Conscription in America and the Scarpe Front Battle
London dispatches describe the Scarpe front fighting as terrible and desperate with Bavarian forces driving British troops from trenches and then being repelled. The Lincolnshire and British actions are noted amid intense counter attacks, with soldiers resorting to hand to hand combat before some Bavarians surrendered. Some correspondents say the British have regained air superiority on the western front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sargearnees
River Scarpe
West Front
Wires report on German plans and British losses
London dispatch outlines exhausted German reserves hindering Hindenburg's Italy plans and a failed Oppy offensive. Sir Edward Carson warns of rising submarine losses while Bethmann Hollweg faces calls to declare war aims. Channel patrols limit April shipping damage amid fresh German claims of victory at Oppy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Edward Carson
Channel
Amsterdam
Hert Dernburg
Socialia
Bresina
PREXCH AERIAL ACTIVITY REPORTS FRENCH LOSSES
London reports French air action from April 6 to 18 with twenty five German aircraft brought down in area, and thirty six seen to fall or probably destroyed. Six French flights occurred between April 12 and 16. The Germans lost thirty four machines, seven on Saturday and twenty three on Sunday.
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London
Paris
Sitie
British Forces Take Oppy in Furious Front Battle
London reports fierce fighting on the western front as British troops secure a portion of the village of Oppy amid determined German resistance. The article notes fresh divisions arriving, while Hindenburg’s elite units suffer heavy, repeated counterattacks and retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oppy
The Hindenburg Line: British Attacks Threaten German Hold
British forces launch persistent blows against the Hindenburg Line driving back counter attacks on the Scarpe slopes. The battle, among the bloodiest since 1918, sees heavy shelling and bold use of reserves to avert a German breakthrough. Prisoner reports say German bases were terrible as weather favors air operations.
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Secnes
Somme
Hindenburg
Queamt
la Reidel
Winder
Gercer
Germany's submarine campaign aims to force British peace
Amsterdam reports Admiral von Capelle telling the Reichstag that submarine warfare has been an effective weapon. He claims Germany has built a dozen submarines since the campaign began and that losses are offset by gains, predicting Britain will seek peace. Von Zimmermann's stance on peace is noted as confident.
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Amsterdam
Admiral von Capelle
Reichtag
Germany
Fost
Conscription Bill Passed by House and Senate
The Conscription Bill was passed yesterday in the House by 387 to 24 and in the Senate by 81 votes. The Senate measure sets the age range at 21 to 40, while the House bill extends to forty. Registration begins next month. America’s second army of one million will be armed with Enfield rifles.
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New York
House of Representatives
Lim
Senate
Representatives
America
Joffre in America A Tribute to Australians
Marshal Joffre in the United States delivers a brief tribute to Australian and New Zealand soldiers. He meets representatives of the Australian Press Association, praises the bravery and fine conduct of the troops, and expresses his admiration for their work overseas. The remarks are made during a public visit in April.
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Washi
Marshal Joffre Pane
Australian Press Association
New Zealand
Weigh In West Australia Races And Wool Appraisals
Racing items from Western Australia list weighs for W A T C meeting on Saturday with details for Wedclipve Hurdles and Rockingham Handicap. Geraldton Wool Appraisal notes second Commonwealth scheme appraisal showing 4,418 bales and 20 pads submitted with top price 23d for A B branded wool and record WA combings prices.
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Teleki
Waramby
Ravel Yas
Bombardier
Weljene Tuzhuu
Darrang
Rockingham
Purlonge Florebel
Wenopin
Loktel
Lara
Thre
Geminate
Faller
Redaering
Epsilon
Mural Vows
Mazariads
Ir Proples
Bede
Lady Agee
Yandyncoke
Sevla Bay
Parser
Boshab
Forgman
Lazy Mabeoeie
Poland
Hammer
Bivene
Geraldton
Geraldions
Messrp, @ Co, Ltd
A. Boddington
Brindled AG & Sons
Marlo
Goering and Sone
Mesara Tt
Sheaton & Co. Ltd
Messrs
Henry Wills & Co
Ap Praieers
Roetias of the Trench and the Company Major
A vivid wartime portrait follows a company sergeant major detailing daily trench life. It covers inspections, transfers of stores, guard duties, silent drills, meal routines, sanitation, and night patrols as troops endure day and night tours before relief. The piece highlights discipline, vigilance, and fatigue.
