Crown Prince's New Drive Slowed Front Battles
British and French reports detail German attempts to outflank alongside Montvidier and Soissons as fighting waned overnight. Observers note limited local actions, French patrols capturing prisoners near Courcelles and Bugarios, while American troops hold firm near Chateau Thierry and Gaurenches. The crown prince presses a desperate bid in the Oise valley as losses mount and reserves are drawn.
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Paris
War Office
Leav
Villers-Cotternts
Chateau -Thierry
Enomy Jine
Grivennes
Courcelles
Logo Farm
Anthony
Villera-Cotterots
Chateau Thierry
Bugsarios
Rhaimg
Champagne Bittio
London
Est
Oise
Foch
Gaurenches
Ruppecht
Bavaria
Niles
Morris
Flanders
Paris Drive Fails In German Offensive Says Press
Associated Press dispatch describes the German effort as failing after days of fighting near Paris. Analysts note a territorial gain relative to losses and no decisive objective reached. Commentary from Le Havre and Paris papers says the Paris offensive ended for now with hard future battles likely on another front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Henri Bidouard
de Thomasson
Havar
M. Anarres
Beho-De Paris
Furth
M. Clemenceaw
Ludendorff
Pan American Blog Proposed by Western Hemisphere League
A Pan American collaboration plan is urged by South American papers as a bloc with the United States to coordinate future affairs. The Bryan arbitration approach gains support, seen as reducing anti US suspicions. Costa Rica’s 1918 war stance and Tinoco era status are noted amid US recognition debates.
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Santiago
Chile
United States
South America
South American
Rhune
U. S
Amsterdam
Dune
Costa Rick
Carmany
Koinische Volka Zeitung
Wilson
Costa Rica
Rica
America
San Salvador
Germany
Tinoco
Italian Seaplanes Verify Austrian Losses Near Pola
In Venice on Thursday June 13 the Associated Press reports Italian seaplanes scouted the Monday action along the Adriatic. They found wreckage a mile square ten miles north of the attack site and many dead sailors. Austrian destroyers towed another damaged destroyer. only one Austrian dreadnought remains at Pola with no other dreadnaught present. Commander Rizzo and crew affirm the Monday exploit destroyed both Austrian warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Venice
Associated Press
Pola
Adriatia
Rizzo
Emperor Wil Ham tours front amid fighting in France
Amsterdam reports Emperor Wilhelm tours the battlefront in a fire zone, with correspondent Kori Rogner noting his briefing before a fighting map. The Berlin article recalls 1914 events and claims the emperors optimism for a final victory while describing French prisoners' astonishment at German resolve.
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Amsterdam
Wil Ham
Kori Rogner
Aisne
Berlin
Amperor
Paris
Posner
Tha Ihetoner
Italians Repel Austro-Hungarian Attack at Cady Summit
Italian war office reports Austro-Hungarian forces opened an attack on Cady Summit and Monticello ridge. Italian troops repelled the assault, according to official statements filed from Rome.
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Associated Press
Rome
Cady Summit
Monticello Ridge
Blockade Reduces Submarine Action in English Channel
Enemys submarine operations have risen declined sharply in the western and central English Channel since the Zeebrugge and Ostend blockade. Submarine activity has diminished due to severe losses in recent operations.
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Viray Paria
Otrdwar
English Channel
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Amantha
ships attacked and danger reported at sea during war
The Navy Department reported British steamer Keemun was attacked by a German submarine after receiving wireless messages. An American steamer from West India reported a shelling near Cape Hatteras. Atlantic Port said ships were held back due to a submarine off Virginia Capes. Cunard Line ship Ascania ran aground off Newfoundland with nine passengers aboard. all were rescued as ships were sent to assist.
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Atlantc Port
Dune H
Keemun
Fron
Weat
India
Porte
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic
That & Pubmaring
Virginia Capes
Tner
St. Johny
N. F
Cunard Ming
Ascania
Tan
Rose
Bluneho
Newfoundland
Cunard
Marine Casualties Listed by War Department
The Associated Press report from Washington D C on June 14 lists sixty two Marine casualties with eight killed in action six dying of wounds and forty eight severely wounded Major Benjamin S Berry of New York and Captain Oxear R Caldwell of Crawfordsville Ind among the severely wounded The roll names numerous fallen and wounded Marines with ranks from Corporal to Gunnery Sergeant and notes several with home towns and assignments including services in various states and cities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Marine Corps
Benjamin 8. Berry
New York City
Oxear R. Caldwell
Crawfordsville
Ind
Irinclit Jock
South Norton
George A. Mincey
Gagecleay CIA
Charles * Brown
Tawi
Mearl C. Wiegander
Charon
IL Wales
Weston
Vigg
James Tt
Netlumy
Mayaville
Janes
Schall
Syracuse
N. Y
Marinette
Wilbert _ cy Waterville
Ohio
Lester Marches Parken
Colo
Corpora Toss
Peterd
Gugo
Aden Drown
Elyde
Metlon
Severchys
Captain YY
Cauldweld
Crawfordyuitte
Ini Mater Senjimin
Berry
New York
Prhvaton
Frederick L
Lace
Meine
Acilo
Miguuces
Surat
Reis
Tievtenant
Shaler Ladd
Tokeo
Kansas
Drivatox Bate
Lewis
Willams
John Malkas
Chienga
Siandy
Rowins
Orleans
Raymond Hariiat
Ochaatat Fay Torers
Ty Morris
Yalmoatta
oHey
Dwyer
Covington
Seranie ‘Trinka
Astoria
Charles‘a
Lowta
Pharma Eiat
He Addres
Local Youth Home on Leave From Camp at Deming New Mexico
Edgar Painter of Battery G, son of Mr and Mrs John Painter of Oregon Street, returned home on leave from Camp Ady Deming New Mexico. He notes one hundred thirty six men remained in the battery and ten thousand men were training at the camp.
