French Stop German Advance Along Oise Front Near Ribe court
German forces gain ground in a new sector as French counterattacks form a stubborn defense from Nouvon to Montdidier. Mery west of Beloy is retaken by French nightfall while Antoval above Ribecourt signals a tense center clash. Australians advance at Morancourt taking 200+ prisoners.
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Mery
Beloy
Front
Vigemont
French War Office
St. Maur
Marquesise
Vandelicourt
Oise
Antoval
Ribecourt
Kivecourt
Submarine Believed Sunk By British Steamer Off British Coast
An Atlantic Port report says a German submarine likely sunk by a British steamer off a British coast after a single shot was fired from 150 yards. Passengers aboard the liner, escorted by two destroyers, described the attack and the apparent sinking. The liner carried 176 passengers and crew.
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Atlantic
United States Army
Plans for America’s first tuberculosis colony outlined
Boston June 11 Plans for the first tuberculosis colony to be established in America were presented at the National Tuberculosis association meeting by Dr Bayard T Crane of Rutland Massachusetts. He described a farm and handicraft centered project aimed at restoring economic self sufficiency for convalescent tuberculosis patients under medical supervision.
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Boston
America
National Tuberculosis Association
Bayard T. Crane
Rutland
Mass
Ne Rartand
Crane
Germans Push Deep Into Allied Front in France
German forces advance from a mile to three miles further into the allied line near Marqueglise as heavy, furious fighting continues. German casualties mount while French counterattacks reclaim ground and the artillery balance remains nearly even.
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France
Ottawa
Marqueglise
Democracy Must Triumph Says Samuel Gompers
In his annual AFL report from St Paul, Samuel Gompers denounces autocracy and militarism and urges democracy and equal rights between governments and people. He says workers in war production are part of the fighting force and calls for policies ensuring stable employment and control over production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Federation OF Labor
St. Paul
American Federation of Labor
France
Area strewn with Hin dead area strewn with Hin dead and officers
In a scene described by readers as chaotic the area lay littered with Hin debris and officers present to manage the aftermath. No further details are given in the fragment.
Prominent Woman Dies After Illness at 61
Mrs. Mary S. Powell of High Point dies at hospital after months of failing health and a failed operation. She was a Virginia native who moved to High Point in 1905 and was active in the Methodist church. Survived by husband W B A Powell, two children, and siblings. Services set at 11 am Wednesday at the home, with burial in Virginia.
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Mary S. Powell
Virginia
Powell
Franklin County
High Point
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Memorial Church
W. B. A. Powell
Darrell Pitts
W. T. Powell
Samuel Sutherland
W. M. Sutherland
Union Hall
Benjamin Sutherland
Woodstock
A. E. Bernard
Rosa Sutherland
William Powell
F. Bernard
Thurston Street
Old Family Burying Ground
H. C. Pitts
J. W. Harriss
Dred
Long Municipal Court Session Closes With Mixed Outcomes
The city court held its longest session to date from 9 a.m. to after 5 p.m. Several cases ended in not guilty pleas or dismissals while others saw fines and costs. Notable actions include Raymond Brown’s continuance until June 12 and J R Skeen’s speeding case. Will Davis and Ferdinand Gray paid costs or had charges dropped. Curtis Ingram received 30 days on the county roads suspended for payment and good behavior.
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Ince
Charles Nelson
J. Coltrane
Reuben Ware
State
Ferdinand Gray
Agnes Woodell
Ethel Woodell
White
Charing Henry
Russell Tugele
Will Davis
Hubert Evans
Henry Tuggle
Russell Tuggle
J. R. Skeen
W. R. Bowman
H. A. Millis
Curtis Ingram
Dewey Marley
John Bean
Gilmer Jones
French Counterattack Halts German Drive Between Montdidier and Noyon
Paris reports German forces attacked the center between Montdidier and Noyon with heavy concentrations. The French offered strong resistance recapturing Mory and then restoring lines south of Belloy St Maure Marfuetlise and Vandelicourt after driving the Germans back.
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Aronde
Belloy
St. Maure
Marfuetlise
Vandelicourt
Wilson Addresses Mexican Editors on Pan Americanism
President Wilson spoke Friday to Mexican newspaper editors stressing disinterested US support for world democracy through pan-American agreements. The address, printed in Mexico City, was initially not to be released in the United States but was later distributed by the committee on public information. Key portions were cabled from Havana.
