Allies Break Through On Southern End Of Hindenburg Line
Paris dispatch reports Allied advances near La Fere and deeper into the Hindenburg line as French and British forces push south and east of St. Gobain, Neuve Chapelle and Cambrai amid heavy rain and German counterattacks. French war office notes capture of Liez fort and multiple wooded sectors east and southeast of Liez, with lines extending toward Remigny Stoniescourt and Serescourt Le Grand while British positions tighten near With the coal center at Cambrai and gains north of the Oise river.
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Cambrai
Lesliecourt
Roisel
Scarpe
France
Paris
la Fere
St. Gobain Massif
War Office
Liez Fort
Liez
L J Liez
St. Gobain
Oise
Servais
Army of the East
Leondon
Artil
SoaUt
Associated Press
St. Quentin
la Fer
Mindenburg Line
Laon
Servaix
Briquettay
Petain
St. Gobsin
Tiort
Taffaux
St. Gobein
St Laon
Crotat Canal
la Fore St. Quentin
Mondar Witnesed
Essigny-le-Grand
Somme
Elrenters
Roupy
Liex
Nocibesat
Lie
le Pere
Aisne
Glennes
Hale
Havrincourt
Canal Do Ord
Cousencourt
Hlavrincourt
Flanders
Artmenniers
Neuve Chapelle
Critics Are Guessing on War Front Movements
Critics speculate on Allied and German actions as Marshal Foch presses to restore lines after six weeks of victories. Weather shifts pause advances while artillery activity increases from Arras to Rheims. Reports cite counterattacks repulsed near Gouzeaucourt and gains northeast of Neuve Chapelle as the Atlantic front holds through autumn.
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Associated Press
Foch
Hss
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Soissons
France
Geners Ludendorfs
Marshal Foch
Marne
Tanker sinks large type of submarine
An American tanker claims to have sunk a large German submarine off the Atlantic coast after a 40 minute battle. The ship reportedly opened fire with its 6 inch stern gun, scored a direct hit, and observed crew bodies on deck. Patrol reports indicate the U boat was blown to pieces.
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New York
San Hook
Drail
Patricia Wil Register
Holland's New Cabinet Takes Oath of Office
The Hague reports the new cabinet has taken the oath and assumed duties. It lists Premier and 2nd Minister of the Interior, G. L. Raijs de Heerencroace as foreign affairs minister, Harmehtek as justice minister, Heemske as war and marine minister, Geusan as agriculture commerce and colonies minister, and Tonkheer Idensurs Patriet Wil Resheer as colonization minister.
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Associated Press
Hague
Tolays
Interior
I Jonkheer G. L. Raijs de Heerencroace
Jonkheer Harmehtek
Justice
Jonkheer Heemske
Jonkheer Dexties
Jonkheer Geusan
Jonkheer Geusan: Minister of Agriculture, Commerce
Tonkheer Idensurs
Patriet
Wil Resheer
Woman bank cashier ends grafted man’s reign in New York
In New York a historic change at the Bank of Cobain replaces a grafted male cashier with Miss Lian G Jones as the new teller at the Bank of Cobain New York branch. Jones, a stenographer, takes the role eight years after starting at the bank.
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iFall Street
Fey
New York
Anenace
Lian G_ Jones
Bank of Cobe
Matieonsi Genk
Coiba
Sisci
Hank Cas
Miss Jones
Dank
Patriote
Local shooting claim shocks North Dakota town
A gunfire incident in Mott North Dakota left a resident dead and two others injured after a dispute escalated into a murder attempt. Police report two quarrels ignited the violence as bullets struck the victims near Rexinter. Authorities declined further comment pending investigation.
Kauffman Appointed Special Assistant to Secretary
Herbert Kauffman, editor and author, has been appointed as a special assistant to the secretary of the interior. The announcement names Kauffman as a key adviser on policy matters and administrative duties within the department.
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Associated Frese
Wesbingten
D. C
Herbert Kauffman
Interser
Hourstrike Preceded Game in Boston Cubs Fans Protest
The Associated Press reports at Fenway Park Boston that players from the Red Sox and Cubs refused to take the field, demanding a fair deal. After a session with the commission, play resumed for the sake of baseball with over 20,900 in attendance as teams prepared for the next world series game.
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Associated Press
Fenway Park
Bostom
Boston Red Sox
Chicazo Cubs
Sherid
Wis Motely
Publi of Baseball
Sol
Rouse
Harry Hoover
Red Sox
Fielder
Nat Commission
Odar
Hildebrand
Klem
Owens
Boston
Jones
Agnew
Chicago
Vaughn
Exlifer
Deal
Cubs
Wariteman
Ieftield
Ruth
Flack
Hollocher
Flack Wem
Mays
Mann
Shean
Fed Sox
Paskert
Hoppersie
Wigan
Hooper
Whiteman
Dark Bays Pass? Report From Front Lines
British commander in FranceHaig says enemy has spent efforts and the front shows gains as forces press forward amid heavy fighting. Fragmentary OCR text notes massed action and renewed Allied pressure with uncertain details.
