Americans Aid French in Halting German Advance
In France, June 5, American troops aided the French in stopping the German push along the Marne near Neuilly wood and Jaulgonne, with Pershing confirming U S participation in several fronts. Paris reports say French and American forces repelled the German attack near Neuilly wood and along the Marne, while broader offensives press the Germans into fragmented battles. Sixteen of thirty five rescuers perished in a storm while a Puerto Rican survivor, Elena Donato Virola, was saved from a capsized launch.
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Paris Army Major Marcel de Mongeot Killed in Action
Paris reports major Marcel de Mongeot of the French army was killed in action near Soissons on May 27. He was the stepson of former premier Alexandre Ribot and the son of Mime Ribot. Mme Ribot was formerly Miss Mary Burch of Chicago.
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British Penny Postage Ceases After Seventy Year Life
London reports the penny postage system ends today after seven decades. Ordinary letter postage drops to three half pence as part of the new rate.
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First Batch of Wounded Arrives in Nice
The first group of wounded Americans, merged with the French force, has reached Nice on June 5. The arrival marks a humanitarian milestone as medical care is organized for the injured soldiers.
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Mengel Crew Brought In as Twelfth U-Boat Victim
The crew of the American schooner Mengel sunk by a German submarine Sunday afternoon was brought to New York by a Danish steamship. This makes the twelfth victim according to the Navy department's belated official news.
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Allied Forces Repel German Attacks on Marne Front
Paris June 5 reports American British and French troops repelled all Hun assaults on the Marne front. The French lines were rectified in the sector north of Courcy.
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British repulse German assault near Morlancourt
London reports a heavy German attack southwest of Morlancourt in the Amiens area was repulsed by British forces. The action underscores ongoing Allied efforts in the Amiens sector during June.
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Car And Sub Raid Kill Sixteen Off Maryland Coast
Survivors report a German submarine raid off the Maryland coast. The Radioline was attacked. sixteen from the Carolina were lost, ten ships sunk, and several vessels damaged in the Atlantic raid. Survivors landed at Lewes and transferred to Delaware authorities for care.
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Submarine U 37 Sinks Subdued Carolina After Warning
Survivors recount Sunday eve encounter as U 37 surfaced near the Carolina. The German submarine signaled, raised the flag, and ordered abandonment within 20 minutes. Ten lifeboats carried all aboard before the vessel was shelled seven times.
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Survivors Of Texel Sunk Ship Reach New York
Atlantic City June 5 36 survivors of the steamship Texel sunk Sunday 60 miles south of New York by two German submarines left for New York in two leaky boats. Captain R K Lowry of Brooklyn recalled torpedoing and sinking the Texel valued at over 2 million dollars. He described the warning and boarding by the submarine commander and how all aboard were saved.
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German Prince Killed in Bavarian Division Fight
A diplomatic dispatch from Switzerland reports Prince von Buchau the Bavarian division commander has been killed in action near the Merne river during fighting. The loss is noted as a significant setback for Bavarian forces in the region.
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New York Goes Dark As City Bans All Illuminations
Police Commissioner Enright issues orders to extinguish advertising lights and luminous signs citywide including Jersey shore and Long Island. lights in offices and homes to be dimmed while towers and clocks go dark. Authorities monitor planes testing the blackout amid public unease.
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Sub Trapped by Warship Near Atlantic Port
A flotilla of destroyers and seaplanes trapped a German U boat after two days of hovering over the sea where the American tanker William Rockefeller was sunk. Survivors say the submarine rose to the surface and was netted, ending the chase with the U boat captured near the scene of the attack.
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146 Killed in Allied Raid on Cologne
Washington says a recent Allied raid on Cologne caused 146 deaths and about 160 injuries. The State Department reports Cologne residents were thrown into a state of the most absolute panic.
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Guns Active In Italy War Front Report
Vienna reports June 6, along the entire southwestern front in Italy artillery activity remains lively per the war office statement. Strong exchanges mark ongoing operations with regular shelling and bombardments affecting front line positions and adjacent areas.
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