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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
6
In Bordeaux today a mixed ceremony honored French and American troops for acts at a harbor fire. The American base commander, local officials, and regional authorities attended as an American band played allied hymns and both nations paraded.
The War Department announced that about 5,000 gas masks for horses are produced daily by the Gas Defense Service and shipped to France for all U S Army horses. The masks are designed to prevent chafing and are odorless after treatment. they offer greater defensive value, speed, economy, and efficiency than prior designs. The new masks can be fitted on horses not wearing harness, aiding protection during gas attacks.
The American Labor Mission reports English workers show bulldog grit and resolve for total war. Charles Short and British leaders credit Samuel Gompers and Wilson, praising England's women and shipyard labor, while noting pacifist strains waning and unity across labor, government, and industry.
British Medical Mission arrives in Atlantic port to attend the American Medical Congress in Chicago. Sir James Mackenzie Sir Arbuthnot Lane and Colonel Herbert A. Bruce laud American surgeons and nurses for gallantry and cooperation with British troops, noting high praise from General Stogett and President Wilson and highlighting joint efforts in France and at Sidcup Queen's hospital.
Washington reports a formal plan to call 280000 draft men in June with reporting on June 24. The camp assignments remain undecided as the apportions list is withheld. If troop shipment increases, additional men may be drafted to reach about 800000 for special service.
Special to The New York Times reports two more Marine Corps casualties among overseas units. Corporal Leal Curtis fed of disease is listed with next of kin at 5 71 Prairie Avenue Chicago. Corporal Stanley Paul Zyelarski died of gunshot wound. next of kin Mary Zygmarski 71 Moore Street Albion New York. General Crozier, chief of ordnance, returned to Washington after observing European ordnance handling.
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