French Stand Before Rheims Struck by German Assault
The Associated Press report says French forces held a fresh German drive five miles southeast of Rheims after a bombardment west of the city. German infantry failed to breach French lines. the 14 mile front saw heavy fighting and repulsed attacks, with reports of renewed German offensives near Veuse and La Pompelle.
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Associated Press
New York
Rheims
Montdidier- Noyon
Vrigny
la Pompelle
Vesle
Teutonic
Paris
Aisne
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Chalons
Rhein
Austro Hungarian Offensive Stalls After Four Days
New York report says Austro Hungarian forces failed to secure a major objective in Italy after four days of effort. Hindenburg's attack system relies on rapid progressive gains, but the Austro Hungarians have not achieved the necessary breakthrough, risking stalemate and heavy casualties. Change in tactics urged by Austria’s leadership to salvage any advantage for German aims.
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Tt Mason
United Press
New York
Hindenburg
Italy
Austria
British Raid Nets Prisoners Near Vieux Berquin
British troops raided German lines south of Heuterne and north of Albert, recaptured a post near Vieux Berquin on the northern Aisne front, taking prisoners and two machine guns in the operation. Ground was given by French forces around Rheims and in the Itheims region, with the cathedral city and forts holding.
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Rheims
Aisne
Itheims
London
Hebuterne
Albert
War Office
Vieux Berquin
Ays Sient
Grace Lusk begins 19 year prison sentence today
Grace Lusk arrived at Waupun State Prison to begin a 19 year term for the killing of Mrs Mary Newman Roberts of Fond du Lac Wisconsin. A large crowd gathered as she entered the penitentiary traveling with close friends. She underwent prison intake and a briefing on life inside, with two days left in the tragedy's anniversary period.
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United Press
Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
Waupun
Mary Newman Roberts
Fond du Car
Ald
Miss Lusk
Waupua
Bertiton
Miss Tusk
Miss Laurn Garber
Misa Myrtee
Lull Linder Erict
Joe Wilkins
T. A. Lusk
Rates Cancelled on Export and Import Freight Schemes
The railroad administration announced cancellation of proposed export and import freight rates that were to take effect June 7. The measures were found discriminatory against trade with the Orient, prompting hundreds of protests and the decision to abandon them.
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Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
United States
Labor Is With The Government At AFL Convention
Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson told the American Federation of Labor delegates in St Paul that President Wilson highly values organized labor for aiding the nation industrially for war. Samuel Gompers urged workers to carry the message of unity to the president. Wilson praised wage gains and safer conditions achieved through union action and noted reforms like factory and mining inspections and child labor limits. A wage revolution was approved, supporting amalgamation of several unions to strengthen labor's role.
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Associated Prec
St. Paul
Minn
Secretary of Labor
William B. Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Organized Labor
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Labor Movement
Woodrow Wilson
United Mine Workers’ Union
Leniency Sought as Contingent Fee Agents Speak at Justice
Dozens of contingent fee agents appeared at the Justice Department to explain their operations and seek leniency in any action to break up the system of defrauding contractors and the government of millions of dollars. Officials indicated leniency for cases where agents did not employ sinister influence to obtain orders.
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Department of Justice
Associated Prann
Washington
ND. C
Department
Ofteals
Miedce
One Minute for Luck Prompts Quick Re-Marriage
Fred W. Gosewisch, eighteen years chief clerk of the probate court, married Florence Paul exactly one minute after midnight to comply with marriage laws for divorced persons. Gosewisch had been divorced on December 18 and the six month waiting period was allegedly bypassed, with luck cited as the motive.
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United Press
St. Paul
Minn
Fred W. Gosewisch
Florence Paul
Gosewisch
Van Hise on the War at Wisconsin Commencement
University of Wisconsin held its annual commencement with nearly 000 diplomas awarded including 250 to students in wartime service. President Charles R. Van Hise spoke of supreme sacrifices for the nation and warned that failure to act would let the central powers win, eroding moral law and world order.
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United
University of Wisconsin
Istock
Charles R. van Hise
van Hise
Germany
American Gas Attack Near Toul Reported by U.S. Engineers
American army engineers launched the first American gas projector assault north of Toul. Heavy German losses followed as wind forced a retaliatory attack back into German trenches. American projectors, genshells, and electric-firet prefectors aided the surprise on German positions amid a strong artillery barrage.
