Comrade Baylies Missing After Air Battle Over Montdidier
American ace Frank Baylies, with eleven victories, has been posted missing since Monday after a midair engagement over Montdidier. A patrol comrade recounts Baylies leaping onto four German planes, smoke trailing from his machine, then disappearing into clouds. A ground observer noted Baylies likely landed within German lines. officials hold hope he survived. The pilot was praised for calm judgment, daring maneuvers, and popularity within the Escadrille.
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Japanese Aviator Kobayashi Killed in Aerial Battle
Paris dispatch reports Sergeant Kobayashi, a Japanese aviator serving with France, killed in combat. His plane was struck by incendiary fire. he baled out at altitude and fell behind French lines after a valiant engagement against several enemies.
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Paris
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Italian gains in Italy shift momentum toward Rome front
The report details Italian advances from San Dona di Piave toward Nervesa and Montello. Austria holds small gains at Cape Sile with major bridges, while Italy presses counterattacks and threatens Austrian supply lines. The piece weighs German plans in France against Austria’s setback and the risk of large prisoner losses.
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Berlin proposes a league to secure raw materials for Germany
London reports Berlin plans a Teague for the Succor of Humanity from Shortage of Raw Materials to back peace terms. German economists converge on raw materials as the war’s next core issue, with indemnities and territorial concessions likely. An Austrian revolt seems unlikely due to machine gun dominance, and a passive revolution may sap Allied vigor.
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Austria
Armenian Struggle Highlighted by Armenian Journalist at Labor Conference
Mikael Varandian, Armenian journalist from Tiflis, reports on the Armenian plight amid Turkish advance. He notes massive casualties in Turkish Armenia, Armenian Georgians forming a resistance, Batoum capitulation shifting regional power, and Armenian fights near Baku while Turkish and Soviet tensions worsen.
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Daily Chronicle
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Berlin
Baku
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Persia
Afghanistan
Baron Rhondda gravely ill in Wales
Grave reports from Wales say Baron Rhondda David A. Thomas British Food Minister is seriously ill and may be unable to resume his duties if he recovers. Tributes marked the anniversary of his Food Controllership and praised his wartime administration amid his bedside bulletin noting a good night and improving condition.
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Baron Rhondda
David A. Thomas
Wales
Food Ministry
United Kingdom
Lord Rhondda
Lieutenant Vincent Flynn Killed In RAF Collision
London reports Lieutenant Vincent Tivan of New Jersey, attached to the Royal Air Force, was killed in Cheshire when his aircraft collided with another plane. Two British flyers in the other aircraft also died.
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London
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New Jersey
Royal Air Force
Cheshire
Czechoslovak Revolt Grows Amid Western Siberia Turmoil
Moscow reports the Czechoslovak uprising expanding as anti-Soviet minorities seize power in Western Siberia. Cossacks with German officers advance toward Tauritz en route to Samara, threatening Soviet retreat and food flow while strong Red forces aim to suppress the movement.
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Siberia
Germany
Tauritzen
Samara
Russia
Lower Volga
Siberian
Czechoslovak Control Cuts Siberian Rail links Amid War Turmoil
Reports from Moscow describe Czechoslovak forces taking control of the Trans-Siberian segments from Samara to Yekaterinburg and Novo Nikolaievsk, severing rail and wire links with European Russia. Fighting since May 26 involves Samara, Omsk, Tcheliabinsk, and Vladivostok mobilizations.
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Associated Press
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Russia
Samara
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Tcheliabinsk
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Ovo Nikolaievsk
Yekaterinburg
Denounces Russian Peace Remarks in Prussian Assembly
The Richein juche Weatfilische Zeitung cites Herr Hofer of the Independent Socialist party saying ten thousand Red Guards were mowed down at Taganrog in the Ukraine by German troops and that Russia will strike later. President Lohmann reprimanded Hofer for his remarks as calls for overthrow of a government arise over alleged incapacity to secure peace.
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Richeinjuche Weatfilische Zeitung
Essen
Herr Hofer
Taganrog
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Reo
Russia
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Leymarie Appeals Treason Conviction in Bonnet Rouge Case
Paris June 21 Jean Leymarie former Director of the Interior Ministry convicted last month of treasonable acts in connection with the Bonnet Rouge newspaper has filed an appeal to the Court of Cassation. Five other defendants likewise appealed with sentences ranging from two to ten years and Duval faced death.
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Bonnet Rouge
Court of Cassation
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M. Joudla
M. Marion
M. Galdsky
All Landau
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Belo Pacha
Soldiers Wounded in France Describe Barrage Fall
Two wounded U S soldiers arriving from France at Atlantic port recount a barrage incident while being examined by customs. A curious benevolent woman asked how they were wounded and one soldier explained they were leaning on a barrage smoking when it suddenly stopped and they fell over the parapet.
