Germans Read 10 Quit Lens in East Front Push
The Lens salient in Pas de Calais appears doomed as Canadian forces tighten the encirclement and seize La Coulotte south of the town. British troops close in from the east while German mining declines, signaling a shrinking hold amid heavy artillery exchanges and regional offensives.
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British War Office
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Haig
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Moulin de Laffaux
Emperor William Commends Dragoon Regiment on Front
On June 21 in reviewing western front troops Emperor William praised their conduct and confidence they will fulfill duties for a peace the Fatherland needs. He lauded the Dragoon regiment of Bayreuth for upholding old traditions and earning laurels in Romania and urged them to continue until a happy peace is gained.
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William
Berlin
Bayreuth
Hohenfriedeberg
Romania
Olid Fritz
Elysian Fields
French Front Bombardment and Breakthrough Reported
Official dispatches describe artillery fighting near Mertlin de Lafaux and Rheims in which German trenches were captured northwest of Hurtebise with over 300 prisoners taken. Additional notices cite Italian gains at Monte Ortigara and a British air battle over Flanders with losses on the German side, plus counterattacks near Hurtebise on the Aisne front.
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Rheims
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London
Aisne
Army recruiting drives stall as Massachusetts falls short
Despite posters, Wilson's proclamation, and rallies from 8 am to 10 pm, Massachusetts misses its quota with only 3% of men recruited yesterday at 3 Tremont Row and even fewer at theCommon office. Colonel McCoy hopes for a surge today, noting many eligible youths delay to watch events.
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Army
Tremont Row
McCoy
Recruiting Dips as Citywide Drive Sees Poor Turnout
Scouts distributed handbills and posters while the Public Safety Committee placarded the city and recruiters searched towns for new enlistees. The Marine Corps office at Tremont Row logged only one recruit, a puzzlingly slow day amid broader navy efforts at Tremont Street.
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Marine Corps
Tremont Row
Navy
Tremont Street
Coal Dealers Agree To Reasonable Prices
A formal resolution adopted at an all day conference urged coal producers to set fair selling prices and proper industry regulation. Secretaries Lane Dani els and FTC's John Fort warned they would face government takeover if they fail to stabilize prices amid wartime needs. Lane urged a large policy and national mobilization, stressing the life of the nation over profits and calling coal essential for war production.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Lane
Red Cross
Pershing
France
White House
United States
Root
Russia
America
Cost Inquiry Opens as Senate Probes Raw Materials
Frank S. Peabody of Chicago chairs a committee while the Senate interstate commerce committee begins its first hearing on the cost of raw materials. Coal operators and miners testified as witnesses.
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Frank S. Peabody
Chicago
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Waterfront June 27 harbor notes and fishing fleet update
The report notes weather, tides, and celestial events for June 27. Captain Val O Neal reports crewman Garfield Otishouse lost in heavy fog near South Channel. the schooner Mary T Fallon returned with 13 arrivals and large fish cargoes. Prices for haddock, cod, hake, pollock, and halibut are listed, plus vessel tonnage and cargo details for boats including Utowana, Arabia, Ruth & Marg t, Etta Mildred, M T Fallon, and J DeCosta. The new Beats trawler Seal and sister Walrus are at Portland and Essex yards respectively, with Powhatan to be raised and repaired.
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Fish Pier
Val O’neal
Garfield Otishouse
South Channel
Boston
O'Neal
Fallon
Haddock
Cod
Hake
Utowana
Ae Arabia
N. J. Nelson
Ruth & Marg't
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W. M. G'speed
M. T. Fallon
Ere
G. DeCosta
Rebecca
E.s
Olivia Sears
Laura Enos
J. R. Clark
Freezone promise claims quick relief for corns
An advertisement touts Freezone a ether-based treatment from Cincinnati that claims to loosen and lift corns or calluses with a few drops. It promises instant soreness relief no pain during application and no irritation afterward. The product is sold by Edward Wesley Co. Cincinnati Ohio.
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