Action in Flanders Quickly Increases as British Regain Ground
British forces regain positions on the front in Flanders as Allied actions intensify. Reports detail German commanders being targeted and a new Allied drive underway with renewed pressure along the Somme and Avre lines, plus high activity across Macedonia and allied counter thrusts.
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Flanders
United & Spite
Ay Sear
Honty
Ayre
Cérman
la Chapelle Saignon
Macedonia
Artilery
Monastir
Lake Doyren
Renoir Gallangly
Vyvarhats
Germany
Piccadilly Telephone Co. Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Piccadilly Telephone Co. held its annual stockholders meeting at Fay Belden’s home in West Spring Creek with many shareholders present. HL Olmstead chaired as officers were elected: President A M Olmstead, Vice President MPS Thidsop, Secretary Mrs Fay Belden, Treasurer Mrs C J Willems, Directors C Rows, C J with Wome, Fay Belden. Social refreshments followed.
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Piccadily Telephone Company
Fay Belden
West Spring
A HL Olmstead
Ion
Afloora
A. If
Olmstead
MP8
Thidsop
Mra
Pay Belden
C. J. Willems
C.rows
C.J
Witl Wome
Naval Bill Increased by Senate Naval Committee
In Washington on May 1 the Senate Naval Committee approved extending the naval appropriation with an additional billion dollar allocation. Secretary Daniels urged the increase to fund new ordnance and ordnance-related naval innovations for the fleet.
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United Press
Washington
Daniels
Senith Naval
Demand for Clear Local Street Crossings Prompt Rail Action
City authorities faced rising tram and rail crossing incidents on Central Street and nearby, with multiple near-misses reported across days. Officials urged arrests of violators and stricter enforcement to deter unsafe crossing behavior by employees and the public.
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Cairoada
Raf
Centar Street
Ely
Ron
Galfway
Steilow Granted Freedom After Commutation Scandal
New York Governor Whitman commuted the death sentences of Charles Steilow and Nelson J. Green amid a cash and graft probe. Steilow, sentenced for a murder tied to Albany county, and Green, brother in law to Steilow, were released within days after the governor ordered an investigation. Remains unclear where they were held as authorities moved to define the terms of their freedom.
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Abbany
N. Yi
Charles Stielow
Orlewna
Boullye
Anime Byl Aspect
Iiy
Whitman
Danoynend
Stielow
Nelson J. Green
AtIelow
Stretew
Auburn Prison
Meadville Murder Case Opens as Jury Leaves Town
A Meadville murder case proceeds with a jury plan to tour local sites and return to court. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to Sehnema Shaw, Raymond Wal, and Kohnepp home is noted along with hospital mentions and county jail context.
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Caltéd Tress
Meadville
May
Shaw's
Kohnepp
Mara
Otetonk
Snannat
Ayill
Walters Woo
Merger Approved for Express Companies Under War Plan
The Adams, Wells Fargo, Wilted Slatey, and American Express firms will merge into a single company with 25 million capitalization. The merger aims to support wartime logistics and rail revenues. The plan received approval from the May Railway Administration as part of national transport consolidation.
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Pita Prissy
Washington
Settling Express
Admitiisiiston
Adams
Wells Fargo
Ménger i
Winhe Railways
May Railway Adminstration
Hitchcock To Succeed Sen. Stone
London May 9 The Nowetony declares a plan for Senator Stone’s successor with debate over who will lead the government inquiry. The piece mentions Maurice and Lloyd George amid charges and a Senate probe potential. Naval and military notes follow with recruitment and local actions. Weather outlook hints showers.
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United Press
London
Nowetony
Neval Maurice
Nis Wilar
Ronar Lay
de Chan Sellar
Lloyd Usage
Lerekie Larittes
Tn Cammons
Henbert s+ laulch
Lloyd George
Washington
Meas
Mitchdick
Chulrurn
Initios
Ue Senate
Stone
Missour
Lewry
Lloyd Georga
Minne
Maurice
Corry Boy Wounded in Great War
Vincent Whitehill of Corry, a former Company A soldier, is reported wounded in World War I. He joined the Rainbow Division with Company A, served early in the war, and was among three picked men from the local unit mobilized at Mineola. Further word on his condition was expected.
