Allies Stand Firm on the Marne Amid German Offense
London reports a major German push near the Soissons line aimed at Paris via the Marne and Oise. French forces checked crossings, repelled crossings near Chateau Thierry, and pressed counterattacks retaking Champlat and other positions as Rheims remains in Allied hands.
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London
Soissons
Paris
Marne
Oise
Chateau Thierry
Foch
Crise
Maine
Charteres
Hatter Town
Rheims
Neuilly-St
Champlat
Villeen-Tardenois
HMS Crucify Americas Fight Motive Echoed in U S War Warnings
New York reports highlight German crucifixion of two American soldiers as a key motivator for U S troops in France. Merbert L. Pratt of Standard Oil discusses the anger and resolve of U S soldiers, comparing their enemy to Canadians allegedly executed on crosses by the Huns.
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New York
France
Merbert L. Pratt
Standard Ol Company
Pon
United States
M.C. A. Cin
Jeons du Prince
Mr. Ratt
Western Union declines to submit to War Labor Board
Western Union Telegraph Company rejects the jurisdiction of the War Labor Board in an effort to settle disputes with employees who are members of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America.
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War Labor Board Plan
New York
Western Union Telugraph Company
Ni Hone
War Labor Board
Conpany
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
British Air Losses Reported in Saturday Bombing Raid
Twenty seven German planes were shot down or forced back by the RAF on Saturday near London and the surrounding area. British losses include one machine. Bomber raids dropped forty nine tons of bombs on various targets across the region.
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London
Austria Becomes German Subjugation Through Treaty
The text of a German Austria-Hungary military agreement reportedly subjugates Austria to Germany, granting control of military establishment and personnel in peace and war. It implies loss of political independence for Slav, Czech, Italian, Pole, and Romanian peoples under the empire.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
Germany
State Department
United States
Austria
Strike Averted as Street Car Men Postpone Action
In Sault Lake City a threatened street car strike was temporarily postponed Friday by an agreement lasting until a public utilities commission hearing on June 11. Platform men stated their position on a proposed one man operation remains unchanged.
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Sault Lake City
Public Utilides Commission
James Clarkson Dies in Newark at 76
James Clarkson longtime Republican national committeeman died in Newark New Jersey on May 31 at age 76. Clarkson edited the Iowa State Register at Des Moines and was prominent in Iowa politics. He served as first assistant postmaster general in 1889 90.
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Newark
N. J
James
Clarkson
Republican National Executive Committee
Towa State Register
Des Moines
Towa
YMCA Workers at Front in Paris Fight Supplies and Fire
Thirty YMCA workers moved supplies to French soldiers amid German advance under shell and machine gun fire. They burned their own warehouses to keep them from the enemy, destroying about one hundred huts by shell fire and risking their lives in the line of conflict.
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Paris
Steamer Rams Submarine Off Irish Coast During War Action
A German submarine bound for transports carrying American troops was rammed and sunk by a large transport off the Irish coast in the second week of May, according to information received Friday from a prominent American source.
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Atlantic
Wilson Urges National Thrift And War Bonds
President Wilson appeals to Americans to buy only essentials, conserve materials, and enlist in thrift by June 28. He urges investment in Liberty bonds and war savings stamps, urging all ages to pledge to save regularly and support government securities for war production and labor.
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Washington
Wilson
Treasury Department
United States
Americans Victor Cantigny Battle in France
American forces attacked Cantigny on May 28 northeast of Montdidier, capturing the village and 200 German troops including two officers. The two kilometer front battle lasted about forty five minutes with light American casualties and a feeble German counterattack.
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France
Cantigny
Montdidier
United States
Denver Mechanics Protest to McAdoo
About 1200 railroad shop workers in Denver united at a Saturday meeting to draft a protest to Director General McAdoo. They argue the government wage rise leaves them at 4 cents an hour while the award would lift pay only 1 cent.
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Denver
McAdoo
Nervous Indigestion Relief Reported by Local Mother
Mrs Worthline of North Taylor Street near Pa en describes weakness and fatigue that improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports backache and distress faded, allowing her to eat normally again with regained health after three months use.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. Worthiine
North Taylor St
Paen
Lydia Pinkham
Worthline
No Foo Like an Old Fool
A humorous note depicts a near sighted Mr. Duck attempting to flirt with a decoy, in a lighthearted scene of avian teasing and comic misread signals.
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Mr. Duck
Cuticura Ointment Dandruff Remedy Advertisement
Dandruff and itching relief for dry falling hair through scalp rubbing with Cuticura Ointment. Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Free samples available by writing Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold at druggists and by mail. Boap 25 Ointment 25 and 50 Adv.
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Dept. X
Boston
Is this the train I take to New York
A dialogue line contrasts a passenger seeking a New York bound train with a conductor or companion who clarifies the train rather than the traveler is the one that carries them. The exchange highlights travel instructions in a railway setting.
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New York
Allen's Foot-Ease Relief for tired feet used by troops
An antiseptic powder sold nationwide relieves pain and stinging in feet. Claimed benefit includes reducing discomfort from standing or marching with use in shoes or baths. Promoted as widely used by American British and French troops.
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Allen
Adr
Mothers Plea to Mothers to Send Cheerful Messages
The article urges mothers to write cheerful letters to sons in uniform in France. It quotes Joseph Teter of a Marine regiment calling for encouragement, not doom. It argues that home front morale matters and mothers should avoid depressing messages.
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Joseph Teter
United States Marine Corps
France
What's in a Name Asks About Teacher at School 87
A six year old boy told his mother the teacher was Mister Linden. She questioned gender and learned the teacher, Mies Olive Tertinden, was a woman. The remark sparked questions about names and titles at school in Irvington.
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Irvington
Mister Linden
Mies Olive Tertinden
Indianapolla News
Times Had Changed Mrs Henry Peck
A humorous exchange recalls Mrs Henry Peck remarking You look good enough to eat as Mr Peck nods that his appetite has faded since earlier times. The brief dialogue captures a light moment reflecting changing appetites and social attitudes.
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Henry Peck
Peck
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