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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1918

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Entente advances questioned as Kotlas fall hailed by Allies

Amsterdam reports occupation of Kotlas on the Dvina near Archangel viewed in German papers as evidence of Entente progress toward Vitaka and a junction with the Czecho-Slovaks. The Cologne Zeitung notes Kotlas near Perm is nearer realization of Allies plans while German understanding is questioned.

Associated Press Amsterdam Kotlas Dvina Archangel Wvardee Christiania Vitaka Lne Vologda Perm Cologne Zeitung Ekalecin

War Time Prohibition Measure Seen For Friday Action

The senate postponed action on the national war time prohibition bill until tomorrow. The compromise plan, to take effect July 1, 1919, is expected to pass by Friday. Senator Sheppard and others spoke as California grape growers and wine makers renewed protests before the agricultural committee.

Lry Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate James Kentucky Sheppard Texas California Senate Agricultural Committee

Actor Playfair Dies in Brighton

Actor Playfair, a prominent figure in theater, died suddenly in Brighton. Funeral arrangements are pending as colleagues and fans mourn the loss of a storied entertainer known for stage presence and decades of performances.

Huns Fall Back Over Wide Front In Europe War News

German forces withdraw on a broad front after the capture of Rogéfy as French advance nears the Somme. British gains stretch near Arras and in Flanders, with Chaulnes Roye and Trones wood key points. Far east dispatches cite Allied successes against Bolsheviks.

Associated Press Vicardy Roge Fy Soming River Mornin Chaulnes Roye Somanver Chaulnes Acras Arras-Caimb Haucourt Remy Boiry Notre Dame Hindenburg Sormme Fougaucourt Trones Wood Flanders Berquin

Justice vacancy case in Winnecorne town council decision

Special to The Northwestern Madison reports Attorney General Haven finds a justice of the peace position vacant if not qualified soon after reelection. The town board may appoint a successor. Dispute centers on BW Libby of Lintsown who failed to file his oath after reelection and sought legal guidance.

Wailng Saya Winneronne Ores Spencer Haven DK. Allen Ozhkosh Allen MI6 S Haven Justice of the Peace Winnecorne Libby Lintsown

HUN RUSS TREATIES SUPPLEMENT Brest-Litovsk

German and Russian plenipotentiaries signed three treaties in Berlin supplementing Brest-Litovsk. One adds to the peace terms, another covers financial arrangements, and a third concerns civil law. Negotiations have run for weeks between Germany and Russia.

Brest-Litovst Associated Press Copenhagen Berlin Tren Ened Ab Ministry of Foreign Affairs

SCHOONER SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AT SEA

The Canadian three masted schooner Bh ana bound from Brazil to a Canadian port with tobacco cargo was cut and sunk by a German submarine Saturday night. Crew landed today after the attack. The submarine boasted of sinking an oil tanker and planned to sink eight more steamers bound for the port.

Associated Press Foundland Bhana Gereman Brazil Burke

Tribute to James telegram from President Wilson

President Wilson sent a telegram of condolence to Mrs James expressing deep grief over the death of her distinguished husband. He said he valued their friendship and that his loss is great to him the party and the country he loved and served.

United Press Washington D. C Wison James Foix

Registration Cards in Washington a New Card Form

Washington registration certificates differ slightly in form but not substance from those issued to registrants. Men aged twenty one to thirty one who register under the extended age units will receive the blue card measuring one and a half by four inches. The most successful men have faced many imperfections.

Associated Press Washington, WA. C

Carranza Sends Regret Message Over Nogales Clash

General Elias Calles, military governor of Sonora, sent regret to Brig. Gen. Dersey Cabell for yesterday’s border clash at Nogales. Agreement with Captain Abasolo halted further hostilities. Maj. Gen. Holbrook placed the border under tighter control as casualties mounted on both sides.

