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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
1
Berlin reports repulsed British attacks as German forces are held in check. Americans bombard Cantigny and Mesnil St Georges while French and British raids push along the Somme and toward Montdidier. Vindictive anchors Ostend harbor, hindering submarine passage as tides shift.
Bonds in New York today fell to a new record low of 98.30 as trading for the new lib 414 per cent issue continued. The day saw relatively small transactions and subdued activity on the stock exchange.
French forces report slight advances east of Locre with several prisoners taken and raids near Merville and Mareuil wood yielding prisoners and machine guns. In Amiens area, Grivesnes Mailly Raineval sector sees continued night artillery action with gains and a German counterattack repelled. Detachments also incurs in Montdidier Sapigneul and Woevre regions with prisoners and material captured.
London dispatch reports Germany pressing to dominate Russia with an ultimatum from Count von Mirbach. Bolshevik leadership meets in Petrograd to discuss possible move of capital to Nijni Novgorod and defensive measures for Moscow amid fears of aerial attacks. Lenin’s remarks described as highly pessimistic.
Savannah engineering firm to launch an 1800 ton ship for the French government next Wednesday. The Leesbr name will be changed to Verdun to honor theBattle of Verdun. the ship costs $250,000.
Washington May 11 Felix Frankfurter of Harvard University was appointed by Secretary of Labor Wilson as administrator of war labor activities.
Washington reports more than 1,300,000 men have been called into service and sent to France or camps. Officials expect ongoing June mobilizations and larger drafts through summer and fall as cantonments expand. The army may reach 3 to 6 million within 12 to 13 months depending on the pace.
Partial blockade of Ostend hampers egress with vessels warned to use extreme caution when entering the harbor, signaling ongoing disruption to port traffic and shipping routes.
British raid at Ostend and Zeebrugge used the sunken cruiser Vindictive to hinder German submarine and destroyer access. Despite tides and silt, the blockade is partial yet increases danger to enemy ships. Air bombardment preceded the assault and the ship rests at about 40 degrees in the channel entrance with heavy shore fire.
Columbia S C May 11 nine deaths confirmed from yesterday wreck of outward bound troop train at Camp Jackson. Private W C Bryson of Candler NC died in base hospital as military board led by Lt Col Halstead of the 821st Infantry begins thorough inquiry.
James McLaughlin steward of the Eagles club was found dead in his room at the club in Columbia D C on May 11 with his skull crushed near the left ear. Police began an investigation but had no clue to the slayer. He was a native of Springfield Massachusetts and was discovered by a club member after being dead for several hours.
Washington May 11. The ordnance department announced that despite large troop departures overseas every soldier boarding a transport is fully equipped with arms. Artillery and machine guns are already in France in sufficient quantities to meet immediate demands.
Senator Watson of Indiana announced he will seek to suspend the rules to introduce a bill postponing for one year the enforcement of the second class postal rate increases in the war revenue act. Publishers protested the act as unworkable and urged suspension until rates are set on a scientific basis.
Washington May 11 announcement lists Senator Swanson of Virginia as a new member of the Senate Rules Committee joining the panel to set procedures and govern debates.
Jimmy Johnston seeks a heavyweight matchup pairing Gunboat Smith with Jim Coffey but promoters show little interest in sanctioning the clash.
Former Red Sox star Joe Wood shows expert gardening of the field as he helps the Cleveland Indians play a strong game. He handles pitching and defense with notable skill, impressing teammates and fans alike.
Professional golfer Mike Brady departs Boston to enlist in the naval reserves in San Francisco. En route he will play exhibition matches in several cities across the country.
Boxing experts contend Benny Leoward has grown heavy and may not make the lightweight limit again. The debate centers on his weight and readiness for upcoming title defenses.
The Giants show strong batting as the team posts an .816 average through the first dozen games, indicating a hot start by their hitters and lineup.
New York reports a strong week for stocks with vigorous gains across sectors. Liberty loan success, reduced German pressure, solid crop prospects, and industrial advances fuelled speculative interest while banking remains stable and US Steel leads with a 12 point rise. Rail shares gain on March earnings statements and expectations for higher freight rates rise. Bond declines show limited impact on markets.
Washington May 1 The appropriation of 33 000 600 to cover medical needs of troops under arms and about to be drafted was approved by the war department. This adds to prior medical army appropriations totaling 130 000 000.
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South votes to elect six bishops after suspending rules. Balloting begins next Tuesday as Bishop Walter R. Lambuth presides. The Rev. T. H. Doreey leads prayers for the centenary movement while discussions consider Emory University and Southern Methodist University under church educational board control.
British airmen reported to have sustained their wartime reputation with successful raids over targets in France. Bombing crews destroyed railroad billets and ammunition dumps, while fighter aircraft and artillery air units clashed with German planes, downing several and forcing others to retreat amid heavy combat.
Washington weather outlook for the week beginning Monday predicts generally fair skies and near normal temperatures across the southwest states. The south Atlantic states may see showers early in the week.
Eddie Rickenbacher, famed auto racer, earns recognition as a lieutenant in the Flying Corps serving in France.
Warsaw reports brisk sale of war savings and thrift stamps with O B Eaton's tour boosting activity. Duplin totals exceed 50 000 with 37 000 sold in county and 6 000 by railway mail service staff. Independent groups like Eastern Star and I O O F invest, Dr J C D Herring leads local buyers, and many Black residents participate.
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