Allies Check German Drive Toward Paris
German forces reach west of Chateau Thierry along the Marne as French and American troops hold key positions. The crown prince's line slows with stubborn French resistance. advances at times limited to two miles as efforts to widen the salient toward Paris continue amid heavy fighting on the Aisne-Marne front.
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Front in World War I Battles Reported by Paris and London
Paris and London dispatches describe German offensives along the Oise Marne and Reims sectors with French and British counter moves. Reports note recaptured positions, tank engagements, and small raids yielding prisoners and weapons as Allied forces maintain gains.
Woman Wins Prize for Poetry at Columbia University
New York June 3. Sara Teasdale of St. Louis and New York received a $500 prize for Love Songs as the best book of poetry published in the year. Amsterdam June 1. General Alexander von Linsingen was named commander-in-chief of Brandenburg for the duration of the war by the German emperor. he previously led a German army group on the eastern front.
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Brandenburg
Germany Submarines Sunk Three Schooners Off New Jersey
Washington reports official confirmation that German submarines have sunk three American schooners about 75 miles off the New Jersey coast. The Atlantic fleet's main force is in pursuit of the U boats.
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Navy Department
New Jersey
Atlantic Fleet
Submarine threat rumors swirl near New York harbor
Early rumors claim a fleet of German submarines sank fifteen ships near New York harbor. The report lacks confirmation and coincides with news of closures at New York Boston and other Atlantic ports and the anticipated U boat activity along the coast.
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Edward H. Cole Survivors Report U Boat Attack and Sinking
Eleven survivors of the American schooner Edward H. Cole arrived in New York reporting the vessel was attacked by two U boats seventy five miles off the New Jersey Highlands. The crew was ordered to abandon ship within ten minutes before the Germans blew the schooner up after planting a bomb.
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Edward H. Cole
Newcomb
Highlands
New Jersey
Submarine Sunk by American Navy Reported
Washington dispatch states the American navy sunk one U boat, as reported on June 3. The brief notice notes the submarine was destroyed at sea with no additional details provided.
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Washington
French Hold the Huns and Make Gains Across Front
Paris reports June 3 that French forces are holding the Germans everywhere. Allied positions are advancing at points with prisoners taken as gains occur on multiple sectors.
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Paris
British Advance on Flanders Salient Takes Prisoners
British gains along the northern flank of the Flanders salient are reported with 200 prisoners taken. The dispatch notes comparative quiet on the American sectors.
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London
Flanders Salient
Fourteen Missing After Sinking of President Lincoln Transport
Navy department announces four officers and 20 men believed missing after the torpedoing of the President Lincoln transport last Wednesday. This marks the first confirmed loss of life in the disaster and follows the initial bare notice.
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Washington
Navy Department
President Lincoln
National League Philadelphia Falls to Cincinnati Eight to Six
Sunday baseball results show the Cincinnati Reds defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 8 to 6 in the National League. In the American League Chicago beat New York 6 to 2 while Detroit topped Boston 4 to 3 and St Louis defeated Philadelphia 4 to 0. American Association action had St Paul 6 Minneapolis 2, Kansas City 3 Milwaukee 3, Columbus 11 Toledo 8, and Louisville 3 Indianapolis 2.
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French Front Hallucinations and Mustard Gas Tactics
General March told the senate military affairs committee that new German long range gas shells drenched French positions behind the front. Mustard gas fills shells that cling to earth and woodlands, forcing wide retirements as troops struggle with contaminated clothing and limited gas mask protection.
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Washington
Peytom C. March
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Francwé
General March
Planes for U.S Deliveries to France and Training Totals
The house military committee reports on the aircraft appropriation and deliveries. It notes 700 American training planes plus 1 041 Liberty motors, with 184 761 enlisted men and 12 107 officers in the aviation service. Abroad there are 1 500 flying abroad and 4 606 at home. combat planes fall far short of the required totals.
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