Teutons Make Further Gains In Northern France Front
The Nugget exclusive reports a nine day battle along a fifty mile front in Northern France as German forces press wings of a great wedge near Montdidier and Arras. British Haig lines hold with repulsed attacks and prisoners taken. German efforts focus on preventing Allied counter offensives and pushing toward the coast.
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Fierce Night of Battle Around Montlidier and Amiens
Reports from Paris describe heavy fighting across the Montlidier region and near Amiens as German forces push to recapture positions while Allied defenses hold. The War Office notes French resistance and continued Allied counteroffensives with heavy casualties and shifting front lines.
Pershing Offers American Army to Aid French in Major Battle
Paris dispatch says General Pershing placed the American army at the disposal of General Foch for the Scarpe and Oise offensive. Pershing reported Americans would consider it an honor to fight alongside French and British troops. Foch and the Allied Air Council weighed the offer, with no immediate decision announced.
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Germans Striking for Amiens in Somme Offensive
Special to the Nugget reports German forces driving at the Albert Montdidier line and penetrating the eastern outskirts of Marceleave twelve miles east of Amiens. British lines held under heavy bombardment with stubborn resistance as German attacks spread along the Somme front.
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Allied counter offensive seen forming behind front
Military observers in Washington report that an allied counter offensive against Germany is expected to begin soon. Advices indicate large reserves and war supplies are positioned behind the front in readiness for a major movement. No official detail on American force disposition yet, but belief holds substantial American reinforcements may join once the offensive starts.
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Germans Plan New Mighty Blow On Allied Front
Amsterdam report says the Berliner Zeitung claims Germany plans a new and intensive strike at an unidentified sector of the western front to disrupt Allied control in Northern France. The Merlin Journal quotes the plan as designed by the General Staff and ready to begin at any time.
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Allied Withdrawals Prearranged In French Front
Major General Bell testified before the Senate Military Affairs committee that British withdrawals in the ongoing French front battle were pre-arranged with clear objectives. He said the Allies anticipated German plans and prepared to offset the anticipated heavy smash once the drive began.
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Wilson Asks Clemency for Tom Mooney
Special to the Nugget reports President Wilson urged clemency for Tom Mooney in the San Francisco case tied to a 1916 dynamite blast during the Preparedness Day parade. The piece covers court actions, perjury claims, and a White House silence amid labor protest and international attention.
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