London Troops Hold Ground In Fierce Arras Battle Report
Lieutenant Colonel Perry Robinson reports from British headquarters that German attacks near Arras and around Vimy Ridge failed with heavy losses. London troops bore the brunt, repelling waves at Benin Faussard and More, as officers praised guards and machine gun units for halting the German advance and preserving strategic positions amid persistent bombardment.
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Uy Tw
Paulle Ledger Co
London
Perry Robinson
London Times
Arras
Alonday
Anure
Somme
Secon
Benin
Vausard
Wwe
Vimy Ridge
Bailleul
Willerval
Cobretie
Opps
Bearpe
Suny
Denver
Cavrello
Queen's
Westminster's
Overman Bill Debate Centers on Presidential Powers
Senate opens formal debate on the Overman bill to authorize the President to reorganize government departments during the war. Supporters say it speeds execution of existing powers. opponents warn of unchecked executive authority and say limits are needed to specific agencies. Debate features Sen. Ayerman, Sen. Cumming, and others, with emphasis on wartime administration and potential impact on policy coordination.
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T. G. Dull
Senate
Honitor Ayerman
North Carolina
Judiciary Fomilies
Wilson
Congress
Cuntiui
Leven
Ate Heed
Dmigguort
Smith
France
Cumming
Kuahwlake
Pehiekinge
Red Cross unit earns praise in German offensive push
Red Crone unit makes a record under fire, aiding lines with supply wagons and troops. They served out of front line positions before German advances, rebuilding and relief work as towns fell and villagers scattered. The unit saw hundreds of refugees aided and sent relief to liberated areas.
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Red Crone
Pares
Young Wenton
Red Cross
Wilson Endorses Plan to Protect Children at War's End
President Wilson urged baby welfare initiatives aimed at reducing preventable deaths of children amid wartime conditions. He argued the duty to protect children ranks with duty to soldiers and backed measures to educate and care for those at risk, signaling strong administration support.
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Howe
The
Trent
Wilson
Xeema Baine
Nere Patel
Rochldren
India
Czernin Says Allies Balked Peace Attempt
Count Czernin asserted that France loudly suggested possible peace talks with Austria Hungary, a claim dismissed in Washington as a political maneuver aimed at shows of unity. State Department officials said no such proposals reached the U.S. and warned against any belief a German peace offensive was near.
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Wasilangton
Count Czernin
France
Iaud
Austro-Hungary
Germany
Delat
Alsace-Lorraine
America
State Department
Europe
Czernin
Clemenceau
Paine
Washington
Uiey
Take Over Hospitals
The American Red Cross has agreed to assume charge of several hospitals in Mie tiring ting, with a cable from Paris confirming the grant. War Headquarters reports refugees from Une Nay Mbsyr pouring into Packt oid Hort roads, seeking aid and immediate relief for those in distress.
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Americon
Winded
Tidadini Mers
Paris
American Rot Cross
Agkad i
Mie
Waris
Paris Again Shelled Paris in Fresh German Attack
In a new bombardment, German forces resumed shelling Paris. The article notes casualties and identifies individuals such as Mika Moyne G. Mullin, a member of an American colony, and Mindotohie Flvel, secretary of a church group, reported killed or missing after a shell strike near a church. The tally of deaths rises to five as authorities confirm the latest losses.
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Paris
Hain
Hontrary
Pathetty
Atrdack
Mika Moyne
G. Mullin
Anmerigan
Hee Secratary
Mie
Mindotohie Flvel
Meibig
Explosion at Camp leads to three soldiers dead in Alcumta
A blast tore through a tent at Campiny Fy injuring seven soldiers, all Pennsylvanians. Three died, others in serious condition. Details withheld pending comprehensive report. Authorities say a full investigation will follow once a complete statement is issued.
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Alcumta
Aph
Campiny
Soldier on Stand Denies Aiding Chauffeur Slaying
Melvin Foreman testifies he and Parrish wrestled with Elisio Ornelas on the night of October 9 and that he slept briefly in the car before discovering the chauffeur was injured. He recalls returning the vehicle to the city and driving back toward Camp Travis, then fleeing in fear after Parrish forced him to resume driving.
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T le
Elisio Ornelas
Melvin Foreman
Jal
Foremai
Testinying
Parrish
Nis
Parish
Omelus
Foreman
San Antonio
Camp Travis
Farnish
Fort Waorll
Mashed Bands to Open Fiesta Week in City Parks
Plans reveal a novel fiesta feature with massed bands, mimed performances, and patriotic themes. The program lists parades, park concerts, and a children's May Festival culminating in a carnival with a festive display and a patriotic tone. Margery Wilson to perform. officials expect invites to prominent figures.
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Hursky
LK Mundieinto
rTresdiy
Mada Chat
McAdoo
Cooler By Thursday Forecast With Rain Showers Ahead
The local weather bureau recorded 06 degrees Tuesday afternoon and warned of showers before a cooling trend. Forecasters expect a change to cooler conditions by Thursday as a prior strong storm weakened under high pressure, with the region likely to see rain and cooler air moving in from the east.
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Wies
Shut Antonia
More vice arrests target illegal rooming houses in city
Police busted twenty six suspects tied to vice activities during Tuesday night operations. Several offenders faced charges including violating city rooming house ordinances and prostitution related crimes. Additional arrests included vagrancy and bootlegging, with some detainees cited for small cash fines.
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Aix
Cis
Tory
Tewenty
Wweinen
Sun Front
Medien Woo
Droteroy Street
Ordinanes
Thia
Mikes
Committee meeting reports and election at Red Cross HQ
A committee convened at Red Cross headquarters where the service board elected new members to the executive board. Details include a parade plan, May pageant, war fund efforts, and a pending May event supporting the Battle at Mower Association with plans for a New York City action and Texas field workers.
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Puesday St
Red Cross
Jorge Gillette
Avs
Brice
Ung
Monsier
Battle At Mower Association
Anh
Dag Winechester
Helse
Ceeblaey Tian
Doubs
Ad Ked
Murig
Thas
Paul
Wie Lash
New York City
Kiss Wenell
National War Work Council
Converente
Wessay
Misa Weddell
Work Council
Texas
Okkihount
New Mexico
Veryeiel
Wil
Aulitoriun
Beth
Muttistar
Tiis
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War Workers Confer on Board for Labor Output
A wartime meeting in San Antonio gathered representatives from the Bureau of Labor and allied agencies. Mike the Worldell highlighted plans to coordinate efforts with Antonio Tuesday and to address overlapping burdens among workers.
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Tabors
Antonio Tiesday
Mike
I. W
Bodick Nonimisalon da Tealhigemng Velhcities
Bilaia G
Cruxlyy
Camnidénlon
San Antonio
Crorly
Actress Reveals Gray Hair Recipe From Stage Star
Joycex Williams, famed actress at the Imperial Theater in St. Louis, claims a home recipe will darken gray hair at low cost. Mix one ounce of bay rum with a half pint of water and a quarter ounce Kaybo Compound to coat the scalp, leaving hair softer and glossier, while concealing gray with a non sticky finish.
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Joycex Williams
Imperial Theater
In &T. Louis
Austrian attack prep voiced in weekly tale report
The weekly tale from Vilnius cites Maz Gen F B Maus, chief director of military operations, stating Austrian attack rumors are in preparation and that surprise is unlikely if development approaches soon. The garbled text references warnings from a Vilnius office figure about potential aggression.
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Sor Maz Gen
F. B. Maustice
Pilitary Opear
Vilnus
Rar
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