German Drive Rages on 25 Mile Front in Aisne Sector
Allied front holds though outnumbered as German forces drive along a 25 mile front in the Aisne river sector between Vailly and Nery. Berlin claims towns and villages taken and 15,000 Allied troops captured. Americans report first village Can tigny taken near Montdidier with several objectives held amid counterattacks. British French and American forces retreat orderly while destroying supplies. Italian offensive against Austrians continues near the Adriatic coast and Paris faces air raids with defenses holding.
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Albuquerque Morning Journal
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Aoe Ae
Aisa River
Berlin
Teutonic Army
Aisne River
Vailly
Nerry-au-Rae
Montdidier
Cantigny
Picardy
Luneville
Ypres
Dickebusch Lake
Mondas
Cape Bile
Adriatic
Paris
German Crown Prince Leads Major WWI Breakthroughs Across Front
From Berlin via London May 2 The official communiqué reports intensified artillery duels along Kemma and Lys fronts and both sides of the Somme and Avre. German forces claim rapid advances capturing Voormezeele Loere Vailly Berry Au Bac Craonne Chavignon Fort Malmaison and more with about 15000 prisoners noted on the Aisne Meuse fronts and 150 prisoners from French and American regiments.
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Lerlin
London
General Headquarters
Kemma and
Lys
Somme
Avre
Voormezeele
Loere
Laon
Boehm
Chemin Des Bannes
Allette River
Vauraillon
Craonne
Corbeny
Aisne
Vinen
Chavignon
Fort Malmaison
Courtecon
Cerny
Winterberg
Villerberg
Berry-Au-Baec
Vailly
Berry Au-Bac
Vauxaillon
Neuville
Laffaux
Conde
Berry-Au-Bac
Brimont
Wieaurius
Vesle
von Below
Sapignaes
Liremont
Aisne-Marne
Cormieu
Cauroy
Loivre
Meuse
Moselle
Lorraine
Weather Outlook for New Mexico and Denver May 28
Denver and New Mexico forecast shows lighter precipitation with showers likely in the northeast Wednesday morning. Cooler temperatures expected in the southern portion on Wednesday.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Leonard Wood to Be Assigned New Active Duty Posts
Maj Gen Leonard Wood will receive more active duty than Western Department commander and train another division, likely at Camp Punston. Secretary Baker met with President and General March, the new chief of staff, during Wood's arrangement.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Western Department
War Department
Camp Punston
Wood
Baker
White House
General March
Wright Named Professor of Military Science at Utah
Colonel Mad munde Bo Wright was detailed today as professor of military science and tactics at the University of Utah. He had commanded the first Cavalry at Douglas Brigg.
Allies Suffer Severe Setback On French Front
London reports confirm a setback for the Allies with loss of ground in Chemin Des Dames and a 25 mile wedge into allied lines. Fighting centers on Fismes as German claims say 15 000 prisoners taken and reserves moving in to contest the advance. It is unclear if this is a resumption of a major offensive or a feint to draw Allied forces from Amiens.
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London
France
Chemin Des Dames
Fismes
Amiens
Mooney Given New Death Sentence for 1916 Bomb Case
Thomas J. Mooney was sentenced to death and to be moved to San Quentin within thirty days for the preparedness parade bomb explosion that killed ten and injured thirty eight on July 22, 1916. Governor Stephens and President Wilson were named as potential clemency sources as Mooney's fate remains under review.
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OY Corning Journal
San Francisco
Calif
Thomas J. Mooney
Franklin A. Griffin
Mooney
San Quentin
Griffin
San Franciseo County
Kasem
William D. Stephens
Woodrow Wilson
Behal
Warren K. Hillings
Israel Warnburg
Rena Mooney
Bombardment in Paris Kills Three as Range Gun Fires
Paris reports a German long range gun bombardment killing three people and injuring fourteen. Authorities warn of immediate danger as emergency crews assist victims and secure damaged areas.
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Tone
Paris
Parl Teady
Allies Hold Line as 25 German Divisions Attack in France
By Morning Journal with the French Army in France May 28. At least twenty five German divisions joined today’s assault forcing back French and Welsh troops. Tanks and artillery aided the German push as reserves rush to the threatened sector with supplies and morale high. Cormicy Loivre and Caen were reported captured as the battle continued.