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Wilson
Washington
United States
Mexico City
Mexico
Committee On Public Information
Havana
Isadore Sentenced to Three Years in Atlanta Faraday Case
Deputy Sheriff J E Wagner and Revenue Agent Poplin left for Atlanta with Isadore the Pole in custody. He was convicted of espionage act violation for plotting to destroy the Giant Furniture plant and sentenced by Judge Boyd to three years. Four other prisoners from the same Federal court term accompany him.
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J. E. Wagner
Poplin
Atlanta, Ga
Isadore
Pole
Furniture Company
Boyd
British advance east of Amiens front by Morlancourt
British forces carried out an operation east of Amiens last night advancing their lines south of Morlancourt by about half a mile on a front of roughly one and a half miles. Two hundred thirty three prisoners were taken.
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Morancourt
Amiens
London
Morlancourt
War Office
Speeding Motorists Flew Through Greensboro High Point Stretch
Police formed an anti speed battalion to nab 38 motorists who drove well above the 18 mph limit Sunday afternoon on Montlieu avenue inside Greensboro city limits. Ed Allen and others recorded 38 vehicle numbers, with several rechecked twice, as warrants will be issued after identification in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
Greensboro- High Point
Irregular Cotton Market Shows Volatile Opening
New York June 11 The cotton market opened with irregular activity as July futures rose briefly after an advance of two points then fell 14 to 19 points on Liverpool selling. By midday July ranged around 25.95 after an initial 96 point drop, with later deliveries firming. Futures quotes stood at June 25.73, October 24.30, December 23.92, January 23.75.
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New York
Liverpool
Germans Press On Toward Paris Amid Summer Cold Warning
Wartime health message urges citizens to avoid coughing spitting and sneezing to cut disease spread. Officials warn summer colds can be as dangerous as winter illnesses for troops and civilians alike. Public health campaign highlights how civilian health affects soldier mortality as hundreds of thousands train nationwide.
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State Board of Health
Two Days Nets Six Mile Gain
A two day period yields a six mile gain with borrowed reserves affecting the tally.
Germans Reinforce Front as They Press Toward Paris
Paris dispatches report German forces shift to a major push toward the capital, adding two guards divisions and two Bavarian divisions. They capture Mery St Maure and Belloy, widening their wedge behind French lines while tanks hinder French artillery. The clash risks ground needed for maneuver, but observers say French gains in manpower and defensive posture may prevail.
Secretary Daniels Voices War Lessons at Virginia Commencement
Secretary Daniels spoke at the University of Virginia commencement urging that World War I will teach that the rise of race must be resisted and will be resisted, even at the cost of the supreme sacrifice. He cited Thomas Jefferson writings to argue the temporary German western front victory is not permanent.
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Charlottesville
Virginia
Daniels
Thomas Jefferson
Uniersity
Banks Rename Summer Saturday Hours Citywide
Banks in the city will swap long summer hours for a 9 a m to 3 p m Saturday schedule and drop Saturday evening service. Officials cite employee rest during hot periods and minimal hardship for customers, urging patrons to note the change.
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Durne
Par Heel Scouts Aid War Savings Drive
North Carolina Boy Scouts are counted on at state headquarters for War Savings from June 23 to 28. They volunteered for Col. F. H. Fries and will assist in posting placards forming parades and aiding county and township chairmen in promotional work.
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Boy Scouts of
North Carolina
Col
F. H. Fries
Red Cross Receives Chautauqua War Tax Proceeds
High Point Red Cross chapter receives 126 plus cents from Chautauqua war tax on opening tickets after officials collected 10 percent at the first night. The tax proceeds were donated to the Red Cross per a letter from Daniel S. Roper. The program featured The Fortune Hunter and a lecture by George H. Turner.
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RED Cross Chapter
High Point Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Roper
Miss McDonough
Joel Melick
George H. Turner
Chantaunqua
Marcus A. Kavanaugh
Chicago
Chautauge
Chautausua
Berkeley
Sim
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Nouvon
Montdidier
Arondex
Aires
Somme
Flanberg
Aisne
Marne
Gan
Our
National Equ Ne Defense League
Noyon
Arondo River
Paris
Tween
Mory
Atlanta
Court
Vienemont
Guards
Ture
Vinemont
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Young University
The
Amer
Ican Red Cross
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