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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1918

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Allies Battle Tide in Italy and France Report

A press dispatch details Austro-Hungarian attacks on Mont Corus repulsed as American scouts engage near Luneville. French and British forces report heavy artillery, with American reinforcements to the front and strategic holds near Mont Didier and Kemmel. Italian front actions include Italian advances on Col Nel Orso and patrols north of Lake Garda. Emperor Charles visits front. Austrian food shortages spark unrest in Galicia.

Associated Press Rome Mont Corus War Office Luneville Monts Corno Asiaga Col Nel Orso Brenta Piave Lake Gards Charles Baron Burian Germany Austria-Hungars Austria Bohermia Galicia Paris Picardy Avre Enemi Lorraine Nomeny St. Die

Hold Yanks for Big Blow

Article discusses General Foch delaying full American offensive use until US forces reach full strength in France. It argues Americans will not be wasted on secondary efforts and will deliver a major strike at a pivotal moment, with Metz and eastern France highlighted as likely focus en route to victory.

New York Washington Ottawa SRP Amiens Paris Hetame Foch Usxtile Montdidier J. W. T. Mason United Press New York America France Generalissimo von Hindenburg Pleardy Flanders Fork West Front Pas Urner Poecardy Lorraine Metz United States Europe Mech Pereurs Mei Tor Rhine Haki Vd Foch Hritiah War Cabinet

Locom and the forest of Nieppe wartime note cited

A fragment notes a war office statement between Locom and the forest of Nieppe in Flanders, indicating military or strategic commentary. The readable text hints at official communication but provides no full details or context.

Locom Nieppe Flanderstront War Office

Transcontinental Train Schedules Cut Across Nation

Washington orders curtailment of Chicago west passenger schedules effective June to save about 11.7 million train miles yearly and reduce running hours. Santa Fe leads traffic to Los Angeles while CNW UP SP routes shift to San Francisco Portland Seattle with parity mail plans and higher berths anticipated.

Associated Press Washington, D. C MeaAdoo Chicago West Santa Fe Chicago Los Angeles Chicago and Northwestern Union Pacific Southern Pacific San Francisco Burlington Northern Pacific Portland Oregon Milwaukee St. Paul Seattle Pacific Coast

British Air Chief Takes Command in France

Major General Hugh Trenchard who resigned from the air staff due to a disagreement with Baron Rothermere has accepted command of a key section of the British air force in France. Announcement was made in the House of Commons by Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law, the war cabinet spokesman.

Eraf France Associated Proag London Hugh Trenchard Baron Rothermere House of Commons Andrew Bonar Law War Cabinet

Presbyterian General Assembly Opens in Columbus

Delegates from all sections of the United States arrive to attend the 120th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America in Columbus. The ten day session begins Tuesday with pre assembly conferences on Monday and Wednesday. A new moderator will be elected Thursday afternoon.

Associated Press Columbus Clorsymen Layten United States 120Th General Assembly The Presbyterian Church In the United of America

Best Training in North At Camp Custer Says Keppel

Camp Custer in Battle Creek Mich sends top training troops south to prove the high grade of soldiers produced locally. Assistant Secretary of War FR Keppel says northern training has yielded the best results.

Associated Fress Battle Creek Mich Camp Coster FR. Keppel Keppel

United States Denies Immediate Use of Army in France

Washington reports Secretary Baker rejects Lord Reading plan for immediate American deployment to the western front. Discussions in Ottawa and Versailles reflect two schools of strategy, one for rapid use on the line and another for full buildup before a major strike.

Washington, D. C Lord Rendinge Newendt Ollaway Ls Oiswrength Revelvedt Funk Aja Ottawa

Prisoners Brutally Used in Austrian Camps

A Rome dispatch reports Austrian authorities torturing Italian prisoners in Austria. The Malian embassy describes systematic cruelty to destroy manhood and notes prisoners are starved and denied care, with many sent back to Italy ill with tuberculosis.

Associated Preas Washington, D. C Austria Rome Taliria Italy Linken Waly Siepatch Clare

Alpine Troopers Tour the United States Survived War

Washington reports the Alpine soldiers known as the Blue Devils are touring the country in a Red Cross relief mission. President Fon received the group today as they continue their national tour to aid service members and veterans.

Rony United States Fy Amnogintad Press Washington, D. C Wwe Fon Khown Ted Cross

Postal strike threat as Hawaii mail routes face new tolls

The Postal Department considers asking Congress for legislation to compel transport firms to provide mail service at existing rates as the Hana mainland and steam lines seek higher fees. A 25 percent increase is proposed by the carriers but rejected by the government. The plan would force interisland carriers to maintain affordable mail and express service across Hawaii.

Tha Hoslomtice Department Inteceia and Steam Navigation Company Mawailan Group Consgre Keuion Enor Congress Cer United Elone Hewatlan Department Uraes Pinelife

Presidential nominations sent to the Senate

The president sent nominations to the Senate including Col. Robert I. Noble for the Medical Corps of the National Army and Ven a Bloomer for the Register of the Land Office at Mr Centre California.

United Press Washington, D. C Senate Gudliers Robert I. Noble Vene Bloomer Ml Centre Cal

French Minister Promises Readiness for New German Cruisers

In a Paris interview with The Liberem, French Minister of Marchie Vernex Leyes declares France is ready for the anticipated fleet of new German submarine cruisers and will not sleep over the flag. The remark signals heightened tensions as Germany readies a string of capital submarine ships.

Vench United Prem Paris Vernex Leyes Prench Marchie The Liberiem

Illness Delays Finance Board Organi zation in Washington

The organization of the board of directors of the new finance corporation was postponed today due to illness. The oath of office will be administered on Wednesday in Washington D C.

