Are the Greatest of All Fighters in World War I
Special to The Northwestern from Washington D C amid war news. Secretary Daniels hails the marines as the greatest fighters in the world while they fight with General Pershing in France. War reports praise their training pace and amphibious prowess and note allied leaders urge restraint in talking up American strength. Marine exploits at Cantigny and along the Marne front are highlighted alongside calls for home front unity and continued effort to win the war.
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Washington, D. C
All America
United States
Marne Front
France
Navy
Daniels
Naval Establishment
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Baker
Army
Atlantic
Chatéau-Thierry
Peron
Cantigny
Towar Department
Constanuy
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Beene
Annapolis
Grave Read of Foch and Hindenburg Drive
The article argues General Foch holds the line against von Hindenburg’s spring offensive near Compiegne, warning that capture of Compiegne would stretch German reserves and widen the front. It notes American casualties surpassing 760,000 sent overseas, praising Foch’s strategy while detailing French munition plants and the Marne’s role in slowing the drive.
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Marne
Compiegnes
Baker
Germany
Kaiser
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Parta
General Fach
Wilson as World Leader Urged Federation of Labor
The American Labor mission reports to the AFL convention that President Wilson is admired in allied lands and urges an international federation of labor. It details European conferences, wartime aims, and recommends maintaining AFL representatives in Europe during the war.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Mian
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Wilson
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American Federation of Labor
American Labor Mission
Europe
James Wilson
Washington
England
France
Wort
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Countrie
Blackpool
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Audi
International Federation of Trade Unions
International Federation of Labor
International Exchange of Trade Union
Thenion
Sammy Forecaster Death in Trench War Casualty Note
A fragmented World War I era line recalls a soldier nicknamed Sammy forecasting death in a trench in France. He tells his wife Freently that they are in close quarters as combat intensifies.
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France
Special Service Men to Vancouver for Air Corps Draft
Nine thousand white draft registrants qualified for limited service were called by Provost Marshal General Crowder. They will serve in the military aeronautical corps and be sent to Vancouver Washington for air wage production. Crowder announced plans to furnish 17,000 registrants for the National Army, with additional raises and deployments to Camp San Juan and Fort Armstrong.
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Vancouver
Washington
Associated Press
Washington, D. G
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Miitary Aeronautical Corps
Army
Metteriala
Porto Rieo
Haw
Washington, D. C
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National Army
Porto Bicn
San Juan
Fort Armstrong
Honolulu
Mystery of farmer found with broken neck roused investigators
Edward Grrk, a farmer near Tomah, Wisconsin, was found dead on his farm in a burned, neck-broken condition. Authorities probe foul play as they examine the scene and his wife reports finding the body in a wash. The report notes the suspect details are under inquiry by local police.
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Associated
Tomah
Reutity
Edward Grrk
Captains Promoted to Majors Across Units
By Associated Iroks. Captains B.G. Diekinven of Minneapolia and C.M. Kariantad of Dempter were promoted to majors. Major Tekinzan will join the 250th Infantry and Major Karjeerad to the 335th Machine Gun.
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Iroks
Eter
Missing Rail Discovery Saves Passengers
Former section man Peterson discovered a missing rail along the South Shore and Adant tracks near Milgrim, five miles east of Houghton Michigan. He warned an approaching evening passenger train, helping avert disaster as passengers thanked him with small gifts.
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Houghton
Submarine activity along Atlantic ports heightens risk
United Press dispatch reports increasing boldness of enemy submarines off the American coast. A Brazilian steamer near Jersey was chased by a T-boat before a U.S. transport forced it under. British ships encountered two submarines, one rammed by a destroyer and possibly destroyed. Crew aboard a freighter near Pinar del Rio reported a submarine sighting. a six thousand ton steamer “Victor” may have captured the vessel. Heaton Harbor briefly closed as measures continued.
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United Pressy
New York
Atlantic
Jersey
United States
Saifors
Whlers
Pinar del Rin
Cattle Prices Hit New Highs At Chicago Market
Prices for cattle reached record levels with steers averaging around Selley per hundred pounds and a fancy steer selling for eighteen dollars. T. J. Gunderson of Centerville sold twenty four cattle at seventeen sixty and a carload of cattle at over ninety five thousand dollars, totaling about ninety five thousand dollars in receipts.
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Hele Jeans
Chicago
Ing
Statiall Vines
T. J. Gunderson
Centerville
Reserves of flour held for bread famine
United Press reports 64 million barrels of flour reserves stored in over twenty cities to aid food administration if bread supply falters. Stored since early winter, these stocks equal many bushels of wheat and would provide two weeks of supply for major industrial centers including Boston Memphis Dallas Birmingham Detroit Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburg Washington Buffalo Springfield New Haven Charleston Scranton and Indianapolis.
