09 May 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
In the House of Commons Sir Asquith announces an inquiry into the Maurice charges and the General's letter publication. He asserts no involvement by himself or colleagues in drafting the letter and notes a July first target for resolution and a million men in France estimate.
London reports say there is little risk of the Lloyd George government losing its majority as Premier Lloyd George addresses the Commons. Former Premier Asquith motions to probe Gen Maurice's charges about misstatements on British overseas forces. The press notes the administration would survive without a new ministry, while Asquith shifts focus to pacifist factions and Irish matters.
The Paris press reports a sensation over Gen Maurice's letters published in London. Liberté questions Maurice's action while Temps suspects political aims behind the Maurice incident. The piece notes debates around a generalissimo and mentions Bliss and Pershing aligned with Wilson on this issue.
Arthur Laverents of Cheyenne and C. C. Cotten with an engineer connected to a Miami ration station endured a 24 hour sea ordeal on a coast patrol seaplane with two pontoons. A leaking engine left them adrift as man eating sharks loomed before an American steamer spotted them at six a m Monday.
Congress splits over how to handle the aircraft program probe with a dispute on secrecy versus full public airing. Key senators debate whether to keep proceedings private or reveal all details to the public.
Wide differences in Congress over open versus closed hearings for the aircraft program. Backers urge full disclosure to expose those responsible and inform the public while opponents warn testimony could damage innocent officials and deter witnesses. House leaders deny claims that the military bill funding could be blocked pending explanations of past expenditures.
U S Mission arrived at American field headquarters in France on Wednesday afternoon and toured billets behind the Toul front. They reviewed troops in the Leicheprey battle area, congratulated them on their gallant fighting, and dined with General Pershing. Gas shells from the Germans interrupted the quiet artillery near the Luneville sector, with no infantry actions in twenty four hours.
London May 8 An armistice has been reported at the Ukrainian fighting front in Russia from Moscow via Reuter. The accord was between the Bolsheviks and the Germans with Ukrainians not taking part. Fighting had already occurred between Ukrainians and Bolsheviks before Germany sought peace with the Ukrainian Rada.
German fears grow as Allied forces mobilize massive American manpower. The article notes Germany expects overwhelming numbers to pressure decisions before U S troops reach the front. Civilian and military leaders anticipate intensified Allied offensives.
Washington reports America will send at least one million men to Europe by July 1 along with a new type of heavy guns to counter Krupp and Skoda. Major General Goethals reorganizes the quartermaster system to speed troop movements aboard a fleet of fast transports deployed to France Great Britain and Japan as U. S. troops sail at dawn.
Boston May 9 United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge is defendant in a 20000 suit filed in superior court by Alexander Bannwart. The action alleges an assault at the national capitol on April 20 1917 when Bannwart and other pacifists urged Lodge to vote against U S entry into the war.
Enemy renews efforts in the Hill Country southwest of Ypres to break Anglo French control of heights. Heavy pressure drives the Tommies from a town as counterattacks form along the salient.
London dispatch says a large German offensive on the western front is imminent with troop and artillery concentrations known to the Allied command. Yesterday's engagement south of Ypres was described as local.
London reports strong counterattacks along the LaClytte Vooremezeele sector southwest of Ypres. Allied lines hold after driving the Germans from positions gained earlier in the day. Several prisoners were captured as the British and French restore the front.
Report surveys German prisoners of war at Boche camp lines showing mixed mood. Some captives believe Britain may win the war while others are weighed down by heavy losses and depleted morale following recent battles.
German prisoners from the 1898 division report since May 1 rations failed due to constant artillery fire and spoiled iron rations. British dispatches note gas bombardments on German support trenches disrupted concentrations and parade grounds. Prisoners express discontent and talk of restriction amid heavy losses and demoralization.
Albany May 9 Charles F Stielow to be released after nearly three years in Sing Sing pardoned by Gov Whitman following a probe by Geo A Bond Syracuse special deputy attorney general The pardon also spares Stielow from a double murder conviction and paves the way for release plans for Nelson I Green Stielow's partner and potential trials for Clarence F Q Connell Erwin King in the 1915 West Shelby killings.
Forecaster predicts likely showers tonight and Friday. Temperatures rise tonight then cool off Friday with a cooler day ahead.
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