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Trenchee
Det
Aergeamt
Trench Ileat
Merpoast-Major
Mortat Portast
Ria
Bax Ro Turing
Trewch
Cumach
Msn
Prics
Wun de Wells
Sewka Niw
X Algh
Pala
Himeelf
Fragmentary gossip about a young lady and marriages
A garbled dialogue discusses a young woman and her feminine friends. The speaker notes Mand, age twenty five, has been married three times while her husband is named William. The exchange suggests surprise about her relationships.
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Tate
Willian
Bill Eall
Vague Legal Notice From 1916 With Local Names
The notice cites Application No 1223/1916 under J F B Bury Registrar of Yipes and mentions boundaries near a village area with references to local landmarks. It informs the public of a formal proceeding and includes a statement from HARPER and J Millard about missing support payments and prayers for pay support.
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Twanaert
Conan
J F B. Bury
Yipes. Ee
Harper
Geralden
J Millard
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Hindenberg Line
Italy
Paris Europape
Mindelbergs
Sir Edward Canson
Battle OF
Zurich
Epa
Merpmenia
Lestriah
Bela
Keral Tom Rindesberg
Von
Hindenburg Line
NAVY
Britain
Bill
Burt Touszs
Joffre
West Australia
W.at.c. Meeting
Vansay Handicap
Orsilla
Kwasjnd
Accurgy
Galva
Analyoja
Pilot
Kelowna
Pestherigng
Kree Boy
Killage
Mila Od
Fierabel
Alinever
Masur Test
Hay Rum
Bardear
Chet Secretary
Epefles
Cheorful Cheor
Holy King
Inch Duke
Alte Bob
Thoreen
Geraldton Wool
Roetias
the Coliseum
Telephone de
Victoria
Motor Works
Firestoni
Goodyear
Etc
Ma Motor
Western Australia
Zinn
Anis
May Sud
MacKenzie
Ordenee
Maukewhe
Northampton
Om Seceunt
Ferber
Merwood, Teninntee Ee Bogle Bros
Sah Aepaed
Taroe Ac
Mme
Marine Terrace
Strand Cafe
Amp Snipes
Metaley & Kelatus
Drepreue
Geraldton Hoh
Wesley Hall
Geraldtox
Prinipal
CsLa
Mate Wusis
MR. H Gregory
Uydars
St Omtboque’s Hall
Pan Wal
Bats
Syoonoora
Niger
Town Hill
Ger
G. Baston
R_ BUZACOTT
Umler
Raddesa Mine Temas
Ung
Vy Mel
Marra
M. Costello
LABOR
Dampier
Ventas Bea
Lip
Wills T ‘Co
Geratiton
H. J. Mills
Fremasons Hotel
Jonathan
Daun
William Motor
Duslap
Goodrich
Sad
Perth
Serine Boeb Beach
Rae
Watieer
Gango
Ener Tinea
Bond Lasap
Fearne Ts
Breshee de
Mibiainican
LuaRs & CO
Spa Ford
Ford DE
SNELL
Lost Ladies Hand Inn
Bas
Seleba
Heder
Fay
Maine
FE Barriou
Coke and Co
Geratten
Fort Unier
Werabhou
Teiforne
Ith
Bsa
Gety
Drese Lens
Ss Id
Gileata
la Our Birk Pomerann Doz
Afury Wiis Aul
Gerakatum
Is & Co
Jaraue
Bowden
Letocks
Pasco
Waldeck Strat
Tose Comages
Artus
Varvisima
Cosine
Seeley
Apap Johany
Buys Ana Salle
The
Westenlian Farmers, Limited
A. T. Davies
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