Germans Break Through English Line In Major Western Offensive
German forces push into the western front with heavy bombardment and large infantry waves. British troops fall back in places as German shelling reaches Paris area, while Brits and Allies, holding other sectors, launch counterattacks. Reports claim tens of thousands of prisoners taken and hundreds of guns captured, with ongoing intense fighting across multiple sectors near St Quentin and Morey.
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London
War Department
St. Quentin
Rex
Berlin
Vaulx Vraucourt
Moreilles
Assocated
Georman
Otratiy Te
Vivolvnee
Taetine
Heke Ab
Preneb
Woes Re
Prenville
Morey
Reuters
Brita
Lana
Gerais
Mit
Paris
Varielas
Phus
Waris
Hira
Pusivans
Cortdia
Hla
Leverguier
Chintamshon
Cruteittes
Veme
Aehtine
Thy Hatte
Learlet
Kaiser
Eny
West Front
Geran War Office
Hanolnok
Thad
Romain
Clee
Barie
Peesea
THAS
France
Myntantes
Austin Penitent
Gerri Dairy
High School Girls Smoke Cigs in Memphis Basement
A Memphis high school reports several girls smoking cigarettes in the basement. Superintendent A. A. Kinewnnen investigates as part of a student body self governance plan under the honor system.
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Memphus
Mare
Memphis
Eyotein
Girl Becomes Heiress and Wedding Follows
A Pittsburg massachusetts item reports a clerk Meyers, from a local firm, became heiress through marriage plans. He sent a note to his sweetheart and was advanced in station, with details reflecting a wedding soon after the heiress status.
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Pittsburg
Hearn
Meyet
Forat Turis
Tineipiton Phaenrine
Meyers
Nevada Boys Allotted to Military Camps
Nevada's draft troops are scattered across the United States in numerous army camps and ports, with the bulk at Camp Lewin, American Lake, Washington. The Adjutant General's offices list towns, camps, and numbers detailing where men from various counties and cities were sent, including Camp Lewis, Fort Meade, Camp Funston, and Camp Dodge, among others.
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Carson City
Nevada
United States
Complex
AdjtGen
Sullivan
Camp Lewin
American Lake
Wastingion
Adjutant Central
Nientes
Charenutoly
Miftiyeixs Cann Dolev
Punchit
Camip Taylu
Lander
Camp Lewle
Camp Lewis
Cmergent
Vancouver Barracks
Can Lewie
Port Tiley
Vancouver
Camp Lewk
Storey
Loewis
Pama Pinston
Des Moines
Jenas Finstein
Fort Riley
Kangd Sherman
J. Bo Johnston
FY Devens
Aver
Mase
Upton
Vanhawk
Travis
San Antonio
Tex
Taylor
Lontero
Ie Kearney
Sin Deen
Meate
Aniane Nedunerion
Tre
Petercbure
War Grant
Rockford
Ml —Eavette
Fragmentary note about a betrothal and death in a copper works area
A damaged text fragment mentions a person named Testaet and a friend Hite, with reference to a pink house and a telegraph event. It notes a $200,004 sum, a proposed marriage to Velie on May 18, and a time of influence or provision, but details are unclear.
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Delmonty Preservar Welch
Delmonty
Charge of Minor Theft Costs County Big Sam Clinton
A jury heard the case against a man alleged to have stolen timber valued at over one hundred dollars. The defendant faced charges of minor theft as the county court handled the matter. The trial involved a jury and the proceedings reflected the local legal process of adjudicating the alleged act.
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BIG Sam
Clinton
Youth paints Pittsburg red on “craps” money
In Pittsburg March 2 a youth named Yoon Grete allegedly defrauded Athime FAprers Co. of $86,000 by disguising funds as attorney fees and exchanging diamonds as collateral. Police report he claimed a political motive and demanded aid from Cowan. authorities pursued action as the case unfolded.
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Pittsburg
Wehief
Athime Faprers
Tomey Lawhers
Wheeling
Wien
Man's Body Found in River After Months Delayed
In Jacksonville HL, a man identified as Wade Cele, aged thirty, was found in the Ona river after more than five months. The body, fairly well preserved, prompted speculation that he fell into the river around Thanksgiving. Florence and Miller attempted recovery but failed. Authorities believe the water preserved the remains, aiding identification.
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Jacksonville
Wade Cele
Eelefehte
Ona
Florence
Milarie
Bouhes Launch Gag Attack Near Toul
American Army in France reports Bouhes forces launching a gag attack near Toul, with heavy shelling and intense artillery activity. The battle area lies northwest of Toul as winds and smoke complicate operations.
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Bouhes
Toul
France
Associated Peetee
Geruins
Alway Rae
Toulfaet
Riehecourt
Thur
Memphis Boy Decorated by King for Bravery
A Memphis boy, Horace M. Emery, receives a decoration from King George of England for distinguished war service. Wounded at the Somme, he was treated in London and later summoned to the King's palace where the monarch greeted him warmly and pinned a medal on Emery’s coat.
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Memphus
Tenn
Horace M. Emr
Memphis
George
England
Lev
The
Somme
Abs Nist
London
Heorkel
Expression of Thanks for Help After Building Fire
A note of gratitude to friends and neighbors who insisted on safety and aided during a recent fire scare that nearly damaged the building. Their patient support helped ensure everyone stayed safe and the situation was managed effectively.
Elko Boy’s Letter from Tuscania Witnesses Sinking
Private Frank T. Anderson of Elko Nevada writes Sheriff Harris describing two Elko boys on the Tuscania who survived after hitting the torpedo. He says the ship did not sink for about five hours and notes Ireland Wales England sightseeing, warm local aid, and a wish to fight the Huns. He closes with hometown greetings and a brief war update.
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Sheriff Harris
Joe Harris
Elko
Raymond Eager
Ireland
Wales
England
King
Joe
Frank T. Anderson
Elko Nevada. Co. E
U.S. Nla
Uunee
Yale as a second West Point in wartime
New Haven March 23. President Paterson of the National Cash Register company urges turning Yale University into a second West Point during the war. He opposes preserving Latin and Greek studies, arguing practical subjects build college self respect and that eastern colleges should emphasize practical study even in peacetime.
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New Haven
Yale University
West Point
Paterson
National Cash Register Company
Yale
East
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Ulferkoon
Haig
German War Office
Shetle
Maine
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Oscar J. Streeter
Pioneer Bldg
Elko Boy
Tuscania
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