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Ydgar Painter
Battery G
John Painter
Regon Street
Turlough
Campady
Deming
New Mexico
Painter
Deport Belgians Forced to Fight in German Trenches
A Belgian memorandum presented to Secretary Lansing details continued deportations by Germany. It cites 2,700 men from Flanders to the western front and 800 civilians sent to lay railways, with women and girls aged 14 to 40 targeted. Children as young as thirteen reportedly taken, and quotas drawn from schools.
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Washington, D. C
Belgium
Lansing
Belgian Minster
Sonata
House of Representatives
Flanders
Hytnaut
Namur
Luxemburg
Lita
Lockeren
Sant Flanders
Moorheke
Wachtebeke
Elvillang
Alost
Daportal
Themmamorandum
Poincare Sends Congratulation On Anniversary of France Arrival
Allied leaders including President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau send congratulations to General Pershing on the Allied troops arrival in France. Pershing thanks Poincare and notes unity of the American and French armies as their long struggle for liberty continues toward final victory.
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Aswociatad
Washington, D. C
Bia
France
General Pershing
Raymond Poincare
Clemenceau
Foch
Petain
General March
A1af
Foincare
Wilson
Nowa Cablem
Poincare
Vou
Pershing
Point Care
Saya
Paris
Mberty
Clylihine
Ton
Prohibition Bill for War Inserted in Agricultural Bill
Washington June 14 With fifty five members present the senate agricultural committee tentatively inserted in the agricultural appropriation bill the amendment of Senator Jones of Washington to provide for national prohibition during the war. The committee struck out the Rudall amendment which would prevent the expenditure of federal funds under the bill unless the president prevents the use of grain and foodstuffs in the manufacture of beer and swine. Opponents said efforts would be made to have the committee reconsider its action in view of only five senators being present.
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Washington, D
Fenty
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senator Jones
Washington
Prohibition
Tve
A Yellow Dog Died With Him
Chicago reports a grim double death as a man and his mother died by their own actions to avoid the draft. Both sought to escape service and perished in the same room by hanging, with a yellow dog found deceased beside them.
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Associated Proka
Chicago
Wald Holy
Holt
North Side
Ras
Holz' Luat
Hun Soldiers Fear Yankees 50 Surrender
Associated Press dispatch from London notes a party of Germans near Chatont Thierry northwest of Belleau Wood surrendered under a flag of truce to American forces in France. The Germans launched local attacks at Bouresches and Vourescher but suffered numerous dead wounded and prisoners. Fresh German divisions are believed to be redeployed near Bussaries as French artillery and Suunves regiment operate under American command.
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Associated Press
London
Chatont Thierry
Daily Mail
France
Vourescher
Boverni
Germaine
Bussaries
Belleau Wood
Senate panel rejects halt to publishers postal rate rise
The senate finance committee in a special session on June 14 decided not to suspend the July 1 increases in second class mail rates for publishers. Most members saw no chance to move a halt amid opposition in the House, with only Senator Smoot of Utah opposing.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Smoot
Utah
House
U S Seaman In Command Of Enemy Sub Skipper Reluctant
A U S seaman is reported as taking command of an enemy submarine amid tense wartime exchanges. The unnamed internee captain reportedly assumed control under duress with orders from higher command.
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U.S
U-161 commander identified after Atlantic coast raids
The U-161 commander Captain Neustidt, a former U S Navy gunner's mate, is identified by affidavits from naval reserve officers who examined survivors from three American schooners. The submarine, 210 feet long with a 29 foot beam, carried 76 crew, torpedoes and heavy guns. Survivors say Neustidt claimed orders to sink ships or return home, and the raiders fed on limited provisions.
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New York
N.Y
Atlande
Neonstidt
United States I Navy
Rallors
Matde B
Danny Boins
Hauppauge
Vietim
Sulmaring
dDeserthe
Neustidl
Nin Veysel
Mtel
Isabell B. Wily
Ife
Naval Reserve
O’Brien Falls in Plane Uninjured Over Texas Field
Pat O’Brien a lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps who recently escaped a German prisoner of war camp fell about 2090 feet in an aircraft near Kelly Field San Antonio Texas today but sustained only slight injuries He was unconscious briefly and was treated at the emergency hospital with cuts and bruises to the face and body The incident occurred during a flight over the field and his companion Jie was aboard the plane with him
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San Antonio
Texas
Pat O'Brien
Royal Birth Flying Corps
United States
Jie
Kelly Field
O'Brien
Unsettled Weather Across Iowa and Illinois This Weekend
Unsettled conditions with probable showers affect Iowa tonight and Saturday. Illinois sees showers in the north and west, with warmer air in the south east and cooler readings in the northeast.
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Iowa
Illinois
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Wilson Provoses
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Mainy
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Atlantic Coast
Skipper
U. 8
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