Americans Reopen Talks on Russia Policy and Aid
Washington reports a revival of interest in Russia policy as Allies debate possible military aid through Archangel and Kola. Officials caution such moves may be limited in impact, while Britain and France push for action and Japan weighs alliance options. Concerns grow over German influence, Bolshevik participation, and possible Russian conscription if further aid is delayed.
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Russia
United States
Japan
Siberia
Washington
Supreme War Council
Soilles
Archangel
Kola
European
Wilon
Great Britain
France
China
Semenoff
Germany
U-Boat Attacks Unverified as Vinland Sinks Highlight Raids
A July 1917 report notes no confirmed U-boat sightings off the U.S. coast since the Vinland was sunk near Virginia midweek. Navy officials say they have no solid evidence of submarine activity despite intensified patrols and rumors. The raid's impact on troop movement to Europe and convoy protections is discussed.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
Vinland
Virginia
Navy Department
Department
Department of One
Florida
Atlantic
Europe
Germany
White 850 Hub Strings Ad in Greenbrier Notice
Fragmentary OCR recalls an advertisement for White 850 Hub Strings in Greenbrier with brief mentions of cure waters and a promotional note by W T Plesa. No clear date or full details available.
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Greenbrier
Plesa
Navy Aviators Search Jersey Woods For Trace of a German Wireless
Navy search teams and airplanes comb pine woods near Atlantic City for hidden wireless stations officials say linked to German submarines in American waters. The operation is led by Lieutenant Hurley of the Fourth Naval District. Four survivors from the Carolina, once at City Hospital, have recovered and left the facility.
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Navy
Jersey Woods
Atlantic City
Naval Intelligence Bureau
New Jersey
Navy Department
Hurley
Fourth Naval District
Carolina
Charlotte Perkins
Boston
Gertrude Lucian
San Juan
Caroline E. Higgins
Cambridge
Mass
Felix Capdeville
Baton Rouge
Atlantic transport sinks two submarines in daring dawn clash
The British transport rammed and sank two German U boats off an Atlantic port as 1,000 American soldiers watched in awe. Four officers and 27 crew from the submarines were rescued by a nearby destroyer while a prize of £1,000 awaits the captain for the first sinking.
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Atlantic
New York Times
the Times
Asport
James O. Green, Jr
Thielet
Green
Shelling Near Montdidier Signals Possible New German Attack
Allied forces report heavy German fire near Montdidier may presage a fresh assault. Our troops raid and harass as incessant bombardments continue. German train movements are noted as possibly aimed at erasing the Salient.
French Push On North Of Veuilly In France
In France June 8 Associated Press reports renewed artillery activity between Noyon and Montdidier as German reserves may mount another attack. American and French troops raid along the Avre River near Montdidier, destroying works and taking prisoners. Heavy German guns shell the Toul sector while St Mihiel and Montdidier areas draw continued attention as potential attack points amid shifting German movements.
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Marne
Avre
Montdidier
Toul
France
Associated Press
Lunéville
Metz
Mihiel Salient
Woevre
St. Mihiel
Bar-le-Duc
Verdun
Mihiel
Cantigny
Heavy fighting as Americans repel German attacks near Bouresches
The June 7 fighting around Bouresches, Triangle, and Torcy saw American Marines and U S troops repulse German assaults. Capt James O Green Jr led a daring rescue through heavy machine gun fire, with losses on both sides and the Americans holding key terrain along the Chateau-Thierry road.
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Chateau - Thierry
Triangle
le Thiolet
Bouresches
Paris
Thielet
Torcy
United States
Vila Poterie
Champillon
Lucy le Bocage
Chateau-Thierry
Torey
Belleau
Kaiser Expresses Thanks for Troops Giant Deeds
Amsterdam dispatch reports German Emperor praising troops for giant deeds, sending 50 000 marks to the Ludendorff Fund through the National Committee for the Care of Disabled Soldiers. He extols the wounded soldier and the Fatherland’s honor.
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Amsterdam
Ludendorff Fund
National Committee For
Germans Oppose Raids On American Coast
A Reuters report from Amsterdam cites Berlin to Cologne Gazette objections in Germany to using U boats against US shipping. The cor respondent argues such raids may inflame American war spirit and fury, suggesting a battle over public support for the submarine campaign.
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London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Germany
Berlin
Cologne
Haig Reports Raids Near Arras and Dickebusch Lake
Field Marshal Haig says British forces raided enemy trenches south of Arras inflicting casualties. French troops carried out a minor raid east of Dickebusch Lake capturing forty seven prisoners. The War Office notes include a raid near Hulluch with a machine gun capture and other patrol actions in Strazeele. Artillery activity continued north of Albert and southeast of Arras.
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Haig
Arras
Dickebusch Lake
Lys
Locre
War Office
Hulluch
Strazeele
Albert
Berlin at Last Mentions American Attacks
German headquarters reports Allied attacks around Chateau-Thierry and threats on the Ardre River yielded only unimportant gains. It notes heavy losses for French, American, and British regiments and says the front line remains largely unchanged.
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Berlin
London
Chateau-Thierry
Ardre River
General Headquarters
Rupprecht
Ardre
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