Tide of defeat surges against Hun armies in France and Flanders
Allied troops report push on four sectors from Soissons to Ypres with Mangin and Humbert forces advancing near Soissons and the Oise, Graibg driving toward Albert Arras area, and British lines near Armentieres narrowing the gap as a new offensive expands.
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Soissons
Ypres
France
Flanders
Bel
Aisne
Mangin
Oise
Humbert
Bray von
Albert
Arras
Fraig
Sprins
Lys
Armentieres
Frustrate Hun Scheme Takes Enemy Property
New York and Australia report that a German owned firm valued at $10 million, once supplying drugs and chemicals, has been thwarted as A Mitchell Palmer announces takeover of Williams and Crowell Color Co. Inc. with $250,000 undistributed dividends. Four men linked to the scheme are held as dangerous enemies of the state. In Europe, Allied forces push toward Noyon as Austrian and German positions collapse along the Oise river, with French and British units advancing and air forces dropping leaflets.
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New York
Aus
Mpany
Nen
A. Mitchell Palmer
Allen Property
Custodi Serted
Willams 4 Crowell Color Company, Inc
Herman C. Seehohm
Merous
Soissons
Oise
Noyon
LaFainings
Haig
Uns
Albert
Arras
Arras-Albert
Boistieux-St. Marc
Mercatel
Allies Cut Over Fifty Miles From Western Front
Washington reports Allied forces have shortened the western battle front by more than fifty miles in recent operations along the Marne Pleardy and Flanders sectors. General March notes gains and a thickening enemy salient while 32 American divisions arrive in France. Brazil provided a vessel for two trips without compensation as shipping remains the main constraint on troop movement.
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Washington
Marne
Pleardy
Fe Fintders
Alarch
Mnece
Murchald
Hoye
Noyon
Frapelle
Vosges
Fourth Ameran
John F
France
March
27Th Bsth
42D National Guard
Maren
General March
Brazil
United States
Montanan Sunk. Army Supply Steamer Lost in War Waters
The American steamer Montanan of 6659 tons was torpedoed and sunk in foreign waters on August 16. Ninety-one survivors landed. three civilian crew and two naval guard missing. The Montanan, serving the army quartermaster, was built for Canal service. The vessel was manned by navy officers and crew and was outbound from an American port.
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Washington
Ross
Navy
Montanan
Naval
David W. Johnson
Chester F
Navy Department
Naval Armed Guard
Chester
Eldridge
New York
Atont
Panama Canal
United States Shipping Board
Army Quartermaster’s Department
Board Recognizes Rights of Workers at Ammunition Plants
Washington reports the National War Labor Board affirms workers rights at ammunition plants to organize into unions and bargain through representatives. In a dispute with Smith & Wesson, the board orders any employees unjustly discharged to be reinstated and compensated for lost time.
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Washington
National War Labor Board
Smith &Wesson Company
Armfacturers
Mass
AIRMEN ACTIVE IN VOSGES SECTOR ENCOUNTERS REPORTED
Associated Press reports military activity in the Vosges on Monday night with two patrol engagements. An American patrol of 17 men ambushed a German unit of 40 as German artillery pounded Frapelle, a town recently lost. Gas shells used, forecast calls for fair to warm weather on Friday in the west portion.
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Associated Press
Vosges
Fleet
Frapelle
German Report Describes Record Time For Armored Units
Fragmented dispatches from the New York Times describe wartime actions and leadership. The report cites Marshal Darre wounded in battle, praise for tank use, and a French breakthrough near 16 kilometers. It also notes Senate steps on manpower and Prohibition measures, with debate on advancing the work or fight bill and military service concerns.
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Walter Dt
New York Times
Pranty
Sis
Louis Clement Darre
Mom Teerned
Mit
Senate
Military
Colorado
Simple Rites for Gallinger Funeral in Concord
Simple funeral services for United States Senator Jacob H Gallinger longtime New Hampshire senator of the Upper House of Congress were held at the First Baptist church in Concord this afternoon Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Gallinger’s colleague delivered a brief tribute praising his memory in a short address.
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Concord
N. Hy
United States
Jacob H. Gallinger
New Hampshire
Congress
First Baptist Church
Henry Cabot Lodge
Gallinger
Unclear fragmentary newspaper item from Butte area
The readable lines mix references to Standard and Times, Troops, airplanes, and an editorials mention a man wounded in battle. Training school pledge by selling Tutte appears, with scattered references to Butte Anaconda markets and sports.
Grand Lodge Attends In Record Turnout
The Grand Lodge drew a large audience as Bitings Australia and Montana delegates attended. Judge PB Reyolds welcomed visitors, with Deputy Grand Master Ernest Hutchinson presiding. Francis D. Jones delivered his final report to the body, and W A Milne and Lieut Col GM Mac Kruder spoke in addresses. Officers to be elected and next meeting site set for tomorrow.
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Bitings
Aus
Montana
PB. Reyolds
Ernest Hutchinson
White
Fish
Francis D. Jones
W. A. Milne
United States Food Administration
Washington, D.C
G. M. MacKruder
Medical Division
War Department
Nesty
Conscientious objector surrenders after year in hills
Harvey Bowen, a conscientious objector, surrendered at Fort Yellowstone after a year hiding in the hills between Colorado and Wyoming to avoid the draft. He says his nomadic life would lead to crime, and he will be taken to Camp awit with the main contingent as officers decide his case.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Harvey Bowen
Fort Yellowstone
Lowen
Campawit
Ty Case
American Planes No Longer a Myth
Edwin J. James argues that American planes are imminent in combat, praising the army for renewed optimism. He contrasts chasing machines with heavier bombers, predicts American bombing will shape the war, and notes the need for sustained aircraft production and supplies to sustain frontline air power.
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Amer
America
Ameria
Huntines
Ben Large
Nual
Muachi City
Thea Riwerieam
Ty Moore
Wang
Ambitious Swiss Ambience Ends High School Post
Ambitious report notes Dr Karly Helfferteh, German ambassador to Russia, returning to Germany and not returning due to disagreement with Russian policy. Dispatches claim Austria Hungary has moved new divisions to France and Italian fronts show troops in motion as Allied officers pivot to European fronts.
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Amsterdam
Aus
Karly Helfferteh
Russia
Germany
Adateal Taul von Hintze
Aftairs
G Srwaerts
Herlin
Deutsche Zeitung
Von Ludendorff scents a blowup teuton interior
Headquarters in France reports German military orders aiming to curb leave behavior and confiscate weapons and clothing before departures. A letter to the Prussian War Ministry notes soldiers discuss revolution and readiness, while Ludendorff warns officers spreading negative rumors and emphasizes portraying a rosier front.
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von Ludendorff
Teuton
France
Germany
Prussian Ministry of War
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