German Austrian assembly forms German state of Austria
Lorencett and Austrian Reichsrat deputies announce creation of the German state of Austria with Carl Seitz elected president of the provisional assembly. The body seeks German autonomy, relations with other nations, and access to the Adriatic, while preparing a constitution and handling interior affairs. The peace effort is endorsed.
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Pasel
Switzerland
Lorencett
Austrian
Reichsrath
Austria
Austsia
Carl Seitz
Adriatic
Rethherath
Ger- Frata
lAustriann
Willons
Herr Seitz
Waldner
Wilson
Baron von Hussarek
House of Lords
Vienna
Americans Ferge Fight Take Brieulles Town
Western Meuse battle report says Brieulles fell to American forces after German defenders burned the town. Heavy fighting continues near Grand Pre and Bantheville as fronts remain under stiff pressure along the Meuse Argonne line.
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Brieulles
Verdun
Meuse
Brieuiles
Grand Pre
Bantheville
Bantheville- Amncreville
Verden
Bois de Foret
Briealles
Meuse-Argonne
Pershing
Grand
Hospi
Argonne
Adds- Clermont
Mont Faucon
Rarecourt
Red Cross
Margery Singer
Buffalo
Mabel Butler
New Haven
Conn
Miss Law
Debated German Note Shapes Wilson Lansing Reply To Kaiser
Washington dispatches report renewed German note to President Wilson. The exchange centers on evacuation terms as Allied forces push Belgium and Northern France writ large. U S officials review English and German translations while awaiting a formal position.
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Wilson
Lansing
Kaiser
Associated Preas
Washington
Germany
Frederick Cederlin
Legation
Daniels
General March
Army
White House
State Department
Miessenger
Dantela
March
Belgium
France
Foreign Office
Oedertin
Allied attack pushes toward Valenciennes and Scheldt lines
British third and fourth armies drive on a wide front south of Valenciennes with heavy clashes. They report progress north of le Catelette and near Romeries, capturing prisoners as German resistance stiffens. Progress slowed by mud and German rear-guard delaying tactics as civilians report loot taken during retreat.
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France
Valenciennes
Holland
Associated Press
Belgium
Scheldt Canal
Raisnes
Tournai
Austrians Retreat From Rome Front After Albanian Pressure
Austrian forces retreat to the north of the Matia river about 30 miles north of El Basan as Albanian cavalry pressure continues, per official text continued on Page 2 Column.
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Rome
Albania
Sed Alba Aetachemente
Matia River
el Basan
British push on German defenses west of Maubeuge
Allied troops renew assault along a western front near Maubeuge and Valenciennes with progress reported slow. British forces outflank toward Bruay and push toward Mons and Maubeuge as German resistance hardens around Le Cateau and the Selle river.
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Associated Presse
Mauhbeuge
le Cateau
Ceas
Valenciennes
Bruay
Scheldt
Mons
Maubeuge
Sales Ground
Selle River
Helgium
Tournai
Brugelies
Blehuries
Enem
Nizy-Istomte
le Thour
Texas Prohibition Law 1 Held Invalid by Appellate Court
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals, in a majority opinion by Judge Morrow, rules that the state wide prohibition law conflicts with local option provisions and is unconstitutional. Judge Prendergast dissents. The opinion states local option allows voters to decide repeal. the state law imposes no sunset. Attorney General Looney plans a rehearing motion. Comptroller Terrell will withhold liquor licenses until ruled.
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Austin
Tex
Court of Commercial Appeals
Morrow
Prendergast
Looney
Terrell
German Chancellor Calls for War of Defense in Speech
Prince Maximilian told the Reichstag that peace efforts between Berlin and Washington are at a critical point. He warned that if peace conditions fail, Germany must defend itself with its people, and he urged avoiding excess debate while preparing for either war or peace.
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Washington
Rome
Germany
Copenmagen
Berlin
Maximilian
Reichstag
Oibove
Wilson
Court of Justice
League of Nations
British Launch Fresh Offensive Near Valenciennes And Lys
British forces push toward Le Cateau Solesmes and Valenciennes capturing Bruay and advancing near the Scheldt. French troops cross Lys river and establish positions east of the line near Ghent while Belgians reach Lys canal. Civilians suffer from German shelling as French heroism and resistência emerge amid heavy bombardment.
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London
Lg Cateau
Solesmes
Valenciennes
Haig
Bruay
Scheldt
Laon
Serre
Soem
Lys Canal
Meerendre
Lys
Grammene
Oesselehem
Ghent
HMS
Hasnon
Molenhoeke
Machelen
Driesch
le Cateau
Third Army
French Face Heavy Artillery Fire On Serre Front
On the Serre front last night the Germans met heavy machine gun fire as French troops attempted to cross the Souche. The engagement reflected intensified fighting along the sector with repeated exchanges and sustained artillery action.
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Paris
Serre
Souche
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Romeries
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Navy Department
Hamilton
ND Trunk
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Scarpe Canal
Nivelles
Raismnes Forest
KIETH
Second
Copenhagen
Henry Crosby Emery
Svaranty Trust
New York
Aland Islands
Ben
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