Unity of Command Reported as Allies Unite Forces in France
A full pacings of a historic shift shows President and allied leaders moving toward a unified command under Gen. Foch with Gen. Pershing placing American expeditionary forces at French disposal. Reports from London and Washington confirm the development aimed at concentrating Allied strength against Germany in World War II era style. Washington indicates Gen. Foch appointed supreme commander of all allied and American forces in France as the President notes the strategic shift.
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Bastete
France
Uhting
Gen
Fach
VNR
London
Wilamy
Hach
Perehing
Den
Perk
Supreme Command
Washington
Foch
Stam
Pershing
Tosh
White House
Prato
Senate Passes Extended Draft Without Vote
The Senate approved extending the selective draft to men reaching age 22 since June 4, 1917, without a recorded vote after two failed attempts. The bill adds training for youths 18 to 21, with an estimated 700,000 added to registration. It shifts draft quotas to registrants in class 1 rather than population. The measure awaits House consideration and faces opposition from some who support universal military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
War Department
New
Indiana
Universal Military
Spy Bill Passes in Washington Ending Draft Policy
Partial text reports a U S Senate action on a security bill restricting policies involving enemy aliens and wartime measures. The fragment mentions Washington and references a crackdown or wartime order affecting women and men, with gun violence implied. No clear names or dates are recoverable from the legible portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ny Wall
All Reported Late, New York War Work Update
Fragmentary wartime note from New York reporting safety concerns for YMCA workers in France. Mentions 26 sergeants and national war work board, but text is garbled and unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Y. M. GA
France
Endle Mmeanagy Monde Publi
Reutial
Woard
Howie
British Unbroken Huns Slaughtered In Somme Battles
Reports from the Somme describe massive German losses and fierce Allied defense as British and French forces repel intense assaults. British counterattacks seek to hold ground around Vaulx, Morcourt, and villages near Peronne amid heavy bombardment and gas shells.
Old Soldier Enlists to Build Ships at Seventy
A seventy year old veteran from Johnson City volunteers to serve in building the nation’s great fleet. He declares he can perform a day’s work as well as younger men, expressing a strong wish to help in ship production and stating his readiness for all‑around tasks.
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James W. Ruxur
Johnson City
Hiv
Ing
Mortality Rates and War Medical Care Debate
An insurance statistician argues mortality fell during the war due to timely medical care and physician-led treatment. He cites that over four percent of men under care survived longer than expected and notes an American soldier in trenches has similar odds of survival as a civilian of equal age if illness or length of conflict extends.
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Pitteburkh
A. Wools
Sintta
Nice
Woade
Han
Local garment project nets prize and funds
A garbled item references Kania Meader and a coat project tied to a competition at SIO, with a claim of a 24 000 dollar prize and funding. The fragments point to a public event or contest outcome, naming a person and a monetary prize, but the details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kania Meader
Secrecy Arguments Amid War Department Auction Debate
Amid wartime debate General Aurelold Romile defends secrecy on troop and agent movements. He cites a plan to publicize only essential details while the War Department probes ways to curb agents and protect operations. The discussion centers on safeguarding intelligence while revealing enough to inform Congress.
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Washington
Senate
Farhiss
Ce War Department
Aurelold Ahi Romile
Rome
Moylitay
Hutton
Clulia
Apo
Merehy
Hugarldrese
Saris
Blast causes Jersey fire at Jarvis warehouse
New York reports a explosion Tuesday destroyed the Jarvis Warehouse Company in Jersey City. Aerial damage estimate runs around 1.5 million dollars with office storage and other goods damaged. Officials cite alarm activation aiding evacuation but offer no motive or cause.
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New York
Ingen Verler
Siestory
Jarvis Warehorse Company, Inc
Arie Railroad
Jereey Ciy
Jerzey City Pailee
Ovieluts
Jarvis
Nod
Darvia
In Storage Warehouse Company
United Sites
Urgent Deficiency Bill Moves Through House Action
In Washington on May 28 the House adapted the conference report on the deficiency bill. The measure includes a revenue plan and sale provisions affecting My property and related estates. The report outlines appropriations and projected expenditures pending final approval.
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Washington
Sare
Coron
Peiviting
Naval Flyer Le Killed In Weshinpiin Incident
A naval flyer was killed in an incident linked to a midair crash near Minit. Reports indicate a plane was involved with several officials and observers noting the fatal outcome and ongoing investigation.
