War Vessel Bombed by Italians and Blown Up
A war vessel was attacked and destroyed as Italian forces bombed the ship, causing it to blow up. Allied reports confirm heavy damage to the vessel and loss of life.
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16 May 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
Baron Von Gersdorff Tied to German Plot to Arm U S Rivals
Testimony in New York state probe described Baron von Gersdorff as an agent who claimed German societies in the United States would be armed from Germany to join with I W W and Socialists against the government. The probe also noted a plan to smuggle rifles into Mexico and a hunt for 1,000,000 Mauser rifles linked to Chicago and Milwaukee suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Ivan Norodny
Russian-American Asiatic Corporation
Baron von Gersdorf
Mexico
Germany
Norodny
New Jersey
Hans Tauscher
Gersdorff
von Gersdorff
Huerta
Sehertzenverein
I W. W
Nerodny
Baron von Gersdorff
Toledo
Department of Justice
William R. Benham
Willard Gi. Stanton
Himslf
Benham
Stanton
Ansonia
Perkins
Chicago
Krupp
Essen
Milwaukee
New York City
Department
Milwenteer
Welcome German Gun Quiz Heads of Justice Report
Washington reports that for more than a year secret agents of the Department of Justice investigated smuggling of large quantities of German rifles into the United States. The arms were intended for distribution to German sympathizers at home. The probe seeks to uncover networks and timelines behind the illicit shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
United States
Aerial mail service begins with Washington flight to Philadelphia
President Wilson witnessed the launch of U S air mail as planes carried mail from New York and Philadelphia to Washington and back. Lieutenant Webbler’s flight delivered 350 pounds of mail to Philadelphia for transfer, with letters to the White House and Vice President delivered. A wartime effort by Curtis training planes and army aviators marked the first regular air routes with pilots piloting the mail runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
New York
Philadelphia
National
Wilson
Waldorf
New York-Washington
Post Office Department
Mall
Terrey H. Webbler
Belmont
White House
Marshall
Burleson
Webb
James (. Edgerton
Whitman
Patten
Tax Receipts Show One Third of War Costs Met by Taxes
Revised estimates to June 30, 1918 place tax receipts at 1 095 600 000 dollars. The American people contribute directly to war funding through taxes, while two thirds of war expenses are financed by Liberty bonds. The U S Department notes ongoing rumors about rifles and informants but cannot locate concrete leads. Attorney General Lewis of New York State is asked to pursue the rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Lewis
New York State
Washington
Senate
McAdooy
Liberty
Draft Plan Denied by Secretary Baker in May
Secretary Baker in Washington on May 16 denied reports the War Department is considering drafting men in deferred classifications who are not now in essential occupations for war work. He said even if the plan were considered, specific legislation would be required before it could take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
War Department
Allied Gains At Two Points On Western Front In May 16 Reports
London reports Haig’s forces advancing in Flanders near Kermmet and Hill 44 near Kemmel as French troops retake Hill 44 and secure woods and the Avre river west bank. American troops are known to be close to the scene while local artillery activity and air actions persist across the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hill 44
Kemmel
London
Flanders
Haig
Kermmet
Hailes
Amiens
Avre
Amiens-Paris
Somme
Newar
Wieltja
Dickenbusch Lake
Hinges
St. Laurent-Blangy
Villgiers-Bretonneaux
Corbie
Vaux sur-Somme
Ridgewood
Editor Guilty of Treason in Paris Court Martial
M Duveal former director of the Germano philie Bonnet Rouge newspaper was condemned to death by court martial for treason. Six other defendants received prison terms from two to ten years. Marion assistant manager got ten years hard labor. Lon dau and Ponda reporters eight years. Goldsky eight years and a military degradation. Vereassen two years and 5000 franc fine with sentence suspended. Seymarte two years and 1000 franc fine. Duval heard the sentence with fortitude and spoke of posterity judging his guilt or innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Duveal
Bonnet Rouge
M. Marion
Jacques Londau
M. Ponda
Goldsky
Austrians Prepare Offensive Across Alpine Front
Paris reports the Austrian drive against Daly is imminent with large troop concentrations along the Alps and Peuill plains. Italian air forces clash with Austrian movements while Italian seaplanes bomb the Austrian submarine base at Cattaro. Austrian line holds Mont Coruna outpost as announced by Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Schaffhausen Kreuzeitung
Daly
Viera
Mont Coruna
Austrian War Office
Italians Sink Enemy Transport Near Durasz
