German Attack Near Morlan Court Met by Australian Counter
Field Marshal Maig reports on May 14 as German troops attacked southwest of Morlancourt and breached the line briefly. Australian counterattacks restored positions, took 59 prisoners with light casualties, and the wider offensive readiness remains uncertain as British and French troops coordinate against a renewed push.
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London
Maig
Mortancourt
Kleingier
Philip Gibby
Morlancourt
Fancourt
Britain War Expenditure Debated In Parliament
London May 15 The House of Commons debated Britain’s total war costs. It was disclosed that by December 23 Britain had paid a substantial portion of its overall war expenditures, showing the scale of funding required thus far.
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London
House of Conimons
Great Britain
Hye
Finalant’s Unhavy Plight at Avimersfors
Moscow dispatch reports a brutal clash after White forces seized Marine rotors. A Russian officer and soldiers were executed in groups of forty to eighty, with a bloody battle at Lalti y. Four thousand White Guards and Germans were killed or captured, and civilians died in bombardment.
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Moscow
Soilien
Lalti Y
Kisi
Central Hall Raid Speaks on Peace Trial by Battlefield
A fragment from a Central Hall scene underscores harsh wartime mood. The speaker warns that peaceful talk is futile until strength is tested on the battlefield, reflecting the era’s urgency and resolve.
British Front Reports Raids Near Robecq and Lens
Frept Marshal Haig reports a successful raid north of Lens and a raid northeast of Robecq. Night artillery activity occurred in the Somme and Ancre areas including Bethune, Nieppe Forest, Mortancourt, and Kemmel with broader westward and northward movements observed.
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London
Marshal Haig
Lens
Robecq
Somme
Ancre Eather
Bethune
Nieppe Forest
Mortancourt
Kemmel
Brilliant French Action as Germans Suffer Heavy Losses
A French communique reports night bombardments north of Montdidier and between Montdidier and Noyon. French forces attacked the mouth of the Somme, pelted a wood near the Avre, contained a German counterattack that yielded seventy prisoners and serious losses, and repelled a south Belint assault. Openhar en says Politiken quotes a German politician admitting the western offensive is not going well. General Hindenburg remains hopeful but progress is halted.
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Montiidier
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Noyon
Malies
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Bel- Int
New York
Openharen
Kory York “Times
Politiken
Germany
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Domination of Prussia Questioned by Saxony and Bavaria
London May 18 A Zurich message says the Munich Neueste Nachrichten reports that Saxony and Bavaria refuse Prussia as the sole partner in Austro German talks. The Kaiser faces opposition as Germany moves toward a common approach at the headquarters for negotiations.
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London
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Munich
Hoor
Grave
Davaria
Prussia
Fim Sexway
Kaiser
Emperor Karl rumors shake Austro German posts
Zurich dispatch from Le Matin reports Emperor Karl abruptly leaving for Vienna amid growing German dissatisfaction with recent conference results. Paris correspondents note unsettled tone and questions over the conference outcome.
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London
Zurich
Paris
le Matin
Karl
Campaign Against U Boats Debuts Patrolling Device
Post Washington correspondent reports Allies have a device on patrol boats that can hear submarines up to thirty miles away. The innovation is said to explain the heavy U Boat losses in recent months.
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Washington
Invasion fears and Allied actions reported abroad
London reports on Austrian forces and German pressure for a dual attack. Austrians resist sending reserves to Flanters and keep armies in iyte for a potential Italian counter offensive. British notes on Zeebrugge raids, Ostend sheds destroyed, and Zeppelin encounter. Russian misery under German occupation cited with massacres, executions, and calls for a Russo German Commission to investigate abuses.
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London
Maatwight
Dunkirk
Lead
Zeebrugge
Canal
Ostend
Dama
North Sea
Janes
Rumours of Russian War Readiness Reported
Washington correspondent reports from May 14 that Thomas Wasark of Bohemia education authority arrived from Russia and claimed Musia plans strikes against Germany in the war's final stages. Czech officials are organizing amid the tensions.
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New York
Washinton
Pifed
Thomas Wasark
Bohemia Education Authority
Russia
Musia
Germany
Mullewa Children’s Ball Parade of Costumes and Prizes
The Mullewa Children’s Ball on Saturday featured costume parades with prizes. Olive Warren and others displayed outfits while nurses and doctors arranged groups. individual costumes included Fairy and Cupid. Prizes were awarded for best dressed girl and boy, most original costume, and waltzing competition with donors cited.
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Mullewa
Bet
MtcDonald
Perth
Pareons
Olive Warren
Dorris Whitewurst
Vera Glew
Annie Drummond
Victor Ridle
Peartie Criddie Erie Cridile
Daly O'Donnel
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Osri Rowet
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Payne
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Black Gin
Daily Ridley
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Rose Ralty
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Connie Giles
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Rosie Hi
Roy Mulster
Austin Withers
Cyril Rowell
Daisy Ridley
Doris Whitehurst
Ty Mel Moister
Miss Engelbrecht
Havel
Maley
Frend
Eh Heyrich
Mr Dodds
M.C
Germany and Russia issue drastic ultimatum
Washington May 15 advices say Germany has sent an ultimatum to Russia demanding military clarifications and a reduction of armaments. The report notes the urgent diplomatic move amid rising tensions in Europe.
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Washington
Germany
Question of Peace Delays German Offensive
The Morning Post reports speculation on a delay in resuming the German offensive. It cites British ministers noting reinforcements and possible plans tied to Russian front positions. General Mackensen is mentioned in connection with troop figures and strategic options.
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Morning Post
Germany
Mackensen
London
Central Province election counts shape Mills Drew lead
Vote tally from Central Province shows Mills ahead overall by 146 with 125 ballots counted yesterday. Nannine Peak Hill favor Drew, Ajana and Wongan Hill adjust margins. final figures due tomorrow and formal declaration Saturday. Counts from other provinces noted with Labour trends.
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Morawa
Won- Wan Hills
Mills
Nannine
Peak Hill
Drew
Ajana
Baddera
Wongan Hill
Mr Mills
Sandstone
Personal Itema and Local Obit Notice
Sergeant Bodhaner reports a recruiting trip to Northanaytt with a plan to return tomorrow. Mr Ross of Holzman Bros. received word that his father, Mr Robert Ross of Maylauls, died suddenly this morning. Ross was well known by many Anton residents.
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Holzman Bros
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