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France
Bill
Lloyd George Takes Up Treatment of Aliens
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George personally reviewing the position of aliens in Britain amid controversy over visits by ladies to Count Leopold von Plessen at Lofthouse Park prison camp. An officer connected to the camp was acquitted in a related court martial, drawing praise from some papers and criticism of the Home Office. Mrs Harris explains her visits, stating they were at the Count's aunt’s request and conducted with official oversight during the war.
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Leopold von Plessen
Home Office
Count von Jessen
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Leyverton Harris
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Army Surgeons Promoted In American Expeditionary Forces
June 20 report states that top volunteer surgeons with the American Expeditionary Forces receive higher ranks. Dr. Fiip Finney and Dr. Williams Thayer are elevated from remote Major to Colonel. additional officers Boosted to lieutenant colonel include Thomas R. Bogges James Case George W Coll neb Cush Joel W Golthwalt James F Meing Kernon Charles H Peck Thomas A Balmon Hugh H Young N Allison and E J Keyes.
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United States
American Medical Association
Fiip Finney
William S. Thayer
Thomas R. Bogges
James Case
Geo. Ww. Colearvey Cush
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James F. Meing. Kernon
Charles H. Peck
Thomas A. Balmon
Hugh H. Young
N. Allison
E. J. Keyes
British Casualties Reported for Week Ended Today
British losses totaled 36,020 for the week ending today with Killed or died of wounds 4,482 and Wounded or missing 30,724. Officers among the wounded or missing numbered 1,414. The figures reflect heavy German offensives around May 27 and the March fighting on the British front.
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London
Aiane
Grenadier Letter From Front Describes Lively Front Line
A Grenadier Landauer writes from the front describing reserve positions in a wood, dugouts, and nightly artillery, noting health remains good and hopes for relief. He mentions enemy air raids, Allied aviators, and the broader Balkan and Central Powers context as the war evolves.
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Corpus Christi
Bulgarians Fear Americans in War Propaganda
Paris dispatch notes la Liberté citing Mir article suppressed for sensational content about the American Army. The May 27 piece claimed Bulgaria faced prolonged war draining blood and resources and warned of a drastic political and military shift.
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la Liberté
Geneva
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Dutch Socialist Troelstra Criticizes Gompers and Allies
The Dutch Socialist leader Troelstra says he is not a peace intermediary and aims to help a democratic lasting peace. He faults the American Federation of Labor and denounces Gompers as an agent of trusts while affirming ties with Central Powers Socialists and plans for London talks.
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London
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Istra
Philipp Scheidemann
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Negro Troops Defend France Amid Claims of Sacrifices
General Pershing denies German agents’ reports that American colored soldiers are sacrificed as white troops face more danger. He lists losses in four colored regiments: 360th 370th 371st 372d Infantry, with deaths, wounds, and disease figures. He notes strong training, trench work, and Croix de Guerre honors boosting morale.
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Baker
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Bethmann Hollweg Declared Well By Dispatch
A Copenhagen report via Wolff Bureau states former German Chancellor Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg is in good health. The agency rejects claims he suffered an apoplectic fit as unfounded.
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REVISED PLAN OF PERSHING REPORTS ON MARNE TROOP IMPROVEMENT
Dispatch notes American troops as shock troops under Pershing with field headquarters. Generals Currie and a British commander praise the Americans, predicting high capability. The writer credits Pershing’s plans and growing American effectiveness, despite early doubts from allies.
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Pershing
Colored troops seek more active service and dangerous duties
The excerpt reflects color troops expressing regret at limited dangerous assignments. They display eagerness for active service and quick training, with a strong, commendable spirit among color combat workers ready for the most hazardous tasks.
Marvellous tale of eight days as German prisoner near Belleau Wood
A Chicago dispatch relays Private James A. Donohue of Buffalo recounting brutal captivity before Belleau Wood. He details beatings, forced labor camouflaging gun emplacements, scant rations, sleep deprivation, and a night escape attempt ending with a lethal blow to a German sentry.
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Chicago Daily News
Junius Fr. Wood
Belleau Wood
James A. Donohue
Buffalo
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Donohue
Donahue
Wayside Cross Society Founded in London
The Wayside Cross Society, led by Lord Shaftesbury, forms to promote crucifix emblem crosses as visible sacraments of war sacrifice. It aims to place crosses where passersby will be touched and will assist local efforts by funding artists and advising on sites and costs.
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Wayside Cross Society
Lord Shaftesbury
Mai
Costa
Americans Hold 39 Miles of Western Front
Special to The New York Times reports that American troops occupy thirty nine miles of the western battlefront with six different sectors. Production of ammunition machine guns and airplanes is rising and large shipments of aircraft are on the way. European air shortages persist though hundreds of American aviators remain idle for lack of planes.
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