American Forces to Form Major Expeditionary Units
General Pershing directs training and deployment of American divisions to Europe. Marines join Army units under Pershing as about 40 000 to 60 000 U.S. troops prepare for a cross ocean offensive with naval and marine support.
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Washington
Nnne
America
Army
Navy
Manrine Aepe
European
Ines
Belgium
France
Snd
Pershing
Gavin
Europe
Wer
Forestry
Marine
General Pershing
United States
Couber
Sigel Sears
Seven Million War Casualties Cited by Henderson
Lindon reports seven million deaths in the war, estimating total casualties could reach beyond the United Kingdom population. In a Richmond address Henderson argued war aims remain, Germany’s provocations persist, and peace prospects depend on Allied persistence and liberation.
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Hermany Tb
Germany
Liberty Day Parade Invites UMe Residents to June Day
A fragmented notice from New York appeals to residents to observe Liberty Day on a designated June date. The message references Elberty Dain and a regional tour with a musical or civic event planned by local organizers.
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New York
San
Elberty Dain
Tae Meni
America Orders 70 France Soldier Division Forth
President Wilson orders a division of regular troops under Gen. John J. Pershing to sail for France as soon as practicable to bolster Allied forces. Draft laws and mobilization plans speed up to equip and deploy up to 329 000 fighting men with a first 100 000 mobilized by September. The White House urges no speculation on dates and stresses military experts guided action.
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Whehington
Wiixon
Tom J. Pershing
Prince Heke
Ameren
France
Hurton
Roosevelt
Jude & West
War Department
United States
Perahing
General Pershing
John J. Pershing
Fpl
Miers
Pershing Leader to Head Rat Division in France Front
Maj Gen John J. King will be sent to command the rat division assigned to the battle front in France, following Gen John J. Pershing. Military officials confirm plans for deployment to Europe as part of ongoing operations.
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John J. King
Gf Register
France
Germana Evacuate Bullecourt After Air Raid
An army headquarters statement on May 18 reports German forces evacuating Bullecourt as ruins and debris from bombardment hamper movement. Local authorities confirm continued caution around the former battlefield in Flanders.
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Bullecourt
German Troops Fail To Drive Britons From Bullecourt
Fresh German divisions hurled at British lines around Bullecourt fail to dislodge the defenders as fighting rages shift control of the village and threaten Cambrai. East of Arras British and French positions hold against renewed German attacks. Berlin reports 5000 British and French prisoners in the first sixteen days of May. In the Adriatic, Italians press the Austrians near Trieste as Austrian losses mount.
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Hank
Arras
Roeux
Berlin
Tolmino
Sed
Gulf of
Triest
Austria
Goa
Aghitfog
Secretary Taft Announces No Immediate Call for 500000 Soldiers
In response to a suggestion from Washington officials that a new selective draft should mobilize the army, Secretary Taft discloses that the first 500000 men will not be called before September. He cites ample supply and no anticipated interference with labor, aiming to avoid disruption at the time.
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Washington
Semartar Domes
Taker
Bakers Plan Bread Price Probe Returns to Grand Jury
A frail OCR fragment notes a group of bakers allied to influence bread prices. The item mentions Los Angeles County and a May 18 return to the Los Angeles County Grand Jury for consideration.
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Eistetia
Loe Angceles
Los Angeles County
Protest Drafted Over Germany War Sins
A cabinet meeting on May 18 chaired by King Aifoosa drafted protests regarding Germany. The document, prepared under royal authority, outlines accusations tied to the Sper steamer Patrick incident and calls for action.
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Mathid
Germany
Patrick
King Aifoosa
Hundred Million Dollar Ult Butt What Te Welle To Be
An incoherent OCR fragment mentions a large sum and a forthcoming event with references to Ottawa London and Washington. It notes someone named J. D. Hagens returning from Engle with Provider Cangramman to enter the Army, plus a resignation in Manchester and a discussion over table costs and alcohol restrictions.
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Ottawa
King George of
Bugtind
Newuriing
J.D. Hagens
Engle
American Destroyers Join European War Effort
Washington announced on May 16 that American destroyers with picked crews are operating in European waters under Rear Admiral Sims to hunt German submarines. Ships sailed from U S ports in April and joined British and French forces with no incidents, aiming to aid allies while protecting U S territorial waters.
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Vibete
Admiral Sims
Washington
Europe
Daniels
London
United States Naval Vemvela
United States
Veaxela
Sims
England
France
Germany
Sima
Navy Department
New World War Draft Proclamation Calls 21 to 30 For Registration
President Wilson’s May 18 1917 proclamation announces universal registration for men aged 21 to 30. It details who must register where and how by mail or in person, outlines penalties for evasion, and frames the draft as national mobilization with emphasis on every man contributing to the war effort.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Congress
Regular Army
Navy
National Guard
Naval Militia
District Court of the
District of Columbia
War Department
Minsef
Theromler
Heds
Woodrow Wilson
Col
Teddy's Plan in War Effort Faces Senate Debate
Roosevelt obtains permission to mobilize volunteers and organize expeditionary forces. President Wilson weighs options with advisors from both parties as Congress considers authorizing volunteer divisions for France. The move aims to support the Allied war effort while shaping American military involvement.
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