German Drive Northeast of Verdun Puts Main Defenses At Risk
London reports a major German offensive northeast of Verdun with Crown Prince forces pushing from Fort Douaumont, capturing Callette wood and reaching Vaux pond. Berlin claims 76 officers, 2,000 men, three guns and many machine guns taken. Paris bulletin notes ongoing fierce fighting with unclear outcome. French reserves held, Meuse river flank gains claimed by Germany while Paris Matin cites at least 400,000 German losses since Feb 21.
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London
Verdun
Crown Prince
Fort Douaumont
Callette Wood
Vaux Pond
Vaux
Paris
Caillette Wood
Fort Cousumont
War Office
Berlin
Vaux Wood
Thiau Mont Farm
Meuse
Thiaumont
Douaumont
Austrians Routed in Pasina Sector Near Arsiero
Austrian offensive resumes with vigor along the Pasina torreat as they attempt to surround Arsiero to press toward Schio. Stubborn resistance forces them to fall back across the Posina with heavy losses including two generals among many officers. Terrain with rugged peaks and narrow valleys hinders trench shelter.
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Arsiero
Sussex
Rome
Pasina Torreat
Schio
Posina
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims New Internal Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications, says the ad. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and said to work through the bloodstream to mucous surfaces. The formula blends ingredients and purifiers, with testimonials offered on request from Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Dala
Sears
Halls
Cheney
Toledo
German Fleet Scores Major Victory At Sea
The German admiralty reports heavy action on May 31 between Skagerak and North Riff. It says the battleship Warspite and battle cruisers Queen Mary and Indefatigable were destroyed, with other ships damaged or sunk including Pommern and Wiesbaden. It claims Marlborough was hit by a torpedo and notes survivors from Indefatigable. The Germans claim significant enemy losses and that their fleet returned to port intact and spirit high.
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Wiesbaden
Skagerak
Hom Riff
Warspite
Turbulent
Nestor
Alcaster
Marlborough
Welshaden
His
Pommern
Francnick
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Promises Clearing Remedy
An old time advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a spring laxative that cleanses the bowels and stimulates the system. It claims the first dose will move sluggish bowels and purge waste and impurities accumulated during winter. 23c at your drugstore.
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Dr. King
Pershing Carranza Clash Raises Mexican Troop Alerts
El Paso reports General Pershing and General Gavira negotiate amid threats as Mexican forces near Chihuahua City deploy across a 500 mile span from Madera to Olinaga. FBI notes say no withdrawal talk at meeting and Pershing warns against attacks on American troops. Major General Funston says about 20 000 Carranza troops mobilize for action. Baker confirms secretary of war comment.
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EL Paso
Tex
John J. Pershing
Mexico
Gabriel Gavira
Carranzi
Chihuahua
Genera Carranza
United States
Casas Grande
Gavira
General Pershing
Washington
Genera Frederick Funston
San Antonio
Texas
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Madera
Olinaga
Baker
Irish Parliament Proposed In bid to settle Irish question
London reports Evening Standard says an Irish parliament will be set up at once excluding Ulster and to be composed of present Irish MPs. New York cites 79 more cities preparing to follow the Citi zens preparedness parade in boosting Red Cross and a five mile tunnel project in New Zealand. Johnstown and Wilkes-Barre notes cover lightning injuries and a 78 year old man to wed a 71 year old woman in Pennsylvania and Kingston.
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London
The
Evening Standard
Ulster
New York
Charles H. Sherrill
Red Cross
Whiken-Barre
Notre Dame Lady Promises Bold Health Tonic
A dated advertisement touts a tonic claimed to cure backache and various ailments. It promises fast relief and improved vitality using a preparation advertised as safe and climate independent. The note asks readers to write for treatment proof from Mia M Summers of Notre Dame and cites Peerless Paper Meat Sacks at the news office and dealers.
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Notre Dame Lady's “Aires
Mia
M. Summers
Train Through Bridge At Packard Iowa Derails Killing Three
A northbound Chicago Rock Island train No 19 derailed when a bridge over Coldwater creek collapsed in high water at Packard Iowa. Three persons were killed and several injured. some missing believed dead as the engine and several cars plunged into the creek.
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Iowa
Packard
Coldwater Creek
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for draft related pains. It claims relief from neuralgia stiff neck sore muscles and rheumatic pain by stimulating circulation and freeing blood flow. One to two applications are said to ease neuralgic headaches and neuritis with warmth comfort and sleep. Price five cents at druggists.
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Sloan
Chalmers Car Sales Surge Across United States
A 1920s era note highlights Chalmers plant operating three shifts to meet demand. It states the plant runs about 125 cars daily while dealers sell about 425, with surplus built during winter expected to deplete soon. Prices remain at $1090 in Detroit.
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Chalmers
United States
Detroit
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Hughes
American Press Association
Sam Hughes
Amazon
Government of
New Zealand
Johnstown
Old Achtelm
Allegheny Mountains
Medchinor Shaffer Edgar Dellard
William Helman
Farmers’ Supply Company
Carroll and
Frederick, E. South
Maryland
Eann
F. A. Greenlaw
W. W
Patrick S. Frederick
Woodward & Munshower
Fleigh Motor and Tire Company
Oak Hill Ave
Hagerstown
Carnochan’s
H. & H. Motor & Tire Company
East
Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
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