Fierce battle of war still rages across northern France
Allied gains near Albert and south of Roye as French and British forces press to turn the German right wing. German assaults linger along longtime fronts, with heavy losses reported and hospitals overwhelmed by wounded from the Aisne to the Somme areas.
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Paris
Roye
von Kruk
Arras
Somme
Albert
St. Mihiel
Meuse
The
Aisne
Red Cross
France
America
Norway
Alane
Battte
Belgium
Antwerp
Maveria
Bertin
Berliner Tageblatt
von Auflenberg
Viennas
Far East
Teingtsu
Interior secretary to address Temperere in Salt Lake
Preoklie K. Lane secretary of the Interior will speak on behalf of the Temperere in Salt Lake City as the senal van see was received, with Judge Samuel Thurman acting as Democratic state chairman.
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Preoklie K. Lane
Interior
Temperere Im Salt Lake
aSenal van Seee
Samuel Thurman
Missing Deputy Game Warden Shot to Death
Salt Lake City police and coroner officials report Ernest Barry deputy game warden was murdered two bullets lodged in his left side. His body found Friday near Williams Lake after a two day marsh search. No clues found within 100 yard radius.
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Salt Lake
Ernest Barry
Williams Lake
Saltair
Barry
Harry 5. Harper
Carl A. Carlson
W.E Hooper
Arthur Merrick
London Announces Mine Field To Shield Noncombatants
The official information bureau said the government will lay mines in a defined North Sea area to reduce risks to non-combatants. Admlty warns ships not to cross the zone between approx 51.15 to 62 north and 1.35 to 3 east, noting the southern German mine field limits. Navigation should avoid the danger area and east‑going vessels will be warned.
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London
Official Information Bureau
Admiralty
North Sea
Navy to Restore Tuckerton Wireless Station Soon
The Tuckerton wireless station, damaged when its generator burned out, is expected to resume operations Friday. Naval experts have worked to repair the damage and plan to reopen the link for communications between the United States and Germany.
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Washington
Tuckerton
Navy Department
United States
Germany
Eastern Star Delegates Injured as Platform Collapses
Twenty delegates to the fortieth annual Missouri grand chapter session of the Order of the Eastern Star were injured when a temporary platform on the Shriners temple lawn collapsed. About as many more were bruised but none fatally harmed.
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O. E
Kansas City
Missouri Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Shriners’ Temple
Thaw to Spend Winter in Manchester Residence
Harry K. Thaw, held for extradition to New York, expects to winter in Manchester New Hampshire. He has been leased an estate in an exclusive residential district and will take possession next week.
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Manchester
N. H. Manchester
Harry K. Thaw
New York
European wars boost carriage building profits, delegates say
Delegates of the National Carriage Builders association in convention here declare that European wars have increased prosperity in the U S carriage trade. Factories about to suspend are now working double shifts, according to the delegates.
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Tlantle
National Carriage Builders’ Association
Hearst Asked to Form Ontario Government
W. H. Hearst, minister of lands forests and mines and youngest Ontario cabinet member, was summoned to the government house by the lieutenant governor to form a new provincial government.
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Toronto
W. H. Hearst
Mines
Whitney
Ontario
Government House
New York Chamber Drops Annual Banquet Amid War
The New York chamber of commerce canceled its annual banquet on Friday due to the war. President Seth Low issued a statement explaining the decision and noting that some members suggested sending $20 Heart Cross checks instead of the event.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
Seth Low
Uchets
Net to Speak in Campaign
A brief note suggests a public message will be delivered soon as part of a campaign effort. The item hints at forthcoming statements from a network or candidate to shape voters.
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Net
Balloon observation of King Albert amid danger reports
Report says King Albert of Belgium ascended Friday in a balloon to observe operations. The ascent is described as responsive to danger with the escort on alert as the echelle allegedly fell.
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Geee
King Albert
Belgium
Echelle
Engagements Near Tsing-Tau Report German Naval Actions
Japanese war office reports ongoing artillery duels at Tsing-Tau as German ships shelled the area. A German torpedo boat destroyer reportedly sank in harbor while another source says German destroyers were sunk by Japanese guns. Japanese mine sweeper Nagaji Maru was blown up off Kiao Chow with fatalities and injuries. The Wa kamiya Maru was damaged with casualties. A carrier pigeon report from Tsing-Tau notes German retreat from Taung-Tau defenses due to Japanese forces, with Japanese losses claimed at 1700 killed and 800 wounded. German losses described as small. Pekin sources mention railway bridge destruction near Wei-Hsien and threats to dynamite further bridges if Japanese advance continues.
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Japanese War Office
Tsing-Tau
Thure
Kiao Chow
Carrier Pigeon
Tail-Nan
Shan Province
Pekin
Egraph
Taung-Tau
Smali
Ya-Yuo-Ho
Wei-Hsien
Death faced cheerfully in British field battery action
Thirty gunners were killed or wounded as they accepted near certain death. They bid farewell before going to action and two minutes later all were out of action. A second group followed with the same farewell. British fire, persistence and accuracy eventually broke German resistance as infantry attacked and seized the position. Similar actions occurred along the western wing as Allies held against repeated German onslaughts.
Lasting Peace Expected by President Wilson
Unofficial reports from constitutionalist sources indicate confidence in a permanent peace while awaiting election. No official word from Mexico City on the convention or from Zacatecas and Aguas Calientes talks with Carranza and Villa representatives. Both Wilson and Geere express strong belief the peace conference will succeed.
