Allies Improve Theta Positions In Stalemate Wait For Major Battle
London May 15 German artillery fire intensifies near Morrin court south of Albert and along the Flanders front north of Keane. French troops attack west of Amiens and seize a wood on the Avee's western edge. counterattacks are repulsed with heavy losses. Allies bolster positions as they wait for a renewed German offensive, with French gains near Dialles and new vantage points being established for a future assault.
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Avre
Montdidier
London
Morrincourt
Albert
Flanders
Keane
Sill
Amiens
Wileys
Sugar Certificate Plan Goes Into Effect
Nevada county food administrators announce a sugar certificate plan effective May 15. Manufacturers and grocers must hold proper certificates showing sugar use from January to April to obtain sugar through July, with percentages based on essential/nonessential production and monthly consumption limits.
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Suge Hationig
Ofa Ueruticale OY
Nevada
Danaha
Wall County
State Food Midmanformation
Dion
Statens of
Titus
Tony Oblai
Mente
Sharp sugar supply outlook for home canning warned
Amid reports of limited sugar availability, households may soon save money by buying limited amounts for canning. Retailers and wholesalers caution consumers to review proper certificates and comply with limits to avoid shortages. Local officials urge order control and fair distribution.
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Tomiieer
Beaumont Bull front edition mocks soldiers and war zeal
A spoof Beaumont Bull from the air service mocks front line life and soldier sacrifice, urging readers to print and send free cheer to their soldier boy. It parodies aviation heroes, quotes vague phrases, and asks for support while critiquing war bravado.
Will Investigate Elko Milling Company Case in San Francisco
A repubcation of a Nevada Pike Milling company case is set for next Saturday in San Francisco. James A. Wood deputy food administrator for Nevada is alleged to have accepted a bethe. Ralph P. Merritt food commissioner for California announces the proceeding today.
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Elko Milling Company
San Francisco
Pike Milling Con Bony
Nevada
James A. Wood
Ralph P. Merrit
California
Ann
Enemy rulers meet to divide conquered lands
London May 15 Wilhelm of Germany and Charles of Austria, two central powers leaders, met at the German Great Headquarters. They selected new areas for Lithuania, Copland, Ethunia and Poland, according to a Copenhagen telegraph dispatch via an Ex: cloner.
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London
Wilhelm
Germany
Charles
Austria
Lithuania
Copland
Ethunia
Poland
Disseirelis
Wiy
Copenhagen
New Army Positions Open for Enlistment
Hubert W Hessan of this city has been appointed by the government to a peer housing gent for clearance and tank departments of the American army. These departments open to enlistment with salaries from 8500 to 2100, including clerks, chemists, inspectors, bookkeepers, machinists, tractor drivers, and specialized trades. Candidates are rated on training and experience, with an excellent opportunity for those shifting from other branches of service.
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Hubert W. Hessan
Cleerigance
Atueticanh Army
Elsoy
Jon
Dy Sue
Metrclerk
Wuitiatian
Chie Hiezer Apeniter
Beleeken
Tntarcyelist
Nen
Servier
Docker to Represent Nevada at Conference
Edward A. Docker of Winnemucca will represent Nevada at a meeting of the National War Work Council in New York on June 3. The party includes J. Parkellis of Trot, W. Spencer of the university, and LOR. Mekitop, formerly Fallon schools superintendent, who test recently for Princeton to prepare for service in France. he expects to sail within two weeks.
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Edward A. Docker
Winnemieen
Nevada
National War Work Council
MOGA
New York
Thleting
Foti Ko Mott
International Committee
France
Oversean
J. Parkellis
Charing
W. Spencer
The
University
Prinerton
Peance
Hec
Lor. Mekitop
Fallon
Open Trial Began in Lynching Case in Collinsville
In Edwardsville Illinois on May 15 twenty five jurors were questioned at the opening of the trial of 11 men charged with murder over the lynching of Robert Paul Praeger on April 3 at Collinsville. Three jurors were tentatively accepted by the state, none by the defense, and 20 examined did not win any challenges. Jury selection was not expected to finish until tomorrow night. The defendants wore red, white and blue rosettes and exchanged jokes with friends during the proceedings and recesses.
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Edwardsville
Robert Paul Praeger
Collinsville
Soin
Job openings offered by county clerk Beveridge in Oregon
Portland May 15 County Clerk Beveridge announces hundreds of jobs. Vacancies on election boards, county departments, and municipal bureaus. Anyone seeking work is invited to write to Beveridge and be placed.
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Portland
Ore
Beveridge
German prisoner asks jailer to shoot him for powder
May 15 report from Memphis describes German prisoner Oo Dolrmann calling himself a dangerous enemy alien and offering a dollar to the jailer to shoot him. He claimed the money would buy the powder and lead needed for his death, presenting the dollar through the cell bars.
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Oo Dolrmann
Jaler
Rita
Dohrmann
Ube
Stocking Room Idea Becomes Bank Stocking Offer
In Oakland May, a strange incident unfolds as a bank clerk pitches a stocking tied to a Liberty Lands sale. A hesitant woman blushes and glances around while the clerk politely asks if she wants to use the stocking. The scene shifts as the woman moves to the betting room and heads toward the first national bank.
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Oakland
Liberty
Ak Bay
First National Bank
Religious Cabaret Uses Ragtime as Sin City Lure
Ragtime songs used as camouflage by volunteers of America at a mission hall event labeled Religious Cabaret. Religious words set to ragtime with Juarez accompaniments are used to lure travelers off the path into the sawdust trail.