Organization of Directors of Finance Corporation United Press Washington, D. C Secrmary Mes Adog Hiness Wir! Finance Corporation

Collier Tuck Ahe Ship Sets Trial Trip Next Wednesday

Philadelphian builders claim the New York shipyard, South Comfen NY, previously broke records by completing a coltier. The ship was launched last week, twenty seven days after keel laying, with a trial trip scheduled for Wednesday morning.

United Prean Pan New York South Com Fen Coltier

Great Mineral Wealth in Alberta and British Columbia

Colonization agent C. G. Lett of the Grand Trunk railway reports large supplies of molybdenum and other metals in western Canada. He collected samples of molybdenum iron copper gold and lead and asserts Alberta and British Columbia are rich in mineral wealth, potentially shaping a lasting prosperity for outsiders who speculate in these resources.

United Press Winnipax Man Lett Grand ‘Trunk Railway Alberta British Columbia

New Moral Code Trial Opens in Waukesha Court

The trial of Misa Grace Blinsk for the slaying of Mrs. Mary Roberts opened at 2 PM with jury selection under way. Readings from letters said to be from Miss Kusak were admitted, arguing a husband’s love as a motive while friends testified about relationships and a domestic tragedy in Waukesha County.

Waukesha Misa Grace bLinsk Mars Newman Keoberta David Roberta Grace Lark Mary Roberts David Roberts Miss Tusk Roberta Mies Kusak Luale Robbe Choo Roberts Roherts Rt Wraukestia

Revolt in Ukrainia Seen as Inevitable by Notes from Wirn Shepherd

United Press dispatch reports a Ukrainian landowner backed republic facing German influence. Peasants, discontent with traitor government, may revolt with spring food relief, while German forces shift to protect interests as Russia’s scene evolves.

Baloed Press Ord Ind Aguet Germany Ukrainia Phralnian Rep Ulrainia Germany Chrainia Ckrainia Russia Ituaia Frerm

Catastrophe Flares in Petrograd Diatribe From Bolshevik Leaders

A undated Petrograd dispatch cited a Bolshevik premier Nikolai Cenine warning of a counter confluence amid starving unrest and a central crisis. In Moscow the ambassador returned, Bolshevik papers suspended for publishing a German article, and raids on revolutionary centers reported. The piece also mentions a high-profile court case involving Dr. David Haberts and Mrs. Roberts with anticipated lengthy jury questioning and many letters to be presented.

Moscow Nikolai Cenine Petrograd Francis Vologda Louluh Rifles Nsurier Mary Newman Roberts Miss Lusk Roberta David Haberts Roberts Misa Deavid Lacbe Thevedd

Amending draft law and war risk provisions Senate action noted

Senate paused passage of amendments to a war risk insurance bill covering disability allowances for servicemen. The measure provides one hundred dollars monthly for those losing limbs, with new exemptions and kinship allowances. Conference reports on housing and government procurement moved forward as debates on tax and agency reorganizations continued.

iBy Associated Rrena Washington O-Saltlere Conscientiaux Senate Altowoneer Shale Tae Exemy Washington, DC Neve Hous Thompson Kuan~ Inna House United States Boston Boston, C Kiengoe Cincinnati New Orleana New York Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco Wilson

Death of famed race figure Val Miley at 65

Val Miley, a prominent NY racing stables figure with four decades in the sport, died today at Rt. Vincent's Hospital from arteriosclerosis. He was brought from Pimlies track after being treated there for several days. He gained wide recognition in the racing world.

United Press New York Vato Miley Rt. Vincent

German Prisoners Claim Hindenburg Dead Says Express

Report from London via Associated Press and Daily Express quotes German prisoners in France claiming Marshal von Hindenburg is dead. The Express also highlights General von Mackensen as a key leader in German victories and suggests the Hindenburg tale explains the recent offensive failure.

Associated London France Marshal von Hindenburg Cern Daily Express Mackensen von Mackens STO Express Hindenburg

Arson Trust Alleged in Detroit Area Fire Ring

Police say a woman confessed to involvement in an arson ring that burned property worth about 320 000 across Detroit and other Michigan cities. Authorities named the group as active for years and linked it to a Detroit trust center. investigators seek further charges and insurance connections.

Marris Necret Michigan

Jugo Slav Support Backed by Slovene Croat Socialists

A Rome dispatch reports the Slovene Socialists at Lalbach and the Croat Socialists at Zagreb have passed resolutions supporting the Jugoslav movement. Protests against proposed electoral reform in Hungary are noted. A manifesto from Slovaks declares themselves integral to the Czecho Slovak nationality.

Wolniat Party of Austrin Associated Prass Washington PD. C Sinv Sovial Dal Party of Austria Lte Rome Ahi Chattallan Lalbach Zagreb Juge-Skaar Fritngary Alka

Letters at Trial Reveal I W W Antiwar Campaign Ties

Trial exhibits show hand written letters seized from private I W W Mesot branch officers. The letters contain statements about the antiwar campaign and suggest aims to disrupt war production. Jurors hear these letters as part of sedition charges against I W W leaders.

Associated Press

Kaiser and Co Confer on Mutual Policy in Berlin

Kaiser and Co developed a complete accord after talks in Berlin and Amsterdam about political academic and military questions. The statement says both monarchical powers were in accord on present and future relations.

United Press Berlin Ovine Amsterdam

Prospective Dairymen in Texas Seek Wisconsin Stock

Prospective dairymen in Texas and other border states begin stocking up on high grade cows. Wisconsin stock is being shipped by express to Texas and Arizona dairymen at an average price. Cattle are bought to boost dairy farms across the region.

Texag

Weather and Time Temperatures Reported Across Cities

A fragmented weather note lists temperatures and times for several locations. It references May and typical daily ranges though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

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