Kaisers in Ghent During Air Raid
British forces breach German lines south of the Sanchez river advancing over two miles and penetrating more than half a mile. German counterattacks are repulsed as the Ypres salient is abandoned. German casualties reported heavy. John B. Paris dispatch notes air raid on Ghent and Allied gains along the Souchez river.
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Souchez River
London
Emperor William
von Hindenburg
Prince Eitel Friedrich
St. Peter’s
Ghent
Belgium
Exchange Telegraph Company
Sanchez River
War Office
Ypres-Wytschaete
Wilson backs ongoing college sessions in nation
Bloomington Indiana June 1 President Wilson expressed support for American colleges and universities continuing their sessions. In a telegram to Indiana University President Bryan he said there is no necessity to suspend sessions and that a suspension would harm the public interest.
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Bloomington
Ind
Wilson
Wy. J. Bryan
Indiana University
Bryan
Massive Montana mine disaster leaves many dead
In Butte Montana a catastrophic explosion and fire at the Spectator mine 2400 feet underground kills scores and leaves at least 26 unaccounted for. Rescue teams bring bodies to the surface as troops assist and nearby mines halt work. foreman Con O'Neil among victims.
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Butte
Mont
Putte
Anaconda Copper Company
Con O'Neil
Pershing Puzzle Captivates British Audience in London
General John J. Pershing's democratic manner wins admiration in London. He greeted an honorary guard member by asking where he had been wounded and, on arrival, insisted on shaking the hands of the engineer of his special train despite his grimy workhands.
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London
John J. Pershing
L’ershing
Earthquake Report Reduces San Salvador Damage
New York dispatches report San Salvador suffered less damage than initially estimated. The central and new sections of the city fared better than the older quarters according to fiscal agents for the republic.
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San Salvador
New York
Saam Pros
Republic
French Cabinet Is Upheld by Chamber Vote
After a two day session Admiral Lacaze faced criticism over navy conduct and merchant marine losses. The chamber of deputies backed the government 310 to 178 in a confidence vote.
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Aris
Lacaze
Chamber of Deputies
Kaiser appoints new headsman Paul Spaete in Prussia
Copenhagen June 11 report says Prussia, after a year without an executioner, names Paul Spaete as new headsman. Spaete previously served as assistant to Schwietz who retired with his competency.
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Copenhagen
Prussia
Paul Spaete
Spaete
Schwietz
British Start Tremendous Offensive In Belgium
British forces launched a major assault in Flanders as nine miles of front were blown open at Messines Ridge. The push captured Messines Wytschaete and advanced to Qoosttaverne, with thousands of prisoners. Allied fleets and air forces supported the operation while German resistance was initially surprised and weakened.
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Ypres
Messines-Wytschaete
Germany
Lille
Copenhagen
Berlin
Hamburg
Flying Corps
Schaefer
von Richthofen
Flanders
Wamburg
Admiralty
Belgium
Messines Ridge
Japan
Russia
Lloyd George
Walton Heath
Ypres-Armentieres
Messines
Wytsehaete
Wytschaere
Qoosttaverne
Moessines
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Bruges
Jamiano
Rome
Italy
Albania
Wilson states U S war aims no annexations or indemnities
President Wilson writes to the new Russian government outlining the United States war aims. He emphasizes liberty for all peoples, opposition to autocratic rule, and the need for just postwar arrangements that secure peace, avoid forced territorial changes, and guarantee universal rights.
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Russia
Root Commission
Kronstadt
Petrograd
Wilson
France
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Japan
England
United States
Austria
Poland
Lithuania
Finland
Great Britain
Washington
America
Berlin
Begdad
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Prince Eitel
Haig
Paris
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Chemin Des Dames
French War Office
Cerny
Andre Tardieu
Tardieu
F. Phillins
Owen Cattell
Columbia University
Eleanor Parker
Barnard College
Charles
Phillips
R. E. L. Michie
General Scott
War Department
Montana
National Army
Pershing
Edward W. Pickard
Census Bureau
General Pershing
Jupiter
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
South Atlantic
Silvershell
Mediterranean
Manchuria
Outer Mongolia
Brussiloff
Gurko
Austria-hungary
Scheidemann
Turkey
Bulgaria
China
Occidentals
Spain
Alfonso
Palestine
Northcliffe
Lord Northcliffe
British War Commission
Arthur J. Balfour
Lloyd-George
Mons
Holland
Ruprecht
Bavaria
Senate
U.S
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