German Forges and Allied Resistance Along Ailette Front
Reports from France and Flanders detail heavy German efforts along a 40 mile Ailette front with renewed attacks near Reims and Soissons. Allied forces including French, British, and possibly American units defend fortified positions such as the Chemin des Dames ridge and Oise river area, while counterattacks and local bombardments shape the ongoing battle.
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Germany
Reims
Soissons
Flanders
Lys
Paris
Somme
Amiens
Foch
Montdidier Salient
Ailette
Lovre-Voormezeele
Mont Kemmel
Scherpenberg
Mont Rouge
Mont Des Cats
Oise
Chemin Des Dames
Aisne
Ailette River
Picardy
Oise River
St. Quentin
la Neuville
Kemmel Drive Begun Without Infantry
France May 27 German attack against the western sector near Kemmel began at 4 30 this morning after a heavy bombardment. There was great enemy activity on several sectors between Arras and Albert but no infantry movement reported up to 10 o clock.
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Paris
Forest of Pinon
Reima
War Office
Forest of
Pinon
Reims
Champagne
Meuse
Vierdun
Aprémont’ Forest
Limey
Badonviller
London
Soissons
Flanders
Locre
Voormezeele
Salient
France
Entente-West
Kemmel
Arras and
Albert
Theodore Roosevelt Visits Des Moines for Mass Meeting
Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Des Moines to address a mass meeting at the Coliseum tonight under the National Security League. A brief Camp Dodge visit is scheduled with about ten minutes of remarks and no other formal activities planned.
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Des Moines
Theodore Roosevelt
National Security ‘League
Coliseum
Camp Dodge Cantonment
Gone, Brother Nabbed
New York May a report states John FF Leary editor of Bull fled on the eve of his trial for alleged seditious utterances and was held in 100600 bail when arraigned before a United States commissioner. A display of patriotic emblems was made in Water loo. Missing pilot Paul Baer of Mobile was reported missing since May 22 and not guaranteed to be alive. The paper reminds readers to phone before 6:30 p.m. for home delivery if not received by 6 p.m.
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New York
John FF
Leary
Jeremiah
United States
Sergt
H.fs Hekel
Waterloo
Boeller Clothes
Sergt. Hekel
Fifty-fourth Infantry
Regular Army
Georgia
U.S
Paris
Paul F. Baer
Mobile
Ala
Washington,d. C
McAdoo
Bairmen
State Railroad Commissi
Deteral
Railroad Administre
Interstate Commerce Commission
President Wilson urges immediate war tax laws in Congress
President Wilson personally takes charge of war tax legislation, appearing before a joint session to press for new taxes on incomes, war profits, and taxes. He warns against lobbying, notes profiteering, and urges Congress to stay in session to fund the war without partisan delay, signaling a solemn drive as German actions intensify.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Treasury
White House
Lusk Woman’s Murder Trial Turbulent Delμάy and Fears
Grace Lusk a Wisconsin schoolteacher stands trial for the murder of Mrs. Mary Newnan Roberts. The court refused an immediate insanity inquiry, while her father urged vigilance against suicide. The defense emphasizes insanity as the case heads toward a possible jury verdict.
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Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
Mary Newnan Roberts
Miss Lusk
Martin Lueck
We Mary Newman Roberts
P Lusk
Wisconsin
Foe's Batteries Active: British Down 8 Planes, Yank Patrol Kills Few
Sunday and Monday heavy German bombardment south of the Somme and between the Somme and Arras, with Lys sector action. British and American air forces report enemy planes downed and raids hampered. American patrols in Toul sector show mastery, with no U S casualties. Italian and Macedonian fronts see heightened artillery activity and minor patrol engagements, no major infantry actions.
