French Close On Germans Before Peronne In Somme Gap
French forces push toward Peronne as the Somme battle narrows, with the French probing German trenches and advancing near Barzik, Lenoent, and Michen. British and French units report gains in the wooded areas around the Somme front, while German counterattacks along the Stochod and around Kowel face continued pressure. Prisoners are taken and lines shift northward as the Allied offensive tightens around the Peronne sector.
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Paris
Peronne
Nuith
Somme
Othe
Chimpache
Lenoent
Paronnié
Vilage
Michen
Terilay
Peron
Luxbos
Proned Wood
Gener Haig
Termire
Houge
Throner
Kaiser's Grandson Becomes Army Officer Amid War Honors
The text reports Kaiser Wilhelm II's grandson, Wilhelm, rising to lieutenant in the German army amid honors. It notes his father, Wilhelm, serving as lieutenant. the royal lineage and military promotions are emphasized in a clipped, period-voice tone.
New York Reports 103 New Infantile Paralysis Cases
New York officials report 103 new cases of infantile paralysis nationwide improving but continuing spread in New York City and state. Washington reports Senate approval of German epidemic quarantine measures to prevent further expansion and reimbursements scheduled by August first.
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N. Y
New York
New
Washington
Senate
Hiplition
Wwe
Ieland
New York City
Mia
Hermiston Mother and Child Die From House Fire
In Hermiston a mother and her two year old child were fatally burned when a stove exploded or something went wrong in the kitchen of their home. The clothing of both caught fire. the mother died on scene while the baby passed away last night. A man named Boone aided the effort as other children were away, and the body was to be conveyed to Mountaine for burial.
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Hermiston
Org
Dale Dotto
Boone
Gee
Tevm
Frite Lt
Jong, Cit
Kuhring
John
C. M. Ko
Peace Talk Address by Wilson At Detroit Rally
President Wilson spoke at a Detroit gathering denouncing militancy and urging peace. He defended Mexico’s sovereignty and warned against those who seek to exploit the country, saying war arises from hatred and harms progress. The crowd cheered as he urged restraint and progress over conflict.
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Southern Republic
Decares
Detroit
Wilson
Arouds Hall
Teonto
Saeteh
Meron
Makion
Core
Wheat Cleaning Plant to Handle Local Wheat Exports
The city will process much of its wheat at a local cleaning plant established by HW, Coline, ready by May 30, to export through the Panama route. Eastern Washington wheat tributaries to Mendleton Spokane lines will feed the plant, aiding the Balfour Guthrie and Keer Gifford interests in using the facility while others may also benefit.
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Panam Canal
Pendleton Tokely
Elie
Coline
Onegmon
Washington
Mendleton-spokane Brutch
RO & N
E Pont
Balfour-Guthrig Rowbe
Keer Gifford Company
Alm Vlinine
Nake
Giant Tanker Joins U S Navy At Mare Island Yard
A newly launched oil tanker was added to the United States Navy at Mare Island Navy Yard in San Francisco California. The vessel, named Conia, becomes a junior author to the fleet as oil bankers influence shipbuilding while older colliers are phased out.
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U. S. Navy
United Statts
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisove
Cal
Horrors of Warfare Told in Letter From Europe Hero Relative
A letter from Frans Jewett, nephew of Stanley Jowett in Europe, describes brutal fighting and shell shock. He details a Canadian army hospital scene, heavy casualties, trench attacks, and brutal enemy actions. He notes a few survivors, the struggle for food, and his hope to recover soon with comrades.
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Europe
Frans Jewett
Stanley G Jowett
Thin City
Peil
Jewett
Panty
Hiwlogme
Pres
Nicholls
Ettadonel
Resolution Would Have U S Buy Parts of Mexico
A proposed resolution calls for the United States to purchase parts of Mexico including lands near the California border as part of a broader effort to acquire strategic territory. The plan implies negotiations with the Mexican government and raises questions about sovereignty and regional influence amid tense relations.
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U.S
Mexico
Wheat Prices Rise Amid Turbulence in Global Markets
Fragmented OCR text shows Chicago wheat futures edging higher as traders weigh global supplies and port activity. Mentions Portland and Liverpool notes with scattered figures and incomplete terms, reflecting a tense, uncertain market mood without clear outcomes.
Arrival of Deutschland at Baltimore Brings to Close Daring Dash of German Diver
The arrival of the German cruiser Deutschland in Baltimore ends a bold dash by a German diver who evaded Allied warships during a perilous voyage. Authorities confirm the ship reached port safely while the daring operator remains a symbol of wartime intrigue.
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Baltimore
Deutschland cargo sub shows transatlantic plan defended
Bremen projected giant merchant submarine Deutschland makes a propaganda tour debut claiming future submersibles will follow. Captain Koenig touts a 90 mile undersea run and 2600 ton displacement, saying cargoes include dyes for American friends while denying military status and insisting future subs will pass the Potomac river.
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Baltimore
Paul Koenig
Deutschland
Deutchland
Deutachland
Englsh Channel
trans-Atlantis
Alfred Sohmann
Bremen
Servia
Albania
Belgium
France
Treasury Department
English Channel
Paw & Glockuwle Weetjees
Milton
Hertsett
Potomac River
Kaiser Co
Riendiy Telattaneliy
F . Biiles
Herwied OM
Lee Phe
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Piret Vian
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Willi
He Goran
Prince William OF
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Hootie
Meena
United States
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Roosevelt
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