amsterdam reports a counter revolution breaking out in Petrograd with Vienna dispatches claiming major events in Russia and questions over recognition of the Brest Litovsk peace. London says the Foreign Office has no official confirmation of the Petrograd counter revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Petrograd
Vienna
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
London
British Foreign Office
House of Commons
Postwar exports question discussed by trade committee
London May 2 The Postwar trade committee led by Lord Balfour says a general prohibition on exports to present enemy countries after the war is impractical and inexpedient. The Paris resolution could be carried out if Allies agree on joint control of certain import commodities. It suggests considering a postwar joint reconstruction body and centralizing private orders, with possible government purchase of some raw materials in exceptional cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Balfour
Paris
Germans Take 16 000 Prisoners in Finland
Copenhagen May 2 The Germans have captured 16000 prisoners at Helsingfors and Viborg in Finland including the Red Guard Premier according to information from the Finnish capital today Eleven thousand were taken at Helsingfors and 5000 at Viborg The young Finnish group seeks a republic but civil and parliamentary parties favor a monarchy introduction of a monarchy is reported as the dispatch states
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Helsingfors
Viborg
Finland
Red Guard
Casualty List Adds Relatives Addresses As War Deaths Rise
Washington reports Secretary Baker ordered casualty lists to include relatives addresses starting tomorrow to reduce confusion. The latest Gen Pershing list carries 96 names with eleven killed in action and seven wounded severely. Among the fallen are Sergt. Fred Mitchell and Corporal Louis Oberman. prisoners Capt. Cahill and Lieut. Miller. Missing in action include Corporal James Lett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
France
Pershing
War Department
Francis J. Cahill
Samuel Miller
Robert H. Jeffers
Fred Mitchell
Louis Oberman
Horseshoer
Iraq
John S. Cunningham
George A. Fairchild
Frank W. Ferraro
Joseph Francis
Arthur
Franz
Daniel L. Romeri
Jacob Tompoworowsk
Arizona editor arrested by governor in libel case
Phoenix May 2 Allan B Jaynes Republican national committeeman from Arizona is out on bond after a warrant by George W Hunt charges him with criminal libel. Jaynes is editor of the Tucson Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
Allan B. Jaynes
Republican National Committee
Geo. W. Hunt
Jaynes
The
Tuscon Citizen
Wilson's Bond Appeal Yields Installment Plan Impact
The Treasury Department reports a magical effect from the president's purchase of a fifty dollar bond on an installment plan, highlighting results from today’s sales in the past twelve hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Buy Another Bond Stimulates Liberty Loan Purchases
Fifty Pershing soldiers from the front preside over three mammoth meetings in Chicago Washington and other cities as the Liberty Loan drive gains momentum. Subscriptions total 2 641 631 850 with 12 000 000 subscribers nationwide and expectations to reach 20 000 000 as campaign momentum grows under President Wilsons appeal. Small denomination bond sales surge as the "buy another bond" push takes hold across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Chicago
Washington
Liberty Loan
Treasury
Wilson
Federal Reserve
United States
Treasury Department
Bolshevik Reign Becomes Wabbly in Petrograd
London dispatches quote the Greek minister to Russia in Stockholm saying security is scarce in Petrograd. The Italian minister was robbed in Petrograd streets as banks struggle to fund legislation and food remains scarce. The Greek diplomat predicts the Bolshevik regime will fall soon after reports of another revolution overturning the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Stockholm
Morning Post
Russia
Desertions by Bavarian and Czech troops on Italian front
London reports Bavarian and Czech troops are deserting the Austro Hungarian army and joining Italian forces on the Italian front. Dispatches detail alarm among Austro Hungarian commanders and a megaphone exchange between Czech and Austro Hungarian troops. Italian artillery reportedly shelled Hungarians as Czechs crossed over, while fears of being fired upon by Slavs lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Secretary of War seeks blanket authority to raise army
Secretary of War Baker appears before the House Military Affairs Committee this afternoon and requests free reign in raising training and transporting troops. The request would empower the administration to mobilize forces without further legislative action, shaping wartime manpower and logistics policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
House Military Affairs Committee
War secretary seeks authority to raise army and cites training limits
Secretary of War Baker told the House military affairs committee that the War Department seeks blanket power to raise any number of men as facilities allow and to submit 1918 19 appropriation estimates next morning. He opposed an amendment granting communities credit for volunteers in draft quotas and said numbers depend on equipment and transport capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
House Military Affairs Committee
General Crowder
War Department
Secretary of War
Berlin Attitude Toward Peace Feelers Most Significant
London May 2 The Daily Mail editorial notes any Papal peace feeler would be sympathetically accepted in Berlin and German peace agents show extreme losses near Ypres The paper contends the Germans aim to dominate the world by force intrigue or business while they are checked by British and French forces It says American intervention is growing and fears the arrival of the American army The Allies must pin the Huns down for another winter until America acts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Ypres
The
Daily Mail
aNritish
America
Hawthorne Held for Assault After Slashing Copper Man
Harry C. Cotter copper magnate was badly slashed in the face by Walter Hawthorne a Knoxville knitting mills salesman as he escorted Mrs Hawthorne to her home in New York at 3 am. Hawthorne searched for his wife all night and was held today for felonious assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry C. Cot
Walter Hawthorne
Knoxville Knitting Mills
Weather forecast for Washington May day edition
Weather page notes fair tonight with warmer conditions in the southern portion. Friday should also be fair with continued mild temperatures across the region.
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the Weather
Washington, May
South Portion
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