Submarine Encounter and Floating Base Possibility
The navy reports awaiting a detailed account of a clash between an American destroyer and a German submarine off the Atlantic coast. Speculation suggests a floating base or flag of convenience, while experts in London doubt a long campaign off U S shores and discuss larger submarines and wartime logistics.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Atlantic
Naval District
Deutschland
Tous Campalen
London
United States
Archibald Hurd
Hurd
President Lincoln
Lincoln
Marquis of
Milfordhaven
Cambridge
Weather outlook near JOWA and Illinois
Generally fair tonight and gridway unsettled in east and central portions. Cooler tonight. Thunder showers possible this afternoon or tonight in Illinois, with cooler conditions Friday partly cloudy in the east and south portions.
Americans Hold Chateau Thierry Bridge Under Fire
American machine gunners accounted for about 1000 Germans while losing only one killed and a few wounded as they held a bridge at Chateau Thierry. French forces also drove 300 Germans from the southern Marne bank as the enemy pressed calls for a strong defense.
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France
Associated Press
Chateau Terry
Marne
Wille
Chateau Thierry
Janigonne
John R. Mendenhall
New Rochelle
N. Y
Pia
Files Mangoul
Mc-Danwid
Ling
Fred
George Wakerine
London
Daily Mail
dMnay
U.S
United States
Wore poppies into battle with American troops in France
A June 6 report from the Associated Press describes American troops in France decanting their helmets and placing poppies from the fields as they fought a gallant engagement near Vendy La Potories. An American officer told French comrades the battalion would not yield an inch and would do anything Franco wants.
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France
Associated Press
Ina
Vendy la Potories
Franco
French Hold Ground North of Marne in War Update
French forces east of Sampigny continue to push back German units that crossed the Oise. Near Montdidier and Noyon, German efforts to straighten lines faltered as French artillery and troops held the line, with heavy fighting reported in regions around Longpont, Veuilly, and Rheims. Raids by Germans against British positions east of Amiens failed, and Paris reports indicate the battle situation remains satisfactory with no immediate German breakthrough anticipated between Rheims and the Oise. Canadian troops south of Arras persist in daily action as the war continues.
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Marne
Carmans
Somme
Sittalut
Sampigny
Olnon
Olen 1
Ues
Aisne
Varls
Tung
Olse
Mantebrays
Vouilly
Tav Potorla
Acon
Sumplgny
Oise
Afano
Hautebraye
Longpent
Veuilly la Foterse
Rheims
London
Lnst
Mortancourt
Amiens
War Office
Morancourt
Woyslier
Lens
Bethune
Nicpno Forest
Strazeela
Paris
Rays O Havas
Betwen Rhelma
cPtit Parisen
New Han Rush Jo Expected in Assault on American Spr
Washington war department officials anticipate a renewed assault by German forces on the western front. They warn of a possible American sector attack near Toul as German heed turns toward Amiens and Flanders. Officers say Foch may withhold a counteroffensive until fresh American units arrive in strength for a broader push.
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Washington, D. C
Department
Soisgons
Toul
Amiens
Flanders
Foch
Witte
Picardy
Alane
Rheims
Banka
Marne
Aisne
Ifa
Germany
Fach
Channel
Himsel
Home Guards Put Mutineers To Rout
Henryetta Oklahoma June 6 Home guards led by Lisut Ray Wise dispersed feared uprisings among Indians and mixed blood groups at Old Hickory stamping grounds. Malcontents promised to disperse their bands and refrained from trouble upon return.
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Henryetta
Okla
Old Hickory
Home Guards
Lisut
Ray Wise
Outnumbered Patrol Holds Ground in Lorraine Showdown
Washington reports a forty man American patrol in Lorraine on June 8 held off three to one odds for about 45 minutes until ammunition ran out. The detachment inflicted heavy enemy losses with Lieutenants Campbell and Meisner downing an enemy plane. Between April 14 and May 31 Campbell shot down six planes.
