French Gain Ground In Oise North of Aisne Reported
London dispatch reports a French communique saying forces pressed back enemy groups that crossed the Oise. North of the Aisne, positions improved west of Dautebraye with lively artillery in Jonepoty and Neuilly Tas Boterie areas. British air reconnaissance claimed seven enemy planes shot down and two of ours landed due to engine trouble.
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London
Oise
Aisne
Dautebraye
Jonepohty
Neuilly Tas_Boterie
Rheims
French American forces gain ground near Neuilly La Poterie
Paris dispatch reports continued trench actions with tanks aiding advances west of Longpont and between the Oureq and the Abhi. The line was extended by about a kilometre near Neuilly La Poterie with 270 German prisoners taken. Local German attacks near Champlat and Bligny failed. British forces recaptured a hill south of Bligny.
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Paris
Wand
Longpont
Abhi
Neuilly la Poterie
Marne
Rheims
Champlat
Bligny
Sainte Euphraise
New Offensive Expected on Metz Lorraine Front
New York reports United Press expects a major assault to start on the Metz Lorraine front with heavy enemy concentrations building, believed to involve Austrians.
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New York
United Press
Metz-lorraine
German capture tally from wireless message reports large WW2 losses
London dispatch cites a German wireless official message claiming from May 27 to June 6 about 55 000 prisoners including 1500 officers 65 guns and 2000 machine guns. It notes 46 aircraft downed between June 4 and 5.
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London
New Zealand Division Front Reports June Raids and Prisoner Captures
The official monthly summary from Wellington dated June 7 reports the New Zealand Division remained in the Hobuterne sector on June 4. Several small raids yielded prisoners. no further details are available.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Hobuterne
Italy's Campaign Neares Austro German Offensive
Official Rome reports warn that the Austro German army will launch an offensive against Italy within days. Over 60 divisions mass in three lines as the foe brings in its best troops for bold aims, while Italian morale remains high and readers show confidence.
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Washington
Rome
Italy
Jugo-Slav Deputation Seeks Friendly Alien Status
A Rome deputation urged Italy to grant friendly alien status to Jugo-Slavs. They promised 50,000 men would enlist in the American army immediately, arguing it would influence the Jugo-Slavs and not the Austrian army. The Government is considering the request.
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Rome
Germans Crossed Slarne at Jaulgome Under Heavy Fire
Meuter's correspondent reports a German attempt to cross the Slarne at Jaulgome, using 32 ladders and foot bridges. German infantry and a Prussian battalion were met by dismounted Dragoons and American machine gunners, forcing a retreat with heavy losses. Over a thousand German dead were said to lie along the riverbank and streets near the Chateau Thierry bridge.
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London
Meuter
Trench
Slarne
Jaulgome
All Costa
Chateau Thierry
Sir Douglas Haig Reports French Repulse Attacks
Sir Douglas Haig reports that French forces repulsed raiding attacks in the Loere area, describing it as a successful defensive action.
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London
Douglas, Haig
Rayal
Loere
Belgian Front Notes and Allied Bombing Raids Reported
A Belgian communique notes artillery activity near Dixmude and Merckem. London reports Allied raids between June 2 and 6 on Zeebrugge Ostend Bruges and Theurout railway station with heavy bombs. Two enemy aircraft were destroyed three shot down and one British aircraft is missing. A squadron of large sea craft is mentioned.
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North
Zeebrugge
Treves
Metz Sablongs
Kamthaus
St. Quentin
Busigny
Cambrai
Armentieres
London
The
Admiralty
Wid
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Quick Cough Cure
An 19th century styled advertisement urges readers to protect family health with Baxter's Lung Preserver for coughs, colds, throat and bronchial issues. It claims fast relief from first dose, strengthens health, and offers economical value at 25 for a large bottle.
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Carlyle
Baxbor
Baxter
Russian officer urges Allied armed intervention in Russia
A Russian officer—sent by a pro Allied faction to plead Russia’s case to the Allies—arrives in London after months traveling via Siberia and India. He claims Bolshevik surveillance and narrow escapes, cites instructions from generals to press for intervention, and warns Germany is recruiting a Persian and Turkish force to seize India and dominate northern seas, urging immediate Allied action next year.
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London
Russia
Siberia
India
Alexich
Kaledin
Kornilov
Germany
Wheat Dressing and Disinfectant at Orr and Co East Street
A notice promoting a wheat dressing praised as highly effective and economical, also advertised as a splendid disinfectant and deodorant. Price 3s 9d per bottle at John Orr and Co. East Street Store.
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John Orr and Co
East Street
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