French Smash on Left Germans Reach Oise
French forces slow German advance as they defend near Mont Cidier and southwest of Noyon while Fo ch’s troops strengthen positions along the Oise. German assaults press toward Paris in a costly battle with heavy losses on both sides. American Marines and French units hold at Chateau Thierry as Haig’s forces attack Amiens.
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Oise
Mont- Cidier
Noyon
Ribecourt
Foch
Paris
Soissons
Rheims
Chateau Thierry
United States
Belleaux Wood
Haig
Amiens
von Hutier
von Oetinger
Assainvillers
von Ebern
Courcelles
Mery
Roye
Estres St. Denis
Australians Break Through Germans Front Carrying 300 Prisoners
The Australian force advanced its line by up to half a mile over a 1.5 mile front and captured nearly 300 prisoners including five officers. They seized 21 machine guns and a trench mortar. Italian front reports limited infantry action with ongoing artillery bombardments from both sides. Also notes renewed talk of a peace offensive with Berlin and Vienna signaling war aims and a stance of peace by understanding.
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Germany
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
Vienna
Foch Presses to Hold Paris Front as German Drive Stalls
The article outlines Foch’s strategy to draw the Germans into costly attacks while the Allied reserve army remains intact. It notes German aims to advance toward Paris via the Oise river and Compiegne, the risk of falling junctions, and the sizable but finite Allied and German forces. It portrays Foch resisting splits of his reserves to prevent a flank collapse and highlights heavy German losses in the current drive.
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Paris
Foch
Oise
Crown Prince
Aisne
Compiegne
Noyon
Montdidier
von Ludendorff
Marne
Germans Claim 10000 Prisoners In Drive
Berlin reports the German offensive has added over 10 000 prisoners for a total near 75 000 since May 27. It says Allied attacks northwest of Chateau Thierry were repulsed with heavy losses and notes fighting along the Somme with renewed activity on both sides.
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Berlin
London
Chateau Thierry
Somme
Ancre
Corbie-Braye
Allied Forces Break Through Dutch River Defenses
Official headquarters report details heavy fighting as Mery breaks fourth line near Arcnde River. Von Schoeler’s troops cross the Matz and assault Marqueglise Vignemont and Antheuil. Hoffmann’s corps reach south of Thiescourt. Prisoners exceed 10,000, total about 75,000 since May 27. Front from Oise to Rheims stable. renewed attacks northwest of Chateau Thierry fail with heavy losses.
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Oise
Ribecourt
Rheims
Chateau Thierry
Noyon
Allied Hold In Montdidier Noyon Sector Strong Defences
London dispatch reports the Montdidier Noyon sector resisting a heavy German offensive. French hold on Ville. about 500 prisoners taken as the enemy suffers severe losses. The center saw limited gains but at a high price, forcing the German reserves to be used. The Allied line may shift to rectify the Noyon salient while the defense remains firm.
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Montdidier-Noyon
Ville
Prince Rupprecht
Aisne
Noyon
French Planes Attack Germans in Daylight Bombing
Paris reports that on June 10 French air forces continued day bombing against exposed battlefield targets despite bad weather. Eight tons of explosives were used, and eight German aircraft plus a captive balloon were shot down. Night operations on June 10 11 targeted rear areas with twenty tons of projectiles on convoys depots and rail stations, with fires at Chaulnes Soissons and Fismes stations.
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Paris
Escadrilles
Chaulnes
Soissons
Fismes
Austria vows to suppress political offensive at home
Vienna dispatch reports Austria will use all means to stop any political offensive within its borders. The warning follows a resolution by the Congress of Oppressed Nationalities in Rome.
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Amsterdam
Austria
Vienna
Doerman
Congress of Oppressed Nationalities
Rome
French Forces Smash German Right Flank
Paris reports a French official statement detailing a broad offensive from Montdidier to the Oise. French troops, with tanks, retook Belloy and Genlis wood, advanced near Le Fretoy, and captured prisoners while driving the Germans from key positions along a 12 km front. American forces also captured Belleau Wood with 30 prisoners.
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Montdidier
Oise
Rubescourt
St. Maur
le Fretoy
Courcelles
Mortemer
Loge Farm
Antheuil
Matz
Chevincourt
Machemont
Bethancourt
Oureq
Belleau Wood
Maine Unitarian Conference Opens With Addresses
At the opening of the Sith session in Waterville Maine former Chief Justice William Whitehead of Augusta and Dr Lewis Wilson of Boston delivered talks. Mayor Everett C Wardwell welcomed the delegates to the Maine Conference of Unitarian Churches.
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Waterville
Maine Conference of Unitarian Churches
William Whitehouse
Augusta
Lewis Wilson
Boston
Everett C. Wardwell
Captain Langdon Ready for War in Newburyport
Captain George W. Langdon of Newburyport, a former officer in the old Massachusetts Regiment, has received a captaincy in the United States Army and awaits orders for active service. At about 51, he expects provost duty with the United States Guard. Langdon, known in Boston for the automobile trade, enlisted in 1890 and served in the Spanish War, retiring as a captain. He recently passed an examination in New York for this war and was accepted.
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George W. Langdon
Newburyport
Old St. Massachusetts Regiment
United States Army
Langdon
United States Guard
Boston
First Corps
Cuba
First Army Corps
New York
Dorchester Woman Struck by Car in Brookline Crossing
Miss Blanche Grady of 97 Marion Street Brookline was struck on Beacon Street near Coolidge Corner by a car driven by Miss Frances C. Murray of 571 Washington Street Dorchester. Grady was taken by police ambulance to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital with a probable skull fracture and other injuries.
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Blanche Grady
Marion Street
Brookline
Beacon Street
Coolidge Corner
Frances C. Murray
Washington Street
Dorchester
Grady
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Mackerel Catch Tops Volume as Vessels Arrive at Pier
A big catch of and groundfish receipts reach about 250000 pounds as schooner Mildred Robinson arrives with 60000 pounds sold for 11100 dollars. Incoming vessels include Haddock Cod Pollock Hortense and others with thousands of pounds and assorted prices reported. The six mast Edward J Lawrence docks at Cape Town triggering port interest as wool loads loom. beam trawler Fish Hawk may be launched overboard soon.
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Mary F. Curtis
Mildred Robinson
Haddock
Pullock
Hortense
Uno Genesta
Grueby
Commonwealth
Ger
Edith Thompson
Marian
Edward J. Lawrence
Cape Town
South Africa
East Coast Fisheries Company
Portland
Kingfisher
Deaf Man Praises Osmo-Chemic Doctors For Restored Hearing
Dover resident Mr James Carson credits the Osmo-Chemic Physicians with restoring his hearing after severe deafness. He recalls not hearing his watch tick and now hearing perfectly. The ad touts SNOW PENCIL and X-RAY TREATMENT for deafness catarrh bronchitis asthma rheumatism stomach issues nervous disorders skin conditions birthmarks and blemishes.
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James Carson
Dover
Mass
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