America Must Put Enough Men On West Front To Win War
Washington reports the administration plan to extend draft ages to eighteen through forty-five to raise about eighty divisions in France by June 1919 with eighteen divisions at home. General March says four million American troops under one commander could drive through German lines, with manpower reaching France by next June. The bill faces Senate quorum issues as lawmakers debate extending the draft and enforcing mobilization amid war-time objectives.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Chamberlain
Senate
General March
United States
France
West Front
Baker
Italy
Struggie
March
Crowder
War Department
Maroh
America
Germany
Kaurby
Washington, D
Military Committee
Reed
Tie
Industrial Board
Plaae
Congress
Raker
Johnson
California
German Retreat Specialist Appointed On Somme Front
Paris dispatch reports General Hans von Boehn named to supreme German command in the Somme area. The shift signals a first application of his tactics as German troops fall back north of Albert. British and French forces press along a widening front with raids repulsed and prisoners counted on the Montdidier Albert line.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Hans von Boehn
Somme
Albert
von Tadhn
Eighth Army
Marne
Amiens
von Marchty
von Hutier
Crown Prince
Riupprecht
Bavarka
France
Reuters
Gurv
Theiscourt Wood
London
Ralnecourt
Chaulnes
Ticardy
Seetage
War Office
Picardy
Avyette
Une
Avgette
Arras
Merville
Robecq
Seherpenbere
Finndera
Fourth Army
Auguisl
Armilea
Montdidier-Albert
Guardianhip rescinded for Prince Frederich Leopold of Prussia
Amsterdam reports the guardianship of Prince Frederich Leopold of Prussia, youngest son of Frederick Leopold, was rescinded as of June. He had been placed under interdiction last August by Count von Fulenburg on charges of extravagance, prompting controversy in royal circles before the emperor William approved the count’s action.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Frederich Leopold
Prussia
Zeltune Ammitag
Berlin
Germany
Count von Fulenburg
Wiliam Ap
Roosevelt's Only Regret on Loss of Lieut Roosevelt
Parted Colonel Roosevelt replies to condolence messages extended by President Poincaré on Lieut. Quan tin Roosevelt's death. He writes My only regret is that I am unable to fight beside my sons. The exchange appears in newspapers.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Poincare
Lieut
Quantin Roosevelt
Tam
War's End in 1919 Bishop Cites French Expectation
Bishop France of Endignapolia Indiana tells press aboard a French liner that 1919 will see the war end in Europe. He praises American troops on the front for their spirit and effectiveness, saying they saved much of the fighting at Chateau and earned French appreciation for U.S. efforts.
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France
United Preas
Francs
Episcopal Church of
Endignapolia
Ind
Francie
Chateaue
America
Yankee Forces Land at Vladivostok in Siberia Aid Mission
American troops begin disembarking at Vladivostok to join international forces aiding the Czecho-Slovak army in Siberia. The 27th regular Infantry from Manila, about 1200 men, commanded by Colonel Henry D. Styer, will form part of Major General Clates’s division. Seventy-eight railway commissioners from the United States arrive to aid Siberian rail rehabilitation between this city and Khabarovsk.
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Washington
D. C
Rica
Vinelves
Siberia
Manilla
Philippines
United States
Henry D Styer
Genel Claves
Gump Lkearny
Cal
Vindivostol
Sevens Raiload Commission
Rimes
Nagaski
Sea Cottage Raid Signals to Wea at Virginia Beach
Newport News authorities probe alleged signaling to weaponize a Virginia Beach voltage. A raid by Justice Department and Naval Intelligence traced a cottage linked to government officials and an ordnance department staffer. A coal-barge led a shore team while a signalman reported viewable flashes and an unseen boat reply.
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United Press
Newport News
Wea
Virginia Beach
Justice Department
Naval Intelligence
Ordnance Department
Washington
Raines
Caltase
Fern
Mian
Pratt
Oil Decrees Threaten Mexican Lands, US and Britain Act
The United States and Great Britain have united in diplomatic efforts to Mexican oil land decrees by President Curanza, arguing they amount to confiscation. American and English oil firms have also formed a pact to refine to meet the decrees and will rely on their governments for protection of their interests.
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Associated Press
Washington
DD. C
United States
MrHain
Curanza
Mexico
Hin Pt
Great Britain
Carransa
Russia
Moxecow
Moscow
State Department
Vaope
Archangel
Om Fame
Wisconsin Seeks Married Women Teachers For Jobs
Wisconsin officials invite qualified married women to teach in public schools. State Superintendent C P Cary welcomes applicants in response to a national appeal by Commissioner Claxton, stressing that only those who meet qualification standards need apply. Jobs are available in both city and rural districts.
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United Pre
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
C P Cary
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Commixsioner of Education
Claxton
Cary
Man Shot by Deputy in Pulaski During Arrest Attempt
Manitowoc county man Stanley Erezinaky was wanted for non support sentence violation and was shot by a deputy near the Brown Shawano line in Pulaski while resisting arrest. A Bresinsky brother involved in the assault was jailed at Green Bay.
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Manitowoc
Stanley Erezinaky
Manitowoc County
Pulaski
Brown-Shawano County
Bresinsky
Grean Bay
Stanley R Bresinsky
Parliaments Opens Amid Guarded Streets Abroad
Brief dispatches report the new Chinese parliament opening with short president electors delivering dresses and quick proceedings. Forces guard entrances while British units push toward Baku and Caspian defenses. A Livonia district official is said assassinated and other German figures face sensational claims in Riga and Amsterdam reports.
