War talk and resolve state war will extend beyond today
Washington dispatch reports mixed views on victory timing as Allied and American forces press on. Leaders express confidence that the United States will win, with morale high among British French Italian troops and Pershing’s men continuing to reach France.
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Malletere
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Marshal Foch
Tate
Joffre
Foch
Paris
General Boardman Addresses Milwaukee City Club
General Boardman of Oshkosh spoke at the Milwaukee City Club, recounting U.S. troop experiences in France. He framed the war’s outcome as decisive and uplifting, praising American courage and resilience, and his talk drew enthusiastic reaction from a large, diverse audience.
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Milwaukee
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Yankee general addresss troops in French dugout
Lord Reading, the British ambassador to the United States, spoke to American soldiers near Juvigny in a dugout, assuring them the U S and its people stand with and are proud of their troops. He praised their courage, spoke of justice and liberty, and noted America’s resolve and impact on the war effort.
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Lord Reading
United States
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Juvigny
Germany
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Amerca
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Unclear wartime dispatches recount greetings at allied HQ
Fragmentary text notes a voyage toward American divisional headquarters. It mentions Lord Rewing dining with General Mangin, an ambassador, and a French army attaché in Washington. Names and details are garbled, hindering precise attribution.
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Mangin Acie
Suspects rounded up on bombing charge
Chicago bombing at the federal building shocks city as investigators seize suspects and assess a deadly blast. Officials say four dead and thirty injured with a wide net of radical suspects questioned. Coroner calls for jury as debris search continues for evidence.
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Department of Justice
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Peter Sofroxn
Draft for 18 to 45 men rushed to cantonments
Washington report from Associated Press states Provost Marshal General Crowder indicates rapid action to speed up registration and possible immediate enrollment for men aged eighteen to forty five. He mentions questionnaires and a forthcoming order of call with details to be announced soon.
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Washington, D. C
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Crowder
Crowdar
Bail Requested for Eleven Conspiracy Defendants in War-Plan Case
A request was filed in the court of appeals by Mkiemzo for eleven defendants named in a conspiracy case tied to wartime government actions. The group, including William D. owned, I. A McDonald, George M. Trnce, Jenn. Ra. Fanning, Olin B. Andersen, Leo Lauk rank Jeakkole, Charles Facobson, Mies BK. Manning and Sameel Star fein, faces long terms in a related sentence. The submission seeks to have their imprisonment halved or altered.
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George M. Trnce
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Olin B. Andersen
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Charles Facobson
Mies BK. Manning
Typhoon Kills Fifty in Formosa Island
A typhoon swept Formosa killing about fifty people and destroying around 2,369 houses. Telegraph and telephone lines were severed and most plantations avoided major damage.
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Formosa
Fortmosa
Selal
World Series Opens Amid Slow crowds and Roses
The 1918 World Series game opened with a sparse crowd in Chicago. Babe Ruth hit practice shots as roses were presented to Fred Mitchell and Charles Beal while umpires and batteries were announced. Early innings showed few runs and mixed defense as Ruth struggled but the action began with several singles and outs, culminating in a low scoring, tense start awaiting final bulletin.
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Americans Are Felt Across Western Front Presence
Fragmented OCR text notes Americans on the western front, with references to presence and crown price. Content is garbled and partially illegible, but implies American involvement or impression on wartime fronts and public sentiment. Further readable names or dates are not present.
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Ameaterdam
Hay from Sugar Cane Tops Boosts Hawaiian Feed Supply
Hawaii experts claim a process to convert sugar cane tops into hay yields about 39,000 tons annually. The cane hay is said to rival timothy in quality as animal feed and could ease forage shortages.
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Aiomoma
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Hawaii
Investigation of Draft Rules and Dry Status Debate
A byline heavy report describes a U S Senate debate on draft rule investigations and a Kellogg-like resolution to declare national alcohol prohibition during wartime. It notes opposition by Senators Kirby and others, moves to act on emergency agriculture aid, and aims for a final vote before adjournment.
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Smoot Oftah
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Arkansas
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Minesots
Labor leader Gompers vows united stance in war effort
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, declares a rift between American government and labor while urging support for the Allies. He asserts labor backs Britain, Ireland, and Boer sympathy, stressing labor will not prolong war but will not permit its end sooner if needed. The crowd reacts with loud cheers as he emphasizes international peace and unity.
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Great Britain
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Ireland
Workers Not Barred From Classification Into Groups
An interpretive statement by Otto Bf. Ebutz, presented in Washington, D. C., and released through the War Labor Board, indicates workers will not be barred from classification into groups. The note suggests wage controversies may influence a return to work and potential rationing adjustments.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Otto Bf
Ebutz
Aspe
Bridgeport
Guerra conviction disputed by censors in war measures claim
A garbled legal item reports Guerra appealing a ruling, contending the censor’s office acted under wartime measures. The text is incomplete but suggests dispute over legal grounds and officials’ actions during a declared war context.
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Censors Office
Inland Waters Directed Official Appointment
United Press reports that A Tomlinson was named director of the division of inland waterways within the United States Railroad Administration. The division will be on an equal plane with other principal divisions. Tomlinson is currently federal manager of the New York and New Jersey canals. His successor in that post will be named next week.
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Railroad Administration
New York
New Jersey
British Drive At Cambrai Gates Fight in Progress
British forces press at the gates of Cambrai after a successful push through the Hindenburg defenses. Prisoners and guns captured. French American front reports German retreats along the Vesle and Aisne with advances by French forces north of Naxon and near Ham. Vesle front operations extend toward Ratims, with crossings near Ventraux and Jonchery. Germans retreat to the St. Quentin-La Fere area as Beirts retire north of Aisne.
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Claimed by both sides in Wisconsin primary
Milwaukee reports Roy P. Wilcox leads Gov. E. L. Philipp by 1432 votes with 450 precincts remaining. Both claim the nomination and a final result may wait until the official canvass Friday as county returns trickle in. Rex F. Wilcox increases lead for lieutenant governor, while Philipp concedes nothing and declines comment.
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American Forces Advance After German Retreat on Vesle Plateau
American forces, north of the Vesle, pressed the German retreat toward the Aisne as explosions and bombardments echoed along the lines. Observers noted German ammunition dumps destroyed and towns like Bazechon and Fismette occupied by Americans after German withdrawals. The push extended toward the Verla and Aisne with heavy fighting predicted in the low lands along the Aisne.
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Vesle
Verle
Aisne
Aishe
Thix Forencon
America
Verte
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Lampert Margin Narrow in Sixth District Nomination Race
A fragmented report notes Lampert leading by a slim margin in the Sixth District nominating contest as primary results unfold. Observers gauge late returns and possible shifts in the race as figures and districts are tallied.
Saloon Darkness Shocks Milwaukee as City Decrees Power Cut
In Milwaukee the Georss saloon faced an unexpected blackout as authorities ordered immediate lighting suspension. The incident followed a tense exchange with Rig Of Viglatine A depois, while weather outlook hinted at slightly warmer western skies and cooler conditions elsewhere.
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