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Morning Journal
France
Associated Press
Vankeps Take to Hens in Montdidier Shower
London reports May 28 that American forces near Montdidier captured over 140 prisoners in a coastal attack and defeated strong enemy thrusts. Feu ter’s headquarters notes the success as good news for the troops and the Uhit divisions’ steadfast fighting since March 1.
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London
Montditdier
Feuter
Frii
Montdidier
Afene
Prisoner Toll Reported After Overman Attack
London dated dispatch cites an official report claiming 15 000 prisoners captured as Allied forces claim a major breakthrough. French and British divisions reportedly driven from multiple forts and villages including Hart Pinon Vignon Fort Maidmasses Courteron and Vailly. The advance continued with Leightin line and Brimeut positions routed in the afternoon actions.
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Erin
Vie London
Hasdoudrters
Prince Tout of
Eaom
Hart
Pinon
Cha Vignon
Fort Maidmasses
Courteron Corny
Winlehere
Jacine
Villerberg
Fort Worksear
Au-Rur
Vailly
Tieaurieux
Anaes Eneut
Brimeut
Bax
Paris Front Battles Halt German Advance on Neuville Heights
Paris reports heavy fighting as French troops halt a German push northeast of Neuville Sur Margival and Vregny, aided by tanks and British support. The defense concentrates on the Veine valley and heights near Clery Baangm and Vaaseny, with American forces backing counterattacks along Montdidier.
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Paris
Neuvilhe-Sur-Margival
Vregny
Seimssons
Veche
War Office
Hasechus
Finmen
Soieois
Neuville-Sur
Margivol
Vergeney
Foisoutaml
Clery Baangm
Vaaseny
Veale
Voeste
Pazouhes
Pines
Thierry
Montdidier
Cantingy
Wool From White House Sheep Sells for 85000 at Auction
The sale proceeds from wool harvested from sheep near the White House were auctioned for 85000. Governor Keith Neville organized the event to benefit local indigent relief efforts. The auction supported public works in the county and drew community participation.
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Wilson
Tay
Keith Neville
Slam
Waehoo
Neb
Vilicons
Lis County
Congress Adopts War Revenue Plan Amid Vacation Push
Washington May 15 Congress moves to enact new war revenue legislation while drafting a draft of the bill in committee. Leaders from both parties conference to speed action on appropriation measures with a recess planned for August 1 to resume for Senate consideration.
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Washington
Wilson
Cadem
Ways and Means
House
Senate
Probaly
Kitchin
North Verein
Ways and Recane
Conran
Air Raid on Paris Thwarted by Defensive Batteries
Reported last night that a hostile air plane bound for Paris was seen near the city. The alert rang at 10 52 pm and anti aircraft batteries opened fire, scattering bombs on outer suburbs. A second alert announced a Paris all clear at 1 45 pm.
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Leonewee
Parise
Paria
Paris
Jasan
German Gold Funds Wobblies Use in Mining Camps
A Chicago trial reveals that the Wobblies drew funds from German sources to support activities in mining camps. Evidence shows J. W. W. 10 on up used German gold in the financing of union operations and related endeavors.
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Chicago
Wobblies
Miners Rally in Southwest Against Government War Plan
Witnesses from Southwest mining regions testified to anti-war activity by the Industrial Workers of the World. Prosecution showed IWW leaders urged a general strike and revolts if workers faced war measures, while defense argued strikes stemmed from unfair labor conditions.
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Orton
Chicago
Indus‘al Workers of the World
I. WW. W
Wap Bee
Claude McCabe
Department F Justice
W. H. Lewis
Cerman Geld
McCabe
Globe and Miami
Ariz
McCable
Solidarity
Wilson
William D. Haywood
I,wow
Michigan
Minnesota
Bisbee
Riz
Leoperts
Cauneras Thade
Friction at All-Russian Congress Over Plans
In Moscow the financial congress sparked friction as Bolsheviks and Social Revolutionists clashed over a commission to frame a plan for generalization. The Social Revolutionists quit the congress claiming underrepresentation. The congress limited the panel to temporary measures pending provincial soviet approval and a June 20 all-Russian meeting.
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Moscow
Contresas
Twe Social Revo Uionists
Congress
Aviators Fly Paris to London Mail Run Established Air Service
Aviatore de Vienne and Serenat completed a Paris to London and return flight in a revolutionary airship. The May 28 voyage lasted three hours and ten minutes and carried mail, marking a first step in forming an air service between England and the European hub.
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Paris
Londo
Aviatore de Vienne
Serenat
London
England
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