Americans Hold Cantigny Against Heavy German Attacks
Cantigny remains in American hands as troops repel intense German assaults. The French and American positions at Cantigny are consolidated after fierce fighting with high casualties on both sides. Aerial observers note American infantry advances and strong artillery cooperation during the counterattacks. Reports describe heavy bombardment and attempts to widen the German bridgeheads along the Marne front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Ferguson
Wrdy
Igny
Cantigny
Alhian
West Front
Paris
U. P
Marne
Chateau- Thierry
Verneuil
Rheims
Soissons
Crise
Chaudin
Vie
Viezy
Chouy Neuilly St
Chateau-Thierry
Dormans-Rheims
London Paper Praises Exploit of Americans
The Star praises the brilliant American victory at Cantigny as well earned and dramatic. It notes that the more the world hears of the American army the better they appear, defeating crack Silesians and Branden burgers and sustaining their gains against all comers.
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London
U. P
Cantigny
Star
Confidence of Foch in Allied Armies Surges
Paris June 1 General Ferdinand Foch underscored faith in Allied forces after a Dunkirk visit. Dunkirk mayor recalled 1914 triumphs, asking him not to abandon Flanders in 1918. Foch responded that past victories prove they will prevail with present resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
U. P
Foch
Dunkirk
Flanders
LL Boys for Army Training
The War Department calls 24 174 grammar graduates into military training across Ohio and Cincinnati public schools. Canton, Akron, and Cincinnati colleges will host placements with 1439 boys linked to Cincinnati University and others as per population share. The program aims to prepare mechanical and agricultural specialists on a war footing while draft officials note only lawful age recruits will be taken and college enrollees may fulfill the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Ohio
Canton
University of Akron
University of Cincinnati
Cincin
Cincinati University
Cincinnati
Ncted
War Department
Army and Agricultural
Crowder
Weather Outlook for Ohio Sunday Thundershowers Likely
Forecast shows fair conditions with possible thundershowers in northwest Ohio. Cooler temperatures expected by Sunday afternoon with a high around 68 to 72 degrees. Light winds and no severe weather indicated.
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Ohio
Morthwest
Newlyweds To Be Put In Class 1 As Draft Rises
Canton authorities move to place all men married since May 18 1917 into class A. Crowder drafts new rules to ease fight or work strain and broaden immediate call for 1 A men while tightening dependency rules. Canton boards vow strict enforcement and non essential workers must shift or train. Local baseball players await test case on draft action.
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All Canton
Crowder
Baker
General Crowder
Canton
Expect 200 To Go In New Call
Canton’s draft quota of 270000 men to the colors in the five days after July 24 will likely be limited to about 200 men. The state call for 20033 men and the Camp Gordon quota of 572 reflect shifts in Ohio’s next rounds. Major W. S. Pealer, head of the state draft, announced Ohio will send 8000 men on the next call. A June 19 call will move ten colored registrants to meet five hundred colored selects headed for Camp Sherman.
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Canton
Camp Gordon
Ohio
W. S. Pealer
Major Pealer
South Draft Board
Camp Sherman
Murder in Third Street Apartment Ends Life of Mrs Whitmore
Mrs. Charles Whitmore, 26, killed in her 311 Third Street SE apartment. Police say she was choked and a pillow slip used. Husband G E Noble, 20, arrested on suspicion of robbery motive. he allegedly admitted tying the slip after a quarrel. Diamond ring and other jewels missing. Coroner to hold postmortem. inquest scheduled.
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Charles Whitmore
Third Street
Third-st SE
Oak Cafe
Tuscarawasst E
G. E. Noble
Whitmore
Car stolen from Miller Tire and Service Co garage
A Ford roadster owned by Miller Tire and Service Co. vanished from in front of their garage at 1527 Fourth Street NE Friday evening. Police were alerted soon after the vehicle disappeared.
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Miller Tire and Service Co
Fourth-st NE
Religious Objector Is Soon Jailed In Canada
A Canadian draft report outlines harsh treatment for conscientious objectors and a strict, universal mobilization policy. It notes Mennonites and others face jail until they recant their beliefs and that most exemptions are rare. Overall, 85 000 Torontonians enlisted, with 62 310 examined and 29 046 deemed fit for front lines.