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Br & Ted Presa
Teeden
Field Mahat Haig
France
Aryder
Cabinet Change Rumors Across Washington and Treasury
Cleveland dispatch reports cabinet change rumors centering on Secretary McAdoo potentially stepping from the treasury to devote time to railroads. Other names include Williams and Baker, with talk of ambassadorial moves to Britain, all lacking firm footing amid ongoing Washington chatter and previous weeks’ speculation.
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McAdoo
Railroad
Treasury
Ty Joan
Che Raitraeds
Gar
Secretarinzo
United States
Great Britain
War Department
John Skelton Williams
Senate Panel Likely to Act on La Follette Case
Senate elections committee to meet next Thursday to consider the case of Senator La Follette of Wisconsin. Sentiment in the Senate favors disposition at once, following discussions in St Paul last September. The Associated Press report notes ongoing questions about the allegations and timing of any action.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pama
Senate Elections Committee
la Follette
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Six Cent Fare Approved for Milwaukee Transit
The Milwaukee Head Light and Traffic Company, under the railroad commission order, will implement a six cent adult fare and a three cent child fare. Tickets will be issued in tens for six cents and single tickets for three cents, with the former valid on the street cars and the latter usable at any time. The change is to take effect immediately, pending further details.
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Madison
Milwaut
Star Raiiroad Commission
Star
Urnish Drake
Zond
Prisoner Exchange Plans and War News Briefs
Briefs from Amsterdam Washington and Paris report tentative prisoner exchange talks between central powers and the Entente, with Austro Hungary and Germany involved. Turkish troops are said to deploy toward Bulgaria amid territorial dispute. Milawkee vote shows Philipp leading Wilcox by narrow margin. German forces in Siberia reported near Olmiennaia as Czecho Slovak troops advance. some 300 German Magyars offered no surrender.
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Amsterdam
Baron Furian
Vienna
Washington, D. C
Sonrte
Asnefly
Turkey
Bulgaria
Germany
United Press
Tokio
Semmens
Order of the Calls for 19 to 36 Year Old Recruits
Provost Marshal General Crowder outlined the first selective call targeting men aged nineteen and twenty, and those thirty-two to thirty-six, with questionnaires issued to Registrierung within these groups. She noted limited induction strength for the Student Army Training Corps and urged employers to help identify occupational exemptions amid uncertainty about upper age exclusions.
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Associatio Press
Washington, D. C
General Crowder
Regis
General Crowder Failel
Wiler
Odessa Fire Reported After Huge Blaze
A massive fire in Odessa is reported by United Press with extensive damage to buildings. Dozens of patches and casualties are noted as responders contend with a sprawling blaze. Names and precise figures are unclear in the fragmentary Canadian list text.
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Fey U. Presse
Onawa
Wrovepra
Wis
Odessa
United Press
Government fixes gasoline price and probes meat costs
United Press reports Washington Congress aims to cut living costs by government control. A plan to place meat supply under federal hands follows probe into packers profits and high food prices. Lawmakers warn morale and worker wallets suffer unless a solution is found as Liberty Loan actions loom.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
The
Fuel Administration
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
House
Senate
Tony
St Ise
Patriote
Austria Is Impressed Angry Women Raid Stations
The article reports Vienna witnessing dramatic scenes as Austrian troops depart. Angry women riot at railway stations and protest the men leaving, reflecting public distress as the Intente advance presses on. The piece notes upheaval in the Austrian capital and mentions wartime strain.
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Associated Press
London
Austria-Hunsary
Zunch
Vienna
dis.Paich Sss
Italian wine importation provision advanced in hunger wartime act
A wartime provision moved a step nearer in Washington as the House agricultural committee approved a clause permitting importation of Italian wine. The committee acted on yesterday's request from the state department and moved to immediate effect.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Zebre Mayoralys
Atamaat Hrouskih State Department
Patriota Wl
Arrests in Moscow Raise Diplomatic Tension
United Press reports multiple arrestees among Sinéred and others across Begusa and France with one American among those detained. A U.S. government contact notes several detainees released and a Morregian consul involved as the case unfolds.
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United Press
Wastinatos
Accordi
Samara
Simmons
Exid
Morregian
Mine Cage Drop Ends Tragedy In Nanaimo Shaft
A mine cage fell in Nanaimo British Columbia trapping several men hundreds of feet underground. Rescue crews reported no signs of life from one worker as the shaft floor was reached and belted cages showed debris. Authorities search for missing men and assess the accident site today.