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Ameren
Peanut crops planned on high altitude land prompts debate
Farmers in Colorado plan to plant many acres of land with peanuts this year. Experiments suggested the crop could not grow well at high altitude but dry land farming methods produced a good crop last year.
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Vpenver
Cote
Colorado
College tailors fail new slaven cont May 16
Poorly legible item reports Yale College tailors failing to supply uniforms, noting cost impacts and a shift to different outfits. Mentions theatre attire and changing garment orders with limited clear details.
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New
Slaven
Yale College
Yate College Atnheatre
Vlathee
Lottor
Wilson objects to general war conduct probe
President Wilson confirms opposition to a broad inquiry into the general conduct of the war. In a letter to Senator Martin he says he would record any aircraft program investigation and objects to air activities being used to challenge administration. He argues the Chamberlain resolution would exceed proper limits and risk undermining civilian control.
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Washington
Wilson
Martin
Chamberlinin
Doele
Coni
John Barfield Seeks Return With Kaiser Button
Kingman May 15 A local tale recalls John Barfield's return from service or draft life with a Kaiser button as a symbol. He reportedly joked about reclaiming the button after a past incident where he hung a shovel around a colleague’s neck and paid a fine. The judge advised restraint and Barfield promised to try to retrieve the button.
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Kingman
Kas
John Barfield
Frogen
Beamians Qeelare War in Queloa
In Ter dam on May 1h the Voss Ise Time Wrapper of Berlin reports that war has been declared in Ekterinoskv Odebsit and Voltava Russian provinces due to opposition to general order. Newspapers say seven Bredt groups of Nu are now in the Don region.
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Amterdam
Berlin
Ekterinoskv
Odebsit
Voltava
Don
Less Than Half of Russian Soil to Be Cultivated
From Huesa May 15 the Haleat ie Uittate Tanat says the Bolshevik government now in control will cultivate less than half of Russia’s soil this year. Unrest among pendants and unsettled land distribution, plus shortages of food and agricultural equipment, explain the poor outlook.
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Bsamara
Huesa
The Hun Invades Nursery Rime
A playful spoof poem from Odes to Trifles describes the Hun invading a nursery rhyme world. It features a litte gan and dumiduch homes, ending with a mock ascent to a kingdon come come cone for comic effect.
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Rassie
Protective Policy recruit faces unclear charges in unusual note
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions a recruit and a confrontation with a fellow editor, suggesting a dispute over payment and a possible transfer. The text references a figure of 270,000 men and a “Traneeceript” mix of terms, leaving the exact event and actors uncertain.
A Letter From Fort McDowell Relates Naval Service Letters
A reader reports a long handwritten letter from Alfred Bruce describing a trek to Angel Island and initiation into the U S Army. The note mentions Lester Hanks and Gerald Clinton, with glimpses of daily life, equipment, and camaraderie among new recruits, including prison-like drills and shipboard routines.
Twenty One Mining Men Arrested in Arizona War District
Twenty one officials and business leaders from Bisbee and the Warren District in Arizona were arrested following a Federal Grand Jury indictment tied to the I W W deportation case. Notables include Grant H Mcdowell, Copper Queen general manager, bond set at 5000 dollars. other figures are Gerald Pitzard Sherman, H H Stout, Robert A Ray, Lemuel C Shattuck, and a Miners & Merchants Bank president. Arraignments scheduled for May 28 in Tucson.
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Juscey
Jeune Iimibe Company
Warren
Bisbee
Arizona
Federal Grand Jury
Grant H. Mcdowell
Copper Queen
Othhow
Cas
Gerald Pitzrrd Sherman
H. H. Stout
Phelps Dodge
Douglis
Robert A. Ray
Phelps-Dodge
Southwest
Lemuel C. Shattuck
City Council Bans Ads in German Newspapers
Philadelphia May 15 The city council orders all city advertising removed from German language papers. Heads of departments were directed to discontinue such advertising across all divisions.
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Philadelphia
Eity
Unclear note on army service and personal remarks
A fragmentary letter-like passage praises good grub and army motives, with a line about not missing army for money and a signature Walt Gam. It includes a stray joke about an insurer and a remark about Nevada, lacking clear context or dates.
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Muntdidter Moensdidier
Noyoo
Rostov
Muslum
Ruesuy
Che Jaegeet
Suvi
Huesian Uraad
Geraitt Patapisaunels
Aderian Patelot Ctor
Beaumont Bull
Beaumont
Air Service
Pisa
Tat
Willie
Eagle Town Papers
Cation
Artcraft Company
Douglas Fairbanks
Kaiser Wilhelm and
Charles of Austria
Courland
Esthenia
Docker
Cudney
Prager
Illinois
Joe
Chamberlain
Sen. Ale
Chamberlain Venturi
John
Kaiser
Beamians
Queloa
RIME
Trent
Sani
Hunt's Candy Shop
Fort M'Dowell
Walter Gann
Soldier Lad
Alfred Bruce
Lore
Stort
Leeder
Lesta Hanks
Gani
Gerald
Gerald Clinton
Fh Clinton
Gil
Artillery
Mcbiowell
West Garrison
Angel Island
Lester
Herat
John Henderson
Walt Gam
W. G
Schillings
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