French Drive Germans Back Amid Shifting Fronts
French forces push German troops back near the Oise while the Aisne and Marne fronts hold. Military experts foresee an attack east of Montdidier toward Noyon and the Oise as German efforts continue along the Aisne salient. British lines report raids but limited combat.
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Marne
Somme
Seupigny
Oise
Aisne
Soissons
Ailette
Moentdidier
Noyon
German Attempt To Cross Marne More Serious Than First Reported
British Army Headquarters on the Marne reports the German attempt to cross the Marne at Jaulon was more serious than initially stated. German forces used 22 foot ladders to span the river but four were destroyed by gunfire. A Prussian battalion crossed, seized the railway station, then moved along embankments as fighting continued. Dismounted dragoons and machine gunners repelled the assault to force the enemy back across the river. Also, the schooner Edward RR Baird Jr sunk off Cape Charles. crew of six landed by American destroyer after the vessel went to the bottom.
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Marne
Ottawa
Jaulgone
Atlantic
Edward RR. Baird, Jr
Cape Charles
American General Michie Dies in France
General Robert E. L. Michie of the American army died suddenly on a railroad train near Rouen in France yesterday. He had shown no sign of illness prior to his death.
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Paris
Robert E. L. Michie
Rouen
120 Men Register for Military Service in City
The local exemption board recorded 120 registrants yesterday for men aged 21 since June 5 1917. Of the total 108 were white and 12 were negro. Officials say future enlistments fall short of expectations due to recent navy and army enlistees.
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Navy
Army
Help 10 Mobilize Labor for Farms in High Point
Special Examiner William Jennifer of the U S Department of Labor delivered a message from the government to the people at the Negro First Baptist church. The audience voted to support the back to the farm movement, and volunteers were chosen to assist in mobilizing labor for harvest and farm work. The named helpers include Rev. O S Bullock, Rev. D S Salter, Rev. W H Howard, Rev. P J Cook, Dr G A Gerran, Dr A T Kennedy, Dr C J Crawford, Prof E F Cartwright, and H B Merritt.
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William Jennifer
United States Department of Labor
Ctizens
High Point
Negro First Baptist Church
O. S Bullock
D. S. Salter
W. H Howard
P. J. Cook
G. A
Urge New Freight Rates Be Modified
Washington June 6 A delegation of the national association of railway utilities commissioners urged postponement or modification of new freight and passenger rates to prevent injustices and economic disruption. They warned that enforcing the rates as written could imperil national economic solidarity and hinder war efforts.
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Washington
McAdoo
National Association of Railway Utilities Commissioners
Hege's Fate in Hands of Jury in Deaderick Case
Prominent manufacturer J Graham Hege stands trial for murder of banker J Franklin Deaderick in Lexington. Jurors retire for lunch after 1 p m verdict possible. Judge Adams delivers charge allowing first or second degree murder or manslaughter or acquittal. Heiskell for state delivers two hour twenty minute closing, denouncing defense and defending Deaderick's memory.
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Lexington
J. Graham Kiege
J. Franklin Deaderick
Adams
Samuel G. Heiskel
Franklin Deaderick
Graham Hege
A. L. Brooks
Hege
Heiskell
Frank Deaderick
Knoxville
Tennessee
Deaderick
Mr. Heiskell
Fears of an Indian uprising dispelled in Henrietta
Henrietta Oklahoma June 6 fear of a possible uprising among Indians and mixed blood groups eased today as the Henrietta company of home guards returned with word that malcontents would disperse their bands. Dissatisfaction over the army draft and card system wheat purchases and war funding were cited as causes of unrest in the region known for the Crazy Snake rebellion of 1908. Reports of three white farmers slain could not be confirmed.
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Henritta
Okla
Henrietta Company of Home Guards
Safely Overseas News From Guilford County
Lindsay M. Smith is reported landed safely overseas with the American army. Relatives were notified of Private Frank Robbins and Private Glenn Meredith arriving overseas with U S forces. Isadore Trezeciakiewicz, charged with plotting to destroy a plant, was sent to Atlanta for three years by a Greensboro federal court. He faced a brief trial with defense counsel and witnesses from local factories.
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Isadore Trezeciakiewicz
Gant Furniture Company
Atlanta
Greensboro
Isadore
Lindsay M. Smith
France
Glenn Meredith
High Point
Federal
James E Boyd
United States
William G. Bramham
Durham
S. Bradshaw
L. D. Smith
Haddon
German Hordes Held Up Along Marne Front
London reports the German advance on the Marne area stalled with losses heavy in recent days. French experts expect possible break through between Noyon and Montdidier, aiming to converge toward Paris as British press lauds Clemenceau for rallying allied resolve.
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Marne
Noyon
Rheims
Montdid
Pars
Secor
Traffic Squares Marked On Main Street To Enforce Laws
Police designate white squares on Main Street intersections to regulate horse and motor vehicles. A patrolman will sit in the first square at Main and Washington to oversee traffic for several days. Drivers must keep to the right, make wide turns, and drive slowly or face municipal court.
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Main Street
Main
Washington Streets
Nonce
Traffc
Germans Expected to Strike New Western Fronts
Washington reports war department officials anticipate German demonstrations along new portions of the western front as the third drive slows. An attack northwest of Toul by American forces is deemed entirely possible, with officers arguing the Aisne push aims to draw reserves from Amiens and Flanders. The strategy suggests Foch may bolster Picardy defenses while preserving the Amiens front.
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Paris
Premier Clemenceau
France
M. Clemenceau
Washington
Western Front
War Department
Soissons
Toul
Aisne Front
Amiens
Flanders
Foch
Picardy
Aisne
Rheims
Marne
Wilson
Marshal
Baker
Henry P. Davidson
American Red Cross
Leaders of Nation Endorse Continuation of Chautauqua
Presidents Wilson Marshall Baker and Henry P Davison voice support for the chautauqua as a patriotic tool. The leaders commend the lecture platform for aiding national defense and democratic ideals amid wartime needs.
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Baker
Henry P. Davison
Owen Continues Splendid Revival at West End Baptist
Dr. J. C. Owen from Asheville leads revival services at West End Baptist Church with growing attendance. Yesterday he preached on How Jesus Teaches Us to Pray and The Moral and Spiritual Condition of the Sinner. Three conversions occurred after the service and a personal workers class is held each evening. Services continue through next Sunday with three services on that day including a men only afternoon. This afternoon at 3 o'clock and tonight at 8 the sermon will be The Sinner's Inability to Save Himself.
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West End Baptist Church
J. C. Owen
Asheville
Owen
34 Names on Casualty List Reported Today
Washington June The army casualty list today contains 34 names divided as follows Killed in action 7 died of wounds 3 died of disease 4 wounded severely 12 wounded slightly 14 wounded in action 1 and other minor categories.
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Washington
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