U boats operate off New Jersey coast as three American schooners sunk
Washington reports German submarines near Barnegat New Jersey sinking three American schooners. Bristoe rescued crews, Edwin H Cole and Jacob S Haskell reported sunk. Boston and New York ports closed or warned as U boats press closer to the coast with at least fifteen ships sunk.
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Jersey
Toll
Barnegat
New Jersey
Washington
Navy Department
Department
Bristoe
New York
Edwin H. Cole
French Repel German Attacks Between Ourcq and Marne
French war office reports counterattacks last evening drove Germans back between the Ourcq and the Marne near Paris. A violent assault along the Chateau-Thierry to Paris highway broke under French fire. German losses were heavy and 100 prisoners were taken. French positions held southeast of Bouresches and elsewhere.
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Paris
Ourcq
Marne
French War Office
Cheateau-Thierry
Oureq
Chateau-Thierry-Paris
Bouesches
Chateau-Thierry
British Haig reports gains in Flanders attack
General Haig said a local operation in Flanders last night took 193 prisoners and several machine guns and trench mortars. Small raids southeast of Arras northwest of Lens and west of Merville yielded 20 prisoners, three machine guns, and a trench mortar with light British casualties.
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London
Flanders
Haig
Vieux-Berquin
Arras
Lens
Merville
Submarines Strike Off Jersey and New England Coast
The Navy reported seven ships sunk or damaged by German U boats off the Jersey and New England coast by 2 pm. Vessels included two tank steamers and a schooner. the Edwin H. Cole was sunk after being chased by a submarine. The Porto Rican steamer Carolina reportedly fell victim to U boats near Atlantic Highland.
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Boston
Newcombe
Edwin H. Cole
Cole
Norfolk
Portland
Maine
Jersey Highland
Nantucket Shoals
H. G. Newcombe
United Press
Washington
Navy Department
Carolina
New York
Jersey
New England
Atlantic Highland
New Jersey
Sandy Hook
New York Maritime Exchange
Ohio Soldiers Ready for France as Ohio Division Tours
Washington reports the Ohio National Guard division that trained at Montgomery Alabama has moved to Camp Lee Virginia for further training before departure to France. Major General Farnsworth and staff received final orders as the artillery portion stays behind for training. Relatives learn members are in Camp Sherman and awaiting overseas orders while the unit’s infantry now joins the artillery contingent.
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Washington
Montgomery
Ala
Francis
Camp Lee
Jersburg
France
Ohio
Charles
Dana T. Marrill
Farnsworth
Atlantic Port
Fourth
Ohilo Infantry
Henry W. Cotner
T. Lummis
Abeth
Lee
Cotners
Robert
Mis
Chauncey
Ohio Division
Company L
Artillery
Camp Sheriday
HUN SEEKS NEW ROUTE TO PARIS
German forces press southwestward along the Oise Ourey and Marne valleys near Noyon and Chateau-Thierry as French defenses, reserves, and forest terrain impede progress. Infiltration tactics aim to outflank French lines while resistance tightens along the Oise and Marne fronts.
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Hun
Paris
Marnes
Noyon
Chauteau-Thierry
Oise
Ourey
Marne
Rheims
Audignicourt-Pontecy
Cris River
Villers- Cotteres
Oureg
County Wide War Savings Stamp Drive Accelerates
The War Chest group plans county wide visits by solicitors to sell War Savings Stamps with Boy Scouts handling Athens and Nelsonville. Pledges will commit monthly quarterly or semi annual purchases as Athens county aims for 250000. Weather outlook for Ohio Valley calls for showers early week then cooler, clearing mid to late week.
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War Chest Organization
Columbus
War
Athens
Nelsonville
Athens County
Wilson
Tubular Holder Patent Aids Rolling Newspaper Articles
Memorial services will be held at Bates on Sunday June 9 at 2 p.m. The address will be delivered by Supt. Morgan of Athens. A woman has patented a tubular holder to roll large articles and hold them with a flexible metal strip.
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Bates
Supt. Morgan
Athens
Diptheria Antitoxin Prices Cut In Ohio Health Plan
The Ohio Department of Health reports a new contract with the antitoxin supplier halves the price and expands distribution to any drug store willing to stock it. The department expects increased use in diphtheria cases and a lower death rate under supervision.
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State Health Department
First Girls Club Demonstration At Peach Ridge School
The Home Economics club at Peach Ridge School held the first girls club demonstration this afternoon at 1 30 led by Miss Dunn a state extension home economics specialist. She will visit all county girls clubs in the coming weeks.
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Peach Ridge School
Dunn
State Extension
Huns Bridle Finland With German License Control
Stockholm June 2 An announcement shows Finland fully under German influence as all import licenses must be approved by German officials. Deutsche Bank opens a Helsingfors branch to oversee financial operations.
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Stockholm
Finland
Letter Carriers Seek Living Wage from Dominion Government
Canadian letter carriers have exhausted efforts to secure a living wage from the Dominion Government, but have thus far failed to obtain it.
Teuton Navy Coming Out Says Hindenburg Plan
Washington reports say Hindenburg urges a risky sea offensive to cripple British sea power and crush the Entente. Officials noted a clash with Von Capelle and anticipated American naval defense while noting German counterattacks and stiffening German westward efforts.
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Great Washington
Hindenburg
Teuton Navies
Navy Department
von Capelle
Athens Youth Register at City Hall Waterworks Office
On Wednesday June 6 a registration for youths turning 21 will be held at the waterworks office in Athens City Hall Ohio. Clerk Glen Mine will serve as registrar. Eligible men 21 since June 5 1917 must register at the Athens City Hall from the listed townships and places.
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Athens
Ohio
Glenmine
Wa Works
Athens City
Athens Ship
Dover Township
Ship
Waterloo
Lodi Ship
Alexander
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N. J
Grecian
Jacob S. Haskell
Isabella D. Willey
Cording
Maritime Exchange
Ward
Esperanza
Havana
Third District
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Battle Frone
Great Britain
Henry Wood
Ohio Valley
Diptheria
Teuton Navy
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