Associated Press Nogales Ariz Elias Calles Sonora Derséy Cabell General Calles Magdalena Calles Carranza Cabell Douglas Washington, D. C Wiam A Olbrook War Department Holbrook Southern Department Maril San O Mexico Hermosillo

Woman Ambulance Driver Awarded Military Medal

General Plumer of the British Army presents the military medal to a woman ambulance driver of the British forces. She is cited for bravery during air raids in France. These women continuously risk their lives at the front amid danger from the Hun, serving with the Red Cross.

Plumer France Hun

Boundary line fight and armistice in Mexican town

American troops clashed with Mexican forces along the boundary, suffering heavy casualties before a white flag ended the battle. The US and Mexican authorities agreed to a firing ceasefire and planned joint talks at dawn. Army movements and draft details dominated subsequent Senate actions and manpower planning.

Stephen Tlete Hermon Verman T Hey Ameren Toy ‘Cyows Wungerford Nogales Ainging Suljnder Teslo EK. M. Licion AL de Abasolo Ahl Americimitary Avi

Senate Amended Man Power Bill Heads to Conference

Senate amendments to the national power bill extend the draft to eighteen, a provision rejected by the House. A conference was arranged to smooth differences after brief talks. Senator McDonough of Ohio urged House action to press for retention of his amendment on alien citizen registration and classification. Chairman Dent of the military committee objected to binding conference terms. no instructions were given as the Senate passed the administration power bill with the draft age set at eighteen.

Senate Associated Press Washington WD. C House Ody Messure Asus Co-Hellzerent McDunough Ohio Dent Administration

Adjourning Senate in Honor of Kentucky Senator

Senate adjourned briefly after the death of a Kentucky senator. Colleagues paid brief tributes and adopted resolutions of regret. A funeral attendance was planned with state officials and party leaders in Washington.

Washington D. C Leth Houses Congress Kentucky

If Spain Falls America Faces Tougher Times Say Cologne

An unsigned United Press dispatch from Amsterdam quotes Cologne observers warning that if Spain falls the United States will face worse conditions both materially and morally. The exchange reflects wartime anxieties and the broader geopolitical risk climate.

United Presa Amsterdi—oThis Spain America

Allied push deepens as French, British forces advance

Washington reports Allied leaders say prisoners taken and lines extended in multiple sectors. General March notes gains on the Western Front with British and French troops advancing between key towns and fronts, while Allied reserves and divsions shift for continued pressure.

London Ussuri Vladivostok Shanghai Reuters Limited Gssuri Peking Semenoff Siberian Matsievski Wtation Manchurj Dauria John F Stevens Joseph Shaplen United Press Star New York N. Y Siberia Horvath Russia Ervant Czar Washington, D. C March Neste Blindenburg Marek Sau Tony Mie Trong Tye Royo Sibee Hlage Asehee Bean Albania Fn Tee Vlation Front Masks Pauitle Vonatalaton Tahn Wyroming Morbing Nevada Franen Atlichad Folt Tershing IK National Guard California Chul Ayina New Mexico Cotorade Frans

Irish Recruiting Campaign Amid New Machinery Update

Irish recruiting efforts show progress as new machinery is installed under Dash leadership. Officials expect the program to run smoothly and exceed prior debt levels, signaling stronger support and faster mobilization for the cause.

Londone Adebt

Water Wagon Trea? Cincinnati Delegates Split on Suffrage Endorsement

Fragmentary report notes Cy United and Columbus delegates debating the federal woman suffrage amendment. The scene centers on party platform alignment and internal dissent amid the convention discussions.

Cy United Trea Columbus ODIS Federal

Schools Must Wait for Replacement Plan

Mixed signals from officials as Washington delays decisions on new echrabeeen programs. The absence of a clear timetable prompts education leaders to focus on replacements while awaiting further guidance.

Return From Auto Trip Details Family Travel

New and Mr HW journey included cross country stops in Pastale Mleemland and Toledo with visits to Dr 0 Mb in Centr. They planned a return via Chicase for a few days then rest of vacation at Oakwoorl with Dr Wie.

