British and German forces clash near Ypres and Amiens
In France the front holds with heavy casualties as German efforts to break British lines fail. British and French positions remain secure along the Ypres area and south west high ground. In Macedonia Serbian forces retake Monastir positions and repulse Bulgarian attacks near Vetretsk. News also notes political moves in Colorado, a Tonga king’s death, and various war-related brief items from Washington and London.
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France
Flanders
von Arning
Loore
Kemme
la Clytie
Flinders
Amiens
Noyon
Villers-Bretonneux
Macedonia
Monastir
Vetretsk
Liberty loan passes two billion as Wilson hosts buyers
The third Liberty loan topped 2,000,000,000 dollars on Liberty Day as 5,000 Washingtonians queued with war workers and draftees. President Wilson reviewed the buyers from the White House while Secretary Tumulty heard the national song by telephone from Omaha. Treasury officials moved to close the final eight days with confidence in reaching the goal.
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New
Washington
Wilson
White House
Joseph P. Tumulty
Omaha
Neb
Treasury
Union News Service
Wood Urges Preparedness at Denver War Rally
Major Gen Leonard Wood addressed 15000 at the Denver Auditorium urging Americans to prepare to win the war and terms of peace. His blunt answer to how long the war lasts was that it will last until the allies win. The crowd cheered as a capacity audience shared the resolve.
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Denver
Nps
Leonard Wood
Neval
United States Army
Berlin
Tulsa
Okla
the Treasury
McAdoo
Valor of Americans Pray With the American Army In France
In France near Selcheprey the fiercest fighting of the recent German assault centered. American valor and traditions shine as details emerge about the notable actions of American troops holding the village amid heavy shelling. telephone operators given raise and food aid to Allies noted.
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France
Selcheprey
Revolt and Monarchies Stir Europe Amid War Strife
Western Newspaper Union reports multiple uprisings and political shifts across Russia Austria Germany and Finland. Claims Grand Duke Alexis Nikolayevich proclaimed emperor with Regent Michael amid anti Bolshevik sentiment and ongoing peace tensions.
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Union News Service
London
Russia
Austria
Siberia
Finland
Alexis
Michael
Nicolas
Germany
Charles
Zita
Austia
Hungary
von Seydler
Bulgaria
Turkey
Balkans
Herr Scheidemann
Pidt
Washington
Copenhagen
U S Units In Action Weekly War Review Calls for Fresh Replacements
The War Department reports American troops reinforced allied armies have fought east of Amiens. It notes extensive action and urges immediate manpower to fill gaps on the French front. The review cites the Leidheprey attack near Toul on April 20 where Germans briefly crossed American lines. It also mentions anti-German demonstrations in Amsterdam and Grecia’s stake in peace talks.
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Union News Service
Washington
War Department
Amiens
America
Leidheprey
Toul
United States
Red Cross
Switzerland
Senate Endorses Overman Bill Expanding War Administration
Senate approves the Overman bill with broad executive power to coordinate and reorganize government departments during the war by a 63 to 13 vote. The action follows opposition to amendments and shows cross‑party support for centralized wartime authority. Colorado reports 23,836,000 in bonds with Denver contributing 10,095,800 to a quota of 20,312,000. expectations indicate the state will exceed the quota by about one third. Rome reports Mont Strombeli eruption with violent activity. some lives feared lost.
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Washington
Senate
Poindexter
Senator Reed
Missouri
Overman
Coloradoane
Denver
Colorado
Belgians Hold Ground Amidst Terrific Fighting in Flanders
Belgian troops repel German assaults as British and French lines stabilise near Ypres. Haig reports heavy enemy losses after dawn offensives between Meteren Zillebeke and Kemmel Hill fail to break the front. Locre Voormereele see further back-and-forth fighting with the allied line largely intact.
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France
Flanders
von Arnim
Zillebeke Lake
Bailleul
Mont Kemmel
London
Meteren
Zillebeke
Ypres
Trenche
Channel
Voormezeele
Haig
Teutons
Lonses
Kemmel Hill
Kemmel
Voormereele
Locre
Amiens
Somme
Avre
Liberty Bonds and the Nation's Duty to Subscribe
A reflective World War I era piece urges universal Liberty Loan subscription. It argues the war effort requires collective sacrifice beyond soldiers. citizens must fund the conflict through loans, deposits, and securities. Emphasizes unity, shared burden, and active civic duty across all professions and ages. It cites the Liberty Bell and historic liberty as call to action.
Late Market Quotations From A Prairie Market
Upland hay and straw prices shown in late market quotations. Beattie and Gunnison Nebr supply timothy alfalfa corn chop and bran by the ton or sack with varying prices per ton or hundredweight. Nebraska and Colorado markets display mixed bids and offerings for cattle feed and forage commodities.
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Ana Nebr
Booth Park
Gunnison Vahey
Miscellaneous Market Values and Commodities Report
Readable fragments of commodity prices and market listings across metals grains and livestock. Includes lead copper silver zinc and tungsten values. Chicago livestock quotes for cattle and hogs. Minneapolis grain prices for rye barley corn oats. cotton futures. butter creamery and poultry prices with regional references Chicago New York and Minnesota Michigan.
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