Germans Tighten Grip In Vicious June 1 Front Drive
German attacks last night grew violent as they pushed toward Paris and crossed near the Marne. Paris bombs dropped by German air forces. Allied forces, including Americans and British, counter with dugout blows and local advances along the Marne front amid heavy fighting around Rheims and Soissons.
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Associated Press
Chateau-Thierry
Gourtier
Don of
Soissons
Tne
Chabdin-Viert
War Office
Marne
Verneuil
Dorims
Paris-Chalone
Doiran
Official Primary Election Vote Totals Reported by County Committee
County Democratic Central Committee met to canvass Tuesday primary returns showing over 2100 votes cast. Next week Independent will publish the full township tabulation. Official results list Simmons for Representative and several county and state offices with names including Mink, Melville, Nance, Bowman, Oldfield, Arbuckle, Terral, Hogan.
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Democratic Central Committee
Independent
Simmons
Sdits
Judy W. M. Dims
W. A. Oldfield
John D. Arbuckle
Thos. J. Terral
Hogan Oliver
American pilot downs German plane near St Mihiel
An American pilot reportedly shot down another German aircraft during an air battle near St Mihiel France as of June 1 according to unofficial information.
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Associated Press
France
St. Mihiel
Navy Recruiting Drive Seeks Men at Newport and Batesville
A U S Navy recruiting officer arrived in Newport and will stay at the Columbia hotel until Monday night before moving to Batesville for three days starting Tuesday. Eligible ages range 18 to 85, with enlistment possible if a local board statement shows not needed for quota. The navy offers at least $32 monthly pay plus board lodging and clothing allowance, with opportunities for trades training and high wages for skilled veterans.
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Navy
Newport
Columbia Hotel
Batesville
Allied air raids demoralize German population
Allied air raids are demoralizing the German people. Advices to the state department say the effect upon the populations of the bombed German cities is far greater than previously reported.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
State Department
Next Wednesday Youths Register
Citizens and residents aged 21 by June 5 1918 must register under Section 3 of Registration Regulations No 2 and the President's Proclamation. Excludes those in U S military or naval service and includes Arkansas National Guard members not yet drafted.
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The
United States
Arkansas National Guard
Registration Penalty Provisions Noted in 1917 Statute
The 1917 text states any person who willfully fails or refuses to present for registration or submit thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the District Court with jurisdiction, be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year and shall thereupon be registered.
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District Court of the
United States
Registration Notice for Regiments and Engineers in Little Rock
Special to Independent reports that Fourth and Fifth Regiments and the battalion of engineers must register under the June 5 1918 registration laws. All males over 21 residing in the United States are required to register unless in military or naval service. Imprisonment awaits those who refuse or fail to register.
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Little Rock
Battalion of Engineers
United States
Casualty List Shows Casualties and Missing in Action
Washington casualty list for today reports three killed in action six died of wounds ten died of disease one from an airplane accident seventeen severely wounded eleven slightly wounded and nine missing in action. The Independent works for you in delivering store news to hundreds of homes.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
the Independent
Memorial Day Call to Serve And Honor Those Over There
A memorial Day message urges all to serve to the best of their ability while others go to fight. The speaker honors the sacrifice of the troops abroad and upholds the idea that government by the people must endure.
Situation near Paris reported by General March
General March told the Senate Military Committee that Germany likely reached an objective on the Marne and has dug in near Paris. The distance to Paris is about forty five miles. the situation is described as serious by senators observing the German advance.
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HaPialet Press
Washington
Ukraine
Petrograd Telegrapy Bureau
Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Gers Youd
Rivey ‘Marne
Betwréen Chaventt
General March
Senate Military Committee
Marne
Paris
Brains of the German Army Named by Lokal Anzeiger
Seven officers form Ludendorff’s inner war council per the Lokal Anzeiger. Colonels von Merz Wetzel Bauer and Harbou, Majors Frahnert Bockelberg and von Geyer, plus Capt Geyer and Lt Col Weissel are described as the force behind German strategic decisions. All rose from lower ranks and are praised for energy and quick action.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Lokal Anzeiger
Menapaper
Ludendorff
Mand
Ludenddorffs
Bauer
Ludendorfe
Waid
Official Count May Be Needed to Decide State Treasurer Race
Special to indepgstinge a Little Rock reports a tight race for state treasurer between Joe Penn and Ernest Tipton. Penn led from the start, but late official returns show Tips edges narrowing the margin, while Ferguson remains confident his lead cannot be overcome.
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Rock
Joe Penn
Ernest Tipton
Amupeett
Ferguson
Pullman Company to Raise Overnight Berth Rates
The Pullman Company announces a forthcoming increase in rates for overnight berths, with the move expected to affect travelers seeking sleeper accommodations. Exact figures and effective dates were not disclosed in the available text.
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Pullman Company
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