War Is Not Over Says Chief of Staff March
United Press reports Chief of Staff March states the war is not over and calls for America's greatest effort. He praises the Rainbow Division's actions from Lorraine to the Marne, notes heavy Allied pressure, and cites prison camps crowded and supply line risks. The 27th Division, with British forces, may be brigaded as testing continues.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
America
March
Rainbow Division
Lorraine
Luneville
Rheims
Marne
Ourcq
Foch
Plcardy
Amiens
Saiscons-Rheimaine
Chaulnes
Montdidier
Montdider Hine
New York
O'Ryan
France
Picardy
Wauvillers
Wvrely
Foties
Hosivres
Vauvillers
Mehurlgourt
von Muller
Debeney
Nine Are Sentenced For Work Or Fight Violations In Milwaukee
Milwaukee police campaign to enforce the work or fight law leads Judge Alenski to sentence nine wine men to the house of correction. Oscar Kuschman is placed in Class 1 after arraignment on disorderly conduct for hiding between houses and acting strangely, as Patrolman Wilkowski testifies.
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House of Correction
United Press Milwaukee
Rbienski
Milwaukee
Alenski
Oscar Kuschman
Wilkowski
Kuschman
Inadequate Allied Aid to Czecho Slovaks in Siberia
The Tally Mall correspondent at Vladivostek reports that forces aiding Czecho Slovaks in Siberia are pitifully inadequate. An attempt to complete the task with such forces would invite disaster, according to dispatches transmitted to The Associated Press.
French British Break German Salient In Picardy Front
Allied advance continues as Montdidier falls and an offensive push extends from Montdidier to the Oise. French forces encircle Montdidier while British actions northward threaten Chaulnes and Lihons. American troops aid in the Morlapcourt sector as reports indicate a widening clash near Arras and potential German retreat toward Noyon.
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Associated Press
Montdidier
Picardy
Oise
Curly Dune
Chaulnes
Somme
Iriage
Lihons
Morlapcourt
London
Arras
Wise
Marc
Montdidier-Noyon
Compiegne
Noyon
Rais
Noyon-Nesle
Peronne
Allies hold steady as drives claim vast prisoner, cannon gains
Premier Timi George warned luncheon hearers that allied offensives in the Marne and Somme have netted tens of thousands of prisoners and several hundred cannon. He attributed success to joint command and praised French, British, and American troops, adding the fight must go on.
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United Press
Newport
Ting
Timi George
Marne
Somme
Woman Charged With Threat to President’s Life
Former Milladore resident Mrs Lucy Gebert faced a federal jury in Eau Claire Wisconsin for allegedly threatening President Wilson by vowing to shoot him after learning of the Tuscania sinking. The Feb 8 1918 incident is cited under the February 34 1917 act. attorney Regner of Wausau represents the defendant.
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Milladore
United Press
Eau Claire
Wis
Lucy Gebert
Gebert
Wood County
Evans
Tuscania
Wilson
Regner
Wausau
Chilean paper industry eyed as U.S. shortage spurs study
Washington reports a government probe into Chilean paper making capacity amid U S shortages. Chile has nine paper factories producing 7 5 million kilograms yearly at about 2 20 pounds, capitalized at 5 5 million and employing 409 workers. Factories already converting Chilean raw materials to print paper with anticipated growth. vast southern timberlands provide long term pulp supply.
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Associated Frens
Washington
Chile
Republic
United States
Posatbie
Sie
Allies Push Through Picardy Front In Fresh Drive
British and French forces report gains across Picardy with many towns captured and a German divisional HQ seized at Tlions. Prisoners near 5,000. Advances extend from Dernancourt to Montdidier as tanks and air power support the breakthrough.
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Associated Press
France
Tlihons
Norte
Somme
Farmers Need Guns in Sinn Fein Raid Aftermath
The Associated Press reports Sinn Fein raiders seize farmers guns to stop them from aiding the movement while police confiscate firearms to keep them from falling into rebel hands. Enniscorthy residents appeal to the government over crop losses.
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Associated Press
Sinn
Index of Today's Paper and Scattered News Fragments
Fragmented OCR listing mixed items including reports on Chinese responses to Red Cross, war casualties, Congress, social news, sermons by Rev J W Greenwood, auto tests, church services, resistance, sports, movies, combat losses, and civic notes. Names and details are unreadable in spots, but signals a traditional front-page index with varied topics and headlines.
