British Advance Continues As British Armies Cross
United Press reports from various fronts: British patrols cross east of Messines positions amid heavy artillery fire with minimal infantry opposition. Paris notes France takes food control in Greece and Josnar arrives in Athens with French troops to restore order. American cotton futures rise and the Soper steamer in distress off Key West receives Coast Guard aid. An American medical unit arrives in a French town. Haig reports raids and patrols on the western front while Petrograd says Russian artillery burns the Teutonic staff headquarters village.
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United Press
France
Messinesidge
Messines
Paris
Greece
Josnart
Athens
Thessalonian
Corinthian
Mobile
Ala
Soper
Pensacola
Nuevitas
Cuba
Key West
Coast Guard
Petrograd
Teutonic Staff
Revision lowers total World War I registration figures
Washington reports revised World War I registration totals totaling about 9 250 000, down from early census estimates by over one million. Officials credit undercounted volunteers in the armed forces and the halt of immigration as key factors in the downward revision. They acknowledge some slackers may exist but contend the final figure is far below previous expectations.
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United Press
Washington
Crowder
Army
National Guards
Navy
Marine Corps
Census Bureau
Shortage of ships delays American army to France
Washington reports a critical lack of transports for the U S military buildup in Europe. The army must supply food clothing artillery ammunition and other materiel as it ships to France and also aid Allied needs. A motorcycle sale notice appears nearby. Stockholm dispatch notes about 400 Americans in central empires, mostly in Berlin.
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United Press
Washington
France
Stockholm
Morris
Berlin
Daisie Amelia Marries William Maddox Tanner in Simple Bride Home Ceremony
Marcus Lafayette Sarrett announces the nuptials of his daughter Daisie Amelia to William Maddox Tanner on Thursday June 7. The ceremony took place at the bride's home 165 Castillo Avenue with near relatives present. Guests noted daisies and palm decor while Mrs Thurman Barrett sang and accompanied the bridal chorus from Lohengrin. The couple left for Galveston and will reside in Austin after June 15 where Tanner teaches English at the University of Texas.
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Marcus Lafayette Sarrett
Daisie Amelia
William Maddox Tanner
Castillo Avenue
Samuel A. Cowan
Bonham
Mrs. Tanner
Galveston
Austin
Tanner
University of Texas
San O Express
Liberty Loan Bond Proposition Meet Sets County Committee
A Bonham area meeting at the Elas clubrooms discussed the Liberty Loan Bond proposition. Judge Fenner Leslie presided. T. J. Record urged public support. A. B. Scarborough to head county soliciting effort with Judge Cunningham and Zac Smith and C. L. Bradford as assistants. Debatable absent representatives from Honey Grove and Dodd City. First National Bank of Bonham to act as county depository as banks urge prompt action.
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Bonham
Elas
Fenner Leslie
Lesle
T. J Record
Paris
Record
H. A. Cunningham
A. B. Scarborough
Fannin County
Scarborough
Windom
Ector
Leonard
Savoy
Honey Grove
Dodd City
First National Bank of
Bankers of
Senate approves Gregory espionage bill in conference report
Washington reports the Senate has adopted the conference committee's report on the Gregory espionage bill and sent it to the President for signature or veto. The article also notes local notices and a council meeting with salary ordinances and public works actions.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Conference Committee
Gregory
German Guns Active In Paris as Fire Suppresses
Paris reports artillery from German guns active at several points with enemy raids repulsed. Also a local ad seeks to trade a nice close in home for a farm. A North Carolina resident shows unusually large turnips, jumbo Jim Gribble’s sizes drawing note.
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United Press
Paris
Gibson & Taylor
First State Bank Adds New Showpieces and Upgrades
Dirt pile west of First State Bank spurs questions as work continues. Bank renovations include a basement heating system, concrete floor, new Italian marble fixtures, and a directors room. Contractors aim to finish by July 1 with a new tile floor and refined interiors. Special feature tomorrow is Atonement Queen. Free Kindergarten Association meets Wednesday at 4 in the Firemen's Clubroom.
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First State Bank
Powder Creek
Ane
Anu
Bank
Sttle Bank
Free
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