French Army Beaten Claims Raise Focht Strategy Revealed
Berlin and Washington report General Von Stein stating a major portion of the French army has been defeated. He asserts the Fach reserve army no longer exists and claims German gains on the Chorin front May 7 show the war’s bravest defeat. He notes Allied forces including American troops arrived late and suffered like the French. Officials in Washington view the claim as propaganda while front realities suggest a continued Allied counter to the German offensive.
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Air Program of U S Will Surprise Hun
London dispatch reports a bold American air program in France with large production depots, extended schools, repair shops, and vast supply centers. The plan includes rapid handling of stores for an army of millions and extensive warehousing, signaling a strong, energetic effort in the western front air service.
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U S Marine Casualties Reported in June
The Associated Press releases a list of seventeen U S Marines as of June 1 4 detailing one killed in action two dying of wounds four severely wounded Captain John Binnehield of Brooklyn among the killed in action Sergeant Frants Lowisa Glick Ogden Utah Sergeant Ollie Henry Johanningmeier St Louis Corporal Louisa Johnson Mangrove Missouri Private Warren Windley Hoyle Shelby North Carolina Harald Alfred Brooks Colgate Wisconsin George Dallas Murphy Sparkinburg Illinois Di Alexander Halpin Dallas Texas Fred Wrymn Lomax Hohenwald Tennessee Ernest James Osborne Bloomington Indiana Harry King Cochran Martins Ferry Ohio David Alford Taggart Chicago Killed in action Captain John Blanchfeld Brooklyn Private Edward Raymond Buchlein Union Hill Nd Died of wounds Corporal Willard Christopher-Nelligan Chicago Privates Emil Albert Zeck Toledo Ohio John Calven Atchison Oakdale Utah Godfray Warner Anderson Proctor Minnesota SeVerely wounded in action.
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Ogden
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Mangrove
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Shelby
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Union HU
Willard Christopher - Nelligan
Chicago
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Toledo
Ona
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Oakdale
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Pro-rate paper plan eyed by publishers group
Chicago June 12 H N Kellogg chairman of the American Newspaper Publishers Association says government agencies discuss pro rating print paper to reduce paper size and curtail employment He warns the move will lessen profits for many newspapers and cause losses for others Kellogg spoke at the International Stereotypers and Electrotypers convention today and urged vigilance against the plan
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British Destroy 21 Enemy Planes on Italian Front
London reports twenty one enemy airplanes destroyed on the Italian front by British air forces in today’s war office statement. The note confirms sustained operational activity in the area.
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London
Britiah
Pahl
Safeguards Demanded After Prager Lynching Case
Germany criticized U S actions over the lynching of Paul Prager in Columaville Indiana. Privy Councillor Simons was quoted urging safeguards against excesses while the United States said Illinois law governs and an investigation is underway. The Swiss minister noted German interests but the State Department said no complaint had been received.
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State Department
Japs to Remain Loyal to Allies
London reports a Tokyo newspaper group cablegram stating that a possible postwar alliance with Germany does not represent the Japanese public. It asserts the nation remains pledged to the Allied cause and to continue fighting German militarism until victory.
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London
Japan
Germany
Tokio Nawapapernien
Daily Telegraph
Victory is Won Kaiser Claims Victory in Aisne
In a Berlin letter dated May 27 from the battlefield on the Aisne Emperor William is described as healthy and bright eyed. He views maps and reports from General Boehm while atop Des Tomainds looking over the scene as German battalions cross the Aline. The correspondent quotes the emperor declaring the victory is won and the future rests on this great success.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Aisne
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Wil Mini
On Boehm
Alene
Republican State Convention Set For Des Moines
The Republican State Convention will be held in Des Moines on July 10 with Governor Harding as temporary chairman and Horace Carter of Gordy as permanent chair. Delegates will be based on Harding's two year vote, and more than 1,600 delegates are expected, with the key issue the nomination for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Dos
Moines
Town
Repiblican
Coligaum
Dea Moines
Republican State Central Committee
Harding
Horace Carter
Gorydon
Ship Building Beats Submarine Losses So Far
Washington June 12 German submarine raids on the Atlantic coast began May 25. Shipyards building vessels for the Shipping Board have produced 21 ships totaling 130,642 tons. Subtracting salvaged vessels and submarines destroyed, American ships totaled 26,000 tons.
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Shipping Board
Propaganda Attack on American Wives Causes Alarm
Chicago June 12 Associated Press German propaganda aimed to undermine army morale by accusing soldiers' wives of infidelity. A letter claimed a wife lured to marital betrayal and urged public action against unfaithful wives. Investigators found no basis, noting similar tactics used by German agents in other wars. Federal agents warn of further attempts to sow distrust and weaken morale.
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Chicago
Mtha
Hoon
Reuters
Mre Yeas
French Forts Stand Firm as Allies Press Upland Push
Paris reports in senate remarks by Premier Clemenceau that German losses were heavy while French forces suffered minimal casualties as the army holds the line. Emphasizing strong American aid and fresh divisions, officials note German efforts to merge forces from two groups into a single front. The aim remains to exhaust Germany while preserving Allied reserves.
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Petit Journal
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Chateau Thierry
Germany
Americans Aid Pollu in Drive in France June 11
American artillery aided French counterattack against Germans southwest and south of Montdidier as American troops remained ready to join fighting. Germans made two minor raids against American lines at Cane Henri, repulsed each time. one raiding party of 40 was routed by revolver fire. An enemy aircraft flew over American lines with bombs and machine gun fire, but no casualties reported.
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Rubescourt
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Anthowil
Immortal Fame Won by Heroes on Le Plemont
An Associated Press despatch recounts a mounted cavalry detachment’s stand on Le Plemont height in France. Surrounded from Sunday night to Monday noon, they repelled ferocious assaults. Wireless messages declared, We’re holding, until a decisive hour passed.
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Associatad ,Press
le Plemont
French Halt German Offensives Near Montdidier
Reports detail French counterattacks halting German efforts along the Montdidier Oise axis. French gains include center and right flank touch near Mery Genlis Wood and Aronde front while repelling German assaults south of Chevrincourt and Marest Saint Matz. The battle, ongoing June 11 to 12, is described as pivotal with both sides suffering heavy losses and French lines stabilizing east of Mery and Loge Wood.
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Weather summary for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa fair tonight and warmer in the northwest portion Thursday partly cloudy cooler in west and central portions. Illinois fair tonight and Thursday cooler in the east and south portions tonight.
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