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Toul
Frank J. Taylor
United Preu Star
Lorraine
Hoches
Mrs Busch Released From Federal Detention
Jacksonville report says Mrs Adolphus Busch widow of the St Louis brewer was detained in Key West for examination by federal authorities on her return from Germany. She has been released and will proceed to St Louis.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Tardeau Appointed General Commissioner for Franco American War Affairs
Former head of the French mission to the United States André Tardeau is named general commissioner for Franco American war affairs in a newly created post, the official announcement said. He will oversee liaison and policy coordination between France and the United States on wartime matters.
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United Press
André Tardeau
United States
Wisconsin G A R elects new head amid easy win
George Breed of Chilton was today elected head of the Grand Army of the Republic in Wisconsin, easily defeating Lent of Supperter. The association’s leadership change follows a divisive campaign, with Breed praised for his experience and steady leadership.
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Amhland
Breed of Chilton
Grand Army of the Republic of Wisconsin
Lent of Susperter
News Print Prices Set By Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission fixed maximum news print prices for the United States and Canada in line with an agreement with the Attorney General and manufacturers. Rates include roll news $2.10 per 100 pounds in car lots and $3.224 in less than car lots. sheet news $5.60 in car lots and $3.344 in less than car lots. Prices retroactive to April 1 1918 and valid three months after the war ends with middlemen commissions set at 15 percent of net or cost plus freight and expenses.
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United States
Canada
Associated
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Attorney General
Gould Paper Company
Carload Rota
Establishment of Labor Priorities for Munitions Program
Washington officials indicate the war industries board is studying labor priority rules to sustain the munitions program after the next draft. No action has been taken yet but officials believe that worker shortages will require the same material priorities as raw materials.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Officala
House votes down on war bonus payments
Associated Press report from Washington says the House approved 28 percent opening payments for bonuses to workmen for extraordinary service in war material production, but the Senate amendment to the naval appropriation bill permitting such payments was defeated 205 to 87. The measure returns to conference.
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Hous
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Home Today
Henata
Gota
War taxes and defense opinions stir Madison news
Associated Press report from Madison notes Attorney General Spencer Haven’s opinion that no compensation is due for a cat slaughtered after rabies exposure. The piece also mentions immigration tax debates, and a senate-backed joint resolution aimed at repatriating aliens serving with American or allied forces.
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Associated Press
Madison
Robins
Spencer Haven
J BB Borden
Sttate Council of Defense
United States
Associated Preva
Wanhinetes
P. C
Wilens
Senate
Koex
Vienna Faces Worsening Food Crisis and War Fallout
The Vienna press warns of a deeper food shortage as Italy’s offensive stalls. A Zurich dispatch cites The Arbiter Zeitung forecasting a harsher situation in Vienna once Imperial defeats on the Italian front become public.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Austria
Italy
Vienna
Zurich
Arbiter Zeitung
Peking
Sretherland
Japan
Miheria
Siberia
Germans Dig In on Marne Front Trench Warfare Escalates
On the Marne front German forces dig in deeper and strengthen trenches while shelling American positions. Allied troops respond with stabilized warfare as both sides reinforce and barrage rear areas. American artillery targets German reserves and supply lines amid rising tensions along a contested sector.
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Dred & Veceuson
United Piers
Marne
Chatera
Work on Fight Ruling by Associated Press Source
The notice outlines general rulings on suitable materials and powerfully employment under Provart Marsal General ward work or first order propriety to be issued within aids. The text notes collaboration with the Department of Labor and other government agencies in the ongoing study and telemeter-related efforts.
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Washinton
Aids
Telemate Fleer
Aber
Federal Woman Suffrage Vote Likely Next Thursday
The Senate Women’s Suffrage Committee decided to seek a vote on the resolution passed by the House to submit the federal amendment to the states. The test vote is expected to occur on Thursday of next week as organized by advocates led by Josy Washington and the stamp agency’s noted timing.
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Apron
ONE YEAR FOR ADVOCATING WAR REPROSECUTION
Associated Dees reports in Minneapolis today a jury found a defendant guilty of advocating government action in reprosecution of the War. The defendant faces one year in the Minneapolis workhouse with a sixty day stay granted. Pledger War Statens. LARGEST PENSION BILL. Washington reports the senate passed the loosest pension bill to date, totaling $920,050,000 with an increase of $52,000,100 over the 1912 record.
