25 May 1918
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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
1
Nightly artillery continues as German forces push gas bombardment across a front exceeding fifteen miles east of Bethune. Reports describe deadly fumes blanketing the zone while cannoneer fire hammers the area, signaling intensified combat in the sector.
British war office says night raids in Hamel and north of Albert captured over forty prisoners and two machine guns. Also noted are enemy gas shells east of Bethune and increased activity in Strazeele as Picardy fronts brace for renewed action amid a broader Flanders bombardment.
The third anniversary of Italy entering World War was marked this afternoon with a 3 PM parade led by Col. Fred E. Windsor. Italian residents and Marconi society members joined military groups, Red Cross fundraisers, and civic watchers along Market Street in Jamestown.
Washington May 25 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt this afternoon responded to Postmaster Burleson s attack upon him Through Senator Poindexter he placed in the Congressional record a lengthy statement charging the Administration with mis using powers granted by Congress He assailed the Hearst newspapers William Randolph Hearst and Arthur Brisbane
Newson reports Lt Edward Rickenbaker of Columbus Ohio secures his third enemy aircraft near Thiecourt as Buford of Nashville shoots down a German plane after a four-ship assault. Behind the Toul front pursuit squadrons, U.S. aviators press daily patrols amid scarce German activity. Philadelphia ace Paul Kurty dies in action over German lines. Roger Balbiana also killed in action, previously leading a section of the American field service in Belgium.
Washington May 25 The army appropriation bill the largest in U.S. history was reported to the House by the Military Affairs Committee after last minute changes. It totals 12 041 682 609 dollars with 9 583 349 808 in direct appropriations and 2 485 332 801 in authorization. The measure would maintain an army of 2 500 000 to 3 000 000 men.
Waukesha Wis May 25 Grace Lusk completed her account of the slaying of Mrs Mary Newman Robers during the cross examination by Prosecutor Corrigan and appeared happier stepping from the stand. Corrigan produced a copy of Ellen Kaye s love and marriage and a review authored by Lusk noting Ellen Key as a leading moralist of the age.
Scranton May 25 Conductors and motormen of the Scranton Railway Company struck today following the company's refusal to grant a wage increase. The walkout completely tied up city and interurban lines.
Washington on May 25 reported the $100,000,000 goal of the second War Fund for the American Red Cross in sight as regional drives posted substantial totals. New England 6,640,000. Greater New York 23,600,394. Chicago 3,000,000. St Louis 1,267,000. totals and regional allocations were outlined, with the national drive at 24,307,825 by noon, closing the gap to the quota for New York City at 692,175.
The Armed Troop Ship Moldavia was sunk by a German submarine while carrying American soldiers to France. It remained afloat for 15 minutes after being struck, leaving fifty three missing.
Washington reports fifty three soldiers lost on the Moldavia, with a war department note that the list of dead and missing will take days to finalize as muster rolls are checked. London reports fifty four missing, including two corporals, while Captain Johnson praises the troops on the sinking troop ship.
Washington May 25 officials of the Food Administration report that at least half of the country’s babies lack a normal milk supply due to high prices. Government action is urged unless dealers trim the overhead costs blamed for the increase.
Cuba and Mexico have severed diplomatic relations with tensions high and a Mexican minister recalled from Havana. In Washington the strain is noted with no confirmation of full break and no official word on reasons or next steps.
London reports the German high command under Marshal Von Hindenburg has not resumed offensive action despite weeks of preparation. The army remains stagnant, with observers noting that stagnation often leads to strategic pauses and adjustments.
Paris May 25 French troops penetrated the German lines west of Noyon in Picardy capturing prisoners the war office announced today. German raids south of Hangard Wood opposite Amiens and in the Vosges Mountains were repulsed.
London reports an American destroyer sank the German submarine responsible for the Cork steamer Inniscarra disaster. Advices say several U-boat crew members were captured and landed at British ports. probable loss tallies at 37 lives.
The War Department in Washington has asked the American commander in Great Britain to hurry identifying American casualties from the torpedoed troop ship Moldavia. It may take two to three days to reconcile muster rolls and shipping lists as survivors landed at multiple points. About 64 missing soldiers were likely below decks when the torpedo struck.
Arch Hun conspirators planned a German Irish plot to strike as the Western Front offensive began, draining England of troops. The scheme was stopped when a Sinn Fein member was arrested.
London reports detail a German Irish uprising plan tied to a western front offensive. Von Bernstorff and Capt. von Papen allegedly coordinated from America with Irish agents including John Devoy and Rev. Father Nicholson. A failed submarine landing and arrests interrupted the conspiracy, prompting internment of suspected organizers.
Chicago May 25. One guard and two armed soldiers accompany Count Janes Minotti as he speeds toward Fort Oglethorpe Georgia for internment. With the Count in military custody, officials probe the fate of his wife, Countess Minotto, and Chicago packer Louis Swit amid possible alien enemy concerns.
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with a likelihood of showers. Cooler temperatures are expected on Sunday across the area.
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