Yanks Deluge HMS Bombardment in Retaliation on Marne Front
American batteries fired thousands of gas shells along the Marne front northwest of Chateau Thierry in retaliation for a German gas attack. Patrols and artillery fire continued with tense lines and no infantry action as the Red Cross treated the gassed. American forces also hold Alsace frontier sectors near Hartmannsweiler Kop, and other positions north of Toul and east of Seichepery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marne Front
Chateau Thierry
Monts
Marne
Picardy
Red Cross
Bel- Jean Wood
Alsace
Hartmannsweilerkop
Toul
Seicheperey
League Baseball Games Sunday Results
Baseball results from Sunday across the leagues show mixed scores with several teams posting wins and losses. Notable outcomes include New York and Detroit both scoring while Chicago and Cleveland face tough defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National LM Aur
Chicago
Weshington
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
British planes drive down two enemy craft over London
British flyers report two enemy airplanes were driven down out of control near London. Two British aircraft are missing according to the War Office statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Major General George M Randall Dies in Denver
Maj. Gen. George M. Randall retired veteran of the Civil War and SpanishAmerican War died in Denver after a brief illness at seventy seven. He retired in October 1905.
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G. M. Randall
Denver
Colo. Inne Aiee
George M. Randall
Drunk Farmer Jerrel Pleads Guilty in County Court
Sam Jerrel of near Glasgow faced a drunken spree that led to intoxication and profane language charges with fines of 25 dollars and costs or 80 days in jail. He admitted guilt after sobering in Justice Wilson's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jerrell
Glasgow
R. C. Leggett
D. B. Wilson
Jerrel
Wilson
Fairfield
Shan Campbell
Linois
Personal notices reflect a busy regional social network
Local residents and visitors are listed in a long chain of social notes. Names include Mrs. Sarah Baitey Miss Katherine Baitey Joe Curry B. T. Buckels Anna Mae Gentry Mary J. McGaw Louis Kennedy Minnie Tucker Eth el Graham William Mendenhall O. A. Harper E. V. Simons Katheryn Turney Douglas Mrs S C Douglas Charles Bowermaster O S Wallace Irvin Simons Marietta Mors Lestle Douglas L. C. Graber Robert Gardner Burch Boleyn Ernest Smith Frank Pray W A Mickard John Kirkland Win Sheeta plus a Wanted ad seeking a banker lawyer businessman retired farmer or real estate loan for hay harvest with housing provided.
June wedding unites Ruth Leggett and Edwin McKee
Miss Ruth Elinor Leggett and Edwin F. McKee of St Paul Minn were married Saturday at the Presbyterian church in a white satin gown ceremony with double ring vows. Guests from several states attended the event. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple drove to Ottumwa for their honeymoon.
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Presbyterian Church
Ruth Elinor Leggett
C. D. Leggett
Edwin F. McKee
St. Paul, Minn
Lohengrin
Wilbur Keesey
Jessie Black
Helen Starr
Hazel Manatrey
R. C. Leggett
Lbride
South Main Street
Ottumwa
R. 8. Gayler
Mt. Pleasant
Larue Barnett
Centerville
Patriots Wanted To Work In Hay Field
In spite of widespread volunteer talk none have definitively notified Secretary Roy Emry of their planned farm work. Farmers seek the help offered and the Journal prints a classified appeal urging lawyers, business men, real estate agents and retired farmers to re acquaint themselves with the hay field.
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Roy Emry
Threshermen Meet in Jefferson County on June 15 1918
A June 15 1918 gathering at J S McKenney Food Admin office drew 28 threshermen who pledged patriotism and to thresh and save grain for Allies and self. They reported outfits ready to work and agreed on no smoking during threshing and careful cleanup to conserve grain. Prices set for 1918 include oats four cents per bushel wheat rye and barley six cents per bushel Timothy seed thirty cents.
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Jefferson County
J. 8S. McKenney
McKenney
Spalding
Methodist aid drive urges more workers on day
More workers are urged by the Methodist women to join the drive. The garment room operates 1 30 to 5 p m and the gauze shop from 9 to 11 30 a m. Nellie Allard is president of W S S. Miss Madge Craft of Oskaldosa visits her aunt Mrs Clyde Norriss.
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Nellie C. Allard
Madge Craft
Oskaldosa
Clyde Norriss
Mrs A Busch Seeks Return Of Property From Custodian
Mrs A Bush and her attorney, returning from Europe, will apply to the salient property custodian for the return of her property. The custodian said property can be restored to Americans returning from Germany unless there is evidence of aiding the enemy or disloyal conduct.
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Washington
A. Busch
Europe
Spy charges in Bow Street case linked to Sir Joseph Jonas
London June 17 Charles Alfred Vernon described as an munition ministry employee faced Bow Street court on conspiring with Sir Joseph Jonas former lord mayor of Sheffield now under arrest for passing information to the enemy. Case adjourned to next Wednesday for joint arraignment.
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London
Charles Alfred Vernon
Ministry of Munitions
Bow Street
Joseph Jonas
Shefield
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BEE Daily Journal
Bran Taylor
W. Taylor
National League
Leene
Antene
Philadepiia
Pittebureh
Louis Lv
Brooklyn
Nee Kuen
Borton
Bree
Jane Cleveland
Weber
Luvin Sheer
Biadelpha
Son
W.S
Sarah Baitey
Katherine Baitey
Denver, Co
Joe Curry
Des Moines
B. T. Buckels
Keosauqua
Anna Mae Gentry
Mary J. McGaw
Louis Kennedy
Minnie Tucker
Mt. Vernon
Ethel Graham
William Mendenhall
Atalanta
Ray Campbell
Salina
O. A. Harper
Wichita
Ed. Gilbert
Katheryn Turney
Chariton
S.C. Douglas
Burlington
C. Douglas
Charles Bowermaster
Jefferson City, Mo
Wallace
Irvin Simons
Oakdale
DD. BB. Mors
Marietta
Mie Lestle Douglas
Stockport
Miss Gertrude Kieling
Corp
Robert Gardner
Privot Burch Boleyn
Camp Dodge
Thomas Stuckey
Ernest Smith
Frank Pray
Verdi
W. A. Mickard
Beota
John Kirkland
North English
Mrs. Win
Sheeta
Keota
City
Dr. Rickard
North Patth Street
Court House
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Bishop Caner
AM BE
South B Street
White Rose Club
H. Trail
South Fifth Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Patriots
Hay Field
W. S
U. S
St. Louis
Germany
Charles A. Vernon
Munitions Ministry Aid
Jonae
Liberty Bell
Ted K Bengfort
Bengfort
Beaufort
Liberty Loan Bell
Airdome
W. K. Smith
Iowa
Seventh-Day Adeventists
Earth
Man Kaiser Rule the
ASIF
John T. Davis
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Burlington Street
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