Haig reports repulsed raids near Hebuterne and Weluy Wood
London reports Field Marshal Haig says raids were repulsed to the south of Hebuterne and at Weluy Wood. In New York, the American ships chief says the United States aids are building more ships. Great Lakes yards expect battleships to launch in the year starting July 1.
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London
Haig
Weluy Wood
Hebuterne
New York
King
Detroit
Schwal
United States
Great Lakes
Enemy's New Plane Downed by the French
A New York Times report says a giant German aircraft with six machine guns was shot down by French forces after an armor piercing hit. The craft, tied to a major American aviator's death, prompted questions about missing U.S. troops aboard and the fate of a Moldavia troop ship hit by a torpedo amid moonlight seas.
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New York
New York Times
Moldavia
British Mission Chief Reports German West Front Drive
General Bridges of the British Military Mission to the United States says the enemy has 1,500,000 bayonets on the West front and a major push is expected around June 1 near Hazebrouck with a secondary effort toward Amiens. He adds Austria may push in Italy only with German aid, and a stalemated West front could force a diversion to Italy, lengthening Allied lines.
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Washington
Bridges
United States
Pres
Hazebrock
Amiens
Mermany
Austria
Germany
Lloyd George Warns Russia Collapse Aids The Enemies
Lloyd George argues Russia's collapse greatly aids the enemy and U S aid is delayed. He says Allied submarine losses are outpaced by Britain and merchant ship production. He notes Western front rewards, relief since the German attack pause, and strong Allied air superiority hindering German prep.
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London
Lloyd George
Russia
America
Germany
Western Front
Allies' Air Service Superior to Enemy Claims
London correspondent reports from a reliable source that Allied airmen will soon have air superiority large enough to isolate enemy attack lines. Gas groups threaten enemy flanks as air cavalry operate in numbers capable of burning widespread divisions.
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London
Echo de Paris
Moldavia Sunk in British Channel Conflict
London reports the armed merchant cruiser Moldavia was sunk on May 23 after a confrontation. No crew fatalities were noted, with 36 servicemen rescued or accounted for amid the naval action.
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London
Omiser Pala
Irish Rebellion and Germany Ties Highlighted
Government statement outlines Sinn Fein links to Germany during the rebellion. De Valera reportedly favored 500000 volunteers and urged a German invasion of England via an Irish base on the coast, portraying Ireland as Germany's ally.
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London
Sinn
Heavy World War I shelling reported around Ypres and fronts
Mr. Phillip Gibbs telegraphed that heavy shelling has rocked the Ypres Kemmel Paperiinghe and Lene region as well as Albert to Villers Brettoneux. Officials say the bombardment is building toward a major offensive while British and French forces stand ready for an immediate assault.
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London
Phillip Gibbs
Ypres
Kemmel
Paperiinghe
Lene
Albert
Villers Brettoneux
Meekatharra
L. Etalides Brees
Fox's
Germans Renew Offensive Across Western Front
A London message said the German offensive began between Swissons and Rheims with bombardment of Paris. A later report claimed German forces pushing toward Paria as the new offensive opened between Sacre and Voormezeele near Ypres.
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Vancouver
London
Rheims
Paris
Paria
Sacre
Voormezeele
Ypres
German Air Strength Questioned By French Commander
A French army respondent quoted a senior aviation unit commander saying German aviation is smashed and energyless. He notes German bombers avoid daylight fights, prefer night raids, while French bombers hit concentration centers day and night, suggesting air weakness delays the German offensive.
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New York
New York Times
Umit
Americans for Service Reports Surge in Overseas Deployments
Mr. Baker tells the Senate Military Committee that over 200000 Americans will be sent overseas this month with more deployments planned for next month. The testimony highlights a growing mobilization effort and potential manpower needs across branches.
Meekatharra Readers Appeal for YMCA Support 1918
A letter to the editor from Elsie J. Brickhill appeals Meekatharra residents to assist the YMCA in supporting troops. She notes YMCA services were free to soldiers, funded by canteen profits, and invites A. S. Wilson to visit. Also included is a separate note about electric light supply complaints from May 1915.
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Sic
Meekogiarna
Austravia
Meckathaven
Jay
T. Ww
A.W.A
YMCA
Aroa
Y.M CA
Y.M.C.A
A. S. W Son
Forth
Sam
Elsie J. Brickhill
Dig
M.C.A
Musketry course attracts many rifle club shooters
A large turnout at the lucel rifle range on Sarmibly Tast for the first stage of the musketry course despite unfavourable weather with bad light and a steady wind. The Meekatharra Rifle Club, meeting at the Commercial Hotel last Friday, chose Geo. Denner as club marker for Sunday's shoot.
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Lucel Rifle Range
Tast
Meekatharra
Submarine Rammed by Transport Heading to France
A loaded American transport bound for France rammed a submarine as it steamed at 25 knots. Eighteen crew members of the submarine were saved.
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France
Submarine Losses Rise as Allied Shipping Outpaces Attacks
Paris reports from Mr Leygues defense minister that during Anvil Britain and America built 40 000 tons more shipping than submarines destroyed and that submarine losses rise monthly. May totals promise to exceed prior record.
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Paris
Leygues
Marine
Army and Navy
Great Britain
America
May
Insect Plague Scuttles Life at Dara Ta Walls
A Cornbill Magazine excerpt describes a plague of insects in a thatched Barn setting. Priors recall snakes and rats, with swarms invading furniture and food. Efforts to remove pests involve a chain gang dumping insecticide, while residents endure continual disturbances and redecorations.
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Darata
Sur Boa
Cornbill Magazine
Mediterranean voyage reflections and notes by Scripner
A fragmented travel essay recounts a voyage through the Mediterranean to Port Said and the Suez Canal, noting historic regions and classic works. The narrator reflects on the British Empire, ancient cities, and encounters with Arabs, drawing contrasts with Europe and offering personal impressions of travel. A classroom anecdote asks what animal attaches to man, with a child answering bulldog.
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Taz
Greece
Persia
Taksite
Egypt
Arabia
Moses
Devs
Muammed
Alexander
Uneéat
Iaoushal
Napoleon
Antar
Athens
Carthao
Alexandria
Jertealim
Meeta
Port Said
Post-Said
Europe
Scripner
Pennycook's Shop Scene Ends With Twine Blooming Fast
In INA GROCERS shop Mrs. McLardy and Mrs. Pennycook witness a bizarre incident as a ball of twine unfurls from a tin box. Mr. Pennycook and a message boy react with astonishment while a customer departs with goods. A stranger dialogue follows about appearances and propriety.
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Emilng Ge
Patagonian Hair Restorer peddler faces blunt heckler
A traveling hawker offers the original Patagonian Hair Restorer claiming it guarantees new hair in six weeks with £500 forfeit if not. An old man counters by recounting prior sales and exposes the swindle, exposing the i rreliable claim and the pamphlet’s faulty warranty in a street stall confrontation.
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Bank of England
Shell
Wister
Kinnersvills
Waal
Joseph
Fragmented tale of a servant girl and social scenes
A garbled passage describes a young housekeeper sought for a position. The woman recounts being mistaken for the missis due to looks, while other lines muse on price, ambition, and marriage for love in a muddled, era voice.
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Cartwright
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Alastaiis Bab
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H. & J. Eves
Universal
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Lee-Steere
Syd. Chambers
Tobacconis
NHET
Mato Motel
Mebrati Aera
Nunit
Wik
A. Morae's
Mevekatharra Meat Supply
Park. &c
Stesrey Rathlinga
Meskatharra
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Main Street
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