War News Update From Fronts Across Europe
Front reports from Haig describe a British victory in a minor engagement east of Hebuterne between Arras and Albert. French detachments push into German lines near Rheims while artillery clashes occur north and south of the Avre. Italian and Albanian fronts see patrol repulses and a major three day advance west of Koritza, with Austrians claiming gains on the Italian front.
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Haig
Hebuterne
Arras
Albert
Rheims
French War Office
Avre
Italian War Office
Astica
Adige
Capsile
Macedonia
Koritza
Americans in Picardy reconnaissance patrol breaks German lines
An American reconnaissance patrol penetrated the German wires near Picardy and returned to the American lines without a casualty. A Bowie patrol attempted to trap the Americans but withdrew after the Americans opened fire and scattered the enemy force.
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Picardy
Bowie
Pauline Hammond to Visit Aunt in Wheeling
Miss Pauline Hammond of the Anna Held show Follow Me arrives Wednesday for a visit with her aunt Mrs George Hammond on Wheeling avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Hammond
George Hammond
Wheeling Avenue
Coming German Drive May Prove Final Hindenburg Push
The article forecasts a last German push against the British as Hindenburg seeks to exploit entente tensions and press toward Amiens and the Somme river valley. It notes prisoners saying German appetites are fixed on Amiens while preparing for a western front conflagration. Also mentions social notes on local residents Mrs. Everett Campton and Mrs. L. B. Burris.
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Amiens
Somme
Hindenburg
Lufbery Dies in Air Battle Over Toul
American aviators report Captain Eddie Rickenbacker era pilot record Lufbery died after engaging a lone German plane near Toul. He attacked from 4,000 meters while his two companions covered him. The enemy craft exploded in flames, and Lufbery perished as his seat ejector and body were recovered. French peasants later covered his grave with flowers. Funeral services were filmed for possible exhibition in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lufberry
Toul
Bowie
America
Saving a Dollar Idea Promotes Small Savings
An old ad argues that big men succeeded by doing the small things well and saving a dollar. It urges readers to call Cambridge Loan & Building Co in Cambridge Ohio to learn how regular small deposits can build independence as interest is paid on deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Loan & Building Co
Wheeling Ave
Cambridge
Widows Receive Industrial Commission Compensation
Mrs. Joseph Kusik of Kipling and Mrs. W. E. Lay of Love City were among widows granted death compensation at the industrial commission meeting. Each widow received four thousand nine hundred ninety two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kusik
Kipling
W. E. Lay
Love City
Industrial Commission
CHIO SCHOOLS AND SALOONS
Schools closed in many places for want of coal and heat while breweries kept operating due to coal. The piece argues the school is more useful than the saloon and laments misplaced societal priorities.
Maysilles named head of Ohio Dry Federation campaign
Dayton Ohio A A Maysilles superintendent Montgomery County Schools has been chosen chairman of the Campaign Committee of the Ohio Dry Federation. The educator and public speaker previously served on the dry state campaign committee and is described as an adept organizer to lead the statewide drive for November.
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A. A. Maysilles
Ohio Dry Federation
Dayton
Ohio
Montgomery County
Maysilles
City Council Delays Actions Amid Absent Officials
With President Hobson Vice President Lingenfelter and member Ley absent, Cambridge council meet saw little business. Bonnell acted as president pro tem as the finance committee’s report on reductions and an assessment for Murray avenue sewer were adopted. An ordinance to raise cemetery superintendent Hall’s salary to 1050 per year passed, despite objections. A garage permit for J F Steele on South Eighth street was approved. A dog license proposal was read but no action taken.
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H. Hobson
C. A. Lingenfelter
Charles Ley
Paul Bonnell
C. L. Campbell
Illiam Armstrong
Murray Avenue
Henry Hall
Lewis
J. F. Steele
Longsworth
S. S. Armstrong
Columbus Faces Saloon Quota Shortfall in 1900s Note
The Columbus Liquor Licensing Board has granted 342 saloon licenses and is reviewing about six more. Even with approvals, the city would be 85 licenses short of its quota of 433, reflecting a shift in drinking patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Liquor Licensing Board
Vanderlip Endorses Prohibition As National Policy
Frank A. Vanderlip former Comptroller of the Currency and War Savings Committee chairman argues national prohibition strengthens national character and efficiency. He says liquor cessation frees manpower for labor and boosts revenue through greater productivity. An army officer notes drinking harms military eligibility amid a saloon Kaiser debate.
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Washington
D. C
Frank A. Vanderlip
Comptroller of Currency
America
War Savings Committee of
The
United States Treasury
Vanderlip
Aphill
Columbus
Ohio
State Reformatory Records Report Population Figures
From Mansflela Ohio at the Ohio State Reformatory population figures show about 1000 inmates with 60 percent intemperate 256 temperate and 51 total detainees. The facility holds many young men serving first terms.
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State Reformatory
Mansfrela
Ohio
Ohio State Reformatory
Reformatory
All But Three Now Dry In States Vote Results
The summary notes that of 28 dry states by direct vote or legislative act, only Texas New Mexico and Montana remain not dry. Texas plans dryness by June 26 New Mexico by September 20 and Montana by December 3 as forthcoming changes.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
New Mexico
Montana
Nineteen Men Ordered for Military Entrainment
Guernsey county draft board calls up 14 men to join the Columbus barracks and Camp Sherman quota. Two thousand men to be summoned to Columbus beginning May 2 with entrainment likely June 1 for Guernsey county. John C. Tucker to visit his mother in Phoenix, Va before reporting for service.
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Columbus Barracks
Columbus
Guernsey County
Camp Sherman
John C. Tucker
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Phoenix
Prayer services for war effort moved to May 20th
The city Ministerial Association will hold weekly all afternoon prayer meetings at Second United Presbyterian Church to seek God's blessing on war operations and allied victory. The start date shifted to Wednesday after noon May 20 with a rotating leadership every half hour to encourage widespread participation.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Mrs Hood Returns From Florida Winter Visit
Mrs. S. B. Hood of North Ninth street has returned from Braden town near Tampa Bay where she spent the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Hood
North Ninth Street
Bradentown
Fla
Tampa Bay
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CHIO
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