American Forces Repel German Attack at Villers-Bretonneux
American troops repulsed a German assault launched from the American line near Villers-Bretonneux after a heavy artillery bombardment. Hand to hand fighting followed as three battalions advanced, but Allied forces held the line with significant enemy losses and several prisoners taken. Described as severe and prolonged, the engagement showcased American bravery and high casualties on the German side.
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Forth
Witeh
Vlo- Teng
President Wilson urges liberty bond buy as campaign
Washington reports show President Wilson backing a broad bond drive, urging 50 and 54 dollar purchases to enlist 1,000,000 Americans. Treasury updates Friday night indicate a sharp rise in subscriptions, lifting the total bonds sold toward three billion as campaigns expand nationwide.
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Wilpon
OiRelal
Treasury
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Peace Offensive Forecast by British Peer
London May 4 Lord Robert Cecil minister of block nde says Germany’s knock out offensive will fail and a big peace offensive aimed at Great Britain may appear in an attractive form but will offer no terms the allies can accept. He believes the new move is for German consumption as rulers know they cannot endure much longer with limited resources.
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London
Robert Ceeil
Block
Nde
Germany
Great Britain
Robert
Germans occupy Sevastopol and seize Ukrainian capital rule
Berlin reports German forces occupy Sevastopol the fortress town after a brief defense. London says German troops impose military rule in Kiev arresting several government officials including the war minister for alleged weakness in maintaining order.
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Ukraine
Berlin
Sevastopol
Rugslyn
Cylmen
London
Eley
Huns Beat Finn Red Guards in Finnish Frontline Action
Berlin reports a German official communication stating overwhelming defeat of Finnish Red Guards during a five day operation near Lokht and Tagasthaus in Southwestern Finland. The capture tally reaches 20 000 prisoners as Halland reportedly yields to German forces.
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Prise Oners
Finland
Bartle
Lokht
Tagasthaus
Enys
Ermann
Ship collision off Delaware sinks City of Athens
At Atlante Port May 3 a Savannah liner City of Athens was rammed in fog by a British cruiser off the Delaware coast at 1 am. Sixty-six lives perished and sixty-eight were rescued or believed saved as fire broke out and the ship sank within minutes. Ninety-plus aboard included 24 U.S. Marines and 14 French sailors. many crew and passengers helped others before the liner sank.
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City of
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Delaware
Arkness
Thia
United States
Parla
Marine ‘Corps
Buffalo
Ned Rogolt
Springfield
Mass
Five U S Flyers Killed In Midwest and Oklahoma Crashes
May 3 reports from Dayton Fort Worth and Lawton describe a string of air crashes killing majors Brindley and Damm in Moraine City Oklahoma and New York cadets as well as Lieut William Dean Thompson at Post Field Lawton. Injuries to Lieut Foster Bailey were reported.
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Oscar A. Brindley
Colonel Damm
McCoog Federal
Moraine City Aviation
Brindley
Jnnea
Hanls, Jr
New York City
Paul Herriott
Oakland
Pcal
Khuredny
Lawton
Oklo
William Dean Thompson
Field
Artilery
Post Field
Foster Bailey
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Waukegan Plant
A blaze at the Waukegan Manufacturers Terminal plant on May 4 destroyed the facility, forcing about 500 workers from their jobs. The fire began in lumber on the west side and spread to seven buildings, with the Navy training station nearby and local fire departments fighting the flames for five hours before control was established. Property losses and exact counts were reported as approximately one million dollars.
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Naval Training ‘Station
Fire
Chicago
Frenchtroops drive Germans near Amiens amid easing pressure
Frence and British forces gain ground in the Amiens area as German attempts slow. Reports say French troops take the initiative southeast of Amiens, forcing movements near Malfled and Hill 82 while holding lines from Villers-Bretonneaux to the Somme. German reserves are being poured in and airstrikes continue with heavy artillery activity reported on the Somme and Flanders fronts.
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Ypres
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Keminel
Peace Plea to Italy Reported by Catholic Press Agency
The Catholic International Press Agency reports that Emperor Charley is appealing to Italy in May from Stockholm. The brief item notes a diplomatic move seeking peace amid ongoing tensions.
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Overman Bill Passed by Senate Amid War Powers Debate
The Senate approved the Overman bill 63 to 13, sending it to the House. It grants the president authority to redistribute functions among executive agencies during the war, to coordinate and consolidate departments, and to transfer duties, with power limited to matters relating to the conduct of the present war. Only Democrat Reed of Missouri voted against. several Republicans also opposed.
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Knox
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Call'Russ Revolt in Finland Reported as Fake
Washington May 1 reports from Copenhagen claim a Petrograd revolt restored the monarchy and that Berlin influenced dispatches. French newspapers purportedly warn readers to doubt unsubstantiated news from Berlin propaganda and urge caution amid alleged unrest linked to Alexis Nikoloieviteh.
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Finland
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Glyco
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Te Adylaéed
Newa
Inter
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Sweden
Dia
Pateh
Yankee Airmen Win Fight Over German Plane
American airmen Capt Norman Hall of Colfax Indiana and Lieut Howard Varick enbacher of Columbus Ohio brought down a German airplane during a night engagement on the Toul sector in France. The two pilots and the crew exchanged fire as the enemy machine crossed into Allied airspace and was shot down behind German lines.
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Howard VaRickenbacher
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American Inc
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Lietténant Bickenbachar
Army Expands Draft Plan To Near Twenty Billion
The administration proposes a vast army expansion for the coming fiscal year costing nearly 20 billion dollars. War Secretary Baker testified before the House Military Affairs Committee, saying expenditures could reach about 18 to 20 billion, with debates over true costs and funding authority. The plan envisions up to 5 million potential service members, with an 8 million manpower budget and blanket authorization to use discretionary appropriations as needed.
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Dent
Military Committee
House Military Committee
Pinkham Medicine Adverts Special Advice Request
Fragmentary reader notice mentions Lydic Vegetable Compound and Binzue Black River Falls. It hints at avoiding surgery and urges women to seek remedies claimed to come from a remedy a hoor from ocean. Requests special advice in Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynas.
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Ocean
Pinkham Medicine, Co. Lynas
Constructive Criticism in Pather Dialogue
A fragment quotes a boy asking about constructive criticism and a reply that defines it as self criticism. The exchange suggests that criticism from others would be fault finding, while the speaker hints at self-reflection as a constructive form.
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Fragments Reflect Odd Dialogues Between Court and Courtship
Readable scraps show odd phrasing about matrimony divorce and moral contrasts. The lines reference phrases about lovers and separation, with mentions of rain falling on both just and unjust, and a notion of chasers. No clear event or people identified.
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