Americans Hold Gains Near Chateau Thierry Front
United States forces with British and French troops hold gains along a ten mile front northeast of Chateau Thierry and extend lines toward Vinly, Juscrres, and Bouresches as heavy fighting continues around Belleau Wood and the Marne. German storm troops failed to break the line, while allies report continued artillery duels and gas shell bombardments.
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Marne
Chateau Thierry
Vinly
Juscairres
Bellau
Bouresches
Washington
Pershing
Picardy
Teutons
Bellau Wood
West Montdidier
Cantigny
Federal Shipping Board
Bellanwood
Teuton
Chateau Thierry- Villers Cotterets
von Buelow
Torcy Bouresches
London
Neuville
Vitasse
Nivendy
Lena
Labassa
War Department
Paris
Oise
Ribecourt
Aronde
Compiegne
Mery
Henri Bidou
Aisne
S Sons
Er Villers
Gottrets
Matz
Montdidier-Oise
Paris and Allied Fronts Fight in World War I News
Paris and London updates detail heavy fighting along Montdidier to Chateau Thierry with French counterattacks and German advances. Reports note Franco-British gains, civilian evacuations, and sizable prisoner counts as battles stretch across northern France and the Somme region.
Submarine Warfare and Allied Responses In June Updates
Reports from London and Washington detail Allied efforts against German submarines including foiled attacks on a convoy with American troops and Red Cross workers. Secretary Daniels asserts troop movements remain open. The sinking of the American steamer Pinar Del Rio off Maryland coast is confirmed with several crew losses and missing members.
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London
Red Cross
Joseph Warring
Baltimore
America
Europe
Daniels
the Times
Washington
Pinar del Rio
Maryland
Virginia
New York
Atlantic
Keemum
Treason Indictments Hit Buffalo Politicians
Jeremiah A. O Leary and J T Ryan, Buffalo politicians, were indicted for treason and accused of aiding Germany. The charges were announced in New York on June 8.
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New York
Jeremiah A. O’leary
J. T. Ryan
Buffalo
Germany
Seventeen French Orphans Adopted by Local Residents
Seventeen fatherless French children have been adopted by community residents over the past two weeks. Funds for the care of 13 of the children for a year have been mailed by Mrs. R. R. Peck, committee chair. The remaining four will receive support in the next mail. Credit is given to Mrs. Peck, Mrs. Frank Dawson, and Miss M. Hally for the successful effort. Names of subscribers are listed.
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R. Peck
Peck
Frank Dawson
M. Hally
A. Chittick
John Novak
H. Little
A. D. Currie
H.R. Moore
A. J. Weir
C. Anthonison
O. M. Anderson
L. C. Thornton
E. W. Dickson
T. N. Turner
Harry P. Sheppard
Elizabeth Sandberg
Cable Suspension Bridge Opens at Discover
Claude Baker Ira F. Wood and Mrs C J Peck announce a new cable suspension bridge completed at Discover spanning the Otter Creek about 156 feet wide. The structure resembles United States army bridges with Richardson and Ward as superintendents of construction funded by public subscription.
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Discover
Otter
Richardson and
Ward
Scharschmidt to Mesopotamia with British river engineers
Vancouver May 24 Dr P Scharschmidt former superintendent of the White Pass fleet of river steamers will go to Mesopotamia with the Inland Waterways and Docks Section of the Royal Engineers His river transportation experience in the North will aid the British forces opposing the Turks.
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Vancouver
B. C
P. Scharschmidt
White Pass
Mesopotamia
Inland Waterways and Docks
Royal Engineers
Resch Seeks Fishing Chance Down River from Town
Steve Resch once ran a dog farm near the slaughter house and rode downriver last Sunday with Andreofsky to try fishing. Whitehorse, June 11. Lake Le Barge remains closed to navigation as ice blocks the lake’s foot. Job printing at Pioneer office.
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Steve Resch
Andreofsky
Whitehorse
V. T
le Barge
Washington News Summary of June Developments
Secretary McAdoo proposes raising 8 billion dollars in taxes from an 24 billion dollar next year revenue plan with high war profit taxes and a higher 4 percent income tax. Navy says submarine threat remains a concern for shipping while the president moves to prevent a telegraphers strike. 1918 draft registrants may enlist in Navy and Marines per Gen Crowder ruling. Riley Investment dredge paused a week then resumes as thaw advances.
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Washington
America
France
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
St. Paul
McAdoo
Navy
Marine Corps
Crowder
Michigan Dope for mosquitoes and gnats killer supply
A historical note mentions a product labeled dope used to kill mosquitoes and gnats supplied by J. W. Farrel. The brief item records a cashable rural or colonial trade reference to pest control chemistry.
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Michigan
J. W. Farrel
Explosion Shakes Newport Near Virginia Capes
A heavy sea explosion rattled Newport I S this afternoon while activity at a wood camp 40 miles above the power plant continued. Workers Ross and Masich reported bear carcasses after sighting a mother bear and cubs during a creek crossing. A French merchant vessel reported a run in with a German submarine near the Virginia capes, with a brief engagement outside the capes.
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Newport
I. S
Mike Ross
Pete Masich
Iditarod
New York
Virginia Capes
Capes
Discovery residents fund road to town and main street
Residents contribute to a fund to complete the government road and continue improvements up to the town and along the main street. For sale Iditarod bakery building and baking oven. See G Wada.
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Discovery
Iditarod Bakery Building
Fing Bakeoven
Wada
America’s War Toll Reports Casualty Totals
Washington reports differing casualty tallies for June. Gen Pershing notes 108 casualties with 40 killed or dying of wounds and 52 wounded. June 11 adds 130 casualties with 20 killed and 91 wounded. June 13 totals reach 188 casualties with 28 killed or dying of wounds and 137 severely wounded. June 14 marine losses: 62 casualties including 14 killed or dying of wounds and 43 severely wounded.
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Washington
First Summer Mail Arrives By Water Trail On Sea Wolf
The Sea Wolf launched to receive the first summer mail arriving Saturday at 1 30 in the morning. The same boat departed port Thursday at 1 in the afternoon to meet inbound mail.
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Water Trail
Sea Wolf
Fred Smith Expands Force on Hard Luck Gulch
Fred Smith on Hard Luck Gulch increases his force from four to ten men, signaling a boost in operations and manpower for the remote outpost.
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Fred Smith
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Alpert
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Somme
Flanders
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Berlin
Netherlands
Amsterdam
von Stein
Reichstag
Foch
Switzerland
Geneva
Tyrol
Claude Baker
Ira F. Wood
Mrs. C. J. Peck
Pioneer Office
Washington News
Riley Investment Company
Beaton & Donnelley
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