Gibbons Wounded by German Fire in France
Floyd Gibbons of The Chicago Tribune was wounded near Chateau Thierry by a machine gun. He suffered a fractured skull and loss of an eye, with arm wounds, and is listed as serious but improving in a Paris hospital. The report highlights his long career, Mexico coverage, and wartime dispatches.
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Police Brutality in Prague Demonstrations Reported
New York Times special cable describes June 6 1918 dispatches from Berne detailing Prague May 14 Czech celebrations. Police and soldiers allegedly used ferocious force against demonstrators injuring thousands and prompting arrests and post curfew orders.
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Peril of Correspondents from Battlefront Letters
A correspondent with the American Expeditionary Forces describes living near the lines in the Oise district during WWI. He recalls six inch shells and shrapnel over his house, gas exposure, and constant danger. He notes the intense noise, gas, and bombardment but says the experiences are the most exciting and would not trade them for money.
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Seven German Army's seven minor officers named
Amsterdam dispatch says the Lokal Anzeiger identifies seven officers as Ludendorff's inner high command forming the western offensive council. Notable names include Colonel von Merz Lieut Colonel Wetzell Lieut Colonel Mauer Major Frahnert Major von Bockelberg Major von Harbou and Captain Geyer. The piece notes Wetzell as intelligence chief and Hauers forte as intuitive forecasting. All rose from the lower ranks since the war began and are described as energetic decisive workers.
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Berlin editor rejects peace offensive искус
The Kreuz Zeitung reports a Berlin article as the catalyst for a peace offensive but notes the piece was by a collaborator and Germany must show clear war aims when power is declared. The Berliner Saget suggests the rear Zeitung may have orders to drop the peace offensive.
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Great Fire in Stamboul Leaves 50000 Homeless
Amsterdam reports, via Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, that a major blaze in Stamboul the Mohammedan quarter of Constantinople rendered about fifty thousand people homeless. The fire destroyed buildings along both sides of the Mosque of Selim I in the eastern Sul tan Selim quarter, though the mosque itself was spared.
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British Casualties for Week Ended Friday
London report shows total British losses 32,644 for the week ending Friday. Casualties include 206 officers killed or died of wounds and 4,258 other officers. 753 officers wounded or missing and 27,425 other ranks.
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Allied progress along the Cagnon river lines in France
The article analyzes the recent fighting along the Cagnon river as Allied forces drive back German positions on the south bank from Veuilly to Bouresches. It notes the French and American successes at Veuilly Bussiares Torey and Bouresches, clearing the south bank, and discusses strategic considerations for both sides including German manpower, reserves, and the timing of future offensives as autumn weather and five months of fighting loom.
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German American press scorns German Americans in exile notes
The Hague dispatch reports German newspapers denouncing German Americans as weak and neutral amid World War I tensions. It cites Lokal-Anzeiger sarcasm on loyalty, the Tatt on cowardice, and accusations of antiwar sentiment, with references to Wilson and neutrality policy.
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Germany Signals Preparation for Next War, Says Humanité
A Humanité correspondent reports German authorities issued a confidential circular at the German Swiss frontier. The notices appeal to volunteers who served in the current war, asking if they will commit to similar service for the next war, with a returnable question form.
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Ruin in Soissons Bishop Reports German Onslaught
The Bishop of Soissons, now in Paris, describes widespread destruction in his diocese from the German offensive. He says 100 churches were razed and at least 100 more pillaged, with the cathedral heavily damaged. He accuses Germans of systematic pillage and atrocities against civilians as refugees fled.
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Paris Bombardment Continues
Paris reports the German bombardment of the French capital persisted on June 7 as long range guns kept firing on key areas.
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Entente Faith and American Aid in 1918 War Council
The Supreme War Council and Clemenceau argue for patience as American troops build up in France. They note Germany's stronger 1918 offensives and rail/link advantages, while Ireland faces a 50 000 man contribution target by October. The piece contrasts Allied and Central Powers reserves and stresses mobilizing US forces to shorten the war.
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Germany Lacks Potatoes to Last Until Harvest
A Dresden meeting of Berlin War Food Department officials warned there would be insufficient potatoes to cover until the next harvest and the outlook for meat and fats was worse than at the war's start. The official could not forecast a rosy future for these supplies.
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Britain Faces War Readiness And Imperial Duty
The article argues that wartime policy must limit external commitments to vital imperial interests and stresses the need to learn from German methods. It calls for a government prepared to act decisively and to apply war-tested principles to both political and military conduct. It questions whether current governance is scientifically organized for war and if lessons from the front are properly applied.
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Paris Safe From German Thrust Says Deputy Renazet
Deputy Renazet, head of the War and Armament Budget Committee, asserts Paris remains the Germans’ sole objective but that Entente forces, matériel, and munition reserves provide protection. He says precautionary measures are in place and reinforcements will restore equilibrium, ending the era of horrors.
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Germans Pause in 1918 German Drive Despite Heavy Losses
Paris dispatch notes growing belief that German setbacks in the Chemin des Dames to the Aisne area are heavier than first thought. A prisoner recounts finding German dead on the roads and trenches as Allied guns harry advancing columns. He describes tanks destroyed, exhausted German troops, and scarce rations as the offensive waned.
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Plan Allied Cabinet On War Supplies
London June 7 A scheme for an allied Cabinet on war supplies to unify decision making on food and raw materials has been approved by the British Government Five program committees will be formed with representatives from Great Britain France Italy and the United States Each committee will coordinate supplies for specific requirements and a pool of allied resources will be created Their reports will go to the Maritime Council to reveal the full shipping task Unified control will eliminate competition in allied buying and transport.
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Stettinius May Travel Abroad on War Supplies Mission
Washington reports Assistant Secretary of War Edward B. Stettinius may soon go abroad on an important mission related to the American ordnance and ammunition supply. Secretary Baker indicated the assignment was under consideration while denying detailed plans.
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