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London
Persia
Caspian Sea
Baku
Washington
Switzerland
Strassburg Post
Wemen
Livonii
United Iesa
Amsterdam
van Hintze
Ann
Wd George
Berlin
Cleveland
Winden
Livonia
Riga
Japan Prepares Rapid Aid to Czecho-Slovaks in Siberia
A published dispatch reports Japan has pre scheduled plans to assist Czecho Slovaks in western Siberia. Japanese forces in Manchuria and along the Trans Siberian line await orders to reinforce Vladivostok or move toward Lake Baikal via Durbin to secure the Siberian railway corridor.
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Associatiod Press
Washington, D. C
Siberia
Vladivostok
Lisa
Ata Baspiwane Fo Steike
Lake Baikal
Vindivestek
Albany to Host Typographical Union Convention 1919
United Press dispatch states Albany New York will host the Typographical Union convention in 1919 if a vote next year confirms. Delegates at the 54th annual meeting today chose to submit a referendum via the executive council on holding conventions during wartime and to present it to the full membership after the convention.
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United Presay
Ma——Albiany
N.oy
Trpegraphical Union
Rome
Emperor Charles of Austria Seeks War Conference at German Headquarters
Amsterdam report states Emperor Charles of Austria is at German main headquarters with Wilhelm and his advisers. Telegram from Lokal Anzeiger Berlin cites a major conference discussing political and military questions as they near a critical point with Austrian emperor's arrival.
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Emperor Charles of Austria
Amsterdam
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Wilam
Arlyidera
Girl's Body Found in Newark Vacant Lot
New York report says a girl about sixteen was found wrapped in brown paper in a West Newark vacant lot. She appears to have been beaten to death four or five days earlier, and police believe the crime occurred away from the body’s location. The victim was well dressed.
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United Tres
New York
Newark
N. J
Polion
West Allis to host Wisconsin league meeting next year
Rhinelander Wis. West Allis today was chosen as the next place of meeting of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities and Mayor Tow. Thitnen of Racine was chosen president. Other officers are John Kaiser Jr Port Washington vice president and H MacGregor Madison secretary treasurer.
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Associated Press
Rhinelander
Wis
Aix
Mreteing
Wisconsin League of Municipaliies
Tow. Thitnen
Racine
John Kaiser, Jr
Port Washington
Ord H. MacGregor
Madison
Dick Nominated in Ohio Republican Primary Race
Akron reports former United States Senator Charles Dick won the Republican nomination for Congress in the Fourteenth district. He led challenger Jorge A. R. Webber of Lorain County, with a plurality of about 750 according to unofficial tallies received.
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Akron
United States
Charles Dick
Repub
Jorge A. R. Webber
Lorain County
Wilson to confer with Col House on pressing issues
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson arrive at Magnolia Mass for a quiet weekend with Colonel House. Reported purpose to discuss urgent matters including Mexican oil policy Bolshevik actions in Russia and Allied diplomacy as tension rises in Washington and abroad.
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Associated Press
Anehester
Mass
Wilson
Coronet
North Shore
Wilton Feft
Washington
Manchester
Colonel Llonse
White House
Mix
Houer
Lana Ing
Col B. M. Woogs
Magnolia Mass
Iis
United States
Mexica
Messines
Great Pileaga
Russia
Conanis
Mia Wilson
Gary T. Grayson
Germany Loses Offensive Edge in Great War
A New York press report chronicles a turning point one month ago when American forces breached Hindenburg’s Marne defenses at Paris and Paulhonne. It argues Pershing and Foch seized the initiative, forcing German retreat and ensuring Allied offensive superiority for the foreseeable future.
Shortage of Fuel Threatens War Output Delays
Washington reports a fuel shortage endangers war industry output. Officials from the Industries Board and the Fuel Administration meet to tempo rily stimulate production with talks on opening new mines near Youngstown and improving rail access. One hundred coke ovens idle in Ohio, with plans to force manufacturers to shift coal supplies and adjust production as by products lag.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Borert
Fuel Administration
Trix
Youngstown Shueal and Tube Company
Ohio
Dlagorce
Reply to Gompers on War Manpower and Exemptions
Washington senator Thomas writes to Samuel Gompers defending the new war manpower act. He argues exemptions should continue only while workers are needed and should end when their use is no longer necessary. The letter appears in the Senate discourse on wartime labor policy.
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Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompera
Waorle
Thomas
Calorailo
Senate
Gompers
Attorney Ejected Over Loyalty Question in Minnesota Bar
New Ulm attorney Albert Pfaender was expelled from the Minnesota State Bar amid a loyalty dispute. State Senator F. E. Putnam led opposition and introduced the charge, as reported by United Press Faribault.
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United Press
Faribault
Winn
Albert Pfaender
New Ulm
Minnesota State Bar
FL E. Putnam
Bhie Tih
Pfaender
Wilson designates Birmingham man to third term as Fed board governor
President Wilson named P. G. Harding of Birmingham to a third successive term as governor of the Federal Reserve Board. The move confirms Harding's continued leadership role within the central banking system.
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Anaocated Press
Washington, D. GW
P. G. Harding
Birmingham
Wilson
Hiss
Federal Reserve Board
Seaplanes and Naval Patrols Attack German Submarine
Washington DC Seaplanes and naval patrol boats attacked a German submarine off Cape May New Jersey with depth charges. A bomb exploded near the U boat, causing it to submerge, while patrol boats circled the area but the submarine did not reappear.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Trovothy Barrett
New York
Norfolk
Cape May
Borniba
Rath
Dorothy Tarrett
Kellogg
Washington, DC
Frederick
Penistone
Wwoston
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Navy Department
Cape
China Plans 20 Million Yen Loan From Japan
Tokyo reports that the Chinese cabinet intends to borrow 20 million yen from Japan as aid notes and pros, per Peking dispatches to The Kokusad. The move aims to ease finances amid ongoing strain.
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United Press
Tokyo
Japan
Peking
Kokusad
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