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Foe
Somme
Arras
Lys Salient
Lve
Toul
Amiens
Tox
Luneville
Sinn Fein Priest Denies Talks With Germany
Dublin reports quote Rev Malachi MacBranan as Sinn Fein executive member denying government claims of negotiations with Germany. He says no German invasion was discussed and he offers his word of honor on the matter. Rome notes an Italian attack capturing mountain positions and taking 800 prisoners.
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Dublin
Malachi MacBranan
Sinn Fein
Sinn Wein
Germany
Rome
War Office
Rotary Club Patriotic Sing and Insurance Talk
The Rotary Club at Hotel Russell-Sampson heard A F Gates speak on government insurance plans for service personnel, via a letter from his son Bruce in the army insurance department, after patriotic songs led by Paul Davis. J M Ohly of Minneapolis attended as a guest. Maj Gen Leonard Wood will remain in the United States and head the Department of the West in San Francisco.
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Rotary Club
Hotel Russell-Samson
A. F. Gates
Gates
Bruce
Insurance Department
Army
Paul Davis
Harold Plumb
Minneapolis
Wood
U.S
Washington, D. C
Leonard Wood
Camp Funston, Ka
Department of the West
San Francisco
When and Where to Register for Twenty-One Boys 1918
A public notice lists who must register: American male citizens born June 6, 1896 to June 5, 1897, excluding active regulars and certain reserves. Registration occurs June 5, 1918, 7 to 9 a.m. to local boards or designated places. Register in person or via a proxy if ill, mail the card with a self addressed return envelope, and consult local boards for guidance. A misdemeanor with a year in prison awaits those who fail to register.
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Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval l Militia
Reserve Corps
Spooning on Trolley by Brooklyn Conductorettes
The Kings County grand jury probes alleged immoral conditions in eight R T car barns. District Attorney Harry E Lewis receives information from county detectives. An official says a lady on the route tried to date him recently. A man recalls a motorman and conductor embracing on the route. Reports of mounted policemen strolling with conductorettes are confirmed.
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New York
King’s County Grand Jury
R. T
Harry E. Lewis
Lewis
North Dakota Law Targets Idleness with Mandatory Work Hours
The state council of defense enforces a rule requiring men aged 18 to 50 to perform at least fifty four hours of work per week. The act targets town loafers, bad hall habits, and professional vagrants as part of the crackdown.
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North Dakota
State Council of Defense
Louisiana Rejects Federal Prohibition Amendment
Baton Rouge La May 27 Louisiana becomes the first state to refuse ratification of the federal prohibition constitutional amendment. The state senate defeated a ratification resolution 20 to 20 after the house had approved it 70 to 44. Legislatures of 10 states have ratified the amendment.
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Baton Houge
Louisiana
State Senate
House
Petition Return Request From Mass Meeting Protest
All persons who took petitions from the mass meeting in protest of food prices last week or secured them thru the committee are requested to turn the documents in to T. N. Stufflebeam, or mail them to him at Carpenters' Hall, 324 1-2 Fourth Street East, before Wednesday.
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T. N. Stufflebeam
Carpenters
Fourth Street
Agitation by I W W Leaders Prompts Naval Patrol
Washington May 27 reports a naval patrol along the Alaskan coast has been established to forestall agitation by I W W leaders. The note cites the ongoing war size and references Diamond Joe and a cigar as names in the circulation.
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FRARS
Washington D.C
Alaskan
Rates Boosted as Interstate Board Sets Rail and Boat Increases
Washington May 27 The Interstate Commerce Board announces a broad set of rail and boat rate increases expected to raise 800 to 900 million dollars annually. Passenger fares rise about 2 12 cents per mile. freight rates climb 25 percent. Intrastate lower rates are wiped out. Pullman and commuter fares adjust. boat lines adopt proportional hikes. exemptions and special rates largely ended.
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Washington,d.c
Wilson
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Associated? Press
Associated Press
Kemmiel Drive
Martin la Venga
Havana de Cigar
Lusk
Talia
ORWE
Brooklyn
Pullman
Interstate Commerce Board
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