Russian and German Fronts See Shifting Momentum in War News
Official reports indicate Russian forces retreated after a counter attack west of Kolki while German advances near Lutsk faced stiff resistance. Across Se r eth the Russians crossed with Austro-Hungarian rear guard fighting. 1300 Russians, a cannon and three machine guns were captured in Lokatchi southeast of Vladimir-Volynski. Prisoner totals in Galicia and Bukowina reached 172,484. Italians claim successes against Austrians as German assault near Rheims repulsed by French. Verdun sees no infantry action but ongoing bombardment.
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Lokatchi
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Smorgan
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Meuse
Posina
Asiero
German Front Reports Gains and Raids Across Eastern and Western Sectors
Berlin reports successful operations on the eastern front near Dyinsk Dubatowka Krewo and around Gruziatyn and Lutsk with over 200 Russian soldiers and weapons captured. Western fronts see aerial activity near Zalesie Molodechno and Berry au Bac with French prisoners taken and British aircraft downed near Puisieux.
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Dyinsk
Dubatowka
Smorgon
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French War Office Update From Verdun and Meuse Fronts
The official war office report notes German attacks repelled on the Meuse left bank near Dead Man's Hill and near Fort Vaux on the right bank. Both sides suffered heavy losses amid artillery exchanges and intermittent bombardment. Aviation operations include shelling Arnaville and Metz stations.
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War Office
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Fort Vaux
German Report Makes No Mention of Verdun
Berlin reports on June 1 notes the Verdun battle has evidently halted for the time. The official western front report today makes no reference to Verdun and appears to omit the engagement altogether.
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Verdun
Beprlin
London
Western Front
Russian drive presses German lines on eastern front
German forces struggle to halt Russian advances across northern and central sectors. Czernowitz retreating troops are pursued, while Russians cross the Sereth and push toward Carpathian passes. Stokhod Styr clashes. captions claim prisoners and gains as Austrians retreat. Meuse Verdun fighting intensifies with French resistance. Italian gains north of Frenzela valley and Asiago area.
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London
Flight crew shoots down three hostile aircraft over Gana Valley
Allied airmen in the Gana Valley fought off heavy anti aircraft fire and enemy pursuit, yet returned safely after downing three enemy planes in a bold engagement.
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Gana Valley
Former Consul General Frank H. Mason Dies in Paris
Paris dispatch reports Captain Frank H. Mason former American consul general died in Paris at age 78. He served 83 years in the consular service and was widely honored for his diplomatic work.
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Frank H. Mason
Paris
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills Boost Veteran Statesman
Springfield resident and longtime Massachusetts official David T. Remington credits Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills with removing heart stomach and digestion troubles. A former Senate Doorkeeper and Sergeant at Arms, Remington now walks a mile and a half each way with no symptoms and urges others to start the treatment.
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Springfield
Mass
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State House
Boston
Senate
George E. Putnam
Lowell
Italian Statement on Austrian Attack Repulsed with Gains
War office report describes Alpine troops capturing a strong position southwest of Monte Parche in the Posina Valley amid a storm. Infantry wins on Monte Cengio slopes while three surprise attacks north of Asiago near Monte Magnale and Oscar are repulsed with heavy enemy losses. Progress north of Frenzela Valley continues against stubborn defense with counter-attacks driven back.
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