Bombing of Hospitals Hits 991 Casualties
London reports from the House of Commons state German raids on French British hospitals from May 15 to June 1 caused 991 casualties. Among the dead were 11 officers, 318 other ranks, 5 nursing sisters, 8 in the Women's Auxiliary Corps, and 6 civilians. wounded totals include 18 officers, 73 other ranks, 11 nursing sisters, 7 in the auxiliary corps, and 73 civilians.
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London
France
House of Commons
J. I. Macpherson
War Office
Women's Auxiliary Corps
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
A promotional notice touts Freezone as a cheap, painless cure for hard and soft corns and toe calluses. It claims a tiny bottle costs only a few cents at drug stores and works instantly by removing corns with fingers, hailed as a sensational Cincinnati discovery.
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Cincinnati
German Drive Surges Toward Paris In Second War Phase
Wartime report describes von Ludendorff centering attack on Compiegne with gains of five to six miles, while Foch's forces defend stubbornly. Paris appears the ultimate objective as German wings push near Noyon Montdidier and the Marne corridor, threatening strategic positions and potential withdrawal.
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Paris
von Ludendorff
Soissons-Rheims
Foch
Compiegne
Noyon
Montdidier
Compeigne
Oise
Soissons
Marne
Rupprecht
Montdidier-Compeigne Salient
France
Cantigny
Germans Press On Across Fronts In World War I Battles
German forces push through French positions near Noyon and southwest of Noyon seize about 8000 prisoners while maintaining a strong front. American and French troops gain ground near Chateau Thierry and detain several prisoners. Other theaters report increased artillery duels in Italy and Macedonia with aerial combat and drops of hazardous materials.
French Report Details German Advances in Montdidier-Noyon Sector
Paris says several small villages including Mery Belloy and St. Maur were occupied by German forces after repeated assaults with heavy sacrifices. Marqueglise near Bessons-sur-Matz reported a German foothold while fighting continues near Elincourt with actions around Estres St Denis and Ribecourt.
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Paris
Montdidier-Noyon
Mery
Belloy
St. Maur
War Office
Bessons-sur-Matz
Estres
St. Denis
Ribecourt
German report on Somme battles and French positions
Berlin via London June 10 official statement reports artillery action between Array and Albert south of the Somme and Avre. French counterattacks repulsed as German forces penetrate near Mortemer Orvillers Cuvilly Ricqubourg and Lamontte. About 8000 prisoners taken and guns captured. Front between Oise and Rheims unchanged with additional prisoners north of Aisne Chateau Thierry and Bligny areas.
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London
Array
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Somme
Avre
Holly
Noyon
Matz
Mortemer
Orvillers
Cuvilly
Ricquebourg
Guiry
Lamontte
Bourmont
Lareuil
Lassigny
Thiescourt
Oise
Rheims
Ais
French Air Squadrons Report Success Over Paris
The official aviation report states that on June 9 French pursuit squadrons destroyed 11 enemy airplanes and bombers attacked supply lines behind the front. During June 9 and the following night, 18 tons of projectiles hit concentration points, convoys, and rail stations including Roye station where a large fire and explosions occurred. In May, 28 German aircraft were shot down by anti air craft fire and twenty more were damaged and forced to withdraw.
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Paris
Roye
Berlin Claims Capture of 8000 Prisoners in New Offensive
German war office reports capturing 8000 prisoners and several guns in the latest offensive in France. Southwest of Noyon, officials say progress was made against newly brought French forces.
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Berlin
London
German War Office
France
Noyon
War Office
Germans' long range siege gun dates back years
London dispatch reports the Paris bombardment cannon was invented years ago. A Krupp family model was shown to an American general in early 1914, introduced by Frau Bertha Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, principal owner of Krupp.
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British Admiralty
The
Daily Chronicle
Paris
Frau Bertha Krupp von Bohlen Und Halbach
Krupp Works
Guns for Panama Canal defense shown in Essen secret
The article recounts an unofficial mission to Essen where a visitor toured Krupp works. Frau Bertha and two firm members led him to a secret reserve displaying two enormous cannons with long tubes and small diameter. They claimed the guns could fire 90 miles, cost £240,000 each, and warned of intimidation by a nation first to employ them.
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Krupp
Ivan Bertha
Frau Bertha
Panama Canal
British Planes Harass the German Advance
London reports air operations on Sunday as British planes harass German advances in enemy territory. The dispatch notes continued aerial activity with allied fighters and bombers engaging targets and disrupting movements. Casualty or objective details are not provided in the brief item.
Aerial Operations Aid French Front in Noyon-Montdidier
Official report notes flying squadrons cooperated with French forces on the Noyon Montdidier front. Bombing planes hindered the enemy and harassed troops and transport with machine gun fire. Scout aircraft patrolled the area all day and high flying planes protected lower units from air attack.
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Noyon-Montdidier
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mother
A Mitchell Indiana reader recounts relief from neuralgia during pregnancy after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. After three bottles she gained strength, cared for her baby, and reports overall improved health during maternity. The ad notes many letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. praising the product for expecting mothers.
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Pearl Monahan
Mitchell
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
Head Disfigured by Ringworms Healed by Cuticura
A Bethel Maine woman describes eight ringworm lesions on her child’s head causing disfigurement and itching. She reports rapid healing after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, promoting free samples by mail and sales of the products.
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R. F.D
Bethel
Maine
Cuticura
Dept. H
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