Allied Fronts Rocked By Widespread German Drums
German forces intensify bombardment across northern France and Picardy with heavy artillery on Lens La Bassée and the Somme front from Amiens toward Arras. Allied defenses hold firm as German attempts to pierce lines along the Somme and Oise face stiff resistance. American troops see limited action and report higher German losses.
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Associated Presa
Germany
France
Strech
Ute Paris Warfe
Somme
Amiens
Scaype
Hadg
Val Bons-Corbin
Scarpe
Arras
Vimy Ridge
Albert
la Bassescami
Armentieres
la Bre
Picardy
War Department
Foch
United States
Frances
Battlefeld
Toul
London
Vilre-Sous-Corbie
Neuville- Vilasse
Lens
Labasset Canal
Armentir
Ofaris
Essped
Tete
Oise
Tadty
Bat
le Front
Meuse
Argonne
German Line Threatens Split and Cutoff in Picardy Front
General Foch may mount a counterstroke against Von Hindenburg's southern wing as German forces seek to separate British and French armies at the Oise junction. The move aims to disrupt allied lines and pressure Haig, with new supply routes likely forming to support the thrust.
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iBy
JW Mason
United Press
New York
Fochs
von Hindenburg
Oise
Crenerat Foch
von Hinderburg
Picardy
Foch
Hindenburg
Haig
Obituary: Mrs Frank Krohn Dies. Infant Two Weeks Old Survives
Mrs Frank Krohn aged thirty eight died Saturday night of heart failure. She leaves husband three children and a two week old baby. Parents Mr and Mrs Martin Voigt of Appleton also survive. Funeral at Presbyterian church Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev A J Albert officiating. burial at village cemetery.
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Northwestern
Winneronne
Frank Krohn
Martin Voigt
Appleton
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Albert
Terment
Vilage Ceme
Liberty Loan Drive Accelerates Nationwide Subscriptions
The United Press reports over 250 million dollars already pledged to the Liberty loan with small towns and districts exceeding expectations. Treasury officials plan to publish weekly progress while some oppose public disclosure. McAdoo tours southern and eastern cities, urging support as President Wilson and officials tout wartime unity and the largest sales force yet assembled.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Armerica
Treasury
Germany
Liberty Loan
Iwa
Wim
Federal Reserve Banks
Frank RP. Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Faris
McAdge
Jean
Riehownd
Raleirh
N. C
Columbia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
I&rouse
General Pershing
Wilson
Acarcely & County
Liberty Loan Parade and Subscriptions Rally Across Cities
The report covers Independence era style pledges and parades as funds pour in for the Liberty Loan drive. It notes Daniela will speak in Chicago and a 26 000 man parade in Milwaukee. Chicago reports 20 million subscribed toward the 125 million city quota as campaign crews mobilize churches for sermons urging support.
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Merica
Thant
America
Styte Ae
Chicago
Foley
Great Lakes Shipping Expands Fleet for 1918 Season
The Great Lakes fleet will carry ore grain and fuel for the war effort with greater capacity than in 1917. Lake carriers association reports 202,400 gross tons for 1918, up 14,500 tons, despite government use for ocean travel. Some boats may start earlier than the official opening date of April 12, 1918.
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Hy United Press
Meveland
Lake Carriers Association
Capac
Italy cheers Wilson on new stance toward Austria
Rome reports Italian public opinion applauds President Wilson after his Baltimore address. Across cities including the Vatican demonstrations mark peace indefinitely deferred. In Rome the Coliseum hosts a large event with speakers from France and Ambassador Colvina among them. Similar rallies spread to Genoa Milan and Naples.
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Uny United Press
Rome
Ttalian
Wil‘ss
Austria
Tra Qalaims
Baltimore
Vatican
America
France
Colvina
Genoa
Milan
Naples
The American Casualties
Ottawa April casualty list names wounded and dead Americans. Wounded include G E Munivay of Galena Kansas J Burns of Detroit M B O Kelton of San Diego V Spokane Wash and more. Died of wounds include J P Kelly of St Joseph Missouri C F Chuck of San Diego California.
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United Press
Ottawa
Ont
G. E. Munivay
Galena
Kan
J. Burns
Detroit
M BO. Kelton
San Diego
Cal
V. Spokane
Wash
J. P. Kelly
St. Joseph
F. Chuck
Cah
Oshkosh 38 Winnebago 34 in county draft round
Oshkosh edged Winnebago 38 to 34 as district draft quotas and county figures dominated the regional report. The item lists numerous county counts by townships and cities, including Milwaukee to Oshkosh, with a final tally showing Oshkosh at 84 and Winnebago at 34 among others.
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Creda
Diesez Wis
Jtfe
Custer
Patile
Grant
Teektard
Citas
Lins
Itukesh
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Superter Fale
Adams
Ashland
Barren
Unquelit
Buffalo
Bored
Chippewa
Chirk
Columbia
Crawford
Dane
Ted Dole
Kala
Liouakis
Danis
Vernon
Vilney
Walworth
Washburn
Ingen
Waupaun
Whinebago
Hy Wood
Pull
Ruck
Measures to Punish Disloyalty Across Nation Debated
Debate renews on laws to punish disloyalty and curb criticism of officials. Lawmakers argue the bill could suppress discussion of government policy and officials' wisdom or folly, while others warn it threatens free discourse and constitutional rights.
