Allied and German offensives blaze across front lines
Reports from Washington Paris and London describe decisive fighting on multiple fronts as American troops gain esteem in Montdidier and a French British counter press holds and shifts the German drive. British raids yield prisoners and a machine gun while Vesuvius of pressure widens the allied line near Soissons and Rheims.
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Paris
Foch
Somme
Montdidier
New York
Alane
Vesle
Outakirta
Soissons
St. Thierry
Rheims
Uns
Paria
Maantdicher
Cantingny
London
Albert
Flanders Salient
Robecy
War Office
Arras
Lens
Merville
Fond
Page
Channel Port Raid Given Up
United Press War Haper t analyzes Von Hindenburg s Aisne offensive as a costly diversion aimed at quieting German public opinion. It argues the drive seeks a showy victory but fails to threaten the channel ports, while noting Fismes rail cutoff and ongoing Allied strategic concerns.
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United Press War
New York
von Hindenburg
Hay
Boulogne
Calais
Dunkirk
Aisne
Fochs
France
Channel
van Hindenburg
Germoor
Soinaona
Rhelms
Fismes
Berlin
Germans Demand Peace Terms From Madrid Conference
United Press dispatch from Washington reports pan Germans present a peace plan seeking permanent retention of Poland Lithuania Courland Esthonia and Baltic provinces taken from Russia. They demand Belgium remain German, return overseas colonies, and a war indemnity. France should cede Tangÿw and Briey for valuable ore.
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Washington, DL
Poland
Lithugnia Courland
Kdsonia
Exthonia
Baltic
Russia
Belmium
France
Tangwy
Briev
Allies in Siberia Stir Opposition to Intervention
AP dispatch from Moscow reports Russians oppose allied intervention in Russia. Bourgeois and Bolshevik papers alike deem occupation of Siberia potentially harmful to Germany and Russia, suggesting intervention not advantageous. In Stockholm, Finnish politics show growing German influence as Mannerheim seeks recognition, opposing German intervention and Finnish army Germanization. Colonel Viste-Selmi, new war minister, links closely with German headquarters.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Russia
Belshevik
Siberis
Stockholm
Ihag
Mannerheim
Visteslem
Gellman
Ward Fire at State Hospital Kills and Mourns Parents
An Associated Press report from Columb8 early today details a blaze at a state hospital for the insane destroying a ward. At least sixteen parents died and eleven patients remain missing while five were badly burned. The ward held forty five patients with thirty four accounted for, and some residents reportedly reentered the building amid the flames. The fire is blamed on defective electrical wiring.
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Insane Hospital
Associated Press
Columb
Crsure
Hental
Lusk verdict expected by midnight in Wisconsin case
United Press reports judge instructions sent to the jury in the Grace Lusk murder trial. Jurors may find her not guilty by reason of insanity or guilty of first degree murder, second degree murder, or third degree manslaughter, with possible commitments or prison terms. The defense seeks insanity. the state argues for murder or manslaughter verdicts. The jury is not expected to stay out long.
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United Press
Wauhesha
Martin Lueckin
Grace Lush
Tne Sane
Grace Lusk
Gracy Lusk
Waukesha
Wis
Geth Ant
We Lusk
Ta Oglack Loneht
Mies Lusk
Clancey
Corrigan
Lusk
Mary Newman Roberts
Luocknoey
David Roberts
Miss Lusk
Lillell
Maclay Hoyne
Uneets
Cir
Thivid Roberts
Misa Lusk
Marilyn Lueck
James Clinces
Eter
Powhle Vendikts
Tie Defenne
Merdes
Waupun
Prion
Nat
Navy Medical Director Indicted Over Hoarded Food Stuffs
Francis S Nash, medical director of the navy, and his wife were indicted by a grand jury in Washington. Nine charges allege hoarding foodstuffs. Investigators found more than a ton and a half of sugar stored in the Nash home among other provisions.
