Gallant American gunners through Château-Thierry bridge fight
A British Tommy recounts American machine gunners at a French bridge, praising their coolness under fire. He recalls his own injuries in Mons Ypres the Somme and Flanders, noting Americans asked questions, shared rations, and joined the defense, then crossed the bridge with the French infantry as shelling continued.
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Air Superiority In World War I Dogfight Report
The report notes German troops surrendering as air forces strafed them while scouts and artillery observers flew low to dodge. Pilots like Lardier and Boyan are highlighted for multiple victories, including a dramatic three-in-five-minutes rescue of a downed crew and destruction of a burning balloon within feet of the ground.
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Y M C A Workers Aid Soldiers Under Fire at Soissons
American Y M C A unit workers with French troops played heroic roles during the Soissons retreat. Carl Lyttle of North Brookfield Mass. is believed missing after entering a burning village to rescue refugees amid gas shells. Maria Herron and Jane Boller, both of Cincinnati, aided soldiers in huts and a bakery fed thousands of wounded and refugees as German shelling raged.
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Manning cites possible US forces in Russia and Mexico threat
Governor Manning told the South Carolina Council of Defense in Columbia that the United States might need a large army in Russia and that agricultural exemptions may have to be waived. He warned Washington fears of a western front stalemate and suggested Germany could strike via Mexico or Russia with submarines on the Atlantic coast. Drafts would be swift and heavy to mobilize troops as quickly as equipment allows.
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Battle on Chemin des Dames Described in War Correspondent Account
A Special Cable from The New York Times recounts May 27 fighting on the Chemin des Dames. French regiments held ground amid gas, flame, and heavy assault with few survivors crossing the Aisne and reforming south. German forces attacked the Marne bridge at night, but American troops blasted the arch and held passage with disciplined defense and minimal allied losses.
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French Admire Young Allies in Marne Action
The American machine gun unit and French colonial infantry left the Chateau-Thierry bridgehead to rest, while later German forces threatened the town from hills north and northwest. Allied units crossed the river and repelled the invaders back to the outskirts, maintaining the defense with notable vigor.
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Britain Downed 518 German Planes in May
The Evening Standard reports official May figures show 398 German aircraft shot down by British airmen, 20 downed by anti aircraft guns, and 100 driven down out of control, totaling 518 destroyed or damaged. Seven observation balloons were also destroyed.
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Reichstag member assails censorship in Germany
George Renwick reports from Amsterdam on June 6 as Socialist Herr Bauer denounces force in German politics. He cites bans on equal franchise meetings, suppression of Socialist journals among army districts, and officials promoting annexationist campaigns. He notes Breslau censorship blocks and a 1917 1918 rise in suppressed newspapers.
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Ratisbon
Paris Raided Again by German Airmen
Paris reports another Luftwaffe raid with heavy barrage on the night of June 7. Several bombs dropped, one dead and several wounded. Material damage noted, the “All Clear” sounded at 12:20 A M.
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Offer to surrender the Black Sea Fleet
Paris June 6 M Tchitcherin the Russian Bolshevist Foreign Minister says in a wireless to Ambassador Joffe in Berlin that the Bolshevik Government is ready to surrender the Russian Black Sea fleet to Germany on condition ships are restored after peace and that Germany refrains from using them The German invasion of Russia would also end with this arrangement
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Havas Agency
Moscow
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Russia
Skoropadski to visit German and Austrian emperors
Amsterdam dispatch from the Dusseldorf Nachrichten Kiev correspondent reports Ukrainian dictator General Skoropadski will soon visit the German and Austrian rulers.
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Dusseldorf Nachrichten
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Skoropadski
Skoropadski Seized Ukraine Dictatorship Amid German Backing
A Moscow dispatch claims General Skoropadski ruled Ukraine after German dissolution of the Rada with German support. It says Kiev saw sieges against his residence by Rada loyalists and that he was seriously wounded, though the wound report was unverified.
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Allies Set Policy With Poland and Slavic Freedom
London reports that after Versailles the British French and Italian premiers align with US on two points. Poland must be independent with sea access and Czech Slovak and Yugoslav aspirations are supported. Central and Eastern Europe are vital to lasting peace. without Polish independence and Slavic emancipation, Germany could dominate. Clemenceau warns of danger yet vows no surrender, urging fortitude until ultimate victory.
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Lloyd George Returns from War Council With Confidence
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George returning from the Supreme War Council in France full of confidence. Parliament lobbies echo the view after talks with General Foch Premier Clemenceau and Italian Foreign Minister Sonnino.
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Talk of New German Blow Stirs Paris Front Watch
French experts expect Germany to strike elsewhere than the present front possibly between Noyon and Montdidier to drive toward Paris. The reports note German habit of shifting blows after exhausting one sector and suggest Paris faces renewed pressure as Britain and America mobilize support. Clemenceau and Monceau speeches praised Allied resolve.
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Paris Defense Committee Formed to Arm Entrenched Camps
Paris June 6 President Poincare signed a decree creating the Paris Committee on Defense. Its duties cover organizing arming and provisioning entrenched camps in Paris. General Duball serves as president with Senator Paul Doumer and Deputy Grouassier as vice presidents. Members include the Prefect of Police and city and army committee leaders.
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Tisza Defends Germany In Budapest Speech
Budapest dispatch reports Count Tisza, ex premier, urging stronger alliance with Germany. He argues war origin lay in a plot against the Dual Monarchy, Hungary received German financial backing, and economic ties safeguard Hungary. Premier Wekerle says alliance remains defensive and sovereignty must be preserved.
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LOCRE Hospice Lost Again
national war analysis reflecting on German strategy and Napoleon's axiom. It emphasizes German tactical strength, the need for allied command, and confidence in American soldiers joining British and French forces to secure victory after months more fighting. It lauds Allied sacrifices and foresees eventual safety and liberty through sustained effort.
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France
British air raiders pound Metz and rail hubs
British official report says long distance bombers attacked Metz Sabion and Thionville rail sidings dropping five tons with good results. Coblentz and Treves railway targets were hit. twenty tons on various targets including Zeebrugge seaplane base. Seven enemy planes shot down, four of our aircraft missing. thirteen tons dropped on St Quentin Boesinghe Cambrai.
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British repels German raids near Morlancourt Amiens and Locre
British War Office confirms German raiding attempts west of Morlancourt and near Locre were repulsed. French troops drive off attackers near Locre, with losses to the enemy. Raids north of Lens Bethune Nieppe Forest, and along the Lys salient were repulsed. two British soldiers missing. Artillery duels continue as infantry conduct minor operations.
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German Generals Retired on Half Pay
London dispatch reports four German generals retired on half pay per Berlin Kreuz Zeitung. The names are von Kehler von Helchow Bremers and von Wurob. None are noted as active in significant German Army operations recently.
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