French Take Initiative on French Front Gains in May
Between April 15 and May 24 French forces captured 31829 German prisoners and pushed positions forward at limited cost. French superiority is evident as they raid hills and woods south of Chevreux, and heavy artillery and machine gun fire respond to even small French moves. Some sectors face tougher fighting and higher casualties, with pockets of resistance slowing progress.
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France
Associated Press
Trave
Chevremx
Apulias
Kurds Harass Russian Troops Near Persia Border
Petrograd reports Kurdish forces harass Russian troops along the Persia and Mesopotamia frontier. A June 1 clash northwest of Kermanshah saw about 1,000 Kurds attack Russian lines and fighting continued, per the Russian War Department.
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Petrograd
Persia
Mesopotamia
Westerday
Kermanshah
Russian War Department
Famous aviator adds to victims
Paris reports Captain George Guynemer, famed French aviator, has downed five more German planes, bringing his confirmed total to 43 enemy machines. Between May 17 and May 31 French airmen claimed 32 downed planes, with 67 more believed to have fallen behind German lines in official release.
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Paris
Jame 1
George Guynemer
Cred
Lnes
Losses of cereal ships are light says official
London June 1 Great Britain's James in cereal ships has been only medy Jones director of food economy ministry of food he added had allowance for the loss of 35 per cent of this kind of shipping.
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London
Great Britain
James
Medy Jones
Ministry of Food
What Is a Liberty Bond and How It Works
A late war era explainer in plain speech detailing Liberty Bonds as U S government debt, security by all property, tax exemptions, 3 percent interest, semiannual coupons, 30 year term with 15 year call, liquidity to sell anytime, denominations from 50 to 10000, payment plans through banks and six months to a year to pay. It notes potential profit and urges immediate application.
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United States of America
Governent
John D. Rockefeller
America
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Stores Promote Liberty Bonds as Patriotism
Bridgeport shops plan a Liberty Bond drive next week to show patriotism. Booths in stores will manned by informed staff to explain bonds and take applications. Red white and blue sash clad assistants will approach shoppers to direct them to information booths.
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Bridgeport
Hincks Bros. & Co
Howard |Speer
Howland Dry Goods Co
Anti-Conscriptionists Arrested in Conspiracy Case
Kansas City reports reveal anti conscriptionists held on conspiracy or treason charges after federal actions in Kansas City Topeka Lawrence and Olathe. Two women Mrs Leonora Moore and Dr Eva Harding among those jailed. hearings set for June 7 with others arraigned. In Ohio and nearby states new arrests expected as investigators probe anti conscription propaganda.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Lawrence
Warneson
Harding
Kansas
Congress
Federal Court of Appeals
Columbus
Ohio
Hbh. Townsley
A. A. Hennacy
Cecil Bailey
John Willis Hammond
Marietta
British Gains on Arras Front Reported by Official
London, June 1 Our troops gained ground slightly during the night west of Cherisy on the Arras front Patrol en counters favored our side last night near Gouzeau court Successful raids were made northeast of Loos and near Ploeg Steenwood Also reported a 4700 ton British steamer Australian transport stranded near Coronel on the Chilean coast.
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London
Cherisy
Arras Front
Gouzeaucourt
Loos
Ploeg- Steenwood
Valparaiso
Chile
Coronel
French Capture German Position Near Chevreaux
Paris reports French troops last night seized a German post south of Chevreaux and took several prisoners after raids. German lines along the Belgian coast and near Ypres faced heavy gunfire in the dunes region, with intensified bombardment noted by the German staff.
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Paris
Chevreaux
War Office
Berlin
London
Ypres
Wrytschaete
Staf
Fones System to Be Adopted in U S Bridges Army Hygiene
Dr Alfred C Fones of Bridgeport likely to direct oral hygiene for U S land and water forces after experiments and training of army hygienists. His Bridgeport methods gain high praise from army officers and may be adopted nationwide in both army and navy.
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Alfred C. Fones
United States
Committee On National Defense
Fones
Bridgeport
Army
Navy
Wilson Warns Evaders They Will Be Liable
Washington June 1 President Wilson issues a proclamation warning all persons subject to registration who leave the country to evade the law that they face prosecution and military service upon return. The note cites Section 5 of the May 13 1917 act declaring willful failure to register a misdemeanor with possible imprisonment and subsequent registration.
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Washington
Wilson
J. Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
New York Port Closes to Shipping Morning, Then Reopens
New York on June 1 saw the port largely closed to ships as navy yard and customs officials withheld reasons. Vessels could not enter or leave until a gate in the street blocked passage, and the closure order was later rescinded shortly before noon though the gate remained shut.
