German Attack Fails and Allied Counter Moves Near Amiens
May 6. German attack southeast of Anchin farm failed after heavy bombardment. The War Office said the enemy left numerous dead and that Allied forces penetrated German positions west of Rhine and inflicted serious losses, returning with supplies. The report notes ongoing shelling and Allied push with Australian, British, and French forces opposing.
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Anchin Farm
War Office
Rhienia
Japan pledges peace while aiding allies and coaxing China
Baron Gotto, Japan's new foreign minister, stated Japan will keep peace in the Far East while aiding the allies, seeking China cooperation, and opposing propaganda aimed at Russia, America, and Japan. He warned of eastern Siberia's influence threatening Japan, China, and the allies. In Paris, reports say Germany began systematic destruction of Amiens as the French Army fights on. Washington notes improved allied prospects with fresh French and British forces, though the situation remains serious for some time.
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Baron Gotto
Japan
Far East
China
Siberia
Russia
America
Tokyo
Washington, D. C
France
Primary Elections Stir Warren County Rally and Park Rules
Saturday and Sunday patrols warned drivers on Main Street against parking as a new raffle ordinance takes effect. Voters prepare for primary elections with candidates listed as Elmer Hastings and others traveling from Indianapolis to attend. Banks to stay open all day to accommodate election activity amid a warm day. A fountain installation is noted at a local store front. A county error omits a name in a report on the Hat of Daviess County. Several youths begin training ahead of the primary. A Chicago society event and a Florida death are briefly mentioned.
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Main Street
Unclear OCR Military Action Report Lacks Clear Details
Fragmentary OCR indicates artillery fire and trench action with a recon effort. Named specifics are unreadable, hindering precise date, location, or unit identification. Summary preserves the core mention of bombardment and reconnaissance without verifiable entities.
None provided due to fragmentary source text
The readable fragment notes front line action with Haig reporting captured prisoners and machine guns. It references Morlancourt, Locon, and nearby operations as Allied advances on both sides during night fighting, indicating positional gains and ongoing combat.
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Lontan
Roepe
Trann
Haig
Eunos
Tregott
Knights Templar to Attend Evansville Grand Commandery Meeting
Washington Commandery Knights Templar leave at seven a m to join the Grand Commandery meeting in Evansville. Led by Knight Harry Palmer the group will march from the Masonic temple to the train. The Evansville session will be a patriotic demonstration with limited business, and the public tour offers a day in Evansville at roughly half fare.
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Washington
Knights Templar
Grand’ Commandery
Evansville
Harry Palmer
Ha 'Masonic Temple
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Templars
Ian
Evangville
Mary McKenna Dies at 36 in Hospital Surge
Mrs Mary McKenna 36 widow of John McKenna died Saturday afternoon at 4 30 in Davies county hospital from pneumonia after poor health for several months. She was taken to hospital a week earlier. Daughter of McDonald Wilson she leaves brother Herbert Wilson of Colorado and sister Mrs Roxana Munzeesheimer of Dallan. She belonged to the Christian Church and the Rebekah lodge. Body taken to the home of cousin Mrs George W McBride 204 South East Eleventh Street. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of her brother.
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Mary McKenna
John McKenna
Daviess County Hospital
Heath
McKenna
McDonald Wilson
Herbert Wilson
Colorado
Roxana Munzeesheimer
Dallan
Tox
Sly
Christian
Draft Law Confirms Men May Be Sent Anywhere
Washington on May 6 the selective draft law is upheld by the Supreme Court. Men can be sent anywhere in the world to fight for the United States under the act. The decision reinforces the government’s power to compel military service in wartime.
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Daviess County Plans Liberty Loan and Red Cross Drives
Daviess county estimates a total quota near 432000 for the Liberty Loan campaign with J G Allen as county sales manager. Flags and barrierettes will be presented in ceremonies, with a county meeting proposed. The same Liberty Loan organization will conduct the Red Cross drive from May 20 to May 27, targeting a 15000 quota.
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Daviess County
Indlang County
J. G. Allen
Liberty Loan Organization
Tto
Red Cross
Presbyterians Install New Pastor At Westminster Church
The Westminster Presbyterian Church appoints Rev. William A Motter from Covenant Church Cincinnati to fill the vacancy left by Rev Wy P Hosken. Motter will join Washington as regular pastor on the first Sunday in June after a favorable reception by the congregation last Sunday. Elewick is recovering from a mild stroke and is improving in use of his affected limb.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
William A. Motter
Cincinnet
Wy P, Hosken
Hey
Motter
Hosken
Washington
Presbyterian Church of Covenant
Cincinnati
Five Indians in casualty list in recent fighting
Washington May reports a casualty list of American soldiers in action near Seite with six deaths from wounds and disease among those listed. Names include Kingsley, Henry, Sibert, and others from Indiana units. several are seriously wounded and two are captured or missing.
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Valparaiso
Pant Peer
Sibert Rosing
Atfield
Germany must shift to new peace drive amid wartime strain
An analysis suggests Kaiser era policy fails to meet promises as Germany and Austria face renewed pressure. With Hindenburg’s status uncertain, Berlin must signal openness to a near term peace conference to avert a decisive Allied strike, while preparing defenses to deter a potential American onslaught.
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Germany
Austria
Hindenburg
Kulger
Flanders
Picardy
Flandere
America
German Troops Find Russian Fleet at Black Sea
Constantinople reports German troops occupying Sevastopol have found most of the Russian Black Sea fleet in the harbor. The vessels include cruisers destroyers torpedo boats submarines and merchant ships as officially announced.
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Sebastopol
Constantinople
Geran Ronnie
Sebastopal
Wd Bordr
Rusgian Black Sea
War relief drive notes district reports and campaigns
The article records St Mary St Simon’s parish committee urging Columbus recreation camp support for soldiers, detailing district quotas, daily campaign reports, and team rosters led by John A Rayfann and others. It notes a $2,250 county portion and broad participation across wards with emphasis on unity regardless of church affiliation.
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Consutution Committee
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War Départment
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United States
Daviess County
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Henry Burkchat
Joe Beck
Hugo McAfee
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