Prohibition Threat Looms as Congress Hits Deadlock
The Senate finance committee seeks to report a revised war tax bill to the main body by week’s end to meet treasury needs, with proposed raises from income, excess profits, and possibly tobacco. Food bill conferees struggle amid possible deadlock, while national prohibition votes loom as a major stumbling block.
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French Make Substantial Gains On Aisne Front
Paris reports French forces attacked German positions along the Aisne river last night and gained a large stretch of trenches. The assault penetrated about 1500 yards between Taroyere and Epine Del Chevrigny, with ground captured west of Epine Del Chevrigny. German counterattacks were repulsed as the French consolidate their gains amid generally quiet rest of the front.
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Otis the Soldier Editor Dies Sudden in Los Angeles
Paul Harrison Gray Otis, 83, veteran of Civil War and Spanish American War, longtime editor and owner of the Los Angeles Times, dies at his home. His career included military service under Hayes and involvement in labor conflicts that culminated in the Times Building bombing of 1910 and nationwide trials.
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Alaska LightHouse Tender Cedar Ships North to Start Alaska Service
The Cedar, built for the Alaska service by the government, arrived in Seattle to take on supplies before sailing for southeastern Alaska. It will begin its Alaska coast service upon departure.
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Seventh Russian Army Improves While Retreat Presses German Advance
Dispatches to the London Times report the Seventh Russian army remaining in retreat but gradually better organized and more hopeful as German advances are challenged. The two armies are being extricated from a precarious start, with a decisive stand anticipated once favorable ground is reached, despite loss of guns in earlier offensives. The article notes steady resistance and expectant plans by Russian commanders.
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British Launch Giant Smash On Flanders Line
Allied forces surge along the Flanders front as British led assault drives reach German positions north of the Yser in a broad offensive. French reserves shift from the east while observers note captured towns on the North Sea coast and renewed pressure threatens Belgian sea routes. The push aims to seize coastal areas used by submarines and to push German lines back along a widening front.
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Germans Rush Reinforcements To Flanders Front
Allied and German forces clash along the Flanders front with heavy losses reported. German reinforcements move to shore up their line as fighting intensifies near Labasseville while British artillery supports the offense.
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Petrograd Admits Two Million Troops Retreating
A Petrograd dispatch reports over two million Russian troops retreating from the Gale area as German forces press from two sides. The Eleventh and Seventh armies are pulling back while the Eighth, mainly Cossack cavalry, fights to hold a critical position. The report notes heavy German efforts to surround and capture the Eighth Army. The piece ends with an unrelated promotion for Nome Nugget subscriptions.
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Teutons claim capture of men and guns in Galicia
Berlin reports German forces in eastern Galicia advance against retreating Russian troops. Seventy cannons and numerous prisoners are said to have been captured. The Austrians are claimed to have taken over two hundred Russian soldiers. General Norniloff allegedly seeks a organized resistance along the Disso river on the Galicia frontier.
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Dream program features Harrold Wood and stars in The Love of the Mask
The Love of the Mask starring Harrold Wood and a seven player cast will be presented tonight at the Dream. The program also includes a comedy number titled He Thought He Went to War. Tomorrow night Sable Loreha, a leg hit Triangle, will be shown.
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Washington Potatoes and More Loaded at Umatilla
After the Umatilla unloads there will be other items besides potatoes. Bring your baskets, A. F. Oestreich.
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