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Associated Prean
Washington, D. C
Francis S Nash
Navy
Nash Home
Druggist Spiegel Dies by Own Hand in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee Adolph Spiegel, a widely known pharmacist, killed himself at a local sanitarium last night. Officials report the act was due to complications from nervous disease and illness, with an affidavit released today.
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Associated Press
Hilwaukee
Adolph Spiegel
Spiegel
Dr Roberts Compared to Adam in Court Testimony
Miss Mosk testifies at a Waukesha Wisconsin trial for the murder of Mrs Mary Newman Roberta. She recalls the emotional strain of court while the defendant, described as a criminal cad by her, is on the stand.
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Attorney Clancey
Miss Lusk
Rop | Arts
Clancey
Ife
Mina Lusk
Roberta
Atkorney Locknes
Clances
Roberts
Miss Mosk
Waukesha
Wis
Mary Newman
Dr. Roberts
Adam
Sympathy for Slavs Endorsed by U S Government
The United States expresses earnest sympathy for Czechslovaks and Jugoslavs as the Rome congress of oppressed Austro Hungarian peoples reports support for national self determination. Secretary Lansing notes U S interest in the resolutions urging liberty and unity. another session is planned in Paris in June.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Lansing
Austria- Hungary
Rome
Jugo State For Freedom
Fie
Congress
Paria
American Air Fighting Nets German Planes Over Lorraine
Lieutenants Richenbacher and Campbell lead Allied airmen who downed and subdued German aircraft between May 10 and May 22. In the last day American pilots claimed three German biplanes and forced two more down, one possibly out of control. Campbell, a California native, tallied a victory as American air forces reported success against German planes on the western front with the United States Army in Lorraine.
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Richenbacher
Campbell
United Presa
Washington
DPO
War Office
Lorraine
Udle Tiekenbacher
Douglas Campbell
California
Ta Payette Estadrike
Blue Devils Feted in Frantic Parate Visitors Twelve Dinners
Blue Devils of France charged into a terraed emberdment, were met with flowers cigars and free meals. Visitors freed twelve hinure of tatades and free runners. 24,900 spectators watched the scene as the disciplined fighters were diverted with water instead of wine.
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United Prose
France
Aden
Great
Yenterday U
Eeu
Break ing into prison tale from Roche surrender event
An unstable fragment reports Americans pleading in Cantlan amid an armed crowd. A group of twenty approached a figure linked to a Mouse magazine writer. A Canadian carrier crowd pursued a man as he entered Candany. Hooper was taken prisoner and shouted at an officer.
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United Press
Cantlan
Pattie
Fae Mouse
Dismissed From Service for Accidental Pistol Range Death
Lieutenant Moanree was tried on a manslaughter charge after Sergeant Samuel Gliiman of the field artillery accidentally shot and killed at the pistol range. The case was approved by President Wilgon and Camp Custer involvement noted.
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Cress Haittle Creek
Custer
Wilwaradete
Wilgon
Moanree
Seret
Samuel Gliiman
Hh Field Antiller
Oates to Haywood in Sedition Trial Evidence
Government introduced letters and documents linking Joseph A Gates to actions of the Industrial Workers of the World and the Western Federation of Miners. The case centers on alleged piracy to disrupt war production and anti conscription measures. Letters by Cytea and William Taylor discuss IWW control of Neates and planned disruptions affecting coal strikes and union activity.
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Minera
Cytea
William Taywoan
Secre
Latur
SOUTH DAKOTA PRIMARY RESULTS RIPE FOR UPDATE
Early returns from yesterday's South Dakota primary show Senator Thomas Stevie facing renomination challenges as Frank McOden seeks renomination in the first district. Christopherson leads Piper and Wogdwght in the congress race, while the attorney general contest appears clearer than initial signals.
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Sioux Bally
South Deafpora Mide
Noweser
Henalor
Thomas Stevie
Frank McOdsene
Christopherson
Piper
Congress
Thar
Tabasen
Aberdeen
Lean
Attories
Hood
First fabricated ship Agawam ready for service
A partially legible account notes a newly built ship named Agawam, attributed to Mrs Woodrow Ison and the Seaward firm, said to be the first of its kind for the Submarine Lot fleet. It is described as cargo carrier with carrying capacity and tied to standard obliquing efforts.