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United Press
Washington
Selveshd Ug Respry Jeonines
Boston
Memphis
Dallas
Birmingham
Detroit
Chile
Cago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pyattismore
Uffaln Springeld
Mass
New Haven
Charleston
Scranton
Odianepotin
Russia seeks aid for intervention pledge
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports support among Cadet Democrats for possible international intervention to safeguard Russian rights, with U S approval not denied though contested by factions. A United Press item from Kerece notes Russia’s czar restoration movement grows, church prayers rise, and secret Petrograd edition calls for restoration amid Bolshevik leadership threats.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C-An_ma
Manata
Cent Committee
Yin Ki Im
United States
Wisconsin Men Drowned in Canadian Spray River Jam
Four Eau Claire Lumber Co. workers Thomas Brown J C Erickson T C Lask and R Barkax drowned when a jam gave way on the Spray River ten miles west of Eau Claire. All were former residents of Eau Claire Wisconsin.
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Canada
United Press
Aann
Afta
Eau Claire Lumber Company
Thomas * Brown
J. C. Erickson
Tl. C. Lask
R. Barkax
Spray River
Fan Claire
Wis
U-boat Attack Reports Ship Sinking Off Turkish Port
An Atlantic sea clash near a Turkish port saw a German submarine attacked and apparently sunk with passengers recorded aboard. Two destroyers closed in, dropping charges at the sight where the sub vanished, while an army officer reported one man wounded.
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Axsogialeg Press
Linsteal States Army
Labor Federation Opens Two Week AFL Session
The American Federation of Labor began its annual convention in St Paul Minnesota with opening day proceedings cut to real business. Delegates form committees to draft reparte and recommendations for restoration amid expected questions and spirited debate. The federation lists 2,700,000+ members, 44 new加入 unions, and 27,735 affiliated locals in its latest report.
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American Federation of Labor
Paul
Minn
Nuarlness
Frank Morrisan
Aviator Dies in Water Crash Exhibition Flight
Greenwich, BW, BeJuck Mecke af Pawtucket an aviator who had given many exhibition flights in this country was killed today when his machine fell into the water after an explosion during a display.
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Greenwich
Pawtucket
United States Publishes Mexican Peace Speech
Washington reports that President Wilson’s address to Mexican editors, circulated publicly, is regarded as a major war era statement. Officials in Mexico City released the text, with U S authorities delaying U S publication, while stressing neutrality and the aim to unite democracy with Allied aims.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
United States
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Worl
Mexico
Mestien
Ito
Tavann
Associated Press
Americans Eager to Fight in Ferocious War Drive Progress
A wartime update notes Americans mobilizing with zeal as Allied troops push into France. German resistance remains fierce on rugged terrain near Roye and the Compiègne line. Artillery and infantry exchanges show heavy losses on both sides as the front steadies for a decisive year.
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France
Seniis
Roye
Compiegne-Stoye
Ottawaa
Tos Point
Vasen
Enis
Konovalof Arrives in Seattle as Kerensky Circle Watches
United Press dispatch notes Konovalof, Kerensky’s, right hand man, arriving in Seattle. Reporter cites Russian officials predicting a speedy Allied plan against Germany as Konovalof’s return could influence the fallen regime. Observers in Paris London Madrid gauge Russian ties and possible renewed effort to restore Kerensky’s government amid global tensions.
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United Prova
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Vies Pramlev Konovalof
Karensky
jPlms
Germany
Emir Orn
Kenovaloft
Orn
Rolxhaviles
Dutor
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China
Kerensky
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Wilson
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Rediamn
Paidy 1
Fear Seokine
Cnurter
Paris
London
Midrid
Ald Keren
Dine Hamada
Solo German ace Buckler leads Hun aviators claim
The NW champion Hun aviator Lieut Buckler is credited with downing enemy planes. Allied airmen regard Buckler as the equal of Richthofen, a famed German ace.
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Ia. Lieut
Buckler
Richthorft
Feamer
President urges labor unity to support war effort
The Washington president telegraphs to the American Federation of Labor and Democracy and to Mr. Maisel urging renewed labor solidarity with the war program. He warns that strikes or industrial disputes must not disrupt national defense and that all government channels must be used to settle any conflicts. The message stresses that disunity between capital and labor could jeopardize America’s war effort and calls for just, fair action in resolving differences.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson Today
American Federation Labor and Democracy
St. Paul
Minn
America
France
Robert Maisel
American Alliance
Mr. Gompers
Lneace
Stresdom
Matset
Sooma
Loyalty Wins Freedom as Inmate Is Recalled and Enlists
A jailed man thrased a cell mate after being convicted on a minor charge. Federal Judge Gandis recalled him to court and vacated the sentence after one year. He then freed himself, bound for a British recruiting mission and enlisted.
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Associated Press
Acc
Frank Taylor
United States
Gandis
Tayior
Taylor
Regional weather brief unclear message
Fragmentary OCR text notes damp conditions and winds with garbled references to dates and temperatures. No clear event or named entities present.
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