War Council Praises American Forces On Transport to Battle Front
Supreme War Council lauds U B troops transport to the front declaring victory possible for the Allies. It commends General Koch and President Minton for leadership, notes arrangements begun over two months earlier, and reaffirms allied resolve to defeat the enemy with American support.
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U. B
Supreme War Council
Supreme War
Grobile
Americen
Koch
Coopers
Trenaporting
Minton
Tomy
Bertin
Meir Ofines
Cbeet
Drive Halted As Allied Push Stalls German Rally
Washington reports halting of a major German advance toward Merowot as Third Army drive loses momentum. Officials say reinforcements stream toward the front while Allied forces aim to delay the German breakout before American troops land at Prussia.
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Washington
Herlin
Comeral
Marth
Howe
la Pruure
Opposition to Liquor Restriction Sparks Debate
The article reports opposition to a liquor restriction measure, noting factions led by Westenatews and Ryan Armimnastre who argue against stopping beer and wine manufacture. It discusses the broader political implications, the expected impact on local industry, and the looming decision by key officials.
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Westenatews
Ryan Armimnastre
Hoover
Fragmented OCR note on trade treaty terms and demarcation
An unclear OCR fragment discusses premaree for betterinee merklieffhe emer and a treaty with England. It mentions five years with possible extension, and references Secretary Laticing and other garbled names. No coherent event or persons are clearly identifiable.
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England
Laticing
Mick Lad Uveving
German Bavarian Command in The Aghllag on the Marur
A damaged OCR text describes a diplomatic dispute involving Prince vor Burhad, the commander of Bavarian division. The report mentions Washington and Saneriana in connection with a German military action titled The Aghllag. The fragile source preserves names and places but lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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Kia
Werhington
Fren Saneeriana
Vor
Burhad
Vmumanding Gemernt
Submarine Meets Atlantic Port Drama At Sea
An Atlantic port reports a submarine event with forty passengers aboard the Matury Hiner Sabin from Tempe to Now. The vessel encountered trouble between Charleston and Pesosehoaks Lightship as officials log the incident. In political news, Victor Wastington wins in the Republican contest in the June 4 town election ruling that Thomas sev of the Eleventh Jawa district, Mepul Born, shall revert to his seat despite challenges by J. Blewle.
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Atlantic
Matury
Hiner Sabin
Tempe
Now
Charleston
Victor Wastington
Howe
Thomas
Sev
Jawa
Mepul
Genie J. Blewle
Forces claim Cantigny battle annihilated 12000 Germans
The report describes two regiments nearly wiped out in the Cantigny assault. American troops demonstrated resolve as a German division of about 12,000 men was taken out of action for at least a month. The commander in reserve suffered heavy losses from enemy artillery and counterattacks. An American carrier plane was shot down, and intelligence officers provided the only coherent summaries of the engagement.
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Pranene
Leit
Cantigny
Lonrindl
Tee
Champager
Phenn
Airapoet
Soleenne
Monvtilicher
Serbia
French Fight Like Tigers Hold Out Against Germans
Surrounded French troops fight with remarkable courage as German reports acknowledge the French refuse to surrender. Descriptions of savage trench combat, fallen officers, and a heroic stand amid machine guns convey the intense and deadly battle on the front.
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Poilus
Landen
Trench Deulven
Tile Butte
Havenets
Admiral C S Williams Receives Navy Rank Boost
Report from a wartime bulletin states Admiral C S Williams of the United States Navy is to be promoted from rear admiral following a return to rank. A French decree bans selling or consuming alcoholic drinks in the war zone with strict penalties for violations.
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Authoritien Cole
Destroyer Shoots down Zeppelin Off Jutland
Copenhagen reports a Zeppelin airship was shot down Saturday morning off the Jutland coast by a British torpedo boat destroyer. The crew of the aircraft was dawned, according to the report.
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Copenhagen
T Bx
Jutland
Austria Becomes Voters of Germany
Article reports a winter treaty between Germany and Austria Hungary that subjugates Austria Hungary to Germany, surrendering military Establishment and personnel control. It suggests no remaining ground for U S peace talks and implies German command over Austrian forces. Also mentions a planned Salt Lake City streetcar strike postponed pending a June 1 hearing before the state utilities commission.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
United States
Germany
Eurpire
Salt Labe City
Utiiliies Commission
Platform Mentm
Clarkson Dead After Long Political Service in Newark
James Clarkson, longtime member of the Republican executive committee, died at age 70 in Newark, N. de-James. He published the Iowa State Register at Des Moines and was prominent in Iowa politics and literature.
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James
Clarkson
Newark
Re Pomican Nothoral
Fle
Charkson
Towa State Register
Dew Moines
Town
Towa
Workers Aid French in Escape and Defense During German Advance
In the face of German advance and bombardment, MC A workers at Front and Parin-Thiety YM and C A workers carried supplies to French soldiers. They burned their own warehouses to deny the enemy. One hundred hats were reportedly destroyed by shell fire.
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Parin
Thiety YM
C. A
Pledge Mooney Support By Independent Workmen
The Independent Workmen's Circle holds a convention in Springfield pledging moral and financial support for moving to commute the death sentence of Thomas J Mooney in California. The action reflects union backing amid the ongoing effort to challenge the verdict and seek clemency.
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Mooney
Springfield
Mase
Independent Workmen's Circle
Thomas 3
California
Beets Bring High Price in Racine Market Rise
In Racine Wisconsin growers report strong beet prices this year with cooperatives offering about 10 a ton for beets and buyers predicting further gains. The effort centers on boosting sugar beet yields and markets.
