14 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
1
Reports from European diplomatic circles show anxious Hun leaders wary of Russia after Trotzky refuses to sign a proposed peace treaty. Fears of a trap grow as negotiations stall and Allied mediators push for a settlement.
German press expresses doubt over Trotsky's pledge to demobilize Russia as Vienna and Berlin debate peace terms. Reports note a three hour delay after a demobilization order and suggest Bolshevik maneuvers to raise a Red Guard army, with Brest-Litovsk dispatch claiming war status ends.
Reports from the German press show unease over Russia and Bolshevik actions while German and Austrian leaders weigh future moves on the Eastern front. In France British raids increase as French troops push toward the German line near Butelin. American front quiet. Submarine and mine losses tally nineteen British, four Italian and French merchantmen. British production figures indicate a large increase expected in 1918. The British House of Commons debates a ministerial amendment regarding wartime policy and a proposed league of nations.
Indictments returned against Candler, Atlanta millionaire mayor, and two associates alleging an attempt to blackmail him for 500000. J. W. Cook, real estate man, and Mrs. H. H. Hirech placed under arrest in custody with bond set at 1000 each. Mayor testified before grand jury as charges outlined.
Washington Feb 14 Coastwise and Great Lakes steamship lines operated by railroads were placed under the supervision of W H Pleasants president of the Ocean Steamship Company as manager of the marine section of the Railroad Administration McAdoo designated this shift to Pleasants taking water shipping away from railroad workers councils and assigning him control over lines including Old Dominion Ocean Steamship and Southern Pacific steamers Temporary transfer of steamers not needed for trans Atlantic traffic to coastwise trade is planned over time
Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice the British ambassador to the United States died suddenly in Ottawa after a period of illness. He had resigned last month and served as ambassador since May 6, 1913, with funeral services planned for Saturday.
New York February 14 reports Theodore Roosevelt, convalescing from operations last week, showing continued improvement at the Roosevelt hospital. He passed another comfortable night according to physicians.
The House of Commons backed the government by a substantial margin after intense debate over war policy. Bonar Law and Balfour aided the Premier as critics urged reforms, while Colonel Repington faced a possible public trial over Versailles disclosures.
London reports minimal action with only hostile artillery activity noted southeast of Epehy and near Bullecourt. Official communication states there is nothing of special interest to report beyond these exchanges.
Senator James of Kentucky rebukes Senator Chamberlain for linking his New York address to Allied setbacks in Austria and Germany. He argues the military agencies functioned and notes the rapid expansion of the army, the draft, and 10 million registrations while defending U S wartime mobilization.
Washington February 14 movement of men to complete the first draft starting February 23 will extend into March not five days as planned a new march 4 movement will move 10 077 men to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and Camp Funston Kansas Provost Marshal General Crowder told Governorsclassification of selected men nearly finished local boards duties will be limited to supervising drawing of units and re classification of men under status changes
London reports a major peace debate to start February 21 in the German Reichstag. Chancellor von Hertling will discuss the treaty with Ukraine and respond to President Wilson Premier Lloyd George and Premier Orlando.
Paris announces American batteries joined the large French raid in Champagne yesterday. The action marked the first official mention of American gunners in the Champagne sector with effective support provided to French artillery operations.
Attorney General directed to investigate Hog Island Shipyard contracts tied to American International Corporation led by Frank A. Vanderlip. probe seeks whether millions in government funds were misused as hearings accuse gouging and lax contract letting amid soaring costs and delayed signing.
Washington testimony to the Appropriations Committee reveals massive near term needs for War, Navy and allied departments. Witnesses including Colonel Ames and General Wheeler cite hundreds of millions for artillery, ammunition and aircraft programs with plans for storage, gas defenses and draft expansion.
London dispatch reports the British line in Italy has been extended east of Monte di Morise to along the Piave river toward Nervesa. The move tightens the front as forces push to widen their hold near the Nervesa area.
Secretary Baker testified before the House Military Committee on the army appropriation bill. The session in Washington on February 14 was described as confidential in character.
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