Finest Work of Our Boys Up To Date War Summary
Associated Press reports that American troops broke forward on a front of over ice and a half miles driving Germans back to a depth of two and a quarter miles at Chateau Thierry. Marines took 100 German prisoners as French forces nearby captured 160 more. The attack expanded toward Rheims while Germans reforced near Veuilly la Porte. Heavy moves and shelling continue on the St Mihiel front as Americans press their gains.
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Saane
Torn
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St. Mihiel
Enny
Marne
Lassigny
Aisne
Picardy
Paris
Moaux
Compiegne
Amiens
Foch
Noyon
Tuesaday
Oleo
Jaesor
Oise
L’ Eveque
Darlepon Wood
Sma
Montalagacag
Ue Olse
Alene
Uhlans Beaten by Americans in Picardy Action
German forces driven from Weallly wood by American artillery and infantry. Intense fighting reported near Courcy about 214 miles east of Vouilly as Uhlans suffer heavy losses.
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Picardy
Weallly Wood
Repoiig
Courcy
Voullly
Sea Serpent Strikes Again Harpathian Sunk Off Capes
A maritime report claims the Harpathian was sunk by a German submarine off the Virginia capes. The steamer Elder rescued crew members, with 23 hours adrift at sea, as officials analyze U boat activity along Atlantic routes.
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Sea Serpent
Harpathian
Capes
Washington
Ull An
Virginia
Americans drive back German thrusts along the Oise
Allied forces, led by French comrades, report strong American advances against multiple German divisions. Uhlans are routed, prisoners taken, and German supply shortages blamed for fatigue and distress among troops. French prisoners recount German starvation and scorched retreat along the Oise front.
Sheridan Boy Killed in Action on May 18
A telegram from Sheridan Wyoming reports Roy H. Eaton age 25 a former homesteader in Sheridan County was killed in action in France on May 18 He left Sheridan last September was assigned to the 16th Infantry serving with Iowa troops and notified by relatives in Washington The State Leader? June 6 Special to The State Leader.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Wesbington
T Hat Roy H. Eaton
France
Woshington
Waton
16Th Infantry
Senators Back Navy Confidence In War Submarine Duty
In Washington on June 6 both Democratic and Republican leaders defended naval measures against submarine raiders. Senator J Ham Lewis of Illinois and Senator Lodge of Massachusetts supported the navy on alert status while criticizing a Connecticut senator for accusing Congress of unpreparedness and for boasts about overseas shipments that allegedly spurred submarine activity.
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Washington
Senate
J. Ham Lewis
Ilinois
Lodge
Massachusetts
Brandagee
Connecticut
Lewis
Congress
Indian Pow Wow Mistaken for Uprising Reported
Last night near Crazy Snake an event mistaken for an uprising was clarified as an Indian pow wow. Lieutenant Ray commended a detachment of home guards sent to quell the disturbance and noted a likely supply of firewater at the scene.
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Ray
Home Guards
Navy requested 16 million to strengthen coastal defenses
Secretary Baker asked Congress for a 16 000 000 appropriation to prepare coast defenses and deter submarine and air attacks along the nation’s shores. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt said a radio warning was sent over a week ago informing ships and ports that enemy submarines could appear at any time along the coast.
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Baker
Congressy
Death of Mrs Mary Harvey Near Hereford
Hereford community mourns Mrs Mary Harvey four miles east of Hereford. She had lived in the area ten years and died from stomach cancer. Funeral 10 a m at the home with remains sent to Hardy Iowa for interment.
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Hereford
Clyde Early
Mary Harvey
Taht Place
Pershing Communique Details June 2 4-5 Patrol Actions
General Pershing reports to Washington that American and French patrols in Lorraine clashed with a stronger hostile force, holding ground for 45 minutes despite heavy fire. A June 4-5 raid penetrated enemy positions, inflicted losses, and withdrew under artillery fire. Paris notes a two thirds mile advance near Vouilly la Poterie despite desperate fighting. 370 Germans captured.
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Jane
Pershing
Lorraine
Hach
Washington
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Paris
Ouraed
Vouillly-la-Poterie
Hoth side ishing their preparations for Piave struggle
Reports from Rome on June 6 say Austrian forces mass over 60 fresh divisions along the Piave and concentrate more field guns. A factory producing long 76 mile guns has turned out many bow artillery for Pampats, capable of delivering more deadly shells than any Teuton gun. An Italian officer said they are ready and cannot be broken rough.
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Rome
Hoth Siden
Paris
Teutons
Gulf of Venice
Allies prepare for open warfare as trench focus ends
Washington June 6 American troops are being trained for forward movement with emphasis shifting from trench fighting to open warfare. Front reports say Allied leaders expect French forces under General Foch to halt German advances in Alsace while British and American troops strengthen their lines to breach through Picardy and Flanders toward the channel ports.
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Washington
Pranece
Long Harehe
Evelt
Princi
Lea
Foch
Cormans
Picardy
Flanders
Channel
British Airmen Get Results Report Ghastly May British Airmen
London dispatch reports May figures show British airmen downed 605 enemy machines in operations. Of these, 188 sent to earth in actual combat, 200 forced down in bed, and others damaged. American airmen in France shot down a hostile plane near Giron trenches after reconnaissance flights.
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London
Baseball scores mixed in with scattered letters
Fragmentary league results from the American League show West Street St. Louis 2 New York unreliable, Detroit 2 Washington 0, Cleveland 0 and Boston appears noted. The text misses clear dates and full team names.
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Chicago-Priadelphia
West St. Louis
New York
Lieshinge
Detroit
Washingtos Ao
Cleveland
Bostow Ut
National League Baseball Scores From The Era
Philadelphia defeats Chicana Brooklin 4 to 1 in a National League game. Pittsburg over New York 6 to 2 with St Louis edging ahead 2 to 1.
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National
Lfagit
Philadelphia
Chicana
Brooklin
Pittsburg
New York
St. Loily
Huns Claim 55000 Prisoners In Western Front War Report
Berlin dispatch reports German forces may have taken over 55,000 prisoners on the western front by May 27, including more than 1,500 officers, as heavy German assaults press from the Aisne northward. Paris notes persistent bombardment around Whwime and renewed Allied efforts under attack and counteraction.
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Harlin
London
Aisne
Satieres Tomion
Sots
Ier
Laree Guise
Denis Bute Nave
Local. Lender recalls Charley Ute and county rhythm
An clipped note recounts Charley Ute and women of some county, mentioning his first joining the army, the wartime service, and a lingering tie to Pareny near home. The fragment hints at local ties and historical memory without clear dates or full names.
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Charley
Lome
Horie
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Western Front
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Carly
Loon
Altough
Erehogplen
Eeas Trasective
TF 9
Berlin
Inne
Htheime
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Ellie Maes
Fogh
Bern
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