Germans Nervous or Preparing Offensive on French Front
report from Grand Headquarters of the French Army dated June 23 describes German feelers around the Loan plateau and Mont Camillet as Frenc counters regain ground. German shocks failed to hold trenches. a 62 man French unit repulsed and captured German positions. Further fighting near La Royere farm on Chemin des Dames left German casualties and minimal gains.
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France
Associated Press
Chemin-des-Dames
la Royere Farm
Haig’s Forces Tighten Grip Near Lens Amid Front Attacks
British raids Sunday night gained 400 yards of trench near Lens with further progress along the Souchez river on a 1 1/2 mile front. Night raids harass German lines in Belgium and France while air battles claim several German aircraft. Rheims endures heavy shelling as Russian front activity shifts to the Carpathians and Balkans theaters show varied pressure. An American liner narrowly escapes torpedo attack and another neutral steamer, the Toro, is sunk near Gibraltar bound for Genoa.
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Souchez River
Carpathians
Kirlibaba
Bukowina
Galicia
Zlota Lipa
Narayuvka
Stripa
Berlin
Macedonia
Opportunity Offered for Service in France
Washington reports recruiting week for the regular army opened with a 70 000 man goal as war volunteers respond to the president's call. A division is slated for service in France under General Pershing and those enlisting expect quick deployment once overseas moves begin. The army faced shortfalls in infantry and field artillery totaling 71000 and 26 000 reserves across arms, with 10000 accepted since the proclamation and the drive continuing to enlist more.
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Washington
Army
France
Pershing
Cavalry
Signal Corps
Engineers
Machinery for Enrolling 625000 Men Ready by July 1
Washington reports the selective draft system will be complete in every detail by July 1 for an army of 625000 men. Exemption board regulations will be published soon. Officials will not disclose the plan but say local and review boards can begin operations on July 1.
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Washington
Slander Case Tried in Court at Albemarle
In Albemarle a civil action over an alleged slander was heard by Justices J. Ed Hartsell and J. B. Klutts. Ed W. Simpson claimed J. T. Carlee damaged his character by saying he “got his goat,” seeking fifty dollars. The jury found no liability and Simpson appealed to the Superior Court.
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Albemarle
J. Ed Hartsell
J. B. Klutts
Ed. W. Simpson
Rocky River Springs
J. T. Carlee
Carlee
Simpson
Brooks Cooper
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Lens
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Sir Douglas Haig
Department
Pas de Calas
Belgium
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Earth
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Rheims
Monastir
Toro
Gibraltar
Genoa
Sydnor & Sparger
Mount Airy
N.C
Merritt Building
Acter
Superior Court
Arge
E. B. Owen
PS Oo
India
Virginia
Carolinas
Smoke
South
Sovereign Cigarettes
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