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Associated Dees
Minneapolis
Wiana A. Jusrr
Minneapolis Atene
Wank
Statens
Byd Press
Washtamtom
J. C
Senate
Shortest Road to Berlin Is Via Vienna
Senate debate centers on dissolving Austrian domination to aid national liberty of Hungarians and Bohemians. Senator Kenyon argues for US aid against Austria with northern arms and eastern diplomacy while noting a western Berlin route via Vienna. Senator Lewis urges strengthening Slavic army efforts in Russia to counter Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hungary
Kenyon
Iowa
Senate
Congress
United States
Austeia
Austria
Lrive
Berlin
Vienne
Lewis
Inois
Russia
Germany
America
Alaska
Minnesota primary results show Burnquist leading in GOP governor race
Returns from precincts across Minnesota show J A A Burnquist maintaining a big lead over Charley Lindbergh for the Republican nomination for governor. Democratic race tightens as Comstock leads early returns, while other GOP incumbents hold large majorities in statewide contests.
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Presa
St. Paul
Min
J. A
Burnquist
Charley A. Lindbergh
Little Malls
Fred BE
Wheaton
Minneapolis
W. L. Comstock
Mankato
Comstock
Rourna
Burnquise
Lindbergh
Laos
Wrankson
Crane
Stephens
Frankson
Clifford &. 1Illeon
Andrew J. Volstead
Oranite
Tanest Lundgen
Mina
JE Meyers
Unityor
Maser Thomas van Leer
Tan
Taloran
Draft plan to add over a quarter million to deferment pool
Preliminary reports indicate more than 240 000 may be added to the pool for immediate military duty as a result of Marshal General Crowden's recent order affecting local draft boards. The report notes changes in the system of deferred exemption and cites wartime manpower needs.
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Isortated Press
Washington
DB. C
General Crowden
Werdge Warstan
Status of ball players and draft age debate in Congress
The Associated Press reports in Washington that opinions on the baseball player stage vary while provisions guard against interference with professional leagues as the provost marshal general's approval is noted. Congress is set to decide within ten days on raising the draft age from 18 to 40, with Representative Coy of Indiana predicting the change during naval appropriation debates.
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Washington, DD. C
United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Indiana
Turkish Troops Attack American Hospital in Persia
A Turkish assault on the American hospital at Tabriz, Persia, is reported to have provoked protests from the Spanish consul. The hospital, tied to Colton Memorial, was identified as an endowed institution by a Philadelphia family. calls for war declarations rise in Congress, but the administration seeks caution as not yet in direct conflict with the United States.
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Cry United Press
Copenhage
Valshevik
Siberia
Petrograd
Omek
Samarne
Neva- Nikolayak
Tremier Lenin
Volgi River
Ural Mountains
PledgeWar Stam
Germany
Tig
Améreica
Colton Memorial
New York
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Peraia
Philadel
Terian Board
Congress
United States
Turkey
Sulgaxia
W! Son
State Department
Tates
American Battle Plan Seen on Italian Front Aid
Washington reports General Pershing weighing whether thousands of U S troops can be spared for the Italian front The Italian ambassador pressed for American participation to deter Austrian advances while Baker approves troop numbers around 100 000 with plans for selective deployment The central worry centers on holding Montello against Austrian pressure and keeping allied support steady with propaganda countermeasures.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Pershings
di Celler Ina
Baker
Germany
United States
Italy
Austria
Oshkosh Attorney Declines Governor Run
Milwaukee Sentinel reports Oshkosh attorney Mr Hilton says he is not a candidate for governor on the Democratic ticket. He states he has not been drafted and is busy with his current government job on the local beat.
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Oshkosh
Northwestern
Milwaukee
the Sentinel
Gear Hilton
Flyer Instructor Killeq In Fort Worth Affair
An AP report from Fort Worth states Lieut. H C Kiley, an instructor in aviation, was killed this afternoon at Benbrook. A cadet accompanying him was reportedly injured. War stamps and postally related notes appear in the fragmentary text.
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Fort Worth
Tev
H.C. Kiley
Benbrook
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