14 May 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
1
Reported stalemate persists on the Flanders front with no clear sign of progress. Commentary questions whether extending cannon use to southern Western Front would matter, suggesting possible distraction from main theaters.
In Waukesha Wisconsin on May 14 a United States district attorney special agent entered the murder trial of Grace Lusk. The case concerns the death of Mrs Mary Newman Roberts wife of Dr Roberts the man Lusk loved. The agent's appearance revived talk of federal charges tied to new facts and secret trips with Dr Roberts.
Chicago May 14 Count James Minotto is released on $50 000 bonds signed by his father in law Louis J Swift and attorney Henry Veeder The court action seeks habeas corpus to contest internment as a dangerous enemy alien The hearing is set for next Monday Boston reports quote Mrs Louis F Swift denying guilt and expressing loyalty to America while her son studies at MIT
New York report says James Gordon Bennett owner of the New York Herald and Paris edition died at his villa in Southern France after a period of illness. He had lived abroad for years.
May 14 Washington reports the government has commandeered all platinum in the country. The War Industries Board confirmed the action and said the supply would be taken over at the direction of the War Department. The amount available was not disclosed to prevent revealing war activities to Germany.
The article notes heavy German bombardment concentrated on British positions in the Somme sector with artillery activity extending from the North Sea to the Swiss frontier. It cites a wartime council of war with Kaiser figures and suggests a possible double offensive in Italy and France, while Paris reports French patrol successes and repelled German raids along the Meuse and Champaign fronts.
London May 14. Military experts foresee a triple German strike at sea in France and in Italy as Ludendorff’s plans unfold. The Kaiser’s war council reportedly coordinates sea and land efforts while Ostend and Zeebrugge have limited enemy naval options. American naval units could join if battles erupt. German mine fields suggest a possible retreat after a defeat. The Grand Fleet, with top U S battleships, stays ready.
Secretary of the Navy commends four enlisted sailors for gallantry shown in rescue at sea off Cavite Philippines. Charlies F. Clark and John Burke dived to save a shipmate amid shark-infested waters, Millard F. Stanton and James F. Miller also rescued colleagues during dangerous conditions aboard U S S Iowa near Philadelphia and Jacksonville connections noted.
London authorities announced the government will release 500000 tons of low grade meat for dog biscuits to prevent canine starvation, as reported by the Daily News.
A dog born in a first line American trench on the Toul front was sent to headquarters and adopted by a lieutenant. In the Luneville sector a patrol seeking a missing man after a skirmish found a dead German and two officers returned to search, leading to another engagement. Three American snipers in camouflage opened fire near a German officer. weather cleared, aerial activity resumed, American planes patrolled, and Allied artillery shelled troops behind the German front.
Washington May 14 The public lands committee struck from the oil lands leasing bill the commandeering section giving the President power to seize and operate oil properties. President Wilson approved the move and directed via representative Scott Ferris. The section had been added at the urging of Requa to address a claimed oil shortage this year.
Albany New York May 14 Four are killed and 20 seriously injured when the Buffalo Express derails near Shodock Landing on the New York Central line. Officials place blame on Engineer Sherwood for failing to heed a rear home signal and diverting to the middle track at High Point while traveling about 50 miles per hour.
Washington reports Neville Island near Pittsburgh will host a United States War Department ordnance plant built by U S Steel for the manufacture of large artillery.
Moscow dispatch says 500 Russian officers and men were executed by machine gun fire in groups of fifty after the White Guard Pro German forces occupied Tammerfors Finland. The announcement comes from Moscow via News Agency dispatch dated May 14.
Washington story notes a House war expenditures committee meeting to consider Representative Swift's resolution for an audit of aircraft production funds. Swift cites graft charges by Gutzon Borglum and aims to audit and report to the House, with Chairman Dooling likely to back the resolution.
London May 14 Workers at Johannesburg Municipal Power plant began a strike demanding 40 a week causing city business to stall. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch says the city was dark last night and no streetcars ran as the men refused 35 a week.
Paris May 14 Aviator Frank Baylies of New Bedford Massachusetts has shot down his eighth enemy aircraft. Lieut Guerin a French ace with 23 victories was wounded in the side in a duel with a German airman.
Denmark May 14 Travellers returning from Germany say meat and butter are more plentiful there. They note food supplies have improved, but clothes and shoes remain very scarce.
Amsterdam reports the Ukrainian and Russian governments have agreed to hold peace negotiations in Kiev soon. Berlin denies an ultimatum was issued and says talks are voluntary.
A dispatch states Finland is sending 25,000 Red Guard prisoners to work in Germany. It notes German troops in Finland have been recalled.
McAdoo calls the tax bill imperatively necessary and urges lawmakers to stay at their posts at least until October to ensure prompt passage. The administration pressures Congress to act quickly on the new tax measure to secure ongoing fiscal policy.
Washington May 14 Congress faces a revenue decision with Secretary McAdoo ill and possible postponement of new tax legislation. If McAdoo insists on immediate measures, Congress may stay through October. a postponement could let Congress quit by midsummer. Rumors say war profit levies may rise and support for higher taxes could shift, changing party lines on the war finance bill.
Washington May 14 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements from national banks as of the close of business Friday May 10.
King Ludwig of Bavaria departed for German headquarters from Berne today, accompanied by Minister Dandler according to a dispatch from the German frontier.
A May 5 report from the American military attache in Paris, released in New York, quotes a high French war ministry official saying a regiment of the United States Marine Corps is the finest fighting force he has seen in the war. The remark followed a Verdun sector inspection and was cited at Marine headquarters in New York.
Zurich reports a squadron of large U boats failed to return after a cruise. The new type is said to be unwieldy and hard to maneuver. Panic and congestion at Kiel Wilhelmshaven Ostend and Zeebrugge are blamed on a British minefield.
Former Speaker Joseph Cannon declares he would seize George Creel by the back of the neck and throw him out in disgrace on the House floor in Washington. The remark came on a May 14 session as Cannon attacked Creel.
London reports that the Danish coast between Thisted and Theskaw has been mined. The mined stretch covers the section along the North Sea coast of Denmark.
Zurich reports May 14 that the Sileste railway station in Berlin, loaded with goods, was destroyed by fire. Dispatches received here today confirm the blaze caused extensive damage to the station and its stock.
Washington May 14 The Emergency Fleet Corporation announced a great ship record with steel vessels averaging 6.87 tons completed daily last week. Two steel ships and one wooden vessel launched each day, with deliveries numbered above one daily including requisitioned land contract vessels totaling 48,150 tons. Steel launches totaled 22,100 tons.
The Washington forecast notes fair conditions tonight and on Wednesday with warmer temperatures expected, especially Wednesday. The report emphasizes a gentle warming trend with no precipitation indicated.
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