French Hold Line as Germans Press Near Soissons and Chateau Thierry
In a June 1 report from Paris, German efforts along the western wing of the battlefield push toward Soissons and Chateau Thierry, with French forces counterattacking to regain ground and take prisoners. American troops are described as reaching useful positions in the battle area amid heavy fighting.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Soisons
Chateau Thierry
Soissons
Chandin-Vierry
War Office
Lrne
Theorth
Chateau Vierry
Verneuil
Dormans
Heims
Rheims
Tle Ise
Friay
Oise
Germans Dig In On Marne As Paris Drive Looms
Senate Military Committee heard General March say Germans have reached the Marne and will dig in for a later drive. With Paris within 45 miles, the situation is serious as War Department officials brief the panel.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Military Committee
War Department
General March
Taff
Marne River
Paris
Enators
Chautauqua May Return Next Season
Owing to heavy rainfall the concluding chautauqua events move to the City School auditorium. The chautauqua committee debates a new contract, while Mrs. Adams gathers pledges for next year. So far 193 adult and 34 youth tickets pledged. The American Glee Club performs tonight. Miss Margaret Hall lectures this afternoon. Montaville Flowers spoke on preparedness and mobilization last night. The German people support their government.
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Chautauqua
Adams
American Glee Club
Margaret Hall
Montaville Flowers
German Artillery Aims at Ukraina Revolt
Dispatches from Petrograd reported German artillery efforts to crush the Ukraina peasant uprising. Rebels burn forests destroy crops and refuse to surrender agricultural tools as the conflict intensifies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ukraina
Petrograd
Call for 24 674 Registrants for Special Training
The Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a call for 24 674 registrants with grammar school education. These selectees will be sent to special training schools and drawn from 36 states.
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Associated Press
Washington
Crowder
Largest gas well in Ouachita Morehouse threatened
The Morehouse Oil and Development Company's well near Bastrop faces imminent crater and possible loss. Gas is escaping from around the well, with no fire, and the derrick is near collapse. Production had been 30 to 50 million cubic feet daily. State Conservation Commission has been notified.
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Morehouse Oil and Development Company
Bastrop
Ouachita-Morehouse Field
J. Goodwin
Dastrop
Goodwin
State Conservation Commission
Shreveport
New Orleans Man Dies of Wounds in War Casualty List
By Associated Press from Washington on June 1 the latest American army casualty list shows 57 total, including 3 killed in action and 6 who died of wounds, with 10 deaths from disease and the remainder in air actions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Plane Crash Toll and Officer Wounds Report
Four officers are named in the incident. Private Joseph Frank of New Orleans died of wounds. Lieutenant Hugh L. Sutherland of Benoit Mississippi was reported severely wounded and is now listed as slightly wounded. The numbers indicate 1 dead 27 wounded or missing in various degrees.
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Joseph Frank
New Orleans
Hugh L. Sutherland
Benoit
Miss
City High School Play Delayed To Monday Night
The City High School class of 1918 will present Niobe in the city school auditorium. Weather prompted postponement. seats are reserved and may be secured at the city school.
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Niobe
City High School
Auto Car Collision Injures Two in Calypso Seventh Crash
A street car from Iron Mountain belt line and an automobile driven by R D Chilton collided near Calypso and Seventh streets at about 10 AM. Mrs Chilton was pinned beneath the car and sent to St Francis sanitarium with uncertain injuries. Mr Chilton suffered two broken ribs and a fractured collarbone. The auto was badly damaged. the street car sustained some damage. Motorman Flannagan operated the street car.
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R. D. Chilton
Chilton
Monroe Furniture Company
Calypso and
Seventh
Italy Poised for Austrian Offensive Says Italian Official
An Associated Press report cites a high Italian official stating Italy’s armies are thoroughly prepared as Austrian forces could launch a violent offensive soon. Local actions at both front ends indicate the imminent move may be underway.
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Associated Press
Italy
Protest on Olive Street Women Target Homes
Women protested on Olive Street accusing residents of bias and harassment. Report notes several individuals were picked out and dumped near Citizens' homes, drawing local complaints and police presence.
Ladies Say They See Displeasing Sights From Business Men
Mothers of large families on Olive Street report men stopping cars to pick up women and returning them hours later. They demand city protection or will act themselves. Some signers are Mrs Henderson and Mrs Barrow with others offering to name suspects to the Anti-Vice Committee.
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News-Star
Monroe News-Star
Olive Street
America
Uncle Sam
Two German Raids on Paris Reported
Paris dispatch says German airmen attempted two raids on Paris last night. The first attack failed but a second sortie dropped bombs on the capital.
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Associated Press
Paris
California Lieutenant Becomes First Ace in France
Lieutenant Douglas Campbell of California is credited as the first American ace in France. The Associated Press reports his victory adds to U S air prowess during the fighting period.
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France
Associated Press
Douglas Campbell
California
Printer Wanted Linotype Operator for News Paper Forms
Help wanted notice seeking a Linotype operator or printer to set straight matter with fair speed for newspaper forms. Requires some experience and ability. Permanent job with good pay. Address this paper.
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Linotype
American flyer downs German plane near Pont-a-Mousson
An American airman reports shooting down a German bi-plane near Pont-a-Mousson. It marks his fifth confirmed victory to be officially continued.
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American Flying Corps
Pont-a-Mousson
New Star Hotel Reopens Under Hazelhurst Proprietor
H M Ford, formerly in the hotel trade in Mississippi and Arkansas, took over the New Star in Hazelhurst this morning. He bought furnishings from former owner Mrs. Uattr Levy and plans a five year lease with interior repainting and overhaul of guest rooms.
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New Star
H. M. Ford
Hazelhurst
Miss
Allied Airmen Demoralize German Towns
Washington reports Allied air raids on German towns are demoralizing the German people. Advices to the State Department say the impact on bombed city populations is greater than before.
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Washington
State Department
Slight Raise in Pullman Car Prices
Washington reports the Pullman Company will raise the minimum overnight berth rate from 1.50 to 2.00 as part of fare increases. Other Pullman car fares will not change materially.
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Pullman
Washington
Pullman Company
Theatres Run by Uncle Sam Provide Army Camp Entertainment
Army camps receive entertainment from Uncle Sam theatres that operate to boost morale and offer performances for service members. The program reports successful completion of shows and ongoing support for troops.
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Uncle Sam
Government theatre program brings Broadway shows to cantonments
The War Department creates 2500 to 5000 seat theatres in 16 National Army and 16 National Guard camps to stage Broadway musicals and dramas for soldiers. Tickets cost 25 cents, with royalties waived and costumes donated. A new play by Captain H. H. Hughes of Camp Lee debuts as an initial cantonment production.
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Associated Preas
New York
Nationa Army and National Guard
United States
Commission On Training Camp Aectiviies
War Department
National Army
National Guard
Broadwa
CLS
Heaven
H. H. Hughes
Camp Lee
United
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