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Washington
Mexico City
Carrants
Villa
Zacatecas
Aguas Calientes
State Department
Wilson
Geere
Bethlehem Steel Hubs Truck Orders for France and Russia
E. C. Grace of Bethlehem Steel announces that a committee of French army officers in South Bethlehem has recommended types of 1,000 military trucks. Bethlehem Steel is the purchasing agent for Russia and France for motor trucks and army supplies including shoes blankets and horseshoes.
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E. C. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Company
France
Russia
Bethlehem
Reclamation Seeks Proposals for Strawberry Valley Canal Divisions
The reclamation service invites proposals for construction of divisions 1 2 and 3 of the highline canal and structures on the Strawberry Valley irrigation project. The canal runs southwest from the US Reclamation power plant near the mouth of Spanish Frye near Payson.
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Washington
Recelamation Service
United States Reclamation Service
Payson
Kentucky Secre tary of State Indicted on Public Office Fraud
Kentucky Secretary of State C. F. Crecelius was indicted on three counts for obtaining money under false pretenses and for allegedly farming out or selling public offices. The indictment was announced in Frankfort as part of the attorney general’s action.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Secretary of
C. F. Crecelius
Bryan celebrates 30th wedding anniversary in Washington
Secretary Bryan and Mrs. Bryan marked the thirtieth anniversary of their marriage in Washington. Mrs. Bryan visited the state department and took the secretary to lunch and for a walk through the national museum.
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Washington
Bryan
Etate Department
National Museum
Fireworks Plant Explosion in Chicago Kills Five
Five people die after a fireworks display company plant explodes and burns in Chicago on Wednesday. Victims include H. B. Thearle president of the firm and Florence Hill. investigators consider a wiring spark may have started the blast.
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Pain Fireworks Display Company
Chicago
H. B. Thearle
Florence Hill
Johnson
Pinchot Stricken by Ptomaine Poisoning in Washington
Erie reports Pat Gifford Pinchot a Washington party candidate for the US Senate was confined to his hotel Thursday after a severe ptomaine poisoning attack. He fainted following an address last night, delaying campaign appearances.
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Erie
Pat Gifford Pinchot
Washington
United States
Pinchot
Canadian Troops Embark for Europe Rally Announcement
The Duke of Connaught announced from Ottawa on Monday that Canadian troops were embarked for Europe. The rally launched the Ottawa campaign to support the pat rhothe tuad effort.
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Europe
Ottawa
Buroy
Duke of Connaught
Genera
Canada
Ottawe
Pat Rhothe Tuad
Mutiny on Komagata Maru Ends With 16 Dead
Sikh passengers aboard the Komagata Maru who were refused landing at Vancouver opened fire after refusing to train for Punjab. One European and several others including the police commissioner were wounded, a policeman was killed, and troops fired to quell the riot. Sixteen rioters died, others scattered to villages and were later rounded up. Hindus who mutinied were ordered deported and returned to India on the same ship. The voyage carried 252 Hindus and faced Canadian court rulings barring landings.
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London
Calcuta
Reuter
Vancouver
B. c
Bajbaj
Barbés
India
Canada
Canada launches largest overseas expedition by sea
A Rimousk correspondent reports 31 ships carried the overseas expeditionary force to the Atlantic fold. Eleven war vessels formed the fleet to move 31 300 troops and 9 000 horses with supplies. The Valearthor departure and embarkation proceeded in a well ordered plan with near faultless execution.
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Montreal
Daily Mail
Rimousk
Atlantic
Valearthor
Canada
Convict Hannon Escapes Davis County Road Camp
Frank Hannon, serving six years for burglary, fled the Davis County road camp near St Josephs after dawn Friday night. Guard John Clowes fired a warning shot as Hannon disappeared into dust from a windstorm, with a man matching the description spotted near Woods Cross about two miles away. Guards on foot failed to halt the fugitive as he proved too fleet to catch.
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Salt Lake
St. Josep
Davis County
Frank Hannon
John Clowes
Woods Cross
Joseph Evans
A. A. Nance
Birdman Survives 100 Foot Denver Plunge
Benjamin Keyser a Chicago aviator survives a 100 foot fall in Denver after a crash that left him with a crushed chest broken arm and brain concussion doctors say he is likely to recover despite the serious injuries.
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Denver
Benjamin Keyser
Chicago
Keyser
Aksinsk
Postal contract dispute in Utah over Vernal Watson route
The government agrees to pay 6,000 for carrying first and second class mail and 1.26 per hundred pounds for parcel post. All bids submitted so far have been rejected as excessive.
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Vernal-Watson
Washington
Watson
Vernal
Utah
Escesal Ve
Jail Break Attempt Reported in Salt Lake County
Daring escape bid at Salt Lake jail reported Friday by Frank Piute. Philip Aldred 17 and May Christer wen 17 among three youths arrested Thursday by police, accused of robbing Wester Arms Co stores and the Meredits brick factory.
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Salt Lake
Salt Los
Frank Piute
Philip Aldred
May Christer Wen
Wester Arms Company
Meredits Ruak
Customs Revenue Falls 4 Percent in Washington
Customs revenue in Washington dropped by four percent, reflecting lower import duties and reduced trade activity. Officials said the decline affected state finances and prompted review of tariff collections and enforcement measures.
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Mexico
Calderon
Ride
St. Louis
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Display Company
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Walter Lee Dunson
Columbia
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