Allies Still Stand Firm On The Marne In World War I
German offensive risks heavy losses as they push toward Paris by the Marne and Oise. French lines hold with Foch deploying reserves west of Soissons. Neuilly St. Front and Champlat recaptured by French forces. Rheims remains in Allied control with limited German gains.
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London
Soissons
Paris
Marne
Oise
Chateau Thierry
Foch
Soisson
Chau Dun
Crise
Maine
Charteres
Hatter Town
Rheims
Neuilly-St
Champlat
Villeen-Tardenois
HMS Crucify Americas Leads War Commentary
In New York the crucifixion of two American soldiers by German forces is cited as a key reason American troops in France fight so hard. Merbert L. Pratt of Standard Oil returns home after organizing a civic group and stresses the relentless battle against the enemy, noting Canadians who were crossed by the Germans and the shift to mass executions over prisoners.
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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
Telegraph firm rejects War Labor Board plan
Western Union Telegraph Company declines to submit to the jurisdiction of the War Labor Board. The dispute concerns differences 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
Luftwaffe raids reduce British air strength on Saturday
Reports say twenty seven German planes attacked London on Saturday with heavy bombs. British losses include one aircraft reportedly damaged as bombs totaling forty nine tons were dropped on multiple targets.
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London
Austria Becomes German Subjugated State Under New Treaty
The text of a German Austrian treaty reportedly grants Germany complete control of Austro-Hungary's military, allowing German command of the Austrian army and personnel. It states there will be no political independence for Slav, Czech, Italian, Pole, or Romanian peoples within the empire, ending any U S peace option with Austria.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
Germany
State Department
United States
Austria
Car Strike Averted Amid PUC Hearing Impasse
Sault Lake City streetcar workers postponed their threatened strike by an agreement lasting until after a June 11 public utilities commission hearing. Platform men signaled no change in stance against proposed one man operation of cars.
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Sault Lake City
Public Utilides Commission
James 8 Clarkson Dead Newark Leader In Republican Circle
James Clarkson longtime Republican national committee member died in Newark New Jersey on May 31 at age 76. He published the Iowa State Register at Des Moines and was prominent in Iowa politics, serving 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
Y M C A Workers At Front In France Firefront Action
Thirty Y M C A workers braved German shell fire to supply French troops during fighting. They burned their own warehouses to avoid capture and destroyed about one hundred huts as shells rained down.
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Paris
Steamer Rams Submarine Off Irish Coast
A German submarine was rammed and sunk by a large transport off the Irish coast during the second week of May while carrying American troops. Information arrived Friday from a prominent American source.
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Atlantic
Americans urged to economize and thrift for war effort
President Wilson on May 20 called Americans to buy only essentials and pledge thrift by June 20 through Liberty bonds and war savings stamps. He urged nationwide participation to boost production, conserve materials, and support the military, with a final enlistment on June 28 to join the war effort through savings.
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Washington
Wilson
Treasury Department
United States
Americans Triumph at Cantigny in Quick Pigardy Battle
American forces attacked Cantigny northeast of Montdidier on May 28, taking the village and surrounding 2 km front in about 45 minutes. German counterattack failed while Americans suffered light casualties and captured 200 Germans, including two officers. The victories bolster Allied morale along the British front.
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France
Cantigny
Montdidier
United States
Denver Mechanics Protest to McAdoo
About 1200 Denver railroad shop workers met to draft a protest to Director General McAdoo. They object to the wage increase under governmental rule, noting current pay of 54 cents an hour and a proposed rise of only 1 cent hourly under the award.
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Denver
McAdoo
Nervous Indigestion Relief Told by Local Mother
A Philadelphia mother describes weakness and back pain from nervous indigestion. After taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three months she reports full recovery and renewed appetite. The letter cites a North Taylor Street address in support.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. Worthiine
North Taylor St
Paen
Lydia Pinkham
Worthline
No Foo Like an Old Fool and a Duck Flirt Scene
A playful prose fragment mocks an aging figure as a near sighted Mr. Duck flirts with a decoy in a comical scene. The tone carries a satirical newspaper voice with quick jabs at social mischief.
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Mr. Duck
Cuticura Treatment Promises Dandruff Relief
In a vintage advertisement, readers are urged to rub Cuticura Ointment into the scalp to restore dry, falling hair and remove dandruff. The next morning wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Free samples offered from Cuticura Dept. X Boston by mail or at druggists, with Ointment and Soap prices listed.
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Dept. X
Boston
A Difference In Train Guidance Dialog
A brief exchange distinguishes two train references with one traveler asking about the route to New York and the other clarifying the correct train that serves the journey. The line highlights the subtle distinction between destination and service.
Allen's Foot-Ease Relief for Tired Feet
Antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and sprinkle in foot bath claims to relieve painful feet and stinging sensations. Used by American British and French troops, promoted as relief for tired aching feet. Sold nationwide.
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Allen
Adr
Mothers Plea for Cheerful Letters to Service Sons
A World War I plea urges mothers to write positive letters to sons in uniform rather than expressing doom or doom-filled warnings. Marine corps men in France relay messages asking families back home to boost morale and avoid dampening spirits.
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Joseph Teter
United States Marine Corps
France
Name mix up at school reveals teacher’s gender
A six year old pupil at school No. 87 in Irvington told his mother his teacher was Mister Linden, then corrected to say Linden is a girl. The mother soon learned the teacher’s name is Mies Olive Tertinden.
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Irvington
Mister Linden
Mies Olive Tertinden
Indianapolla News
Times Had Changed Mrs Henry Peck
Mrs Henry Peck recalls changing appetites and remarks on appearances while reflecting on past tastes and how times have altered her view of what looks good to eat.
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Henry Peck
Peck
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Kaiser
U. S
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Messerant
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Mia Court
Pigardy
HMS
F. B. Maurice
F. GB. Maurice
British War Office
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