War News and Allied Advances Near Cha teau Thierry
Floyd Gibbons reports wounded near Chateau Thierry as American operations continue. U S Navy increases precautions off Jersey coast amid feared submarine activity shifting to the Gulf and Caribbean lanes. The Aisne Marne front stabilizes between Reims and Soissons. 2 million Americans registered for service. Crowder orders mobilization of 200 000 men between June 24 and 28.
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Chicago Tribune
Chateau Thierry
France
Aisne-Marne
Corden Knox
London Daily News
Reims
Soissons
Crowder
Arizona
Thetans Edison Declares War Cure Urged at New York Rally
A Thetans Edison statement from a New York convention calls for curing Germany’s urge to wage war. Trials proceed in Peoria as banker I A Strause is convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years.
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New York
Germany
I. A. Strause
Berne M. Mead
Peoria
Strause
US Rejects German Exchange Demand Over Capt Rintelen
Washington rejects Germany s demand to swap Capt Lieut Franz Rintelen for US citizen London who is jailed in Germany as a spy. Germany warned of reprisals if denied. The War Department asks Congress for 16 million dollars to build balloon and seaplane bases to guard against submarines and aircraft. Senate debates Navy handling of submarine attacks off the Atlantic. Senator Lewis accuses others of inviting criticism with false statements. McAdoo urges an eight hundred billion dollar tax plan tied to an eight trillion dollar federal outlay for 1919 and a high war profits tax. About 250000 men aged twenty one since June 5 1917 have volunteered for service before compulsory drafts.
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Lieut
Franz Rintelen
Siegfried Paul London
United States
London
Rintelen
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Atlantic Coast
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Lewis
New York City
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Atlantic
Gulf
War Spirit Spurs Yankee Troops Halt Hun Drive at the Marne
Edward W. Pickard reports that American forces halted the German drive in the Marne region with notable courage. U-boat raids off New Jersey sparked national resolve, improving enlistments and Navy buildup as Allies hold exposed fronts and plan for renewed offensives.
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Kaiser
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Oise
Italians Break Trench Line on Monte Di Val Bella
Italian forces penetrated enemy trenches on Monte Di Val Bella capturing 50 prisoners and six machine guns along with equipment. The Rome war office reported the gain as decisive.
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Monte di Val Bella
Rome
Paris Reports Fresh German Push In 20 Mile Front
Paris reports another phase of the German offensive opened between Montdidier and Noyon. Despite gains near Bessons and Mareuil, the line held with the French left wing advancing slightly and the right wing meeting the stiffest resistance. American forces near Catigny remained in position as the bombardment continued north of Montdidier.
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Amiens
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Mareuil
Lassigny
Freighter Pinar del Rio Sunk Off Maryland Coast
The American steamer Pinar del Rio, 2504 gross tons, built in 1895 as the Saba, was sunk by a German submarine seventy miles off Maryland. The captain and 17 crew members are missing. 16 men from another boat have landed on the Virginia coast. A navy dispatch did not specify if shelled or torpedoed.
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Mexican
Navy Department
Carranza
Germany
Washington
Pinar del Rio
Maryland
Virginia
Vinland
Virginia Capes
South Sheilds
England
Casualty List Shows 198 Names in One Pershing Day
Washington June 10 the army casualty list contains 19 names the largest single day total reported by Gen Pershing. The list breaks down as killed in action 33 died of wounds 9 died of disease 11 died of air plane accident 1 died of accident and other causes 4 wounded severely 46 wounded degree undetermined 74 missing in action 20 Total US expeditionary force casualties to date 7315 with 2927 dead 4046 wounded and 342 missing or prisoners in Germany. In addition Mrs Wilsons thimble sells for 1000 to support aviator equipment.
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