German Papers Wary on Victory Hopes in the West
German papers voice unease over potential victory in the West as influence wanes. A leader signals willingness to sacrifice manpower to protect his reputation.
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1918
Page
1
Growing German distrust of Hindenburg policy on the western front
In New York on May 25 German newspapers display unease over prospects in Picardy and Flanders as criticism grows of a policy that sacrifices German lives. The Kaiser signals possible delays, while opposition to Hindenburg's strategy rises and threatens renewed offensives toward the channel ports.
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New York
von Hindenburg
West Front
Picardy
Flanders
Lloyd-George
German War Council
Germany
Kaiser
Berlin
America
France
von Falkenhayn
Verdun
German cruiser submarine sunk by British U-boat
London may 25 The sinking of a German submarine of the cruiser type by a British escort on May 12 was announced by the admiralty The encounter occurred near St Vincent There were heavy seas and no survivors A second submarine was seen but escaped by diving This marks the first cruiser type submarine destroyed Official notes mention armored cruiser subs in German reports
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London
Admiralty
St. Vincent
St. Vincents
British West Indies
Cape Verde
Fairbanks Improves After Illness Report
Indianapolis May 25 Charles W Fairbanks former vice president was reported improved tonight He had been suffering from Brights disease and is shown as making progress in recovery within the hospital setting
Suppress Number Troops Sever to Give Out F Rations
A terse dispatch notes a reduction in troop numbers and the severing of force provisioning, with forthcoming ration allocations and shifting army expectations influenced by transport constraints and ongoing campaigns.
War Secretary cautions press on troop figures for France
Secretary Baker told newspapers to avoid speculating on overseas troop numbers. He said official statements will be provided when possible and warned that transport plans depend on ship availability and logistics, with no firm forecasts to mislead the public.
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Washington
Baker
France
Wilmington Man Heads Grand Council of Carolinas
The Grand Council of the Carolinas United Commercial Travelers adjourned in Charlotte after pledging unlimited support of the president and the war. L. H. Burnett of Wilmington was elected grand senior councillor and officers include Thomas H. Pope, M. H. Whisnant, and J. H. Dudley. The order voted to suspend social events for the duration and plan one grand carnival after the Kaiser is defeated. Asheville will host the next meeting.
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Charlotte
N. C
Grand Council of the
Carolinas
United Commercial Travelers
L. H. Burnett
Wilmington
Grand Council
Thomas H., Pope
Greenville
S. C
Florence
Ss. C
J. H. Dudley
Columbia
Order
Asheville
Hostile Firing Reported Near Villers-Bretonneux
London reports hostile artillery fire in the vicinity of Villers-Bretonneux observed by Indian Marshal Haig this evening noting ongoing combat activity and line tensions in the area.
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London
Villers-Bretonneux
Indla
Marshal Haig
Prevent Misuse of American War Fund Action Follows Roosevelt
Senate reads in Roosevelt charges against Burleson, linking wartime fundraising to political scrutiny. The report notes public concern over fund misappropriation and calls for stricter oversight amid wartime finance debates.
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Roosevelt
Burleson
Senate
Great Activity in Mont Didier Signals Potential Attack
In France on May 24, American forces reported heavy movement in Mont Didier with nearly a hundred cannions and groups of horsemen spotted entering the town. American artillery shelled Mont Didier, though results were not announced. Weather turned cool with clouds and high winds grounding balloons and hindering aircraft.
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France
Mont Didier
Reland is Spy Wide Open by Plot
Dillon claims policy will inflict incalculable injury to allies as Reland is exposed by a spy plot.
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Reland
Dillon
Ireland Split Over Government Plot Revelations
Dublin papers condemn the British release of evidence on a new Sinn Fein led plot implicating Irish Americans and German agents. Leaders clash over conspiracy claims while some call for swift executions if convictions follow. The press debates Ireland’s response and the plot’s significance for union with Britain and Allied war aims.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Irerland
England
America
John Dillon
United Irish League
Limerick
League
the Freeman's Journal
The
Express
Sinn
Germany
Great Britain
the Examiner
Cork
the Constitution
Irish Times
Dillon
Elf
Tan
Irish Independent
Is Kerensky In America Rumor Reaches Washington
Washington May 25 Rumors that former Russian leader Kerensky landed in the United States circulated tonight. The State Department said it had unofficial information earlier but later found its informant, a New York government man, not to have reliable information.
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Kerensky
America
Washington
State Department
New York
53 Americans Lost as Moldavia Sank
London dispatch reports 53 U.S. infantrymen perished when the British steamer Moldavia was torpedoed in the English Channel. Of 480 aboard, all missing were from Company B of the 58th Infantry. survivors reached destroyers within 15 minutes and later sang as the ship sank. Captain Johnson praised the men for discipline and courage.
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London
Moldavia
English Channel
58Th United States Infantry
Johnson
58Th Infantry
Deant
Roosevelt Urges Germans to Lead War Drive in U S
In Springfield Ohio on May 25 Colonel Roosevelt urged Americans of German blood to take the lead against what he called pro Germanism and to promote English as the nation’s sole language. He warned against hyphenates and cited diverse ancestries in his address at Wittenberg College. He also linked internal opposition to German influence with allied enemies. He criticized newspapers and demagogues he labeled allies of German militarism.
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Post Office Department
Department of Justice
Department
Springfield
Ohio
Roosevelt
Wittenberg College
Sinn Fei
America
Germany
Russia
United States
Rammed a submarine near Irish coast sinks U boat
An American transport reportedly rammed and sank a German submarine off the Irish coast. The troop ship charged the U boat after it surfaced and several crew members were rescued by lifeboat and brought to port.
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Atlantic
Republicans Halt Plans of Wilson in Tax Committee Row
The Ways and Means Committee had gleefully announced that the matter was settled stopping plans linked to Wilson.
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Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
America Builds Army of More Than Two Million
Washington reports that by April and May calls the U S army totals 2 030 027 officers and men. The aviation force includes 1 316 planes in France and 3 700 plus in the United States with 12 107 officers and 136 761 men. The committee expects readiness for 3 000 000 this year.
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Washington
America
France
Dent
House
United States
National Guard
National Army
Cuba denies rupture in relations with Mexico
Havana reports an official denial that diplomatic ties with Mexico have broken. The Cuban charge d affa ir es in Mexico told the state department that Mexico’s minister of state explained Cuba had not been recalled and that the Cuban envoy might discuss certain foreign matters personally. The Mexican charge d affaires turned files over to the consulate and bore formal farewell to Cuban authorities.
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Havana
Cuba
Mexico
State Department
Sub Sunk by U S S Destroyer London
The German U boat that torpedoed the British steamer Inniscarra in the Irish Channel with 37 lives lost was sunk by an American destroyer shortly afterward. The destroyer landed some prisoners from the submarine.
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U. S&s
London
Tax Plan Aims for Twofold Revenue Rise in Next Session
The article reports tentative bill plans outlined by Kitchin to raise about 8 billion dollars, nearly doubling current taxes. It targets war profits, big incomes, and luxuries, signaling a renewed fight over steel and cotton taxes and a push to expedite passage next session.
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Kitchin
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Brrleson
Gregory
Telephones President
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
House Democrats
Smoot
Eting
Simmons
Gallinger
Wilson J
McAdoo
Finance Committee
Kit
Bay of Hope
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