War Summary From The Front Through June
British airmen downed 336 Germans in under three weeks through June 2 with 283 destroyed. Italians show morale gains per Maj. Gen. Eben Swift. German raids on Paris used rocket clock devices. Harpathian sunk, Atlantic losses rise to 14 steamers and 8 schooners, 30 lives lost. British and French counterattacks weaken German advances near Rheims and Chateau Thierry. Americans capture Bouresches and Torcy, inflicting heavy losses. Pinar del Rio sunk off Maryland coast. crew rescued locations noted. German gains along Montdidier to Noyon front checked after heavy fighting and strong French resistance.
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Eben Swift
Italy
Paris
Atlantic
Oise
Marne
Ourcq
Rheims
Hill 204
Chateau Thierry
Buzziares
Pinar del Rio
Maryland
Orkes
Manteo
North Carolina
Norfolk, Va
Montdidier
Noyon
War Office
Various World War I casualties and events reported
Notices detail the death of the third earl of Camperdown at Shipston on Stour born 1841, anti German protests in Ponce, sinking of Koningen Regentes, death of Gen. Michie near Rouen, and General Foch’s offensive thesis. Reports cover European frost damage, Cantigny wounded recovery, Zeebrugge blockade effects, Belgian boy’s kidnapping, and Soissons cathedral devastation.
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Earl of
Camperdown
Robert Adam Philips Haldane-Duncan
Shipston-on- Stour
Porto Rico
Carolina
Ponce
North Sea
Nebraska Governor Keith Neville Announces 1938 Re nomination
Governor Keith Neville, a Democrat, declared his plan to seek renomination in the upcoming August primaries, signaling his campaign for another term as head of the state.
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Keith Neville
Nebraska
Johnson Leads City Marathon from Littleton to Denver
Ted Johnson won the Littleton to Denver marathon with Lee Umble second and Arthur Nolte third among 21 runners. Johnson finished in 1 hour 8 minutes, Umble in 1 hour 10 minutes, Nolte in 1 hour 13 minutes. The Denver YMCA forwarded $57.87 to the Red Cross war fund, raised by two Colorado youths Albert Haule and James De Rose at Camp Cody, New Mexico.
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Ted Johnson
Lee Umble
Arthur Nolte
Littleton
Denver
Johnson
Umble
Nolte
Denver Y. M. C. A
Red Cross War Fund
Colorado
Albert Haule
Brighton
James de Rose
Wilby
Camp Cody
N. M
House panel backs more funds for Alaska railway work
A subcommittee of the House appropriations committee recommended additional funds, signaling near certainty for continuing the Alaska railway project. The action advances government support and spells continued progress on the controversial rail initiative.
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House Appropriations Committee
Woman Proved She Could Shine When Given Chance
A woman was given an opportunity to showcase her talents and delivered strong results, earning praise for her performance. Her work demonstrated capability, dedication, and potential for further opportunities.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Strong Sales
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as highly effective for kidney liver and bladder issues claiming thousands of testimonials and large sales. It offers a sample by parcel post for ten cents and markets the product through drug stores with the paper name referenced.
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Parcel Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Average man with opportunity makes a chump of himself
A provocative adage asserts that when given opportunity the average man squanders it and becomes a fool. The saying reflects skepticism about common judgment and personal responsibility.
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Union News Service
Bouresches
Torcy
Robert E. L. Michie
Rouen
France
Foch
Europe
Germany
Holland
Scandinavia
Cantigny
Zeebrugge
Washington
Soissons
Bishopric of
Estern
SPORT
New York
William
Vienna
Libby
M‘neill & Libby
Chicago
Wash Cay
Nashville
Tenn
C.J. Mustion Wool Commission Co
1Éth & Liberty Ses
Stock Yards Station
W.N. Y
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