French and German forces clash across Picardy and Somme fronts
Paris May 11 French troops advanced on the East Locre Flanders front while heavy shelling continued near Amiens in Grivesnes Mailly and Raineval. Ground gained along Picardy front near Orvillers Sorel southeast of Montdidier. German shock troops still read as gas bombardment of allied lines. In Lys salient Germans bombard Robecq and Vimy Ridge area. Local fighting persists around Aveluy Wood, Albert and Arras with claims of repulsed British attacks.
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Vimy Ridge
Paris
Locre-Flanders
Amiens
Grivesnes
Mailly
Raineval
Orvillers-Sorel
Montdidier
Somme
Ypres
Mans
Voormezelle
Borglum Involved in Aircraft Venture and Wilson Ties
Documents from government files reveal sculptor Gutzon Borglum linked to negotiations for a new aircraft producing company where he would be a silent partner. Mix Suspects Borglum sought access through his White House ties and the British Ministry of Munitions, while officials doubted the board’s personnel and forewarned of possible influence over aviation plans and data access.
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Washington
Gutzon Borglum
Progam
Mix
Borglum
Hugo Gibson
United States
Kenyon Mix
Detroit
Borelum
Coffin
Airett Production Board
Wilson
Dorghim
Will
Henry Harrison Suplee
GO Mir
Harris
Pres. Wilton
Mus
Airerate Board
Wilson'y
Suplee
Suple
War Department
Phart
Borghi
Asa
Evers
Mathie
Nowae
Tivea
Haan
Unitied Ministry of Wie
United [States
Frowdwig
New York City
Boyt
Etko
Aircraft
Gutzon Terehim
Comes
Nevada
Mackay
University of Nevad
Hee
Clarener Mackay
Camp Lewis Remount Depot Turns Army Into Rustic Horse Ranch
A Tacoma visit to Camp Lewis reveals a vast remount operation where 1,800 horses and mules feed on daily hay, hear tractors and corrals, and a Western‑driven staff edges horses through innovative handling pens. The remount facility emphasizes efficiency amid muddy fields and heavy animal movement.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Wash
Remount
Army
Wyoming
Montana
National Army
Washington
Uncle Sam
Lise
Nicane
Cape Tain
United States
Chinese Laborers in France Reported in Large Numbers
A noisy report claims about 13,000 Chinese laborers are in France with indications of larger numbers. The article notes the workers are described in Chinese daily news and wired through French and Shan He sources, mentioning wages and recruitment patterns.
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France
Ing
Thetr Waktes
Shan He
Chi
Nevada Birthplace Claim Shrouded in Legend of Tiné Howie
An interwoven tale places Tiné Howie in Nevada during a visit to study at the university while miners and editor Sam Thivie of Catron City Appeal are linked to his early life. The narrative asserts he was born in Nevada or nearby regions amid contested birthplace claims.
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Tine Howie
Nevada
Cie University
Sam Thivie
Catron City
Neovada
Utah
Riko
Tat State
German peace bid to Wilson rejected by Heron in Geneva
Swiss telegraph reports Prof George U. Heron living in Geneva rejected a German peace move. Quidde and Dr Jong Vanbeek visited Annemasse to urge terms including Alsace Lorraine autonomy, Brest-Litovsk expurged from talks, no economic war postwar, and restoration of colonies. Heron denounced the offer as deceit and vowed continued U S war aims.
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Germany
U. S
London
Wilson
Heron
Geneva
Daily Mail
Annemasse
Helyon
Quidde
Murnich
Count von Hertling
Jong Vanbeek
von Hertling
Reichstag
Alsace-Lorraine
Alsace Lorraine
Brest-Litovek
France
Die Daily Mall
United States
Ze Gernwin
Theron
Potedam
Tate
Ludwie Quidde
University of Muniel
Mianeelion von Mertling
Batarhin
Wee
Taverian
George UI. Heron
Grinnell College
Lis Vlove
Europe
Parlslinean
World’s Largest Pipe Organ Built Despite War
Liverpool May 11 Though the war halted cathedral work organ builders press on and expect to finish the instrument early this summer. It will be the world’s largest pipe organ nearly twice the size of any current British Isles organ.
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Liverpool
Liverpool Cathedral
British Isles
Versailles Rich in History Hosts Allied War Conference
Washington may 11 Versailles chosen as meeting place for allied war talks to unite armies and navies against the Central Powers. The palace of Louis XIV recalls pivotal events from 1789 1871 and the American Revolution era. The site ties American representatives with England and Prince, amid memories of coronations and capitulations. The palace, built at an estimated 200 million, witnessed births of Louis XV Louis XVI and Louis MVII and other French leaders.
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Washington
Versailles
Louis XIV
Marie Antoinette
William
France
Paris
England
Sigma
Louis XV
Louis XVI
Louis MVII
Many Parisians flee refugees after air raids
Parisians shelter refugees from northern France for over three years, many then fleeing to the south. The debate grows over citizens labeling evacuees as deserters, while philosophers argue the rich bear a duty to set an example amid the wartime exodus and fear.
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Paris
France
Neits
Biile Doutroux
Holis
Sugar Shipments Fall Short of Last Year
Sugar shipments from San Juan show declines from the prior year with fewer ships used to move cargo to the United States and Cuba. Port congestion and limited carriage spaces in Porto Rico are blamed for the drop, though several steamers sailed from Terre Teo to the United States and the West Indies.
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San Juan Porte Ries
Porto Tive
United States
Cuba
Rene Cateoos
Porto Rico
American Troops Arrive in London Five Trainloads
Five trainloads of American troops arrived in London on May 11 and were marshalled at Wellington Barracks for a city parade. The arrival marked a shows of Allied forces in the capital as preparations for subsequent movement continued.
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London
Wellington Barracks
Sixty Nine Names on Today's Casualty Lists
Washington May 11. Sixty nine names on today's casualty lists including eight killed in action four died of wounds seven of accident four of disease three of other causes four severely wounded and thirty four slightly wounded five prisoners previously reported as missing
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Washington
Big Farnes Circus Arrives with Wild Animal Parade
The Big Farnes Circus rolls in by rail with 48 cars carrying 1,200 wild animals 600 trained horses and 500 people. A one mile parade featured trainers in cages as crowds gathered. The afternoon show boasted 65 acts with lions tigers leopards elephants and other stunts. Notable acts include Mrs Venus Filin from India and Miss Mabel Stark wrestling a royal Bengal tiger.
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ALG
Barnes
Biko
Southern Pacific
Elko
Al G Barnes Circus Brings Largest Nevada Show To Elko
Al G Barnes head of the four ring wild animal circus brings to Elko the largest Nevada aggregation with two trains of 48 cars 1200 wild animals 600 horses 500 people. The outfit shows wartime support with tax payments and Red Cross thrift drives. Local figures note existing adoption cases and pardons while cast members travel from nearby towns to join the show.
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al G. Barnes
Elko
Nevada
al I
Barnes
Great Northwest
Wild Animal Circus
Uncle Sam
United States
Germany
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
Circus Service
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Jack and Jill
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BIG Farnes Circus
Frank Horton
Fiw
Whe
Applytis
Wopl
Salt Lake
Oscar Streeter
Carl Irentice
Donald Dewey Arthur
Carlin
Cantwell & Carville
Addie L., Engstrome
Jurbidge Buster Mining Company
Middleton
Engstrome
Board of Pardons
Carson City
Indian Andy
Frank Barto
James Costello
L. P. Borsuch
W. H. Gruenke
F. H. Bird
Deep Creek
Tuscarora
Hoover
Bermuda
Sunset Grocery
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