Allied air offensive halts German drive near Paris
A sweeping World War I briefing notes allied air men continuing operations over and behind enemy lines. The text states the German offensive between Montdidier and Noyon was checked within five days, with heavy allied losses and American and French flags cited, plus other war news from the front and home front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne
Montdidier
Noyon
Compiegne
Paris
Toul
M. Clemenceau
L’homme Libre
Austria Drives in Italy Near Piave Front
The Allied and Italian forces withstand a major Austrian drive along a 100 mile front from Asiago to the Piave. Italian prisoners exceed 3,000 with 89 officers. Vienna reports captures on the Sette Comuni plateau. In France, Haig reports British gains. American forces repulse German attacks at Xivray in the Toul sector. Paris notes Coeuvres et Valsery recaptured southwest of Soissons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Alfonso
Charles II
Archer Huntington
New York
von Seydier
Karl
Amsterdam
American Committee of Engineers
Japan
Russia
Tienteln
Szentlatvan
Adriatic
Vienna
Navas
Bavel
Switzerland
Mra
Walter H. Page
Great Britain
H. M
Eagle
Tyne
Austrian
Tyrol
Skoda
Pilven
Paris Journal
English Channel
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Germany
Washington
Robert P. Prager
Collinaville
Wolff Bureau
Simons
Hert Mueller
Meiningen
Union Nows Service
Italy
Lalion
Asiago
Piave
Adriatic Sea
Romania
Galicia
Venetian
Brenta
Monte Grappa
Plave
Victor Emmanuel
Vienna War Office
Sette Comuni
France
Solasons
Montdidier
Noyon
Macedonia
Bethune
Wield Marshal Haig
Xivray
Toul
Banker John B Cosgriff Dead in Denver Home
John B. Cosgriff, banker and co founder of Hamilton National Bank with his brother, died at his Denver home from a stroke of paralysis. He was prominent in local finance and banking circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Laurel
Neb
John Conover
S. Sackett
John B. Cosgriff
Denver
Hamilton National Bank
Army to reach three million by August first
Provost Marshal General Crowder told the Senate military committee that about 3,000,000 Americans will be in the army by August 1. He warned that extending the army draft would be needed if draft calls continue at the present rate. Crowder estimated class 1, numbering 2,428,000 men, would be exhausted after January 1, and noted 1,247,000 have already been called to the colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Washington
Senate Military Committee
General Crowder
Agy Mits Jn
Crowder
New Mexico News Roundup From Demopaper Years Ago
A collage of 1919 New Mexico items includes Union events in Albuquerque and Camp Cody, fire at Farmington Navajo Mission, Willard wood blaze, and a Round-Up prep at Magdalena. Mentions list strikes, Gila County bids, wool shipments from Aztec, and drought reports. Notables include Senator A B Fall potential run and Bean Growers formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
New York
Jess Willard
Camp Funston
Harry Way
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Colorado Springs
New Mexico
Union
State of Association
Albuquerg
Patriotio
Albuquerque
Las EU Aindop
Sporte
Mi Henkyidale
Mexico
Roswell
Willard
A. B. Fall
Bean Growers’ Association
Methodist
Navajo
Farmington
Twin Buttes Oil Company
Otero
Fred Melton
Clovis
Santa Fe
Salvation Army
Camp Cody
Deming
East Cafion
Mimbres
New Mexico State Press Association
Roosevelt County
Alamogordo
Red Cross
Offensive. Mass and Speed to Deliver Decisive Attack
General Foch argues in Modern Warfare that only a surprise mass attack can destroy the enemy’s organized forces. He stresses the need for a decisive attack at the finish, backed by maximum reserves, to overthrow the adversary and win battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foch
Not Taking Any Chances With Sky Ride At Indy Speedway
Captain Hammond of the Royal Flying Corps met racer Johnny Aitken at the speedway in Dayton. He requested a spin in Johnny’s car, but Johnny declined any thrills fearing a sky ride later could bring charges being ten thousand feet above. Allison pressed for detail, but Johnny said the captain’s ride would be gentle and soothing instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Hammond
Royal Flying Corps
Dayton
Indianapolis
Speedway
Johnny Aitken
Hammond
Johnny
James A. Allison
Allison
Indianapolis News
She Stoops to Conquer origin story in Ireland
The tale traces how Goldsmith improvised a plot from a travel mishap in Ireland. He mistakenly sought an inn at a gentleman's house, requested a fine supper, and acted with airs before realizing his error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith
Ireland
Wate III
The Making of a Famous Medicine
An ad praising a remedy for women's illnesses details meticulous preparation. It notes herbs, solvents to extract properties, sterilized utensils, pasteurized bottles, and careful handling to ensure safety and effectiveness, citing letters of praise from users.
United States Leads Global Scientific Effort, Wistar Institute Mentioned
Father Charles B. Mowbler asserts U S scientific activity centers in the United States and will likely continue with adequate funding. South America China and Japan seek leadership while Buenos Aires hosts a 5000 student medical school. The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia funds translation of journals to China Japan and South America and develops dyes rivaling Gruebler. A young Philadelphian’s chemistry work attracts Wistar’s support and facility access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charles B. Mowbler
Marquette University School of Medicine
Marquette Tribe
South America
China
Japan
Buenos Aires
Wistar Institute of Anatomy
Philadelphia
Gruebler
Germany
Wistar
Institute
Away With the Cats Suppression Sparks State Debate
Crop damage linked to cats provokes legislative discussion as critics say cats eat birds that eat insects harming crops. Officials in several states consider cat suppression measures to protect agriculture.
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Villers-Cotterets Forest
Chateau- Thierry
Belleywood
Bouresches
Pat O'Brien
Royal British Flying Corps
San Antonio
Tex
Navy Department
Keemum
Atlantic
McAdoo
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Senate Finance Committee
Fall of
Bralated
American Medical Association
Wilson
Poincare
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Holmwood
Lenox
Mays
Raymond T. Baker
United States Mint
Chicago
House of Delegates
Virginia
George Aitkin
Virginia Capes
Finley J. Sheppard
Helen Gould
Newton D. Baker
Bureau of
Geneva
Nevada
Vindeggen
Henrik Lund
Cape Charles
Sela
Culver
Belmont Park
Austria
Allied Line
Coeuvres Et Valsery
Soissons
Tlon
Bernailo County
Camp Mabry
Tox
C. B. Anderson
Roy
San Miguel
Hot Springs
Magdal Jena
Portales
J. Jones
Harry Eaton
San Marchal
Globe, Aris
Borique Hermandes
Blosaburgh
Raton
U. S S. Biological Survey
Forest Rangers
Cuba
Eulogia Chaves
Gallup
Shiprock
Bernalillo
Chaves
Colfax
Curry
de Baca
Dona Ana
Eddy
Lincoln
Luna
Mora
Rio Arriba
Torrance
Guadalupe
Quay
Roosevelt
San Juan
Taos
Valencia
Sandoval
Santa Fé
Curtis Brown
A. B. Brown
Springer
Vernon Frampton
A. Thomas
Cloudcroft
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States and Science
Postum
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