Fogh's Forges Retake Sime Last Ground
British raiding across Arras Lens and Bethune regions kept up pressure on German lines. London contingents seized a German trench southeast of Arras, taking 27 prisoners and a machine gun. Further raids east of Lens and north of Bethune yielded prisoners as well. Heavy artillery activity reported on northern western front sectors. The article notes limited progress for Fogh's Forges and mentions an expected major battle in Italy.
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Bette
Arras
Lens
Bethune
London
No Change on British Front In WWI Report
London reports from the British wireless service describe severe fighting on the Aisne front between the Oise and the Marne with no major shifts in the line. The enemy pushes westward, aims to widen the flank toward the forest of Villers Cotterets, advancing from Vaurezin to Bouresches before curving toward the Marne.
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London
Western Front
Aisne
Oise
Marne
Villers
Cotterets
Vaurezis
Soissons
Bouresches
Chateau Thierry
Vaurezin
Laconin-et-Vreuil
Chaudi Longpont Corey
Faverolles
Chevy
Licy
Rheims
Fort de la
Zeppelin airship brought down off Jutland coast
Copenhagen reports a Zeppelin airship shot down Saturday morning by a British torpedo boat destroyer off the Jutland coast. The crew reportedly drowned.
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Copenhagen
Jutland
Artillery Active on Flanders Front
British troops raided German trenches southeast of Arras and near Lene and Bethune. German artillery fire increased along various sectors of the Flanders and Belgium front, the war office reported.
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Flanders Front
London
Arras
Lene
Bethune
Flanders
Belzium
Women killed in Gollisio road crash
The wreck of a large roadster killed two women in a collision described as complete destruction. The engine remained, while the car’s body and metal parts were ground into pieces. Train crew reached the scene, but both women were fatally crushed. witnesses gathered belongings and the coroner and officials arrived shortly after.
Butte Man Wins Shooting Event at Kalispell Gun Club
Kalispell June 2 P H O'Brien of Butte won the annual registered trapshooting tournament at the Kalispell Gun club scoring 265 of 300 over two days TF M Troeh of Vancouver Wash placed second with 283 and A L Johnson of Lewiston Idaho third with 28.
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Kalispell
P. H. O'Brien
Butte
Kalispell Gun Club
M. Troeh
Vancouver
Wash
ALA
Johnson
Lewiston
Idaho
Letter From a Russian Woman Despair in the Rebellious Nation
A New York reader receives a letter from the daughter of a Russian diplomat describing the March revolution’s chaos. The writer condemns the abolition of laws and courts, the rise of soviet style tribunals, and the depopulated, lawless state as Russia collapses under anarchy and foreign influence while lamenting loss, betrayal, and national ruin.
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New York
Wis
Grax
Washington
Earl
Germany
Savage State
Russia
Petrograd Letter Describes Hunger and Plunder Abroad
A Petrograd resident recounts selling a house for 125000 to flee with a daughter to America. He alleges government confiscation, repudiated bonds, and widespread graft. The letter paints Petrograd as lawless, with soldiers and workers looting, police absent, and civilians at risk of theft and violence.
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Petrograd
America
Mons
Western Union Rejects War Labor Board Jurisdiction
New York June 2 The Western Union Telegraph company refused to submit to the national war labor board which sought to settle disputes with Commercial Telegraphers Union members. Taft and Walsh reported the mediation as unuseful after Carlton declined to permit union membership without a companywide referendum. The board published its report and recommended no further action. Beef shrinkage noted at end.
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War Board
Western Union
York
Western Union Telegraph Company
National War Labor Board
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Wiliam J. Taft
Frank P. Walsh
New
Taft
Carlton
Mr. Carlton
Great Britain's Population Remains Steady Amid War Strains
London dispatch notes Britain and allied states face manpower drain and low birth rates while central powers lose ground. Germany may drop to 49 percent of prior strength. births fall by about 3.3 million potential children. U.S. unaffected. Austria and Hungary see declines. Population shifts threaten future industrial might.
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London
British Admiralty
Wireless Press
Germany
Awetria
Hungary
Great Britain
United States
German Empire
Fairbanks Illness Sparks Hope for Recovery
Indianapolis June 2 chi W Fairbanks former vice president ill at home today observed fluctuating condition with hopeful outlook from chief physician Dr AL MacDonald. The article recalls early automobile history and a 1897 motor ride description, noting pre 1895 vehicle designs, trials, and the first Chicago auto race details with Duryea statements and spectator reactions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chi W. Fairbanks
AL MacDonald
MacDonald
Narrow Escape at the Back Door Exit
Harold sneaks away from Mildred at 3 a m as she warns about the squeaky front door. His foot slips and a window above creaks. A stern voice calls from the gloom asking for an extra quart and empties, sending Harold fleeing.
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Harold
Mildred
Boston Post
German Peace Offensive Urged by Pan German Press
Amsterdam reports in June that German socialist and radical outlets call for Germany to publish clear peace terms now not as an offer but as a peace offensive. Kreuz Zeitung urges immediate commission of economists colonial experts army and navy representatives and a diplomat to craft a rapid, comprehensive program to win Reichstag support for a peace move.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Kreuz Zeitung
Piocesses
Ade
Tee
Reichstag
De Palma Wins 100 Mile Harkness Handicap At Sheepshead Bay
York June 2 Ralph De Palma was declared winner of the 100 mile Harkness handicap at Sheepshead Bay after a revised AA A report. De Palma had protested claiming he lapped Harney Oldfield and should have placed second.
Troops From Ukraine to Be Sent to the West
Germany moves to withdraw two thirds of its Eastern front forces and redeploy them to the Western front as Austrians move in to replace, amid ongoing Ukraine front developments. An English postman completed 53,000 miles over 48 years of service.
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Stockholm
Germany
Ukraine
Stan Ope Ay
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