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Canada
Maud Marshall
Daily News
Toronto
Dominion Army
King's Army
Germans Drive Forward On Aisne Front In Fast Advance
German forces pushed rapidly on the Aisne front near Chateau-Thierry and Fere En Tardenois. French 75s and German 77s shelled positions while French infantry fought to hold the plateau, with encircled troops at Pinon surrendering after exhausting ammunition.
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London
U. P
Noyon
Rheims
Marne River
French War Office
Marne
Charteres
Jaulgonne
Chateau-Thierry
German War Office
Fere- En-Tardentes
Aisne
Fere En Tardenois
Chemin Des-Dames
Pinon
Peasants in Ukraine Rebel as Huns Enforce War Measures
A U P dispatched state department cablegram reports Ukrainian peasants in open revolt burning woods destroying crops and resisting disarmament with artillery support. Other messages note plans by the Russian Sailor's Congress to wreck the Black Sea fleet and the adjournment of Soviet Ukraine peace talks with Finland.
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Washington
U. P
State Department
Black Sea
Ukraine
Finland
Urges War Interment for Quitting Waterworks Workers
About 300 laborers in the waterworks quit when denied a five cent hourly raise. Superintendent Obliger insisted the demand was rejected after a prior five cent bump four weeks earlier. He blamed foreigners for the walkout and suggested internment during the war. The current rate is 45 cents per hour, five cents less than the foreman’s pay.
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Waterworks Department
Onhliger
Obliger
Blue Shirts Required for Coatless Workers at N. O. T.
Patrons of the N. O. T. may work in shirt sleeves after permission granted Saturday morning. Those removing coats must wear a blue shirt or blue shirt waist. Also advertising a large selection of cabbage and tomato plants with special rates for large quantities and contact Bell 2834 State 5433-X.
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Bell
Agler Backs Alphabet Ballot Strategy for Lt Governor Nomination
Canton attorney Abram W. Agler files to seek the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. He cites ballot order as a key advantage after an earlier loss. Dayton’s Milan McDonald and Mt. Sterling’s L R Kious also seek the GOP nomination.
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Abram W. Agler
Columbus Dispatch
Agler
Canton
Milan McDonald
Dayton
L. R. Kious
Mt. Sterling
Columbus
Never Spend a Penny Club draws hundreds of workers
Several hundred employees of the NOT and their wives join the Never Spend a Penny club. Signers pledge to save all pennies for one year and spend them on thrift stamps.
Canton Home Guards Seek 50 Recruits at Tabernacle Armory
The Canton Home Guards Company E calls for 50 volunteers. Enlistments held each evening at the Tabernacle armory on Second Street Northeast.
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Canton Home Guards
Co. E
Tabernacle Armory
Second-st
Pershing reports raid damages 32 German dugouts
Pershing says American forces attacked in the Woevre region and destroyed 32 German dugouts. He notes over 20 enemy killed or wounded and a machine gun captured. The report appears in today’s early dispatches.
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Washington
U. P.1
Pershing
Woevre
Idle Girls Now Called by U S War Effort
Young girls and women are asked by the United States government to study stenography and typewriting to fill wartime vacancies. Misa Bertha K. Young of the University of Cincinnati will meet Mrs. J. H. Blair of the Canton Women’s Committee to organize classes. The campaign urges training as a practical war job with low or no fees possible in Canton.
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United States
Misa Bertha K. Young
University of Cincinnati
J. H. Blair
Canton Woman's Committee Council of National Defense
General Clarkson Dies in New York
Gen James S Clarkson 76 former chairman of the Republican national committee in 1886 and 1892 died in New York. He was born in Brookville Indiana and burial will be at Des Moines.
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New York
U. P
James S. Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Brookville
Ind
Des Moines
Auto parade Tuesday night gathers drivers at Marketav
Drivers invited to a Tuesday evening parade at 7 o clock on Marketav north of 6th street. After the parade a patriotic mass meeting will be held in the Auditorium where participants are urged to join the movement.
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6Th St
AuMtorium
Andy
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