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Honora von Auckenway
Vinita Brow
Rent Orie Myalnsy
Armericans
Vic Mackensen
Tnit
Germany
Cormuna
Voormaals
Luciyte
Talgrewri
Brita Jn
Kemet
Kingie
von Mackensen
Unitian
Hivaria
Jil
Voi
Aralds
Alnetesn Géeman
Vietond
Ypres
Balmeut
Lens
Bayipate
von der Morwitz
von Fitter
Lotda
Avra
Noyoni Iy
Hnew
Memlab
Arso
Amiens
Allias
Béenenil
Vincent Whitehill
Corry Solier
Parry Jad
Iilo-wajtad
Ratihaw Divison
Corte Company
Mineola
Rainbow
Michael Lycas
Ie Journal Ravalved & Leer
Joseph Barnhart
Whitehill
Company A
Atti
Whiteh
Whitstill
Navy recruitment efforts yield few volunteers yesterday
Navy recruiting officers reported disappointing results with only a small number of men sent to Italy for examination. A Buffalo telegram suggested interest from seafaring men with gasoline engine experience. Sick applicants were directed to Aviation camps to begin aircraft work.
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Navy
Moat
Bute Taly
Buffalo
Mylnie
Shamir
Warrén
Ani
BIMWAC MEETING FOCUSES ON RED CROSS RUGS
Parents and local youths attended a BIMWAC meeting at 7:48 PM in the MF 1 Church fellowship room. Boys brought self hats and cut carpet rags sewed into rugs for the Red Cross and plans were made for a larger project and a speaker. The next meeting is set for Wednesday evening at the M B Church to finish the rugs.
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MF 1
Evila Mor
Red Cross
M. B
Crowder Issues New Draft Call Description
Washington dispatch reports General Grower announces a new draft call extending mobilization. The request targets 810 men from Titkh and Nevada and names several units including Shenat and Veterinary Corpy Ronit for voluntary service. Acceptance runs until May 20.
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Crowder
Washington
Tesund Dent Pon
Titkh
Nevada
Ora Hanes
Veteinary Corpy
Tnt
Ute
First Circus of the Year Opens to Crowds
The First Circus of the Year arrives with Waters Mid Circus and a large afternoon turnout. Performers include elephants, acrobats, trick riders, and a high school act. the show opens with a band concert and features dazzling acts, praised by spectators and staff alike.
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Cireus
Corey
Eields
Haw
Andrew Duwnlé
Hassarrais
Dimohs
Hollis
Twaltelts
Ottier
Mronchos
Ron
Patna
Mimnohis
Stoyes
Pach
Schools Out for Circus Promptly Dismissed
The article notes that schools were dismissed at noon today after a local group attempted to operate in competition with the first circus. Walter L. Min's management will host the Journal carrier boys at the evening performance, having extended the invitation this morning.
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Ivinn
Olreay
Sansom Tha
Walter L. Min
Carrier
Baring Ax
German Will Probably Be Abandoned At School Board Meeting
The board discussed language instruction and approvals for library publications. Commits names are listed with plans for German and French language offerings and a public library collaboration. An April report was accepted and the meeting adjourned after routine actions.
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Rosular
Board OF Bification
Avanine
Dhevinn
Bopp
Raymond
Whittleey
Loveland
Colte
Olison Lyceum Bureau
Phi Sevallis
Hospital Auxiliary Buys Supplies at May Meeting
The Hospital Auxiliary held a well attended meeting in the Chey Hospitel parlors. Mrs. Read presided as committee on the Mixed Silas reported a sale net of 100.20 dollars with funds to the treasury. Members were elected and chairs appointed for city wards to solicit canned fruit and supplies for the hospital.
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Howpitisl Aux Fury
Tm- Doftange
Thasaelle A. Mins
Read
Sidney Steward
Olin AW
Bracktu
Canin Ilees
Hat. Ward
Iiss Saraty Shields
Sneehd
P. J. Wood
Mes
Go Heath
Miss Smith Chosen by High School Pupils
Miss Florents Smith of the High School has been chosen by the pupils as their representative for the Third Liberty Loan celebration. Milan Bratth will receive the town’s Honor Girl during the ceremonies at the city building Monday evening.
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Florents Smith
Thas
Yi Pily
Milan Bratth
Mag
Wich
Mtoa Binith
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Bellon
Simms
Ta Clytte
Gérmany
Piccadilly Phone CO
R.R
Steilow
Express
COSIS
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U. S
Asquith
Agst Lloyd George
Thelp
Genteraheat
Jamoa
Drie
Youngetown
Fedora
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Watron
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Wirtmer
Hang
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Rainbow Division
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Hospital Auxiliary
Miss Smith
H. S. Pupils
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