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Red Cross
Surprise and Gratification in Somme Anglo French Advance
London reports morning papers note surprise mixed with gratification over the continued advance of Anglo-French forces in the Somme region. No offensive by the British army has occurred yet and progress on opening day was rapid but varied. observers highlight use of light tanks called whippets and growing roles for air power as future battlefield features.
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Associated Press
London
Somme
Ache Advange
Whemlltar
Times
Pacith
Tribute to Pershing Leads Allied Push at Morlancourt
New York dispatch reports Americans join Allied offensive north of the Somme aimed at Morlancourt to sever the german pocket and shift the northern pivot toward Ancre and Flanders. Marshal Foch’s plan tightens pressure, while von Hindenburg must cede ground to conserve reserves as the German line buckles under American strength.
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J OW
T Mason
United Press War
Epee
New York
Sommee
Somme
Pershing
Morlancourt
Ancre
Flanders
Arrax
Merlincourt
Foch
Ibrentena
Old Hindenburg
von Hindenburg
Montditier
America
von Tindenburg
Jie
Excess Profits Rate Approved For Luxury Tax Plan
Washington reports the ways and means committee near completion on the revenue bill. A ten percent tax on luxury items is proposed, framing a war profits levy and tightening the tax on alleged excess profits as the calendar closes in on the committee’s report.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Ways and Means
Tentiihely
Bananas Help Man Reach Marine Weight Goal
A young man named Buehl weighed well under the Marines standard, ate bananas for two weeks to shed pounds, and even received a reduced price bunch from a grocer. He left yesterday for camp with a supply of bananas to sustain him during his examination.
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Py Union Pressey
Milwaukee
Vilas Bueh
Marines
Buehl
Railway Head Dies at 71 in New York Apartment
William H. Newman former president and board member of the New York Central Railway died today at his Hotel Biltmore apartment after a long illness. He was seventy one years old.
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Associated Press
New York
H- Newman
New York Central Railway
Biltmore
British Consul Arrest Reported by Soviet Archangel Claim
British government advices via Swedish channels state the Moscow arrest of the British consul stems from Soviet government claims that archangel figures were to be shot, with the motive tied to actions by Soviet authorities.
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Associated Presa
Lemdim
Moscow
Archangel
American Forces Face Resistance in Allied Push
Allied troops advance toward the Vesbo region and Fismes after crossing the valley, meeting heavy German defenses on heights north of the Vesbo. German machine gun nests and observers hinder progress while artillery and gas shells threaten the advancing Americans as they seek to outflank and secure positions.
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Associated Press
Vesbo
Seichepres
St. One
Theo
St. He
Tisai
Ameri
Veale
Haywood on Stand in I W W Conspiracy Trial
Chicago witnesses say the I W W secretaries claim federal agents froze defense funds leaving little to run the trial. Haywood cites mail delays and held mail sacks, says thousands in donations and sacks of mail blocked, and accuses Northwest committees of arrests and money being seized. He denies expulsions for army service and says strikes occurred without violence.
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Chicago
Wiliam J
Haywood
Seattle
Northwest
Urns Help Win War by Salvaging Tin and Paper
English trash heaps in England are being robbed of their tin and other salvaged materials used for munitions. The war effort reduces civilian tin use and relies on salvaged tin, paper and cloth containers. Britain reports large declines in tin trade and limited civilian allocations while the army secures essential metals for defense.
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Washington
England
British Foreign Office
France
Oshkosh Man Discharged From Naval Service
Special report states George S. Everhart of Oshkosh has been discharged from the Navy by his commanding officer. Major Fitzpatrick, federal military representative at Madison, notes Everhart becomes liable for the draft as he registered in Class 1 in Oshkosh. He had served as inspector of naval supplies at Neenah.
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Oshkosh
Naval Service
Madison
Philipp
Secretary of the Navy
George S. Everhart
Everhart
Fitzpatrick
Fiverhart
Fverhart
Neenah
Son to Be Regent Amid Bulgarian King’s Illness
Paris Prince Boris, eldest son of King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, is reported by German sources to be appointed regent during his father's enforced retirement caused by mental strain.
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Paris
Princs Boris
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Total count of prisoners big total count of prisoners big
London reports a large, rising prisoner tally from the Somme drive with German losses described as enormous. Allied advances are pressed as eleven German divisions are crushed and communications collapse, while American and French forces push toward Montdidier and surrounding towns amid heavy fighting.
