German Cross Oise River Front As French Hold
Allied dispatches from Paris and London report German forces crossing the Oise near Sampigny but being driven back by French troops. French gains north of Aisine near Hautebraye and heavy artillery near Veuilly la Petite with American troops in action. British raids repulsed near Morlancourt east of Amiens. American rail movements shift troops northwest of Toul. An American patrol of forty held off eighty enemy for three quarters of an hour in Lorraine, suffering ammo exhaustion. Lieutenants Campbell and Meisar shot down an enemy biplane on June fifth.
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Paris
Oise
Sampigny
War Office
Aisine
Hautebraye
Veuilly-La-Peterie
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Western Front
War Department
Toul
France
General Pershing
Lorraine
Campbell
Meisar
T Din
War Savings Stamps Drive Urges Bank Cooperation
Banks in Federal Reserve District No 8 are urged to act as authorized agents for War Savings Stamps. The Treasury Department asks all National and Incorporated State Banks to stock stamps and assist thrift by promoting sales to the public. The message warns some banks have underappreciated the movement’s value and calls for full participation.
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Federal Reserve District No. 8
Treasury Department
Thrift Campaign Urges Banks and Post Offices to Sell War Savings Stamps
The governor Rolla Wells praises banks for supporting War Savings by directing buyers to post offices. Under the president's proclamation an intensive thrift drive is under way with stamps available at banks and post offices to stimulate sales.
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Aod
Rolla Wells
Drainage Canal Proposed To Relieve Newport Floods
Marion Dicks ens of Oil Trough outlines a plan for a 16 to 18 mile drainage canal linking White River with Departe Creek to drain thousands of acres west of the river and curb flood waters. Advocates seek a government survey to assess feasibility and urge Newport and Oil Trough residents to press their congressman for action.
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Marion Dickens
Newport
Oil Trough Bottom
White River
Departe Creek
Old Trough
Congress
Americans Hold Bridge at Cateau Thierry in Late Fighting
An American machine gun battalion reported about a thousand German casualties while defending the Cateau Thierry bridge. The American losses were one killed and a few wounded. Paris reports General Robert E. L. Michie died suddenly on a Bouen railroad train. he had been chief aide to General Hugh L. Scott and was recently promoted to brigadier general commanding New York National Army troops. He was a Virginia native.
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Associated Press
France
Cateau Thierry
Associated Press Dispatch
Paris
Robert E. L. Michie
Bouen
Washington
Michie
Hugh L. Scott
New York
National Army
Virginia
Casualty List from Washington June 6
Army casualties include seven killed in action and three died of wounds. Three killed in accidents, four from disease. Twelve wounded severely, one undetermined, three slightly wounded, and one missing.
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Washington
German Efforts to Break Through Allied Line Fail
New York reports determined German attacks on the western wing south of Ailette fail to break through. French regain ground at several points while Germans retreat from ground near Vincre and along the Aisne. Americans repulse German pushes near Veuilly Chateau-Thierry. patrols active around Mont Didier and Luneville. one American party advances east of Luneville, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy with minor American casualties.
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Associated Press
New York
Ailette
Vingre
Aisne
Flanders and
Picardy
Veuilly
Chateau-Thierry
Mont Didier
Luneville
Newport Chamber Names Ed M Heermans Newport Manager
Board of directors selects Ed M Heermans of Kingston New York as manager to lead Newport Chamber of Commerce. Heermans arrives June 25 with West and California experience and will join citizens at an introductory meeting to show local support and boost city development.
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Ed M. Heermans
New York
Newport Chamber of Commerce
Kingston
N. Y
Heermans
South
West
California
Getahead
Newport
Heermans J
Chamber of Commerce
Submarine Threats Extend to Southern Waters
News from Atlantic ports notes no new submarine actions today while U S authorities broaden the search south along the coast after the sinking of the Norwegian vessel Eidsvold off the Virginia Capes. The Edward R. Baird crew arrived ashore after being sunk by a German submarine.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Atlantic
Washington
Idsvold
Virginia Capes
Edward R. Baird
Registration in Jackson County Shows Wartime Spirit
The Jackson County draft board recorded 203 men age 21 or older since June 5 1917 as the nation moves toward war. Registrants lined up at Newport courthouse Tuesday, with some delayed by car trouble returning late Tuesday. Officials expect more to register and pledge not to punish those with lawful excuses while a full list is prepared.
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Jackson County
United States
Court House
Newport
Aiterday
Still Offering Unfit Meat for U S Soldiers
Washington June 6 W T land chief examiner for the Fed eral Trade Commission announced that further evidences of offer fit meat for sale for the been discovered.
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U. S
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
W. T. Land
Fede Trade Commission
Federal appropriation asked for seaplane and air stations
The department requested Congress approve sixteen million dollars to establish balloon and air stations on the Atlantic coasts to guard the United States against submarine and air threats.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Thepartment Today
Congress
Atlantic
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