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Associated Press
Nanaimo
B. C
Soldiers May Vote by Mail in November, AP Reports
Soldiers now serving in the United States military can vote by mail in the November election. The Minnesota state commission acting with the Associated Press notes the nationwide policy extension allowing eligible military voters to participate, aiming to ensure their ballots are counted despite deployment.
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Associated Press
Paul
Minne-Tre Stat Commission
Minnneraia Eizens
Willary
United States
British capture 75,995 prisoners and 0 guns in four weeks
In London an order of the day reports that the British forces have captured 75,995 prisoners and 0 guns during a four week period. The figure was announced by Field Marshal Fieki Marehai.
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Associated Press
London
Fieki Marehai Als
French Close in Rapidly in St. Quentin La Fère Advance
French forces closed in rapidly on St. Quentin and La Fère as they pressed north of Laon, capturing Servais and Briquettay and moving within about two miles of La Fère. The drive extended to Essigny le Grand and other towns, with significant gains near the Somme front and continued Allied improvements on the Aisne and Artois fronts.
Ignorant of Their Foe Archangel Thurnitey
An American official reports Bolsheviks misled their own officers and wore captured uniforms to disguise as allied troops. Some prisoners claim officers ordered executions of young recruits sent to the front. Fugitives reach Veluzda with reports of heavy fighting and desertions amid shifting front lines.
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Associated Press
Archangel
Thurnitey
Belaseviki
Unies
Tae Saldiere
Veluzda
Belgian Operations Reported In Brief Front Successes
Brief Associated Press note on Belgian front actions. It mentions a 205 metre front with initial advances and a 2.508 metre front image of gains claimed as advantageous. Source text is garbled with broken phrases and names but preserves that Belgian operations achieved new front positions and improved positions on the line.
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Associated Pressey Palgian
Bandas and Sonéa
MSF
ENE Nesses Ahianei
Auspides
BP Rexcister
Fort Worth Tragedy Claims Two Air Crew Members
Two men attached to Carruthers field were killed when their aircraft failed north of Fort Worth this morning. The deceased are Stephenson of Bristol Connecticut and Walter Heeling of Dallas Texas. An Associated Press report indicates the incident occurred during operations over Fort Worth.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tewsi
Liests Asb
Stephenson
Bristol, Conn
Walter , Heeling
Dallas
Texas
Carruthers Field
Army leaders shift hinted by Northcliffe rumor
Washington dispatch reports hints from Lord Northcliffe of a possible change in top command. Officials deny any prospect of removing General Pershing from the American Expeditionary Forces, noting no friction with Chief of Staff March. Propaganda theories emerge around Baker’s position and potential reshuffles, while Northcliffe hints Haig may take leave and Wilson could rise.
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Carl
Washington, D. C
Northcliffe
General Pershing
Seraveen Pershing
Star March
Armay
Stronx
Baker
War Department
Pershing
Lord Northcliffe
Haig
Wilsen
Will Regiorer
Wounded in the Big Drive Two Local Men Wounded
Two young men well known in the city were severely wounded in World War I. Lieutenant Alfred K Kimberly, son of Mr and Mrs John A C Kimberly of Albany NY, formerly Oshkosh resident, trained at Fort Sheridan and assigned to Company D First Machine Battalion. He sailed for France last September and was wounded July 15. Samuel Gaustin, son of Mrs Louise Gaustin of Omro and former city resident, served in Company B 127th Infantry and saw action along the Mexican border.
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Lientt
Alfred K Kimberly
Pye Samiel Gaustin
Kimberly
Knox Kimberly
John AC ‘Kimberly
Albany
J. A. Kimberjig
Kimberly-Clark Company
Neenah
Oshkosh
Paine Lumber
Nathan Paine
Fort Sheridan
France
Samuel Gaustia
Louise Gaustia
Omro
Freoubie
Irfete Wil Resiste Many Going to Berlin
Weather permitting a large number plan departure for Berlin tomorrow morning. Automobiles will assemble near the shed at dawn with volunteers aiding in travel arrangements and offering assistance to elderly and disabled passengers.
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Berlin
Swiss Arrest Spies In Swiss German Case
Swiss police arrested five suspects tied to a spy ring alleged to operate with a German consulate official. The group reportedly planned missions to France and awaits further action.
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United Press
Irs
Tadas
Titan
France
Wounded Senior Noted in Wet Weather Incident
A senior pedestrian suffered injuries in a weather related incident as responders attended the scene. Witnesses described slippery conditions and hurried movements before emergency crews arrived to transport the individual for medical evaluation.
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