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Racine
American Raid in the Woevre Sector Reported
General Pershing reports a Washington based raid Friday in the Woevre sector where enemy advanced positions were destroyed and losses inflicted include killed wounded and prisoners. The action reflects American operations against German forces in the region with strategic impact.
Ferry Steamer Founders in Lake Crossing Crash
Port Huron Mich ferry boat Xtown operated between this city and Sarnia sank after striking unseen obstruction in twenty feet of water. All passengers aboard were experienced sailors and escaped unharmed.
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Port Huron
Mich
Xtown
James Kound
Americans Victors In Picardy Battle
Americans defeat German forces in Picardy near Contigny Cantigny after a 45 minute fight. About 200 Germans captured including two officers while American casualties were light. Fresh attack on May 28 preceded by a minor German assault, both actions boosting allied morale on the British front.
Denver Mechanics Protest to McAdoo in Denver
About twelve hundred railroad mechanics in Denver gathered in a Saturday meeting to draft a protest to Director General McAdoo over the wage increase granted by the government. They currently earn 54 cents an hour and argue the government award would raise wages by only one cent.
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Denver
McAdoo
Den
Viscount Milner Named British Secretary of War
Viscount Milner appointed British secretary of state for war to succeed the earl of Derby.
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Viscount Milner
Earl of Derby
Pulp Wood Consumption Figures From Forest Service
Forest Service estimates wood pulp consumption in 1917 at 5 530 807 cords, up from 1910 by a sizable percentage. Pulp wood production is placed at around 2 404 011 cords for the year.
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Washington
Forest Service
German tanks in new front line push near London
British front reports from a Renter’s correspondent indicate German forces on the Western Front may have employed more tanks than ever before in the early stages of their eastward advance as of Thursday.
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Teuton
London
Anys Renter
Sweiting
Thareday
Submarines Sink Eleven U. S. Ships
German U boats attack off New Jersey coast bringing war closer to America. Vessels sunk include steamers Caroline City of Columbus Winneconne and Herbert J. Pratt, plus schooners Edward H Cole Tattle Ding Isabella Wiley Jacob M Haskell Hauppauge and Edna. Survivors report humane submarine crews with life boats spared.
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New York
Atlantic
Germany Sear
Carollns
Porto Rico
City of Columbus
Savannah
Winneconnie
Newport News
Herbert J. Pratt
Guiker
Cape Henlopen
Edward H. Cole
Tattle Ding
Rockland
Charleston
Isabella Th. Wiley
Jacob M. Haskell
Boston
Norfolk
Edna
Santiago
Cuba
Hauppauge
Texel
Isabell B. Wiley
Caroline
Virginia Capes
Fletcher
Norfolk Navy Yard
McLean
Fifth Naval District
New Jersey
North Carolina
Delaware Capes
United States
North Atlantic
Maine
Florida
Atkintic
Studenits
William Rockefeller
Allies Stand Firm On Marne Front In New German Drive
London reports German offensive with up to 750 thousand men aimed to reach Paris via the Marne and Oise. French forces repulse crossings and halt advances near Chateau Thierry and Soissons while Rheims remains in allied hands. French counterattacks recapture Hill 163 and Champlat as ground is gained near Ville-en-Tardenois.
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London
Soissons
Paris
Marne
Oise
Chateau Thierry
Foch
Crise
Chateau -Thierry
Charteres
Rheims
Neuiily-St
Champlat
Villeen-Tarden
Western Union Rejects War Labor Board Plan
New York Western Union Telegraph company refuses to submit to the jurisdiction of the national war labor board in a dispute with employees who belong to the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America.
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War Labor Board
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
National War Labor Board
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Grucify Americans and Germans in WWI rhetoric
New York reports harsh WWI propaganda claiming German brutality. The piece cites Herbert T. Pratt of Standard Oil describing crucifixion and shooting of prisoners, praising American troops and likening German actions to Canadian raids.
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New York
France
Herbert T. Pratt
Standard Oil Company
United States
Mr. Pratt
Utahan Farmer James Ro Dow Dies in Field Near Springville
James Ro Dow, a prominent farmer of Springville Utah, collapsed and died while working in a field on Monday. He was well known in the local community for his farming and civic involvement.
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Springville
Utah
James Ro Dowson
Kaiser Tolerates Shakespeare in National Education Plan
The German penny funds a major effort to produce Shakespeare works as a national education project. Germans claim the playwright is more German than English and support his works as a cultural cornerstone in a state education program.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
President of Panama Dead
Panama announces the death of Dr Ramon Valdez president of the Republic of Panama on June 8. He was reported in good health shortly before his death and appears to have suffered a stroke.
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Panama
Ramon Valdez
Republic of Panaman
Valdez
British air force downs 27 German planes Saturday
London reports twenty seven German aircraft shot down by British forces on Saturday with one British bomber missing. Allied raids also dropped forty nine tons of bombs on multiple targets, including ships and airfields.
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London
Demoralizing Bombing Reach Reported in Germany
Washington allied air raids on German towns are described as increasingly demoralizing the population. Saturday advices said the impact on residents of bombed cities was greater than previously reported.
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Washington
Germans abandon Cantigny assault after repulses
General Pershing announced Saturday that after several repulses the German attack on ground captured by Americans at Cantigny has been abandoned, with American forces holding the position and the war effort persisting.
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Washington
Cantigny
General Pershing
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Potsdam
Austria
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