Paris shell attack memorial service in New York
A solemn Mass was held in memory of victims of a German shell strike on a Paris church. The event Thursday at St. Patrick's Cathedral was organized by the Catholic Women's League led by Elizabeth Marbury, a representative of the...
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Paris
Vietins
Vietin
New York
Apel
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Cathotic Womens League
Miax
Elizabeth Marbury
Wilson Deflen the Kaiser in War News
Americans describe Wilson and allied actions as they report on German morale, pressure, and rapid changing fronts. The piece notes growing German desperation and an advancing Allied line tested in recent engagements.
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America
Wilson
Fragmentary Records Of A City Crisis And Officials
A damaged OCR passage references government action and desertion, noting a state and city context. Names such as Anal Toredien and Stephane Pave appear amid garbled terms, with mentions of ambulance drivers and recruiting efforts during a period of institutional strain.
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Aris
Andy
Ascetie
Tle
Anal Toredien
Laebert
Ceusal
Aenerit
Ouelier
Ns Ofroy
Dbo
Stephane Pave
Editof
Train Wreck in East Kills Two and Injures Forty
A wreck near Albany today killed two men and injured about forty passengers when a train crashed into a derailed freight car. One victim resided in Albany, with rescue crews and nearby authorities mobilizing aid as injured passengers were transported to hospitals.
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Empire
Enginerraul
Barringer
Urania
Bingire
Bacureis
Liaciti
Alin Bolts
Two Mexicans Reported Killed in Attack
An incident near Caplain Gates and Company Foon left two Mexican men dead and several others wounded. The report notes bandit activity and casualties amid scattered details and mentions a Captain Gates unit.
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Caplain Gates Ak Company
William Alpin
Ernest
Hoan Takes The Oath In Milwaukees City Hall
Milwaukees mayoral oath ceremony notes an end to the tradition of clerks swearing in mayors. The newly sworn officer commits to uphold the U S Constitution and city charter amid a shifting partisan backdrop.
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Milwatsie
Woo
Offier
Pan
Mayer
United States
Milwanker
Alwiye
Woan Jire
Western county drives oil allotment in twelve hours
In a Saturday effort in Ihwestern Amie County the charity tea raised 1 100 000 from county rank and file and oversubscribed by manufacturers. The one day drive mobilized 1800 men and 468 women with 2000 lots created, as the county earned a AOD in twelve hours.
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Ihwestern
Amie County
United States
Ieee
Winter wheat crop forecast estimated at 560 million bushels
Washington reports the agriculture department’s April 1 condition puts winter wheat at 78.6 percent of normal, predicting about 560 million bushels for the season. Rye is forecast near 86 million bushels with 85.8 percent normal condition.
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Washington
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Lalinna
Missouri
Kansas
Department of Agricure
Rolcan
Mexican Gun Train Stirs Chicago-Pittsburgh Line
A violent incident on a cross-country train near Pennsylvaniaville disrupted service. A detective felled a suspect believed to be armed as the assailant, identified by papers bearing the name Carming, was described as about sixty years old.
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Ina Penns Vylviotie
Chicago-Pittsburg
Evpresa
Tanhialle Dlviaton Wassenners Tenis
Daelirethae
Oman
William
Butler
Carming
Thompson denies bid for governor after primary loss
James Thompson stated he has no intention to run for governor, despite his defeat in the recent primary. He said his focus remains on his current duties and business interests, dismissing speculation about future campaigns.
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Komeor
Ha Crome
Wis
James Thompson
Socieve
Runnin
Thampson Teodagy
German and Austrian Soldiers Tainted Food at Camp Travis
Report from Major Sool Gains of the military police at Fort Sam Houston notes a food adulteration case at Camp Travis. An Austrian and two Germans are said to have examined meals in a laboratory, with a flour trail found leading to the camp.
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Coiled
Antonio
Texas
Glivs
Camp Travis
Sool Gains
Fort Band Floistan
Mrs Goodwin Unmoved in Divorce Suit Battle
Margaret More reports that Mrs Nat Goodwin remains firm in her divorce case as Nat Goodwin presses ahead with the suit. She lists several girls in her filing but says they matter to no one but herself.
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Winkted
New York
Margaret Moreland
Nat Goodwin
Nat
Nat Nosh
Vladivostok landing draws mixed international reactions
Reports from Moscow to Washington describe Japanese and British forces landing at Vladivostok to guard the foreign consulate and railway area. The move prompts protests from Bolsheviks and questions about U.S. stance, with officials noting no aggressive act but concerns over local stability and protection of foreign lives.
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Associated Cressy
Washington, D.C
Vladivostok
Siberia
Naion Council of Soviets
Hia
United States
Unite States
Vindlvorto
Oreen
State Department
Attysalera
Moscow
Vologda
Shere
M. Tehitcherin
Investia
Kato
M. Tehsiherin
Admiral Kato
Semstove
Baden
Mrfish
Tokyo
Fpolicy
Joseph Shaplen
United Fres
Petrograd
Germany
Ukraine
Fragmented Notice Teases Local Career Update
A damaged OCR fragment references pay on April 5 and a continuation of a career timetable. The mangled text hints at forecant or forecasted payroll timing and a career-related note, but specifics remain unclear.
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