German Army Masses 1.68 Million for Spring Offensive
German forces have concentrated 140 divisions between the North Sea and the Oise in preparation for a renewed push. The mass includes 1,680,000 men with 1,120,000 infantry, organized into five armies and thirty-six divisions, aiming to threaten Amiens and the Ypres salient and to drive a new line from Montdidier to Noyon. The Allied command braces for a decisive drive and a potential breakthrough in northern France.
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Oise
Peourth
Fea
Ypres
Armin
Ypree
Givenchy
von Quast
Bue
von Buelow
Bucquoy Moreuu
Vontz
Moreuil
Noyon
von Rutier
Amiens
Moat
France
Somme
Montdidier
Channel
Uni Nl
National men begin training period at Lewis camp
May 20 report states national men start a preparatory service period with emphasis on immediate assignments. Agricultural discharge not granted here. Maj. B H A Greene orders highlight Gen. Greene Pist division to serve within the next two furloughs.
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Greene Pist
Four Salvation Army heroines aid in Seicheprey battle
Four Salvation Army girls braved shellfire at the front near Seicheprey to serve hot coffee and chocolate and cheer American troops during the battle that saw Sammies and Allies fend off German forces. They remained on duty amid bombardment, praised by officers for bravery and service.
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France
Salvation Army
Seicheprey
Navy Increases European Patrol and Aircraft Force
The U S Navy expands its European patrol force, boosts aircraft contingents, and enlarges ship forces. Acting Secretary Benson says submarine sinkings have decreased but warns against over optimism while noting possible reports of powerful German submarines.
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Washington
Navy Department
Navy
Benson
Department
Germany
Public Bath Heist Recoveries At Outlook Hotel
C L. Pike, a hotel roomer, found cash jewelry and bank drafts left in a public bathroom at the Outlook hotel on Sunday night. He retrieved about $500 in cash and items worth $2,000 after enlisting police aid two hours later.
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Outlook
W. Pike
C. L. Pike
200 Workers Feared Dead in TNT Blast at Oakdale Plant
Pittsburg May 20 200 workers from the Aetna Chemical Co Oakdale plant remained unaccounted for at 10 am after Saturday's TNT explosion. Officials warned more deaths likely as 464 workers were on shift with 424 on the rolls Saturday. Searchers reported corpses in wreckage, and parts of 25 bodies were found in a small area.
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Pittsburg
Aetna Chemical Co
Oakdale
Australian troops seize Ville Sur-Ancre and 360 prisoners
Australian forces captured the village of Ville Sur-Ancre north of the Somme in a surprise night attack, taking 360 prisoners and 20 machine guns with light Allied casualties. Haig reported the operation. German and French sources noted related actions along the Ancre and in Flanders.
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London
Ville Sur-Ancre
Homme
Haig
German War Office
Ancre
Meteren
Flanders
French War Office
Hangard
En Bamterre
Aullette
Argonne
Woevre
David Smith Civil War Veteran Dies. Funeral Set
David Smith, civil war veteran, died Sunday afternoon. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at 408 West 42nd Street.
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David Smith
Names in the record list from multiple cities and states
A fragmented OCR line lists many individuals with hometowns across Minnesota New York Connecticut and beyond. Names include Frank J. Schwets J Lauie Russell M. Timmons Michael J. Proven cano Nicholas Palermo Frederick R. Bwan son George Barnes Nicholas Belden Sergis Ernest K. Hill Clifford D. Williams and Lieut Tom W Brown.
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Wayrata
Minn
Frank J. Schwets
J. Lauie
Russell M. Timmons
Smithbere
Clarence R. Wetherell
South Manchester
Conn
Michael J. Provencano
Brooklyn
N. Y
Nicholas Palermo
New Haven
Frederick R. Bwanson
New London
George Barnes
Cheshire
Nicholas Belden
Albany
Sergis
Ernest K. Hill
Glenora
Clifford D. Williams
Portland
Jerry Patton Remembered At University Of Washington
Jerry Patton a popular student and chemistry enthusiast at the University of Washington, class of 1915, died of wounds received April 19. He served as a gun and flame sergeant in the American army and worked at Parke, Davie laboratories in Detroit before enlisting. He belonged to Alpha Tau Omega. his parents are Mr and Mrs George K B Patton of 1818 East Prospect Street.
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Gerald Patton
University of Washington
Jerry” Patton
Parke. Davie Laboratories
Detroit
Alpha Tau Omega
George KB. Patton
East Prospect St
Patton Woodenware Company
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