Allies Plans Upended by Russian Upheaval in 1917 War
Washington reports that allied plans have been overturned by a Russian upheaval, forcing the United States to take a decisive role in winning the war. British critics acknowledge pessimism, expecting America to supply a multi-year effort while France and England face strains in their capacities. A recognized authority notes that Allied failure analysis cites a surplus of German and Austro-Hungarian divisions on the Russian front ready to shift west, complicating the balance of power.
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Washington
D. C
Council of National Defense
United States
Russia
France
Tan
England
Suilt
Germany
Peither
America
Engsland
Enggland
British War Council
London Times
British War Office
Goethals Dismisses Eustis and Clark Over Ship Plan
General Goethals relieved F A Eustis and F H Clark amid a dispute in shipbuilding policy for wartime supply. The trio had clashed over building steel versus wooden vessels, surfacing after weeks of tensions following a New York dinner remark by Eustis.
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Goethals
Geethuis
New York
Allies face manpower gap as Russia blamed for delay
The article asserts 1,815,000 German and Austrian troops are ready for West service and attributes Allied setbacks to Russia. It states the United States may need to deploy nearly 2,000,000 soldiers to France to compensate for the Agro-French-Belgian forces. Russia’s army is described as tired and undisciplined, with no expected aid from Russia this year.
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Sion
Russia
United States
France
Flood Repairs Under Way After Severe Overflow
Weather reports show the river rising faster at Venora and the pumping station as floodwaters encroach on Maysville. The west fork rose eight inches overnight while Noean saw three eights drop. water expected to stand tomorrow. The flood surpassed last week, damaging bottom roads and the Washington Vincennes road, with two bridges compromised including the Twin Bridges. County road superintendent E. Q. Chattin reported the impassable state of the area as crews assess damage and await safe return to the bottoms.
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West Fork
Noean
Maysville
Westy Fork
Washington- Vincennes
Prairie Creek
E. Q. Chattin
Hatfield & Palmer Company
Separate Peace Move Reported by Austrian General
Petrograd dispatch describes formal efforts for a separate peace. Austrian general Bohr authorized delegations from each division to reach the Russian lines. A corresponding Austrian and Russian delegation met near Kishinev, urging talks with workers and soldiers councils. orders were issued for arrests.
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Bohr
Mays
Kishine
Captured Position Described as Enemy Stronghold
London reports a captured position on the western front described as one of Germanys most important strongholds. The ongoing British drive advances with about six thousand prisoners counted and the offensive continuing with cavalry involved.
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United Press
London
Suspect in Kidnapping Case Claims Alibi
United Press reports Chicago man Innes Riley sought nationwide as alleged leader of the gang that kidnapped fourteen month old Liosd Keet at Springfield Missouri. Riley admits identity but says he knows nothing of the kidnapping and has provided an alibi to police.
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United Press
Chicago
Innes
Riley
Vamy
Liosd Keet
Springfield
American Aviators Arrive Safely in France for Submarine Hunt
One hundred American aviators have landed in France to aid in hunting submarines and other naval threats. The group arrives as the first regular forces to reach the theater, with Lt Whiting of Massachusetts in command. Additional training under war conditions will be provided in France.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
France
Whiting
Massachusetts
Seed corn scarce as floodwaters hit county farms
Madison of Purdue University advised farmers at city hall meeting hosted by the Daviesa county Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Officials outlined flooded acreage and delays in planting with late frost risk reduced by timely seed corn purchases. Local and out of town suppliers listed with prices, as Madison continues locating seed corn in Washington today and tomorrow.
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Madison
Purdie University
Chamber of Commerce
State Department
Indiana
Daviesa County Chamber of Commerce
Grant Keith
M. F. Birke
C. C. Madison
Phare Imtvaralty
Mr. Alwright
Hyatt Station
Reid
Archie Trueblued
Gil de Reid
William Fitmgitwen
William R. Meredith
B. Donaldson
Swan Pond
Jeff Summitt
Bruner Road
Horace Peters
Mulberry
Ind
Troyer Bros
LaFontaine
Marley Riley
Thorntown
Shawnee Prairie Farms Co
Bald
Washington
Diplomatic ties severed between Hayti and Germany
London reports that diplomatic relations between Hayti and Germany have been formally broken off. Dispatches from Amsterdam today confirm the severance. In Kansas, German-born Frank A. Werner of the Standard was forced by angry citizens to publicly apologize for an uncomplimentary article about young men who registered Tuesday.
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London
Hayti
Germany
Amsterdam
Axtel
Kan
Frank A. Werner
The
Standard
San Salvador Damaged by Earthquake and Volcanic Activity
A major portion of San Salvador's central business district was destroyed by a quake while fires and volcanic activity rendered other city property uninhabitable. The American region advised the State Department this afternoon of the disaster and its aftermath.
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San Salvador
Washington, D. C
State Department
Secretary Madoo on Liberty Loan rallying calls
Secretary Madoo urges swift public response to the Liberty Loan as essential to mobilize money for the war effort. He warns autocratic military rule threatens peace, stresses self governing nations, and says higher taxes and economies are needed to fund the war and support liberty. Every dollar subscribed is a blow for liberty.
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America
United States
Red Cross drives extend across county with mass meetings
The Red Cross campaign continues as meetings are planned in Mies, Cheinville, Montgomery and other towns. A key event Saturday ends the drive with a Main and East Fourth Streets rally featuring ex-congressman William A. Cullop, a parade, and a Washington High School band concert. Local units plan mass meetings in Elnora, Odon, Plainville and Montgomery Sunday with delegations to explain relief efforts and form branches.
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Main
East Fourth Streets
William A. Cullop
Red Cross
Europe
Washington High School
St Hed Cro
Masonic Orchestra
Elnora
Odon
Plainville
Montgomery
Ned Cross
Glendale
Alfordsville
U. B
A. J. Biddinger
W. A. Wallace
Public program celebrates car shop flag raise
Empl oyees of the Baltimore and Ohio car department plan a Saturday 6 pm ceremony to raise a patriotic flag purchased by workers. C B Kellar will lead with music by the Washington band and addresses by J Barte Th on and L P Bartlett. Children will sing and a chorus will recite a Star Spangled Banner.
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Haltimere & Olly
L. DP. Bartlett
Seymour
Raisins
Ove
Locomotive Department
Bahner
West End
Julriotie
Uy Ex A
Maryland
Ted le
Bes
Eothem i
Anison Byrall
Pershing Leads U S Forces to England Arrival in England sparks Allied welcome
General Pershing and a 198 man staff arrived in England today aboard a voyage described as uneventful. Detachments of engineers and nurses accompanied him as British and navy officers greeted the party. Pershing plans talks with British officials before departure for France. American destroyers escorted the ship with a flotilla of British destroyers joining offshore.
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Tulted Press
Joly Pershing
France
England
Pershing
Ts Sta
Washington, D. C
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F. A. Eustis
F. H.clark
General Goethals
United States Emergency Fleet Corporation
F. H. Clark
Rose Hight
Venora
United Vess
Ece
Gerbiany
Frange
RAYTT
Madoo
Mies
Bie
Cheinville
Uavivss County
Perghing
Persheing
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