French and Americans Hold New Gains After Counter Blow
London reports French and American forces achieving renewed gains after a major counter blow in Flanders. French and American troops attacked targets near Arras and across the Mutz River, taking prisoners and scorning German trench lines. Flag Day observances are proclaimed in a city, with Mayor Alexander urging display of the flag and participation in ceremonies at the town hall.
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Talted Prean
London
Flanders
Byekd
Mirwhall Undg. Ia
Lorse
Phinty
Southenat
Arras
Aller West
Vjolnit Ghling
Viljerestromt
Pierre Agi
PiRto
War Activities Committee Organized In Town
A local article reports the formation of a War Activities Committee by the War Chest supporters in the town. George H. M. Barlow and others were named to lead, with W. Oldy Wow elected permanent chairman and Rev. Browk named secretary. Committees were appointed to handle procurement, and meetings were scheduled for June 10 and June 26 to approve procedures and report progress. Weather logged as cloudy with warmer temperatures ahead.
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Gory Hour of Commerce
Ake
War Chest
George HM
Barlow
Hey Joseph Ui Hroek
Si Town
A. 1D
Colegrove
D. Warren DeRosay
L. Wy Ulta
Waller L. Pouke
de TG Weinl
Rew C
Woouware Win
Kenttey
Oldn
Brook
Dean
Newt
W. Oldy Wow
Rev. Browk
Ald
A. Dy Colegrove
Father Browly
Mees
NoRosay
Brow
Harlow
Woolward
Bro
Anniversary of Americans In France in 1917
On the anniversary of the landing of American troops in France in June, President Wilson today sent a message expressing admiration for American efforts and extending congratulations. A second message from President Poincare to General Pershing noted Allied troops facing trials of war and the need for continued unity and support from the United States.
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Pari
Posheare
Witvon
America
Poincara
Potioire
German U Boat on Way Home
A large German submarine was sighted near New York harbor as passengersArriving here reported a submarine heading westward. The undersea craft did not attack the U S vessel and was linked to the reported copper cargo incident off the Virginia coast last week.
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New York
Amsterdam
Wanl
Te Yner
Virginia
Auto Fatality at Meadville
Mendville reports a fatal auto accident on Venango Road between 9 and 10 p m Wednesday resulting in the death of Henry A Hook four Mendville man and injuries to Hart Popp four Mendville resident. The car driven by Hook toppled near the Clemond farm as they returned from The Wed house. Bystanders rushed to help and freed the occupants from beneath the vehicle.
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Mendville
Venango
Henry A. Hook
Mendville Iwan
Iverhart Popp
Wromation
Hock
Clemond Farm
Bodies Found in Erie Bay After Accident at Dock
James B. Davideon and Jed L. Mack of Woodlawn Hoberts Company drowned near the State street dock in Erie Bay. They were last seen May 9 by a fellow seaman, misjudged distance, plunged into twenty feet of water, with unclear if others were present. Coroner says no investigation needed. accident ruled.
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Erin
James B. Davideon
Jed L. Mack
Woodlawn Hoberts Company
Erie Bay
State Street
Suiyaman
Ida
Cardot
Erie Trades May Strike In Erie May Strike
Information obtained indicates a strike involving more than 2 000 is pending and may be declared. Yesterday workers employed by the Shepie company on war housing homes at Lawrence Park Framing Park and the General Electric plant walked out for higher pay. The strike ties to the funding trades council of the Erie Central Labor union and other unions to join. Employers refuse to meet conditions. Affected workers include bricklayers electricians plumbers and plasterers.
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Erie
Shepie Comppany
Lawrence Park
Framiling Park
General Electric
Trades Council of
Te Erie
Cetra
Graduating Class Visit to Lake Pleasant Report
The graduating class enjoyed a trip to Lake Pleasant despite poor weather delaying travel. Students spent the afternoon roller skating and riding in autos with several excursions to nearby areas. The Merered Club invites members to meet at Red Cross Headquarters tomorrow at 2 PM for work.
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Linke
Ors
Arden
Anna Sumob
Merered Club
Red Cross
Radiator Flag Raising Ceremony Planned by Amployey UK
Amployey of the UK Radiator Corporation will raise a flag tomorrow on the new lawn at the company property on First Avenue. A program has been arranged for the event and the public is urged to attend, per management announcement.
