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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson prepares for a first major confrontation with the Senate after accepting a politically charged challenge. The anticipated battle centers on key policy battles and domestic agenda as the new administration tests congressional limits.
President Wilson forces a choice on Congress by challenging the Senate Military Affairs Committee. He threatens to go to the people if the Chamberlain resolution passes, arguing it would undermine executive authority and constitutional rights. The move mirrors Lloyd George’s stance against Asquith and sets a high stakes showdown.
President Wilson renewed his opposition to a Senate resolution for a broad war inquiry by the Senate Military Committee. He told Senator Thompson the amended plan still risks a general dragnet in war conduct probes and favored limiting inquiry to aircraft production unless a substitute narrows scope.
Durant Oklahoma May 16 The 58th Session of the Presbyterian Church South opened with delegates from about 25 states. The retiring moderator Rev John M Wells preached the opening sermon and this afternoon will see the election of a new moderator.
In London on May 16 the war cabinet spokesman Chancellor Bonar Law denied reports of an imminent change in the higher command in France. He told the House of Commons there had been no change and none planned.
Senate leaders admitted last night that the resolution is doomed to fail and the United States would be asked, per se, to express an opinion by Mr. Wilson on the matter.
Washington reports divisions on the western front will be brigaded with British and French units and fought under American commanders where American troops dominate. The plan would place General Pershing in command of allied units as well as American soldiers, signaling strong unity under General Foch across American, French, British and Italian forces.
London May 16 British labor leader Arthur Henderson said British labor will back President Wilson to secure a democratic peace and will support American labor. He spoke at a Manchester-Salford trade council meeting with three American labor delegates present and praised Wilson as the strongest force behind peace.
Ernest G. Baldwin of Roanoke Virginia was elected honorary commander in chief for life of the Sons of Confederate Veterans at the executive council session in Wichita Falls Texas on May 16. He has served in foreign service and the designation was created for him.
The first official communique since American troops joined the fighting notes increased artillery action northwest of Toul and in Lorraine. It reports three German aircraft shot down by American aviators, with Captain Kenneth Marr of California and Captain David Peterson of Honesdale, Pa., credited on prior fronts. The statement adds no further details.
The casualty list shows 91 names with actions including killed in action two, died of wounds four, died of accident one, died of disease four, died of other causes one, wounded severely four, wounded slightly fifty five, and missing in action one. Officers named include Lieutenants MacGregor Chapman Baker McDowell Rosequist Nathan and Captain Morrow with status updates. Private Clyde Bolling and Corporal John Johnston are noted among the killed and wounded. Names include Rosequist of Evanston and McDowell of Jersey City.
London reports reveal intense American planning to care for five million troops if Germany resists. Harry E. V. Britain of the Pilgrims' club cites vast preparations and possible troop expansion. Sir Charles P. Lucas notes the impact of U S entry, adding that Allied resolve and resources will grow with America’s involvement.
The body of James Gwion Bennett proprietor of The New York Herald will be moved from Beaulieu to Paris next Sunday or Monday. Funeral services will be held at the American Church of the Trinity in Avenue Alma and interment is at Passy cemetery. Mrs Bennett has received a telegram of condolence from French Foreign Minister Pichon.
Washington reports a copy of the Soviet government protest to the German foreign ministry dated April 28. It states Russia will mobilize all necessary forces to secure the freedom and independence of the Russian republic now menaced beyond Brest treaty limits.
British and French forces conducted artillery duels in the Somme Ancre valleys east of Arras and on the Flanders front. The British raided Gavrelle capturing a few prisoners. French patrols north of the Ailette took prisoners and a German raid west of Montdidier was repelled. The night was quiet elsewhere on the front.
Hot Springs Ark May 16 for the first time women of the denomination participate in deliberations and are accorded all church rights. Mrs A H Bedoe of Dallas was the first to receive credentials and appointment. More than 1700 delegates attend with a large female attendance at the women’s missionary union sessions. A committee is to study pensions for widows and orphans of ministers and annuities for aged pastors.
Paris dispatch cites L Homme Libre claiming the United States plans 1.5 million fighting men in France by year end 1918 with about 2 million support specialists and quartermaster staff to back them, per Premier Clemenceau's newspaper.
Fighting in Flanders and Picardy has quieted though heavy artillery continues along the front including Arras and the Somme sector. Pershing issued his first official statement on American operations after taking over sectors. Allied aerial activity remains high with bombings behind German lines and two American pilots credited with three kills.
Hamburg dispatch reported by Geneva and Daily Express correspondent says the German Baltic fleet was recalled to Kiel last week except for a few light cruisers as major naval forces are now being concentrated there.
The Dispatch promotes the free War Cook Book issued by the United States Food Administration. It highlights new wartime dishes like baked honey custard and date pudding and invites readers to send name and address with a two cent stamp to receive a copy.
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