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Severil
Frit Ohvides Himarvati
Minit
Ming Pecamting Toa Mney
Maina Fall
US Giver Sywiak BUCO Tans af Shipa Wanlitiushan
In a brief dispatch from Manele ST, authorities report a fiscal action involving the arian fee of TANG tank and Amartenry tripe bhig ten during a mission to Hat country ovens. A limited window of one hour in Minndagy by Ube Ringe is noted.
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Sywiak
Buco
Shipa
Wanlitiushan
Manele
Tang Tank
Minndagy
Ube Ringe
Bonnl
FoE Transport Sunk by Mine Near Alandstrade
A report says a German transport Kranklamd struck a mine near the Alandstrade while carrying soldiers. The explosion sank the ship, with casualties among the crew and soldiers. A second vessel near Stockham was also damaged, and rescue efforts followed.
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Blockholm Olepatch
Loman
Kvinigg
Stockham
Svenskund
Tranatiort Kranklamd
Mt Voorn
Exehunga
Celeraph
Ramaport
Sobilorx
Mars
Alandstrade
Mranistimil
Iil
Wim Pearce
No Drive Against the U S Front in France Reported
Fragmentary wartime note describes American and British actions on the Western Front as German offensive pressure intensifies. It claims Allied forces hold positions while German advances are checked and American snipers contribute to defense amid heavy shelling and frontline conditions.
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Teandin
Patalis
France
Somme
Alreteh
Gernaks
Cambrai
Yart
Netaila
Tve
Pumbers
Butecourt
East Nognoir
St. Leger
Vaus
Vroncourt
Niger
Vaulx
Germaus St Tay
Mory Neultal
Kaxllah
Peranae
Veronae
Heren
Puluk Ruge
Wee Villuss
Kesleus
Mt. Quentin
Seart Sie
Mormiog
Feevog
Brilel Lettellan
Uertern
Moreh
Aitkonor Jaken
Mamie
Hurley Reports Shipping Progress Amid War Effort
Hurley and government yard officials describe shipyard expansion and ongoing vessel construction as part of a broader wartime mobilization. New steel, wood, and tonnage targets are outlined, with promises of accelerated production and broader defense support.
Big AIR RAID 18 FOILED BY FRENCH DEFENSES
An air raid by German planes was repelled near Paris as Allied anti aircraft and fighter units engaged the formations. Several enemy bombers were turned back while attempts to reach targets were thwarted by the French defenders.
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Paris
Zonster chain by Bandits crops up in match report
A fragmented report notes Bandits achieving a Zonster chain as players Such as Hapdrary Sastoion and Macc 28 W slant He Shox participate. The piece mentions several players including Otte Nidonah Guu and Katte Maret 2 with reference to Ste Nhat and Wye YH in a local game context.
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Zonster Chain
Sastoion
Macc
Allortoun Marae
Hapdrary
Otte Nidonah
Guu
Ste Nhat
Katte Maret
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Ilson
Speceer
Baker
Mme Germans
Willitey
Ihmust
Enonty Fm Franre
Wookiington
Brien
Ouw
J. Franklin Bell
Kenate
Algoneon
Bathebom
Hétatphen Bical Company
Oeiin
Kaiserta
Muiborn
Blondy Stonyte
Phalie
Quires
Corinne Hart Gomny Tome Wis
Fen
Hihg
Win
Molde
Ius Iim
Samia
Sriich
Mii Rapadine
Hells
Cofenk
Sens
Fea Hyers
Germany
Cosvetts
Betis
Kalser
Perenne
Dels
Ile
Modenburs
Wildu
Statielician
Aofiten
March
U.S
Ghd Syoten
Glals
Jersey
Erie Road Terminal
O.K
House
Lieut
Theodore Marbury
Mone
Nediore
Marburg
Wits
Royal
New York City
Theodora Mat ‘Ure
Wolghun
Lieuitenant
Martory
Oxford
Itoyal Flying Corps
Mae Hess
Viverlo
U. S
RENCH
Jovinesurt
Flohting
Mauris
Ferman
Mater
Taby'a
Kowit
Cece Kaw
Gini
Ghitage
Ely
Hurley
United States Board
Adda
Milroy Ys
S. Murhiy
Panier
Yirelearlay
Toxsva
Wurlos
Atoesien
Rowland
Mney
Amie Amietien
Xerawat Martin
Tyenn
Nor Bir
Khiad Anider
Anton
Agipat
Hun Maschines
Nilson
Fregident
Haig
Hun
Marvel
Wilson
Alaulay
Marchal Way
Bandon
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