Germans Press Desperate Attack In Belgian Front
British and French forces fought back a fierce German assault along a three mile front between Voormezeele and La Clytte, with heavy machine gun fire and shifting gains. French and British lines held, while larger troop concentrations to the north and east indicated planned German offensives as Crown Prince Rupprecht and Mackensen commands shift.
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LaClyttel
LaClytte
Phillip
France
Dickebush
LaClytie
Wyabchelowich
Dickebush Lake
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Asniens
Montdidier
Hagebrouck
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Arras
Mackensen
Rhipsprecht
Frederick Wilhelm
Prussia
Fred Fulton Held for White Slavery in Oakland Arrest
A chaotic clipping reports heavyweight challenger Fred Fulton detained in Oakland California by federal officials amid a warrant related to an accusation of white slavery. The incident involved law enforcement actions during the boxing figure's public appearance in May.
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San Francisco
Fred Flton
Oakland
Federal
Quitars
Stone Named Senate Chair Amid Party Relations Shuffle
In Washington rumors place Bay Hitch tock of Nebraska as the newly elected chair of the senate relations committee. The move follows a contested battle within the Democratic party and signals a strategic realignment as vacancies are filled.
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Washington, Bay, B
Ben. Hitchtock
Nebraske
Senate
Primary Election Vote Totals Reveal Democratic Lead in County
The primary results show Democrats casting 1,859 votes across three congressional candidates, with the highest Republican total in the شي sftbria race at 2,633 votes. Precinct reporting lagged until late Wednesday, and the document lists detailed counts for many offices including Prosecuting Attorney Arthur Greenwood, County Clerk William H. Kiefer, Sheriff Charles S. Baker, and other local officials.
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Election Board
Yan! Burenancehip
Sftbria
William H. Kiefer
Wilson
Smiley
Hamlet Allen
Thomas L. Killion
Andrew J. Smith
Smith
Charles S. Baker
Alfred T. Brewer
Frank E. Dougherty
Elmer Ennia
George W. Harmon
Harmon
Bernard Spanding
Aga A. Jones
John F. Ash
Adam A. Poth
Absolon D. White
Poth
Robert W. Hichardson
Emery Lett
Mead
MeMal Leta
Leo Colvin
Cee Tas
Donald Ejile
J. E. Pershing
G. Elmer
Potts
Pereh
Jarber
Kitty and West Baden Detain A Nib in Ani Bist
A fragment from a historical page hints at events involving Kitty in West Baden amid detainment or detention references. The readable text is sparse, offering just names and places without clear actions or dates.
American Artillery Pummels German Positions Near Coatigny
A wartime letter from a dead German soldier notes US artillery pounding German trenches near Coatigny. Reports say one German battery was blown up and positions heavily damaged by American fire. Germans reportedly avoided showing themselves as wire defenses were reinforced.
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Picardy
Taneib Ube
Coatigny
No Foundation for Soviet Claim on Siberian Rebels
State Department informs the Soviet government there is no foundation for the claim that the Ampertean-Vladivostok council was unfriendly to Siberian counter revolutionists. The reply will be informal, signaling the United States does not recognize the soviet government.
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Washington
May
Francis
State Department
Sovieet
United States
Queen Marie Declines Peace Pact Preference to Abdicate
Amsterdam dispatch reports Queen Marie of Roumania will not recognize the peace agreement with the Central powers and would rather abdicate. The Berlin-origin note suggests her children share the stance, signaling a broader royal reluctance amid wartime diplomacy. Washington meanwhile moves to boost naval appropriations by 200 million dollars at Secretary Daniels urging.
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Romania
Amsterdam
Marie of
Roumania
Bucharest
Debated turmoil as Maurice letters shake British govt
May 9 London reports a record Commons crowd for opening debate on General Maurice’s letter accusing Lloyd George and Bonar Law of deception. Asquith leads opposition while Lloyd George defends government amid calls for inquiry and possible ministerial resignations.
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London
House of Commons
Maurice
Asquith
Bik
Porwer
Islands
Lh 1
News i
Local union officer denies McAdoo wage report
An officer of the local machinists union received a note from the vice president of the International Association of Machinists denying any truth to newspaper reports that General McAdoo was seeking to appoint a wage commission or related actions. The message states there is no basis for the claimed proposal.
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Chinlats’ Union
International AbRo Dietion of Machinets
McAdoo i
Italy recognizes Boy Scouts as a rational institution
Italy formally recognizes the Boy Scouts as a legitimate and rational institution, expanding social acceptance and civic status. The move signals a shift in youth organization support, aligning scouting with other national civil services and cultural initiatives.
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Italy
Merger Planned for Major Express Firms in War Era
Washington May 8 The four leading express companies Welle-Far United rated P Amest tan and Adae-switch arrange a merger valued at 35 million dollars. An agreement was reached between the administration and the consolidation committee outlining a contract to stabilize earnings and profits. The government may take over the amalgamated companies.
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Washington
Express Companise
Welle-Far
United
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