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Amployey
Radiator Corporation
Proverty
First Avenue
Change in Draft Law To Include Men 18 to Forty-five Now Expected
Washington June 1 The War Department will seek changes to the draft to include all men aged eighteen to forty-five. Leaders in Congress discussed new legislation and a December short session is planned to bring this draft parity with Britain.
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Washington
War Department
Mumde
Lewdera
Hera
Tatu
Great Britain
Americans Win Again Take Fifty Prisoners
Americans push the Marne front holding three miles Bouremhes to Coury and repelling German assaults. A patriotic meeting is planned at Wheelock next Tuesday with Rev. Foolke and A. L. Cottrell among speakers. The program includes songs, speeches, and a machine gun demonstration. local churches unite in a state effort.
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Marne
Bouremhes
Coury
Orlaonera
Wheelock
A. L. Cottrell
Action Hurches
Ettoml
Freight rate committees named for regional hearings
Agent Cottrell reports the Director General of Rail rounds has appointed Freight Traffic Committees for Eastern territory and Central districts under General Order No 28. Names include A D Campbell in New York and J Brater in Chicago with chairs listed, inviting shipper cooperation to adjust freight rates and submit views via the freight rate office of the railroads.
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Cottrell
Brie
Rail Rounds
Preight ‘Trafic
Eastern Territory
A.D. Campbell
Thi
Lterly St
New York
New Ragland District
L. I. Kent
Elicitro
South Station
Moston
Mase
Triwe Tinea
Burnett
Wiberty St
Centrad
J. Brlater
Transportation Bldg
Chicaga
Wih
Corry Officer Promoted in France
Mrs. Dawson Olmstead announces Major Olmstead has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and assigned as Inspector General of Artillery at the Front. A Corry native, he graduated from Corry High School in 1901 and West Point in 1905, later serving at various posts before entering World War I. His promotion, while keeping him in action abroad, is welcomed by friends at home.
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Alexander
Alto Tor
Avery
Midgor
Heh
Omor
Wihfeh
Iscor
Hilly
Tomorrong
Waller
Eey
TL Bentley
Gou
Homworth Gud Nex
Dell Diario Rug Record
W.W. Motgaruga
Frag of
America
Whittleney
Enquirs
Cmeers
Daymon
Olustead
Steele
Akal Muster
Ronan
Warren DaRoasy
Oun Pamptha
Pees
Dawson Olmstead
Har
Corry
Olmstead Haseen
Ohmstead
Gorryigh School
Weat iPotne
Anay
United States
Germany
France
Olmstead
Important meeting of the Lord of Wacation board
Regular session outlines library funding, staffing, and wartime support. Action includes appointing Emma A. Dean as librarian salary of 65 per month for one year, advertising bids for pine boards, and approving contractor turnover. A unanimous resolution honors wartime library efforts and education measures.
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Lord of
Wacation
Auer
Barlow
Taymond
Agerstary
Archie Lect
Raymond
Pelikan
Asselin
Anna A
MusDonwil
Agsiniant
Hatle H. Bopsteel
Euaope
Buna
Ana A. Macdonaid
Internal Crisis Surrounds Austria and Austria-Hungary
A garbled World War I era dispatch notes political instability in Austria and the empire’s military suppression amid rising social tensions. It mentions shortages in Vienna, inflation to as high as $40 per pound, and fear of further strikes in January. The piece also references German relations and the impact on civilians, including hospital news and wartime inquiries.
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Comtenday
Rome
Austrica
Daypatel
Avatria
Austria
Hind
Germany
Aurinlay
Mkrwines
Vienna
Pawun
Crermt
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Lake Pleasant
Undred Prem
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Preas
Maj. Olmstead
Board OF Education
Samn Colt
Gattysbing
lRillia A. Dean
Norway
Tank Corps
Hjalmar Boyessa
Shaplen
Walted Press
Hugh Goelison
City Hospital
H. Mh
Wilton
West
Parke Plano Street
Ula
Newapupamnin
Elvil
Roya Sen
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