New Odd Doles Pastale Mleemland Toledo Arp Darter Tod Oakwoorl

Truckers Get a Raise in City Wage Boost

About twenty-one men employed by the Chicago & Northwestern and six by the Son Line receive higher pay. Train workers moved to twenty cents more per hour, with two shifts adjusting. Fire and heat personnel are also affected. repairs and housing incidents noted as Mr. T Richards sustains a fall injuring his shoulder while showing improvement at home.

Chieega Sart Ain Chicagoa & Northwestern

Weather Forecast Update for Wisconsin Regions

Unsettled weather with changing conditions and questions about upcoming days. Forecasters expect cooler temperatures and mixed cloud cover across northern and western portions, with chances of precipitation later in the week. Observations suggest high variability as fronts move eastward. Temperatures and precipitation chances will be refined in subsequent advisories.

Thomas Nelson Page Arrives In Washington From Rome

United Press reports ambassador Thomas Nelson Page has arrived in Washington from Rome amid strong rumors that he will answer Walter Hines Page, who has just resigned as ambassador to Great Britain.

United. Press Y Lonton Thomas Nelson Rome Walter Hines Pyace Great Britain

Regimental Infirmary Fire at Camp MacArthur Briefly Baffles Officials

A fire damaged the regimental infirmary building section 6 at Camp MacArthur in Waen Texas. Fire was confined to the infirmary with limited injuries and no major losses reported. Authorities note the blaze caused minor disruption and investigation continues.

Associated, Preas Waen Texas Camp MacArthur

Pershing Praises American Army Bravery and Unity

General Pershing issues praise for American forces in France. He highlights the First through Fourth divisions and the Twenty sixth and Thirty second as core units, commends courage and energy, and notes allied victory as the war’s turning point. He urges continued resolve in support of peace and national unity.

Toeaday haGene Pershing Tien Hue

Fuel for Homes List Under New War Board Priority

Washington reports fuel heads and the War Industries Board prepare a new priority list. Chairman Baruch announced today that domestic fuel needs will guide allocations as the war effort advances.

Washington Pp. C Industries Baruch

Sight Seeing Trips for Army Camps Abroad

American officers stationed temporarily in England organize sight seeing trips beyond their camps on foot due to limited motor equipment. Provost guards at railway junctions question soldiers about their travel permissions and financial means, while camps remain remote from historic sites.

England Anghind Noas'asheir Oregamding Provost Pugrid

Sunflower State Readers Urged to Grow England Food Aid

The Peoples Blane Journal notes that Kansas residents living in the sunflower state are urged to embrace English aid crops due to oat shortages and rich in off and valuable ax entcleén teed. The item highlights farm concerns and calls for action among Amuarioans in Kansas.

Kansas Peoples Blane Journal

General Malleterre predicts German retreat to old Hindenburg line

General Malleterre, authority on military strategy and head of the Invalides, forecasts a German general retreat to the old Hindenburg line. He formerly taught at the Military School, served on Joffre’s staff at the Marne, and writes as a military critic for Paris Temps and American navy outlets.

Malleterre Old Hindenburg Line the Invalides Joffre Marne Paris Temps

Allied Forces Press Germans Near Noyon

Reports from the front describe heavy fighting as Allied troops push near Noyon with German counterattacks repelled. Paris states Chaulnes is occupied and French advances toward the Somme include Omiecourt Halntre Roighmil Navan and Verpillier as British and French lines extend north of the Avre and toward Licourt Mesnil Le Per. London reports British forces at Arras nearing Tinucourt Remy and Notre Dame as operations continue along a four mile front astride the Neuve Bera sector.

War Office Somme Omiecourt Gag Chaulnes Halntre Loye Roigh Mil Navan Verpillier Rolsti Inis Crapenumesnil Avre Licourt Torre Mesnil le Nesle la Linen London Arras Tinucourt Remy Bairy Notre Dame Arras-Cambrai'l Yond Bat Neut Bera Tistaires Ronal Manala

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