Marines Drive Forces From the Marne Near Chateau-Thierry
American Marines renewed their advance on a five mile front northwest of Chateau-Thierry after driving Germans back one and a quarter to two and a half miles. They cleared Neuilly Wood, taking 100 prisoners and ten machine guns, and moved through Bussard Tracy Belleau Wood Bouresches rail lines. French infantry captured 160 prisoners as the fight intensified with renewed attacks later in the day.
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Fred S. Ferguson
Marne
Chateau-Thierry
No Man’s Land
Neuilly Wood
Bussar
Tracy
Belleau Wood
Bouresches
British Steamer Harpathian Destroyed Off Virginia Cap
New York reports the British steamer Harpathian of 2800 tons was torpedoed without warning 90 to 100 miles off the Virginia Capes. Captain Owen and 41 crew escaped in boats after a 5 am attack. one man injured, more submarines sighted as 26 hours in open boats ensued. Fourteen ships were sunk in the same incident era. five crewmen and ten passengers missing. A 10000 ton liner was reported arriving safely at a West Indian port amid fears.
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New York
Harpathian
Virginia Capes
Owen
Carolina
Yankees Hold New Gains in Marne Sector
The Americans and French Infantry consolidate positions after advancing two miles on a five mile front northwest of Chateau-Thierry. An American patrol killed a machine gun crew and captured the gun. British forces report the capture of Bligny and a raid northeast of Bethune with heavy losses to the enemy.
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Marne
Chateau- Thierry
Chateau-Thierry
U Paris
Ie Arere
War Office
Bligny
Americans Hold Off German Bombardment In Lorraine
In Lorraine on the night of June 6 American batteries fought off German bombardment with spirited artillery duels.
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Lorraine
Ship builders post record May output for emergency fleet
The Emergency Fleet Corporation produced 344 450 dead weight tons in May, up 122 000 tons from April. Thirty nine ships of 228 750 tons and thirty two wooden vessels totaling 115 700 tons were launched that month.
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United Press
Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
United States Shipping Board
Funeral plans unsettled after Mrs Williams dies at home
Mrs Jane Williams age 63 died at her Palmer street home from acute indigestion at 11 pm after falling ill at 5 pm Her husband predeceased her Surviving sons Fred Williams stationed at Camp Lee Virginia Wayne Williams in Colorado Branch Williams in Montana and daughters Mrs Lizzie Smith Logan Ohio and Mrs John Corwin near Pleasant Hill The Chamber of Commerce meets tonight to appoint campaign teams and mail prospects A flag raising and program are set for Mine 210 Sugar Creek Sunday June 9 with Canaanville Band and on ground refreshments
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Jane Williams
Palmer Street
Fred Williams
Camp Lee
Virginia
Wayne Williams
Colorado
Branch Williams
Montana
Lizzie Smith
Logan
John Corwin
Near Pleasant Hill
Sugar Creek
Canaanville Band
Seventeen Killed in Action in France
General Pershing reported forty eight American casualties with seventeen killed in action, twelve dead from wounds, seven from disease, six from accident, and six severely wounded in France. Three lieutenants were killed in action. Brigadier General Robert E L Michie of Staunton Virginia died of disease and another missing lieutenant is now dead. Walter W Hawk of Cincinnati Ohio was killed in action.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
Robert E. L. Michie
Staunton
Walter W. Hawk
Cincinnati
Germans Halted By French Counterattacks At Marne
Report from June 6 describes French forces stopping German efforts near the Marne and Ourcq with heavy Prussian Guard losses. Night bombing includes parachute illuminated bombs. Also notes a Calanthe open air social in Hocking Ohio and an odd cigarette box with matches.
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Marne
Ourcq
Villere Cottereta
Dutch Hospital Ship Sunk by Mine in North Sea
A Dutch hospital ship bound from an English port to a Dutch port was sunk by a mine in the North Sea. Four firemen were killed in the incident reported from Amsterdam on June 7. In another note, Rev. Wilcox of the First Presbyterian Church Athens will preach at Guysville Presbyterian Church Sunday at nine o'clock on a phase of the war.
