Germans Push Flank Attack West of Meuse
German forces renew frontal pressure near Verdun while attempting a flank west of the Meuse. Liquid flame jets and heavy bombardment target Avocourt Malancourt area as French defenses claim to repulse attacks. Massive French reserves and artillery bolster the line as Allied leaders warn of intensified action.
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London
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Malancourt
Paris
French
War Office
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Malencesrt
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Hoin Des Corbeaux
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Cousumont
Ueugine Haig
Dofre A Been
Verdun
Dutch Press Calls on Wilson for Aid
Dutch press debates how to respond after the Tubantia and Palembang sinkings. Some urge diplomacy with President Wilson and U S aid. The Amsterdam Handel blad argues neutrals' interests should be U S policy and protection. A neutrals conference for joint action is proposed.
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Wilson
Rumania May Enter War, Greek Officials Say
Athens reports indicate in high circles that Rumania will abandon neutrality to join the Entente. If Rumania enters, Greek officials face an awkward position as Allied forces show no need for Greek arms unless a definite temper of involvement in a Macedonian offensive is assured. Verdun fighting has influenced even stubborn noninterventionists and shifts royalist press toward participation.
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Mare
Rumania
Greece
Macedon
Verdun
Morgan Sees Peace Still Far Off After Market Rumors
The Dow dips on war stock weakness sparked by peace rumors as J. P. Morgan returns from England. Morgan rejects credit for the chatter and says end of conflict remains distant. He notes British Treasury holdings of American securities aren’t to be dumped and that Allies won’t settle until future threats are crushed.
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England
Morgan
America
Great Britain
Mr. Morgan
German Aero Drops Smoke Bombs on Guns
Paris reports a German air raid dropping several smoke bombs near a French battery. It is the first time such bombs have been used. The dense smoke obscures targets and guides hostile artillery at the front.
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Finestar
Marjorie Sterrett to Be Guest at Winchester Host Event
Admiral Sigabee and Admiral Usher will honor Marjorie Sterrett the battleship girl at the Winchester Host annual concert and reception in Brooklyn tonight. A parade opens the evening under Major Everdell with a guard of honor escorting the admirals and Sterrett to their seats. A percentage of receipts will go to Marjorie’s Battleship Fund, honoring the patriotic effort.
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F. K. Everdell
German Crisis deepens Reichstag fight over war conduct
London dispatch reports a constitutional crisis in the Reichstag as the U boat campaign debate sharpens, threatening Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. The opposition, led by Theodor Wolf and conservative leaders, demand parliamentary control over war policy, risking the Chancellor's position amid broader parliamentary reforms.
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Demoocracu
Six Scouting Biplanes Reach Pershing's Army
Six biplanes from the First Aero Squadron led by Captain Foulois arrived to scout the mountains for Villa. Two left Columbus last night and one this morning, with four spending the night near La Ascencion. Crews include Lieutenants Chapman, Carberry, Dorgue, Brown, Willis and Gowell. Kilner is unreported. Additional troops arrived to replace 1,000 men sent from temporary bases to pursue Villa, leaving about 4,000 more at the Mexican base.
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R. H. Willis
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W.G. Kilner
Machine
Direct state tax proposal dominates Mexico crisis updates
Albany reports a direct state tax likely between 2 and 10 million, with New York City contributing 68 percent. The exact figure hinges on Deputy Controller Reuss’s revenue overhaul, amid Capitol talk of large appropriations and fiscal strains. In Mexico, U S efforts plan a protocol for joint pursuit of Villa, while Carranza promises troops and rail access to aid operations. Kentucky battleship diverted to Galveston as calm reported at Veracruz.
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Fights at Namiquipa Endgame for Villa in Progress
A fierce battle near Namiquipa pits Villa against Carranza forces as American units advance in three columns to trap him. Colonel Gano leads 900 Carrancistas against 800 Villa followers, with U S troops arriving to block retreat west.
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Carranza Forces Alarm El Paso As Villa Fights Retreat
Reports from El Paso indicate Carranza troops struggle to hold lines against Villa. American expedition columns under Pershing move toward Casas Grandes Babicora El Valle and Carmen while Gano’s detachment clashes near Namíquipa Cruces. Villa fights hard near Namíquipa as U.S. cavalry closes in and Carranza claims to have him surrounded.
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