Germans Reach Objective at Marne After Rapid Advance
Washington reports that General March told Senators the German objective at the Marne has been reached and a dig in is likely for a future drive possibly toward Paris. German gains stretch to within 45 miles of Paris as allies endure heavy gas shell use and rapid advances, with London papers calling the front grave though hopeful for a turnaround.
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Marne
London
Washington, D. C
Senate
War Department
General March
Paris
War Council
Havas
Aisne
Aurey
L’homme Libre
Clemenceeau
Clemenceau
Western Front
Daily News
Associated Press
Daily Express
Svar
America
Daily Mail
Germans Abuse 09 Prisoners In West Prussia Camp
A Russian prisoner’s report from Moscow reaches America about American POWs in Tuchel West Prussia being abused by Germans. They allegedly had clothes taken, endured hunger, damp huts, and insults, with a consul's irregular visits allowing mistreatment. An American prisoner’s burial scene then recalls a brother’s grief and vow of revenge.
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France
Germany
Moscow
Tuchel
West Prussia
America
Aattle
Picardy Front
Joseph Ash
Joseph
Joe
Hoe
Yank Blow Up Dugouts and Bridge Near Cantigny
Washington June 1 American volunteers and detachments blew up thirty two enemy dugouts and a bridge, killing and wounding over twenty. The action accompanied by four counterattacks on our new Cantigny positions before noon May 30. A Albatross biplane was shot down near Toul at 1500 metres. both crew killed.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
Cantigny
Douglas Campbell
Toul
Yanks Help Stem Huns at Marne in Utter Failure
In France on June 1 the American and French troops resisted German attempts to cross the Marne. Allied forces held the river front in the battle area as German artillery occupied heights behind the river but failed to achieve a crossing. Only small German detachments reportedly tried to force the Marne, while American units moved into position to share in the great battle alongside their European allies.
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France
Associated Press
River
Marne
Campbell First Ace in American Flying Corps
Lieutenant Campbell of California becomes the first ace in the American Flying Corps after shooting down a German biplane near Pont-A-Mousson. The May 31 victory marks his fifth official win, with Edwards Rickenbacher expected to soon join the ranks. Campbell describes the dogfight as he closed in and fired until the German aircraft crashed inside American lines.
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France
Associated Press
Douglas Campbell
California
Campbell
Pont-A-Mousson
Edward Rickenbacher
Columbus
Ohio
Rickenbacher
Ines
Panic Rules Enemy Cities Panic Rules Enemy Cities
Allied air raids on German towns are demoralizing the German people according to state department advices. Paris reports a two attempted raids with one failure and bombs reportedly dropped. official notices say alarms and gunfire occurred with no confirmed heavy damage.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Paris Falls
Paris
Thienes
Paria
Lincoln torpedoed transport Lincoln sinks with few survivors
Details on casualties from the torpedoing of the American transport President Lincoln were scarce. Vice Admiral Sims reported the ship was hit and sank an hour later, with officials estimating minimal loss of life since it was near homeward voyage and most aboard escaped. London and Washington awaited fuller confirmation as destroyers reportedly rescued nearly all survivors.
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Washington, D. C
President Lincoln
Navy
Sims
Ste
London
Red Cross
United Kingdom
New Board Delays Rock Island Strike Settlement
Washington and Rock Island reports say a government rail wage board postponed action on the Silvis shopmen strike until Monday. Two thousand workers walked out, payback talks proceed, and back wages will begin within a week as U.S. officials seek a settlement. Leaders remain firm on original demands while awaiting government mediation in Rock Island and Silvis.
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Associated Press
Railroad Administration
Nuon
Silvis
Rock Island Road
Washington, D. C
Board of Railroad
Isl
Joseph A. Franklin
Division of Labor
McAdoo
U. S
Moline
John Meir Manamy
United States Administration
Washington
J. P. Kane
Thea
McMannamy
Alexandria
Tew
Ill
Washinton
French hold in Soissons area as German assault continues
German crown prince drives west from the Marne toward Amiens while French counterattacks along Soissons and Chateau Thierry regain ground. Germans advance near Chaudun and Vierzy but are repulsed south of Soissons. Rheims remains in Entente hands as French forces restore positions along the Marne and around Dormans.
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Montdidier Salient
Amiens
Paris
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Crise
Chaudun
Vierzy
Coe Ee
Chouy
Neuilly
Chauteau -Thierry
Chauteau Thierry
Verneuil
Rheims
Dormans-Rheims
Noyon
Chauteau Thirry
Dormans
Paris-Chalons
Champagne
Verdun
Aisne
Chaudun-Vierry
War Office
Miho
Chateau i Thierry
Chaudon-Vierry
Jacee
Weather Iowa: Fair Tonight And Sunday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday with cooler readings, especially in the eastern and southern areas. Portions of the region may experience cooler temperatures on Sunday.
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