Allies Press Local Gains North of Chateau Thierry Front
Allied forces push the German line back from Hill 204 to Dammard spanning seven miles northwest of Chateau Thierry. French war office cites two violent Bouresches Le Thiolet attacks with American marines likely still in action, while Hautevesmes heights are reported seized and Ambleny positions improved. Patrol engagements noted near the British sector.
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Chateau Thierry
Clignon River
Dammard
War Office
Bouresches-Le Thiolet
Hautevesmes
Clignon
Chevy and
Ambleny
Faverolles
Villers-Cotterets
New Automobile Numbers Arrive and Are in Use
New automobile numbers arrive for the year ending June 30 1919 and motorists are displaying them. The state license figures are yellow on a black background and must be shown both fore and aft to avoid arrest.
German Submarine Captured Report Shocks Atlantic Port
An unconfirmed report from shipping circles says a German U boat may have been captured or sunk off the Virginia coast yesterday by U S destroyers. A patrol destroyer returned to port with crew in high spirits but declining to discuss their operations.
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Atlantic
Virginia
United States
Local June draft quota called for white and negro registrants
The local exemption board issued a call for white and Negro registrants to fill two induction calls between June 19 and 29. The first call targets six Negroes to Camp Taylor Louisville Ky for training between June 10 and 24. Names listed include Luther Allison and Lucy Leighter among others. White registrants slated for Camp Jackson between June 24 and 29 total fourteen men. Lead names include William Asteen, Russell Tuggle, Wiley Hedrick, and more, with order numbers up to 1 520 for whites.
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Camp Taylor
Louisville
Luther Allison
Baptist Street
Cicero Spencer
Dorchester
Lacy Cole
East Washngton Street
Willie Moore
Taylor Street
Milledge L. Nimmons
East
Washington Street
Otis Archibald
Concord
Pear Tyson
Mangum Avenue
John Gaddy
Samu L. Jones
East High Street
Henry Wirk
Albemarle
Avery Brower
West Moon Street
Lucius Leighter
Vine
William A.steen
Charlotte
Russell Tuggle
Wise Street
Wiley A. Hedrick
Accotinck
Edde
Charles
Park Street
John B. Gibson
Ward Street
Carson D. Stout
South Main Street
William G. Huffines
Ernest A. Ferguson
Bunyan L. Rudd
Russell Street
Collins J. Horney
Sedalia
C. L. Pierce
King Street
Submarine Threat Foiled Against Allied Convoy
Rev Father Joseph Waring of Baltimore reports German submarines attempted attacks on a convoy carrying American troops and Red Cross workers near London. Destroyers engaged quickly on two Sundays, but no confirmation of submarine sinkings is given. The Navy announces a constant vigilance program to protect Atlantic waters and await more U boats from Germany.
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London
Grernman
Red Cross
Joseph Waring
Baltimore
Waring
French Drive Back Germans Secure Lacre and Defenses
German possession of Lacre threatened Mont Rouge and nearby hills west of the village. French forces reestablished their lines after heavy fighting and recaptured Lacre. In the Marne region northwest of Chateau Thierry French troops pushed to Chozy and reached Dammard outskirts while repelling two German attacks near Veuilly La Poterie with heavy losses.
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France
Associated Press
Lacre Hostice
Lacre
Mont Rouge
Paris
Marne
Oureq
Chateau Thierry
War Office
Chozy
Dammard
Veuilly la Poterie
Bouresches le Thiolet
Protect American Coasts From Hostile Submarines
The Navy Department plans for constant vigilance in American waters to counter German submarine predations. Home defense measures are accelerated after German raids on the Atlantic coast. Patrols remain heightened and coastal waters will not be treated as submarine proof, with no prediction on lingering raiders.
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Wash Nzton
Navy Department
Atlantic
108 Americans Named as Casualties
Washington June 8 The army casualty list today contains 108 names divided as follows Killed in action 30 died of wounds 10 died of airplane accidents and other causes 6 died of disease 6 wounded severely 35 wounded degree undetermined 17
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Washington
Army
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episco pal Service Changes
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal reports no morning sermon due to the pastor's absence. Evening service canceled as the congregation gathers at the chautauqua religious meeting. Epworth League meets at 7 15 p m with W A J Ydol as superintendent.
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Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Gilbert T. Rowe
W. A. J. Ydol
Chautauqua
Senor Epworth League
French Bishop Describes Havoc Wrought by Huns at Soissons
The Bishop of Soissons, visiting Paris, reports German forces destroyed 100 churches and pillaged many more in Soissons. He cites the cathedral damage and claims civilians, including women and children, were killed by aviators strafing refugees on country roads.
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Soissons
Bishopric of
Solescns
Bshop
Wshop
Time Now Ripe for Diplomatic Offensive Says London Paper
The Daily Express argues for a combined diplomatic push to persuade Russia and Austrian Slavs of an allied victory’s benefits. It urges clear terms and to let the declaration bear the signatures of the United States and European allies. The piece warns the German grip is brutal and may provoke resistance rather than submission.
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London
Russia
Daily Express
The
Alle
United States
Crowds applaud two splendid Chautauqua programs
Large crowds attended both Sunday Chautauqua events at the high school auditorium. The Kerrey singers Anna Eichorn Elsie Luker and male vocalists drew praise alongside Dr Carolyn Geisel whose Miss Columbia M D lecture drew exceptional interest. Sunday programs include Lovejoy lectures Conrad company concerts and a large local chorus with no admission charge for the Sunday evening services.
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Cra
Kerrey Singers
Anna Eichorn
Elsie Luker
Columbia M. D
Carolyn Geisel
Conrad Company
Charles H. Lovejoy
Owen R Lovejoy
Fred N. Tate
Chautauqua Committee
High Point draft registrants grow by 126 in 1918
The June 5 1918 exemption list adds 126 new registrants to the High Point township total as officials expect a few more from delayed regulation cards. Names and addresses appear for many men, with continued updates from the Provost Marshal General Crowder’s office and the local exemption board.
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High Point Township
Focal Exempt
Tansit
Marchal General Crowder
War Department
James T. Ryan
Southern Traffic League
Washington
United States Railroad Adminisration
North Carolina
Danville
Greensoro
Greensboro
Wilson
Redmond
Wilson Interstate
Ryan
Knoxville
Tenn
Nto Meensboro
Creensboro
Bynoxville
Freight Rate Men Confident Hardship Will Result
The freight rate men express confidence that hardships will follow, warning that adverse conditions may impact shipments and costs across the industry.
American Steamer Outruns Sub in Virginia Cape Race
An American flour freighter was chased by a submarine off the Virginia capes. Officers landed to request a gun to complete the voyage, then the ship reversed course and escaped toward shore before any torpedo hit. Authorities may assist for a renewed attempt.
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Virginia
Atlantic
Virginia Capes
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