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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
3
European War report states Anzac forces on the Western Front rushed a German garrison, captured a number of prisoners and a field gun, with no casualties to themselves. The action reflects continued Allied pressure on enemy positions.
Arrest of over 100 persons said to be implicated. Ex Czar of Russia to be court martialed in June at Moscow. President Wilson in New York. United States preparing a mighty attack for a period before the close of next year. The American Army will then amount to 5 400 000 men. Latest War Cables.
London May 10 British forces report a daytime raid in Morlancourt sector with Australian troops pushing west of Morlancourt village. They claim 2 prisoners and a machine gun captured with no casualties, while hostile artillery activity increases. A separate note mentions M. Kerensky from New York awaiting arrival in American ports within days.
In Philadelphia on May 19, Mr Tapt stated to a convention that the American Army would number 3,200,000 by year end and reach 5,100,000 by the close of 191?, outlining a sweeping expansion of U S military strength during wartime.
A Dublin proclamation accuses a German plot in Ireland and calls all loyal people to stamp it out. Police and military authorities hold names of those implicated as many arrests spread from Dublin to Belfast Kilkenny Dundalk and other places. Over 110 persons have been arrested to date.
London reports German newspapers announce the ex-Czar will be court martialled in Moscow in June. President Wilson arrives in New York and plans a speech to rally support for the Allied cause. A Washington dispatch notes Wilson will urge readiness for audiences to deter Germany and foreshadow a major U.S. stroke before year’s end. War Department seeks Shipping Board aid to extend HI plans amid wartime scale. Alliance contracts grow for vast forces to defend the western front.
Australian casualties reported to date reach 218 488 with deaths listed at 40, the figures compiled as Melbourne notes a continuing toll.
May 19 field dispatches describe small Allied advances near Ville Sur Ancre and Hamel with prisoners and machine guns captured. Germans prepare for a major attack with rail and supply activity reported, and Allied air operations over Paris region noted.
Telegram from Moscow reports negotiations for settling the ex-Czar and his family in Switzerland. They travel via Romania and Austria toward Zurich. The Czar and his family express willingness to move to Switzerland.
A Budapest official message states the Austro-Hungarian Military Convention provides for unified command of two armies including troops reserves and armaments.
The poll at the Town Hall declared at noon on Saturday shows 3,040 votes cast with 16 informal. Mills led with 1,101 votes to Drew's 1,083, a majority of 158, amid cordial thanks to officials and praise for all candidates and workers.
A fragmented blunt note explains starvation timelines noting a person can go about thirty days without food, water intake influences, and body fat and organs as fuel. It asserts fat reserves supply energy while vital organs reserve less critical tissues, with diminishing body weight up to about sixty percent.
Practical tips on health emphasize fresh air, ventilation, and regular outdoor walking. Before breakfast walks away from crowds, in airy settings, strengthen the heart and muscles, with air aiding digestion and overall vitality. The essay warns against cold baths and urges steady, rational activity without excess or worry.
Ada Mickey of St Rommers and William Hickey faced a Perth Police Court hearing after Ada accused Hickey of desertion and deception. Claims included disputed marriage validity, age misrepresentation, and material concerns. The case was dismissed after discussion of the parties’ status as a formerly married and a widow.
New York Times correspondent Mr Lansing cites five columns of documentary evidence asserting that the German Legation at Bucharest acted as a network of poisoners before Romania entered the war. The case centers on buried explosives and a box of disease germs found in the garden, with inscriptions tied to German agents and orders. American Chargé d’Affaires Andrews witnessed the excavation and reported German complicity and attempts at denial.
Fragmentary text argues Congress should grant its support to an organization linked to Ta Tian Fesinenie. It praises scouts and riders among Indians, claiming they have proved mobility in many battles and asserts that allowing them to go to France would make Americans rise.
A fragmented 19th century style note extols Peps tablets as a cure for chilly nights and lung dangers. The text claims volatile menthol compounds soothe throats and breathing passages, easing coughs. It mentions soothing properties and alleged internal effects, with references to related tonics and remedies.
A fragmented report notes wartime use of aerosols by insects, detailing the bombardier beetle’s chemical ejecta as a defense mechanism. It mentions rapid explosive vapor, a stinging effect on skin, and repeated bursts when pursued, with references to a 19th century market scene and various produce prices.
Improper cough mixtures risk opium and morphine dangers for children. A Home remedy from HKENZO promises safe relief by combining herbal components with warm water, sold by G. Wohiay and associates. The ad touts a nerve tonic in a mixed remedy, claiming health restoration and broad store availability.
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