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Mra. Woodrow Ison
Rean Y Seward
Pemergenes Fleet Corporation
No Help for Russia Obstacles in Way of Aid
Madame Ro te h Kireva, colonel of the women’s battalion, appeals to Secretary of State and Secretary of War for military and economic aid. The request faces doubt as plans for economic aid are considered but blocked by fears aid may fall into German hands.
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Washington
Furssia
Roteh Kireva
Worena
Lanving
Raker
Roosevelts call to put war through to the knockout
Colonel Roosevelt urges one grand duty to win the war, appeal to mothers, and rapid preparedness. He criticizes pacifists and urges Americans to back the front, insist on American unity, and support language and education changes to strengthen national resolve.
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Roosevelt
Crown Prince William Leads Assault on Chemin des Dames Front
A dispatch from Emperor Weiliam, in command south of Law on the Aisne front, reports Crown Prince Frederick William's forces striking the British and French at Chemin des Dames. Our infantry crossed the Aisne and neared the Veste, with the First Guards Infantry division among the first to reach the Aisne line. The twenty-eighth vision again distinguished itself as British and French forces were reportedly surprised. Our losses are small, and further progress is promised tomorrow with continued support.
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Law
Aisne Front
Potsdara
William
Frederick William
Chemin Des Dames
Aiane
Veste
Guards
Alene
Associated Trass
Amsterdam
Ileenun Het
Berlin
Kheledy
Wrifisit
Park —Kvaminaan
Paris
London
Vie
Rar
Pousi
Americas
Cantigny
Montdidier
Keaoce
Gally
Hapress
Cologne
Copenhagen
Herorean
Likewlan
Fock
Ottawa
France
Neaely
Fenech
Battle Bulletins Show American Efforts on Fronts
The dispatches describe American actions in France with dash and valor across multiple fronts. Reports note the slowing attack on the western front and American advances penetrating German positions near Cantigny and Montdidier. American artillery and aerial observers aided French efforts, while Berlin and London correspondents debate strategic implications and casualties.
S A COOKS WILL LEFT BENEVOLENT BEQUESTS IN WISCONSIN
The will of the late ex Cothiewaniin S A Soul provides liberal sums to GATL posts in Neenah and Menasha and to two rivers for benevolent purposes the estate valued between 17000 and 500000 dollars. Real estate divided between two towns and a widow. The will was probated in Seoul Wis.
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Neenah
Menasha
Itv
Seoul
Cothiewaniin SA
Neenah and
Menishe
Jy Tooem
Revenue Bill Vacation Hearing On New Revenue Reg
The Washington press reports that the House Ways and Means Committee approved a revenue proposal to begin hearings this summer, with changes possible after the appropriation bill is finished. The panel agreed that four million dollars in additions come chiefly from excess profits income and taxes on laches.
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Washington
State Over Subscribes in War Fund Drive Tale
Associated Press report notes North Dakota donation progress as war fund drive surpasses major milestones. Executive secretary Harry Co Wihan estimates total figures at $475 000 with state apportionment around $200 000 as the drive continues toward its goal.
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Associated Preasy F.S
Dpe
North Dakart
Cine
Harry Co Wiihar
Assistant Director Named for Aircraft Division Under Ryan
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Potter, head of the Equipment Division of the Army Signal Aircraft Department, has been named assistant director of aircraft machinery under John D. Ryan.
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Washington
Potter
Arms
Signal Aircraft Department
Fis
John D. Ryan
Crowder Calls Draft Age Men to Work for War Effort
Special to The Northwestern reports Provost Marshal Crowder demands men aged twenty one to thirty enroll in civil aid or join the army. The piece extols patriotic duty, supports war taxes and bonds, lauds Wisconsin for doing its part, and argues all citizens must contribute to victory.
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Washington, D. C
Marshal Crowder
Crowder
America
Wilson
Mel Crowe
Uncle Sam
Goa
Wisconsin
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