Jugoslavs Seek U S Recognition Amid War Polemic
The Jugo Slavs ask the United States for formal recognition. They argue for unification of Serbs Montenegrins and other southern Slavs into a democratic state with equal rights and religious freedom, aligning with prior Czecho Slovaks recognition. The move is seen as potentially hastening Austria’s dismemberment.
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Chile Seizes Four German Ships in Neutral Port Action
Chilean forces seized four German merchant vessels as a preventive measure amid neutral status. Westfalen was taken at Valparaiso, Memphia and Abra occupied at Antofagasta, and Nitobris at Coronel, with actions ordered after a cabinet meeting. The Memphis tonnage is listed as 6,122 tons.
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Valparaiso
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Antofagasta
Memphia
Abra
Coronel
Memphis
Lloyds
Hotel Maids Fight for Higher Wages
At a Thursday union meeting on 717% Third Ave about 300 hotel maids voted for a raise. Current wages are around $2 per day for an eight hour shift and the group demanded $2.50 for the day.
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Third Ave
Terrific storm hits Juneau flood devastates city
A fierce storm struck Juneau on Wednesday night damaging the city and forcing over 25 families to flee. The flood, caused by a broken light company flume, left the northwest section under water and reports say several lives may have been lost with $500,000 in damages.
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Juneau
Light Company
America's New Smash Pleases War Officials
Washington reports the Argonne offensive yielded over 5,000 prisoners, with Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Kansas troops shaping the push. Allied forces struck Vauquois and other positions while the aim remains to disrupt the Hindenburg line and ease future operations toward Metz.
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West Front
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Kansas
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Foch
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Metz
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Forces seize multiple towns amid brook crossings
Troops from additional corps crossed the Forges brook and captured the Bois de Forges driving the enemy from Malancourt Bethincourt Montfaucon Cuisy Nantilles Zepharges Danneaux and Gercourt et-Drillancourt. Reported prisoners exceed five thousand.
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Nantilles
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Danneaux
Gercourtet-Drillancourt
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