German Officers Taken Prisoners Speak of War Turn
British Army Headquarters reports German officers now held as prisoners show a sharp shift from arrogance to low spirits. They credit waning enthusiasm, call the war an economic struggle, and acknowledge Germany’s dire manpower and economic condition. They urge possible territorial evacuations and critique Brest-Litovsk annexations. They fault the air service and new recruits for defeats, noting demoralization in units with inexperienced men.
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Germany
Great Britain
Allies Masters of Air Over Northwestern Front in Last Week
British air activity on the northwestern front shows German scouts struggling at higher altitudes. In air battles near the Albert and Amiens Roye road 62 German planes were destroyed and 41 driven down out of control, with 26 British aircraft missing. Bombing raids into Germany rose to 21, while London raids largely ceased.
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London
Germany
Albert
Amiens- Roye Road
Rhine
Famine and Disease Sweep Northern Russian Villages
Petrograd dispatch reports hunger typhus and cholera devastate northern Russian provinces. Entire villages die in large numbers as bread and oats rations shrink to two pounds of oats per person weekly in some areas.
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Amsterdam
Petrograd
Weser Zeitung
Bremen
Paris Council to Present Sword of Honor to Foch
The Paris municipal council unanimously votes to present Marshal Foch with a sword of honor recognizing his services in the war. The gesture honors his leadership and contribution to France.
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Foch
Paris
Municipal Council of
Marshal Foch
World War I Briefs from Washington and the Seas
Reports from Washington say German submarines cut two transatlantic cables and spy threats loom as U.S. ships repair the lines. General March cites 80 divisions ready for France by mid-1919 and 250000 men to be sent monthly, with hopes to rise in spring. American troops reach Vladivostok and Manila routes, while Pershing notes 18 U S built DeHavilland aircraft fly reconnaissance behind German lines led by Brigadier General Foulois. Mirlo survivors reach Norfolk after burning oil blaze.
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March
House Military Committee
War Department
France
Pershing
DeHaviland
United States
Foulois
Imperial ordinance allows rice requisition in Tokyo market
Reports say Tokyo authorities arm the government to requisition all rice stocks for sale on the market. Ministers claim disorder is subsiding as governors reassure the ministry. Riots flare in Tokyo over food prices with mobs raiding 200 shops and depots while troops fire on rioters. An assassination of German official in Russia is reported from Riga with the killers fleeing.
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Tokyo
Interor
Petrograd
Washington
Stockholm
Boulshevik
Aurora
Kronstadt
Germany
Cates
Herr von Sengbusch
Wonten
Russia
Amsterddam
Riga
War Department considers no general exemption for married men
Secretary Baker stated there is no plan for broad exemption of married men from the draft age extension. He added married men supporting families or inactive in useful work will still be called.
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War Department
Baker
European War Notes On French Hero Putnam And Cruiser Loss
Lieut David Putnam of the Lafayette escadrille is credited with ten German aircraft shot down and awarded a French military medal. Paris reports total German losses through July 1918 reach about 6 000 000 with 1 400 000 killed. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Paris says the French cruiser Du Petit Thouars was torpedoed. survivors were saved by American destroyers and thirteen men are missing.
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David Putnam
Lafayette Escadrille
Paris
London
Death of N. Bruce-Mackelvie and royal visit reported
The death by drowning of N. Bruce-Mackelvie, president of the Butte and Superior Mining Company, was announced in New York. President and Mrs. Wilson arrived in Daunchester Massachusetts for a restful stay at a colonial mansion on the scenic north shore. They exchanged visits with Col. B. AL. House, but mostly enjoyed outdoor recreation during summer weather.
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N. Bruce-Mackelvie
Butte and Superior Mining Company
New York
Capper Wins Republican Nomination for U S Senator in Topeka
Gov Arthur Capper leads with 101290 votes a 31746 margin over three opponents carrying all 105 Kansas counties announced in Topeka.
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United States
Arthur Capper
Topeka
Kaw
War savings drive and food concerns in Iowa report
Iowa plans seven thousand nine hundred twenty two war savings societies under Prof. Macy Campbell to organize Stamp and Liberty bond programs. Grain buyers face complaints over low wheat prices. efforts seek government grain grading aid for Iowa.
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Iowa
Macy Campbell
Cedar Falls
State War Savings Committee
State Council of National Defense
James F. Deems
Deems
Liberty Loan
War Savings
Frank Warner
State Association
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Harry W. Rottach
Valley Junction
Stars and Stripes
China
Cuba
Philippines
Sam
Rottach
Rock Island
Vailey Junction
Engineers
Switzerland
America
C. C. McCormack
Sutherland
Des Moines
E. G McNeal
Ole O. Roe
United States Treasury Department
Department of Labor
Reneral Employment Service
Nebraska
Texas
Chester Doupnik
Marengo
Cedar Rapids
Quaker Oats Company
The
Food Administration
C. D. Reed
Weather Bureau
U .S. eTop Service
Woman Brings Help After Island Accident on Mark Island
On Mark Island in Penobscot Bay a man pins his leg under a boat during a transfer. His wife lights the Player place, signals for aid, and with a local doctor reaches the injured husband and two children by Friday morning. The Zizania tug assists from Dark Harbor but finds no one until the doctor arrives.
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Penobscot Bay
Islesboro
Mark
Mark Island
Dark Harbor
Naval Station
Zizania
Sherman
Bangor Commercial
Stenographers to Go to France for Overseas Service
A unit of 25 experienced women stenographers is being recruited in the United States for overseas service with the American expeditionary forces. They will wear distinctive uniforms and join the quartermaster corps and General Pershing's staff. Applicants must provide four uniforms, pass a physical exam, and be hired for the war period at $1,000 annually plus daily allowances.
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France
United States
Quartermaster’s Corps
American Expeditionary Forces
General Pershing
Britain's Indians on the Western Front
An examination of Sikhs serving in the British army on the western front and their parallels with American Indians. The piece notes their discipline, religious background, and prominent role in British imperial forces, while drawing a humorous comparison about courage.
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Britain
British India
Far East
Punch
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Havas
Madrid
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