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Washington, D. C
Lorraine
Pershing
Campbell
Meisner
Don Selas Campbell
Attempt to Wreck Troop Train Fails
Washington June 6 The committee on public information disclosed an attempted wrecking of a troop train in Illinois to show the need for secrecy in troop movements. Editors condemn violations of the request for secrecy after a track was tampered with and spikes removed but repair prevented damage before the train passed.
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Associated Proun
Washington, D. C
Illinois
Committee
Hiinala City and Telegraph Editoral Association
Committee On ‘Public Information
Noton
Association
Ti+ nolg
Prominent U S Army Official Dies in France
Washington mourns Brigadier General Robert F B Michie who died aboard a railroad car near Rouen France. A career military officer, he graduated from the Military Academy in 1886 and held staff and brigade commands including the Fifty third Infantry.
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U.S. Army
France
Paris
Robert FB. L. Michie
Rousen
Washington, D. C
Robert BL. Michiain
Rouen
Filchto
Hugh L. Beatt
Scott
Jas
Stan
Michio
Mishio
Militiary Academy
Ie General Staff
Howie A “Faltves
Virginia
Catastrophe Fears Rise as German Debates Censor Policy
In Germany the Reichstag opened with allegations that censorship is tightening. Baron Von Rechenberg and Socialist Deputy Tauer criticized growing government control amid fears of conquest and unrest. They warned that pacifists face harassment while politicians push annexations, signaling a looming catastrophe.
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Amsterdam
Baron von Rechenberg
Tauer
Bauerauld
Con Forahin
Luat
25 of Kin Die for the Kaiser
In Berne a German woman, now in Berne, reports to the Associated Press that 25 of her relatives have died in the war, five are invalids, and only two of thirty two engaged in the conflict remain unharmed. She notes her husband fell on the German front near Arras and recalls seven songs sent by her uncle, six of which were killed within two months.
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Berne
Associated Press
Twventy-Tve
Arras
Cuormans
Kaiser Alone Responsible for War, Former Krupp Director Says
Gumligen Switzerland June 5 AP Germany united with Austria Hungary over Serbia ultimatum at outbreak of war. Dr Wilhelm Muehlen, former Krupp director, claims Emperor William II bore personal responsibility for Germany’s war policy. details show German leaders pressured Austria Hungary and Russia, with Germany mobilizing if Russia moved. He cites meetings with Welfferfelt and Krupp figures, and alleges no quarter orders and German embassy influence as part of a broader plan.
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Gumligen
Switzerland
Associated Press
Germany
Austria
Hunsgary
Serbia
Wilhelm Muehlen
Krupps
William
Maetlon
Karl Welferfelt
Die Krupp von Rahlenehlet
Krupp Works
Iungary
Mellon
Muohton
Foreign Office
Kroppa
Hine
Ile
Gampres
Lkely
Kaiser
Muehton
Welfferteh
Melerteh
Russia
Reichstag
Mellon Wis
Marsh Conrad von Ioetzendorf
Elief
Loxel
Muehlen
Bavaria
Belgium
Havania
China
Europe
Fordmoat
Ufe
Dr Muehlen
Antwerp
German Uboat Involved in Attacks Near Canary Islands
London reports detail a German submarine engaging the Glasgow steamer Blaston. The British captain fired until ammo ran out and was captured. Lifeboat water was removed and the vessel’s gear was stripped. One lifeboat was recovered by a schooner near Las Palmas. survivors endured nine days before rescue.
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London
Glasgow
Reuters
Dy & Bchooner
Plus
Paulos
Canary Tlinds
Las Palmas Huntil
River Crossing Across Mara River Under Fire
French and American forces repelled a German attempt to cross the Mara at Javigonne. Germans laid 22 ladder bridges. four were destroyed by gunfire. A Prussian battalion crossed and advanced toward the railway station, prompting a mounted dragoon counterattack with artillery support. Germans retreated, some officers swimming the river as the battalion was routed.
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Marne
Ottawa
Mara River
Javigonne
Rermainder
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