German Drive Seems Halted at All Points
Berlin reports unchanged front as Allied lines hold with Germans suffering heavy casualties in failed assaults. American troops in Lunéville sector praised for merit and success, while German bombardments intensify near Rheims and Amiens Morlancourt. British forces repulse a German attempt near Morlancourt and capture prisoners near Lens. Unofficial reports note Russian victory over Turks and Germans in Trans-Caucasia with enemy retreat and population massacres.
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German War Office
Berlin
Marne
Rheims
Lune- Ville
Luneville
Flanders
Fiecardy
Amiens
Morlancourt
Lens
Kars
Trans- Caucasia
London
British Admiralty
Wireless Press
British Wireless Service
Western Front
Aisne
Chateau Thierry
Supreme War Council
Americans Penetrate German Lines in Lorraine Fighting
American troops pushed into German positions in Lorraine and inflicted losses in killed and wounded as artillery fire in the Woevre waned.
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Lorraine
Americans Attack German Forces Near Luneville
An American patrol of 30 men penetrated into the enemy lines in the Luneville sector early today. They encountered 200 Germans and engaged with grenades bayonets and bullets for about 20 minutes, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy while suffering only minimal American casualties.
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France
Associated Press
Luneville
Decisive Blow Expected Soon In War Speech
Amsterdam reports Dr. H. S. Paasche, vice president, opening the Reichstag says heavy sacrifices are needed but Germany hopes for a decisive blow against the Allies soon. He claims German troops reached the Marne and asserts the Marne as no longer a turning point with the war shifting east.
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Amsterdam
H. S. Paasche
Marne
Young Men 21 Register for Draft in Boston
Provost Crowder to release draft registration figures later today. Boston’s cosmopolitan population including Italian French Greek Pole Lithuanian and Portuguese residents answered the Presidents call with no dodging. A few aliens paused to consider signing but were given time to think over.
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Liberty
Crowder
Boston
Boston Registration Hurdleless Despite Large Army Enlistments
Registration proceeds smoothly with no crowding and a late rush avoided. Volunteers from lawyers to interpreters aided the process. Notable is Adams Sherman Hill, son of Major Arthur D. Hill, returning from France in frail health, and Chinese registrants at Blossom Street health unit. City totals show lower state percentage due to enlistments and shipbuilding work.
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Boston
Army
Navy
Adams Sherman Hill
Arthur D. Hill
General Pershing
France
John H. Gooding
Division 6 Board
Blossom Street
Division 6
German Move Possible Toward Amiens Shapes Paris Battle
Analysis argues the Crown Prince may press the drive toward Amiens with Ludendorff’s plan to disrupt Foch’s reserves. If Paris is threatened the campaign pivots. otherwise a renewed push at Amiens could forego Paris while the Marne battle resumes. Foch’s reserves and the timing of big guns shape the coming days.
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Prince Rupprecht
Soissons
Noyon
Montdidier
Crown Prince
Paris
Marne
Amiens
Ludendorff
Foch
Military Writers Note Drive Halted
Paris reports from Havas News Agency indicate German offensive in March and May stalled after nine days. Observers say enemy pressure slackened, unable to cross the Marne or reach Paris, with hopes of renewed action ahead if reserves and a decision are not achieved.
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Paris
Havas
Marne
Expressed Timing for Enemy Second Offensive Plan
The report notes the point at which the enemy is expected to launch another effort, outlining the strategic timing and potential actions anticipated before renewed hostilities.
Thrift Stamp Drive Sparks Household Quarters Pact
Said Smith and Jones discuss saving money through Thrift Stamps. Smith has nearly a thousand dollars saved via rule that every quarter received is not spent but saved in Thrift Stamps. Jones is inspired to start a family savings plan for Uncle Sam's sake.
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Jones
Uncle Sam
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