Italian destroyers sunk an enemy transport in the Adriatic near the entrance to the Durazzo. The transport was convoyed by destroyers, but Italian ships returned undamaged. Austrian destroyers were hit. Italian cruisers fired searchlights but failed to score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Adriatic Sea
Durazzo
Admiralty
Unfounded Rumor About American Workers In War Factories
Socialist deputies explained to Albert Thomas that unrest in munitions plants stemmed from a rumor that American workers were relieving the French. The minister proved the rumor unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Albert Thomas
War news from Europe reports unrest and leadership moves
The Vossische Zeitung claims proclaimed war in Ekaterinoslav Odessa and Poltava amid Russian forces in the Don region. A Berlin meeting of the Austrian and German emperors is noted with questions about impact on Italy and the western front. Bosnia and Herzegovina is described as depopulated and devastated with many deported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Ekaterinoslav
Odessa
Poltava
Don
Tendon
Copenhagen
Lithuania
Courland
Esthenia
Poland
William
Germany
Charles
Austria
Italy
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Glasloboda
Agram
Galieia
Bukowina
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Jugo Slavs Fear and War Time Strain Raise Tensions
Reports from Vienna and Belgrade describe growing Jugo Slav political activity disturbing authorities. In Bosnia a new group led by Doctor Pilar seeks influence as Austrian measures try to sow discord. Amid war, death toll rises, livestock losses hinder farming, and security crackdowns intensify. Washington plans a giant Midvale Steel plant to produce 16 inch howitzers while Belfast reports police seizing arms from gunsmiths and pawnbrokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muober
Jugo Slav
Wilson Seeks Hughes Aid in Aviation Inquiry
President Wilson asks Charles E. Hughes to assist Attorney General Gregory in probing aircraft production amid charges of dishonesty. Hughes agrees to help, stating he will enter the inquiry promptly. Senate panel votes 3 to 2 for a modified probe of war conduct with limits on military committee scope and a minority report planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Gregory
Hughes
Department of jJustice
Hughess
Senate Expenditures Committee
United States
Military
MekKellar
Tennessee
Smoot
Utah
France
Maryland
Thompson
Kansas
Jones
New Mexico
Senate
Chamberlain
Martin
Virginia
Italians Lose None After Pola Harbor Battle
Italian naval forces entered Pola Harbor and blew up an Austrian battleship of 20 000 tons. The vessel sank quickly, while Italian ships escaped unharmed and returned to base none the worse for the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Rome
Pola Harbor
Resolution Sparks Debate Over Confidence in Administration
The document, if adopted, would signal a vote of want of confidence in the administration and imply Congress seeks to assume control of the conduct of affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Marvin Hughitt Re elected Chairman of Chicago & Northwestern
Marvin Hughitt, longtime president and respected figure in the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, was re elected chairman of the board. He had resigned after McAdoo removed railroad chairmen from payroll, a move that would have forced salaries to be paid from profits rather than operating expenses if chairmen were kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marvin Hughitt
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Hughitt
G General
Railroads
McAdoo
Chicago & Northwestern
Railroads show improved operating results in 1918 first quarter
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission's figures indicate railroads earned 871,481,000 in the first three months of 1918, down from a 1917 period loss of nearly 108,000,000 under government operation. March net income was 63,085,000, seven million less than March 1917, signaling gradual improvement for government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic City Opens Eleventh Northern Baptist Convention
Atlantic City N J May 16 Three thousand to five thousand delegates mainly Baptist laymen from 34 states assembled for the opening of the eleventh meeting of the northern Baptist convention to continue for the week The extra million dollars campaign will be a key topic and there is growing sentiment to form a permanent organization that will not conflict with existing agencies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Shipyard Blaze in Vancouver Causes 1.5 Million Dollars
Fire struck the bottler room at J. Congmin & Sons shipyards in Vancouver British Columbia on May 16 causing about 1.5 million dollars in damage. One worker was killed and several others injured in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Pire
J. Congmin & Sons Shipyards
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HMNS
Kaiser
M. Duval
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William and
Charles Pick
Esthonia
Gen. Pershing
Midvale Steel Company
Belfast
Chas. E. Hughes
Baptists
Amerian
Vraunce
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