Russia’s Frontline Reprisals Drive War Policy
The article reports on harsh measures as Korniloff and military leaders push for the death penalty to deter mutiny among Russian troops in Galicia. It notes desertions, executions of fleeing soldiers, and heavy fighting losses as German and Austro-Hungarian forces advance in Tarnopol, Bucanez, Thumacz, Ottynia, and Delaton, with Russians retreating along a broad front. Also mentions German naval actions, French gains in Aisne and Champagne, and Allied expectations on U.S. help to sustain the war.
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Korniloff
Galicia
Eleventh
Tarnopol
Bukowina
Bucanez
Thumacz
Ottynia
Delaton
Tartar
Carpathians
Kirtibaba
Lens
Armentieres
North Sea
Aisne
France
Hurtebiz
Labovelle
Ailles
Champagne
German Western Line Impregnable, Also Germans Are Supreme in Air
Nine American officers who accompanied General Pershing to France returned to Washington with a report for the general staff. They observed from Switzerland to the sea that the German line on the western front appears impregnable given current force alignments, and that the Allies cannot budge without substantial U.S. aid. They admitted their initial views were largely faulty after direct trench observations.
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New York
New York World
Washington
General Pershing
France
General Staff
Pershing
War Department
War College
Joseph Kuhn
Switzerland
United States
German Empire
Weds in Uniform Endures Honeymoon Behind Bars
Philadelphia man Wim D Houston posed as a first lieutenant in the medical corps to win a wealthy bride and fund a lavish honeymoon. He cashed large checks with bogus army credentials, was arrested in New York, and jailed in Philadelphia after authorities traced the fraud. He sobbed that his wife should believe he is fighting in France. He posted $5,000 bail and awaits further proceedings.
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France
Wim. D. Houston
New York
Houston
Waldorf-Astoria
Fo J
Broad Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Carnegie Steel Company
Department of Justice
Federal
Bet
United States
Knox
Hitchcock
Marshall McCarthy
William D. Houston
Walnut Street
Outlook Is Serious For Allies Of America
Washington report notes Russian collapse signals possible German reinforcement on the western front. Navy and army combined action is discussed to strike at U boats and German right flank, with U.S. shipments and manpower vital for a decisive advance. Transportation and supply hurdles loom as Allied strategy centers on breaking fortified German lines.
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America
Washington
Europe
United States
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Yermany
Unions Volunteers From Union County Join Army in Wadesboro
Five dozen Union County men led by Maj. Heath enlist to fight in France. They march at the depot, board trains for Greenville Camp, with Oliver names listed, and will begin training after medicals and inspection.
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Wadesboro
Uncle Sam
Countie
France
America
Up Wis
Fairwell
Frank Ashcraft
Maj
W. C. Heath
Maj. Heath
Union County
Anson
National Hotel
Greenville
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Union
Benjamin F. Eubanks
Es W. Williams
John W. Austin
John B. McQuirt
Charles McQuirt
Lindsey C. Horton
Robert D. Belk
James J. Hinson
John W. McCorkle
Frank T. Billingsley
Claude Wolfe
Joseph A. Broor
Ervin Griffin
George
Selleence H. Helms
Brooks Luther Rawling
Ellebee
D. Powell Lonittl
Harley James Q. Derrick
Flow
Coan
Fletcher J. Goodwin
James W. Starnes
Edgar H. Smith
James P. Gordon
Thomas Garland
George P. Coan
J. Warren Helms
Edmund B. Williams
Horace W. Williams
Thomas P. Belk
Lex B. Griffin
Raymond R. Gay
Roy C. Rape
William Baker
Charles H. Laney
Julian H. Funderburk
Gatia A. Helms
Lloyd Price
John B. Stewart
Fred B. Williams
William C. Marsh
John B. Pressley
David B. Melton
James T. Murphy
Clifford EB. Craig
W. Lloyd Price
Joseph M. Price
Charlie D. Lemmond
Tebe Woodell
Gilbert H. Preslar
John C. Griffin
DeWitt Craig
Apleton Plyler
Caxh
Camp Greene gains larger site in Charlotte plan
The Journal notes Major General Wood approved an enlarged Charlotte camp site, transforming a tented encampment into a wooden city for about 50 000 soldiers with aviation and cavalry units. It highlights Charlotte's proximity to amenities and climate as key advantages for Camp Greene, amid extensive city and contractor preparations.
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Camp Greene
Charlotte
W. N. Ladue
Observer
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General Wood
National Army
Piedmont
Green
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