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HY Associated Press
London
Somme
Aechting
Morkurcourt
Hind
Hey Law
Saulchoy
Duvenescourt
Montdidier
Shipbuilders and mechanics reach work agreement in Milwaukee
About 600 shipbuilders and mechanics return to work after reaching an agreement Friday afternoon with Milwaukee shipyards. Irving Pond, examiner for the Great Lakes Shipping Board, met with workers and company officials to seal the dispute, ending the workers’ stoppage.
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United Prev
Milhayscdtee
Milwaukee Try Docks Company
Irving Pond
United States Examiner
Greet Lakes Shipping Board
Books Topple Over Smother Campaign Clerk in Milwaukee
A campaign clerk at William J. Cary’s headquarters in Milwaukee was nearly smothered when about 700 books and pamphlets fell on him. Porter Philby rescued him as he sustained two broken ribs and was taken to his home in Cudahy.
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Tampalene
United Press
Milwaukee
Charlo Phips
Wiliam Jo Cary
Wisconsin
Wasa
Prhlpy
Cudahy
Premiers Betrothal Teases Paris Alliance Note
Paris announces the engagement of Therese Clemenceau, daughter of Premier Georges Clemenceau, to Jules Jung, a Paris lawyer and serving sergeant in the French army. Jung bears a war cross for his service.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ale
Theresea, Clemenceau
M. Georgea Clemenceau
Jules Jung
M. Jung
Ultimatum to Japan from Lenine reported by Pravda
Copenhagen dispatch says Premier Lenine has issued an ultimatum to Japan over intervention in Siberia. Pravda, the Bolshevik paper, carries the demand while Austrian and German papers indicate support from the Soviets.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Lenine
Japan
Sberia
Praveta
Enemy Fights Against Time in Picardy Front
Paris reports from the front in Picardy indicate Anglo-French troops have disrupted German lines as Marshal Foch’s forces seek to widen the advantage. German resistance relies on mobile reserves, while officers shoot down deserters and the command reshuffle aims to blunt Allied gains.
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Associated Press
Paris
Picardy
Mardhal Kych
Foch
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Vibe Sonne
Oise
Second Army
Eichteynth
Onreet
von Hutier
Miler
Ose
Towin
von Hutler
Ham
Smaine
Neste
Royat
Terenps
Hos
Shortage of Homes Drives Danish City Flat Auctions
London reports a housing shortage adds to Danish city woes with many bricklayers closing shops and flat hunting turning into auctions. Rent for Maltiles and Rentomen is set by the caretaker in a mock bidding process, while hopeful tenants crowd outside. In the crowd the finder asks mourners about flats, turning grief into a market for living space.
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London
Danr
Copenhagen
Deferment Ruling In Federal Court Weighs Agricultural Grounds
In a Saturday morning decision Judge Deide of Mahens Corps granted Bernard J. McDonald a deferment from military service after a strenuous challenge citing essential industry work. The court ordered release pending writ of habeas corpus while affirming district board’s exclusive jurisdiction over deferment appeals on agricultural grounds.
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Deide
Mahens Corps
United Press
Milwaukee
Judeiger
United Stated District Court
Satuady Morning
Bernard J. McDonald
Auge Grigor
Pinaed Wa
District Board
Fire at Ohio Copper plant causes 75000 dollar loss
A fire of unknown origin broke out early today at the Ohio Copper plant in Lark, Salt Lake City, causing an estimated 75000 dollars in damage by noon. Fire crews from this city and Bingham prevented further spread.
Terminal Manager Named for Milwaukee Roads
Chengco C O Bradshaw general superintendent of the Chicoke Wil waukee and St Fan railway was appointed terminal manager for all roads at Milwaukee. The appointment was announced today by Regional Director R Alsnton.
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United Press
Chengco
C. O. Bradshaw
Chicoke, Wilwaukee & St
Milwaukee
R. [Alsnton
Yankee troops spearhead Picardy thrust in Allied push
American forces reinforced the British drive between the Ancre and Somme. They broke stiff German resistance, seized positions, and advanced with tanks and heavy bombardment, driving the enemy toward Bray as British and French troops joined in the advances across Picardy.
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Somme
Chipill Spit
Armas
Peronne
Associated Press
France
Amiens-Somme
Ancre
Marne
Chipilly” Spur
The
Bray
Chipilly
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