Lost Battalion Rescued After Five Days Surrounded
American forces near Verdun rescue Maj. Charles Whittlesey and hundreds of men trapped in the Argonne forest. Surrounded by Germans and running low on food and ammunition, the troops endured cold and fatigue before relief arrived, aided by airplanes dropping supplies and parachute deliveries.
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Vatican organ comments on German armistice terms
The Corriere Italia says the Vatican's semi official organ rejects unconditional acceptance of the central powers offer. It insists invaded territories must be evacuated first as a guarantee of good intentions.
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Paris welcomes President Wilsons reply to German peace note
Paris newspapers publish Wilsons reply at noon and readers greet it with general satisfaction and approval across the city.
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Paris
Wilson
Battling Nelson Fights Illness in Chicago
Former world lightweight champion Battling Nelson is seriously ill with influenza in Chicago. The fighter, once prosperous, reports substantial debts and seeks recovery of his fortunes as he contemplates return to the ring.
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Chicago
Battling Nélson
Sant Ito
Will Reid
Ludendorff
Barley Seed Sold by Ronstadt Grain and Implement Co
Barley seed from Ronstadt Grain and Implement Co is advertised for immediate sale or resale. The notice lists available lots and bulk quantities with prices and contact details for buyers.
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Ronstadt NS and Implement CO
Ronstadt Grain and Implement CO
Allied Push Under Heavy Bombardment Continues
Yankee and British forces advance under intense bombardment as artillery and air actions disrupt German positions near Somme and Argonne. German counterattacks at Machault fail while Allied heavy guns and aircraft keep pressure, with retreating enemy rear guards and sporadic fighting along backroads and cross roads.
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Clary
Bohain
Germians
Dian Pune
Machault
Somme-Py
Argonne
Victory Report From Pershing On Verdun Advance
General Pershing announces in today’s communique that American and French troops made steady progress at Verdun. He notes advances on both sides of the Meuse and the capture of over 1,400 prisoners. He also reports the seizure of Gournay as fighting continues in the Arroyonne forest.
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Pershing
Washington
Verdun
Meuse
Mrore
Gournay
Aryvonne Forset
Peace terms and German armistice stance amid influenza toll
The report outlines political commentary on Wilsons peace terms with Germany and notes Berlin silence in the Reichstag after Maximilian announced an armistice request. It also cites Krupp’s belligerent stance and influenza deaths in El Paso, including local figures and hospital fatalities.
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Reichstag
Amsterdam
George Bernhard
Alsace-Lorraine
Russia
Wilson
German Forces Decline Prompt Armistice Hopes
A front letter from Malleterre to the Temps claims German armies are near exhaustion and Germany hopes to save its forces with an armistice while evacuating occupied territories. The report notes Berlin may withdraw to a secure distance as Allies demand acceptance of terms, signaling a potential shift in peace negotiations.
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Germany
Malleterre
Alsace Lorraine
Tefo
Berlin
Health officials hold emergency meeting in Trinidad
Health authorities and local officials convened in Trinidad to address a quinine flu like outbreak. The gathering aimed to review public dances and gas house assemblies amid rising illness reports and a small number of confirmed and suspected cases.
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Trinidad
Toto
Fea
Thetis
Education Officials Probe Grippe Spread in Pabs Schools
Education authorities ordered precautionary measures in Pabs schools as gripp e outbreak prompts review. Officials assess infection control and student safety while monitoring transmission.
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Pabs
Unclear text about health orders and campus quarantine
Health officials order theater closures and pub shut downs in Grand Forks in effort to pass the strain of imminent classes at the university. Men in the campus housing camps are under quarantine and student activities are suspended.
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T Grand Forks
Ardeens
Immenza Aji
Paole
76 Cases at Albumuerque ee Satet
There are fourty five cases of Spanish influenza in this City according to an official statement. There have been deaths in the state province and city, with ongoing health advisories and county updates.
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City Board of Health
Heracie
Apa
Mires
Stewart
Er Ameen Millis
FP Paso
Spe
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Bis
Alee
eTrsegse
Jamies
Peck
el Paso Times
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Pmettwernia
Jack Tall
Santa Be
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Itv Provsician
Chamber Brings 43 Families To Tucson
The Tucson Chamber of Commerce reports bringing 42 families to the city. Secretary Leach noted men and firms aided by railroad publicity. The chamber generated 1,460 inquiries through periodical advertising this year, with limited recruitment materials held for higher demand.
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Tucson
Chamber Af Commerce
Leach
Chamber of Commerce
Austrian Field Marshal Mackensen Arrives in Serbia
An Austrian dispatch reports Field Marshal Mackensen has arrived in Serbia not to aid Bulgarians but to save 140 Reynsiodes of the Meo fait Wob Pigg allies toward the Tyne as Bulgarians refuse to obey German officers. Austrian troops and Serbian women with rifles are said to be driving out former oppressors. The situation among the Danube front remains volatile.
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Aispatch
Mackensen Hase
Oia Serhbiafi
Cambrai Captured Embruits British Forces Advance Meuse Front
Fragmentary military dispatch reports Cambrai captured and French Anglo-American forces advancing along the Meuse. German retreat slows under pressure as Franco-American troops regain positions north of the Arnes amid heavy combat and allied flanking fire.
Maura forms new government after cabinet resignation
Reported today that Antonio Maura has formed a new cabinet and takes a key post. The move appears to avert a political crisis as the Duke of Alba is superseded in the new arrangement.
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Cret Oo
Antonio Maura
Wik
Duke of Alba
TNE
Tin Ieter
Maura
Prilep Report Describes Desolate Serbian Town
An eyewitness arriving at the Serbian government center from Prilep, now captured by Serbs, says the town suffered little from fighting but looks desolate with Serbia seemingly erased.
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Prilep
COFU
Serbia
Sergeant Breeden Visits
The text notes a Sergeant Breeden visiting with Mrs Breeden and Miss Margaret Brogmebark at a location in Nis aynt, mentioning an escort related to the detention of arri thers Poops and a person named Travir. The details are garbled and names uncertain.
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Arrithers Poops
Nogres
Nis Aynt
Hotel Bowman Sogales Opens as Clean Rest Stop
The notice highlights a new hotel named Hotel Bowman in Sogales offering 18 rooms, clean facilities, and a convenient stopping place for travelers, advertised as a value stop in the region.
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Bowman
Sogales
Barley Seed Shipment Tied to Western Machinery
Barley seed shipments linked to Western Machinery Company in Tucson. Prompt shipments involve Ronstadt Mining and related family partners, with details unclear in the fragment.
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PRG Ey Pamily
Western Machinery Company
Tucson
Ady
Biggest swap of the season waist sale shocks buyers
The notice touts a giant swap event with waist items advertised at unbelievable prices up to $2.75 each. It urges buyers to act quickly noting bargains like waist purchases for 50 cents and a total value around $5.10.
Supreme Court term delayed as government suits await ruling
The postponed term moves to consider pending government suits. A party of May visitors from abroad remains as guests of the committee, with White House ceremony noted as part of the visit.
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Aseiington
Wilsen
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