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New York
Navy Yard
Bombs Dropped on Belgian Towns by British Aircraft
An official statement from the British War Department says many tons of bombs were dropped on Ostend Zeebrugge and Bruges. The report notes material crop damage in Camden County New Jersey with young fruit removed from trees.
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London
Ostend
Zeebruggee
Bruges
British War Department
Camden County
N. J
Home Guard Ordered on Duty June 5 in Bridgeport
Col Clifford Wilson issued orders through Adjutant Stevenson to Bridgeport Home Guard captains to prepare for active duty at registration places on June 5. Details to be received by mail. one squad per company likely deployed, arms and ammunition issued, bayonets fixed, service voluntary with no pay. Two machine gun units may be disbanded to meet US army regulations, raising questions about Hartford decisions and state costs.
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Clifford Wilson
Henry C. Stevenson
Home Guard
Bridgeport
Col Wilson
Hartford
Military Emergency Board
United States Army
Bridgeport Rifle Club
Axel Ahlgren
Remington Arms & Ammunition Co
Military Board
Rifle Club
Austrian Parliament Is Urged to Recognize Rights of Nations
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Polish club will authorize Deputy Daszinski to move in the Austrian lower house for a resolution declaring that belligerent parties recognize the right of nations to govern themselves as the basis for lasting peace. The motion calls on the government to act with all states and peoples seeking peace to render a peace possible soon.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Daszinski
Dirigo Sinks After Submarine Attack in May
German submarines have sunk three American merchant ships in two weeks, all with crews rescued and now in European ports. The Dirigo Barbara and Frances M. were targeted near Cadiz Gibraltar and in Gibraltar. John Ray third mate of the Dirigo drowned as lifeboats were launched. The Dirigo, a 3005 ton four masted sailing ship, sailed from New York May 3 for Havre under Capt J A Hoge, owned by A Sewall & Co Maine. Survivors are in Plymouth care of American consul Joseph G. Stephens.
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John Ray
Dirigo
Plymouth
Barbara
Gibraltar
Francis M
Cadiz
Frances M
Joseph G. Stephens
A. Sewall & Co
Maine
New York
Havre
J. A
Clergy urged to promote registration in Connecticut
Hartford June 1 Gov Holcomb issues proclamation to Connecticut clergymen urging widespread notice of registration day Tuesday June 6. Included details: June 5 is registration day nationwide hours 7 am to 9 pm polling places in wards districts and towns. applies to all male residents aged 21 to 31 unless in armed forces or reserves. penalties for failure or evasion. emphasis on public publicity and prayer for guidance.
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Hartford
Holcomb
Connecticut
United States
Regular Army
Navy
Connecticut National Guard
Naval Reserve
Germany Ready to Admit Loss of Possessions
Copenhagen reports a Vossische Zeitung article saying Germany has reconciled to losing Kiaochou and the South Sea colonies captured by Japan. It notes Berlin may cede Kiaochou lease to Japan in exchange for repayment of costs and will discuss future disposition of the colonies while weather in Connecticut favors showers tonight and Saturday.
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Copenhagen
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Germany
Kiaochou
South Sea Island
Japan
Russia
Barbara Sunk by Germans May 24
London reports the American sailing vessel Barbara was fired on by a German submarine at 7 o clock. All crew were landed in Gibraltar on May 24. The Barbara, owned by Forejen & Domestic Trading Co of Boston, sailed March 20 from Port Arthur Texas for Spezia Italy with case oil. Built 1909, 838 tons gross, previously coastwise North Atlantic and Gulf ports. Commanded by Capt. F. E. Laury with a crew of 11.
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London
Admiralty
Gibraltar
Barbara
Forejen & Domestia Trading Co
Boston
Port Arthur
Tex
Spezia
Italy
North Atlantice
Gulf Ports
F. E. Laury
Frances M. Safe at Cadiz in May 18 attack
London reports the American sailing ship Frances M. was fired on May 18 with the crew at Cadiz. The Dirigo changes ownership to Mengell Bros. of Louisville after being sold to sewell Co. The incident ends with the Dirigo wrecked by bombs, papers seized, and survivors landed by a fishing boat. Third Mate Ray drowned after falling overboard as crews sought lifeboats. Captain Orquart led attempts to reach safety.
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London
Frances M
Cadiz
Admiralty
New York
Dirigo
Sewell & Co
C. C. Mengell Bros
Louisville
Cummings Bros
Philadelphia
Plymouth
Eny
Orquart
Ray
Delay grips action on first food bill in Senate
Washington June 1 Passage of the first food bill likely won’t occur before tomorrow night as several amendments are debated. The bill aims at a food survey and production stimulation with Fletcher’s amendment to broaden fish use, backed by administration support, while a Brooklyn auto squadron forms to oppose the draft.
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Senate
Washington
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Nunic
U.S
Francis M. Safe
Brooklyn
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