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North Sea
United Preas
Amsterdam
Guysville
Wilcox
First Presbyterian Church
Athens
Guysville Presbyterian Church
Athens County to Send 143 Men to June Call
Athens County's draft quota for Call 660 set for June 24 will be 143 men, part of Ohio's total 8000. The list of eligible men is being compiled for publication in the Messenger, with current calls including 1st class totals up to about 1800 and projected induction around 2500 to 2600. Athens county has contributed 170 men in June so far, with remaining calls for five African descent individuals, 18 for industrial training, and four volunteers.
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Athens County
Ohio
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Coolville
Amesville
Guyaville
United States
Draft Evaders Forced Into Army at Camp Sherman
United States Army report from Camp Sherman Ohio dated June 7 notes the 84th Division will arrive with its Infantry School of Arms from Camp Taylor. The 83rd Division has departed Sherman. Captain Lew Wallace, grandson of General Lew Wallace author of Ben Hur, is among dignitaries. Forty more Ohio draft evaders were drafted this morning, bringing total inducted in past three days to 200.
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United Peran
Sherman
Infantry School of Arms
Camp Taylor
Taylor Infantry School of Arms
Lew Wallace
Ohio
Peace Proffer 10 Come Soon From the Hun
Paris reports most German political parties favor offering peace to the Allies. Chancellor Hertling is expected to give a sensational Reichstag speech soon. Also notes the birth of Katherine Pauline to Mr and Mrs Ronald Smith of 28 Hudson Avenue, a seven pound daughter born June 5.
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Paris
Echo de Paris
Hertling
Ronald Smith
Hudson Avenue
Katherine Pauline
Why so many men remain undeclared draft class
Washington June 7 Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered every local and district draft board to re examine men exempted or deferred to find causes for a shortage of Class 1 men. Ohio counties reported rates below ten percent in Class 1. Dance at Red Men Hall Saturday night with admission 50 cents for men. ladies free.
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Washington
Crowder
Ohio
Red Men Hall
Forces of Capital Knitters Lead in Washington Effort
Otis Anand Healey, 64, of the District of Columbia, is praised for his work in Washington supporting soldiers. He and others are described as doing wonderful service in the capital.
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Otis Anand Healey Leas
Columbia
Pone
Washington
Heavy Taxes Promised For 1916 19 Budget Shift
Secretary McAdoo proposes an $8 billion tax bill to fund the 1916 19 period with tax rates rising to 66 2 3 percent on some incomes and bonds financing. He warns Congress that without heavier taxes future financing could collapse under inflation. A second Liberty Bond drive is anticipated before June 1919 with October and six month intervals. He urges taxes on war profits and unearned incomes plus a heavy levy on luxuries and supports Britain’s 80 percent practice as a model.
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Washington
McAdoo
Congress
Kitchin
House
McDaniel Dead at Home After Long Illness
H H McDaniel dies today at family home on North Court street from paralysis. Stricken last July he leaves wife two daughters Belle and Mrs Aaron Simmons and son Clarence of Wellington Ohio. Born August 12 1845 he was a respected citizen. Funeral arrangements pending.
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H. H. McDaniel
North Court Street
McDaniel
Belle
Aaron Simmons
Clarence
Wellington
Ohio
Hindenburg Threatens Yankees in Lorraine
United Press war expert J W T Mason reports Hindenburg shows unease over American action in the Lorraine sector. German forces concentrate near Metz to threaten Pershing and possibly delay Americans from aiding in Paris, the Marne, and Picardy fronts.
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Hindenburg
Yankees
Lorraine
J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
von Hindenburg
American
Metz
General Pershing
Marne
Aisne
Picardy
Rhine
France
America
Troops From Ohio City Depart For War Duty
Sherman Camp announces that between 25000 and 30000 Ohio and Western Pennsylvania men of the Highty-third Division have left. The first trains carried infantry artillery and other units. Departures began weeks ago with several more trains expected. Military handlers praise the careful, orderly movement with no incidents recorded.
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Sherman Ji
Sherman Miliary
Ohio & Western Pennsylvania
Farewell Services For Warren Fairbanks In Indianapolis
The body of Warren Fairbanks lies in state at the Capitol as crowds pay last respects. A funeral service at home conducted by Bishop W. F. Mc of Washington will precede interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Open Fighting Taught in Training for Forward Move
Washington reports troops at home are being reoriented from technical specialties to open warfare training. Dashes of target practice and endurance drills harden men for marches and combat as Germany’s flanks crumble and units prepare for rapid action in France.
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Washington
Germany
Ders
America
France
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