Germans push toward Marne in broad Allied retreat
Paris and London dispatches detail German artillery and air activity across the Aisne and Marne fronts. German forces extend toward the Marne with deep penetration near Soissons and Rheims while French and American troops mount stubborn counter actions around Chateau Thierry Thillois and Epagny as civilian refugees flee Paris. Allied airmen harass supply lines and prevent decisive German breakthroughs.
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Chateau- Thierry
Dormans
Chateau-Thierry
Paris
Lenter Albert
Fereen-Tardenoim
Chateau Thierry
Dermans
Fereen-Tardenots
Dormany
Verily
London
Aisne
Reuters
Amiens
Dunkirk
Soissons
Mames
Sinking of the transport President Lincoln reported
Admiral Sims announced the torpedoing and sinking of the transport President Lincoln returning from Europe. Dispatch cites the vessel sunk at 10 o’clock this morning with no casualty details. The 15,000 ton ship had been a Hamburg America liner before government seizure at the outbreak of war.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Admiral Sims
President Lincoln
United States
Europe
New York
Trouble in Austria ban on foreigners sparks unrest
Dispatch from Switzerland reports serious disturbances in Austria with foreigners barred from entering the country. Official notes attribute disorder to socialists and Yugoslav tensions, causing widespread disruption and concern for visitors and residents alike.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Awania
Tody
Switzerland
Jugoslava
Russians Try to Seize the Power in Ukraine and Russia
A Petrograd dispatch in The Daily Express reports demobilized Russian soldiers and peasants with machine guns and artillery moving toward Tschigerine in Kiev province to seize power. Bolshevik authorities appeal for troops as peasant disorders spread from Podolia to other provinces. German forces in Odessa fire on Ukrainian troopers and arrest leading figures, while mobs threaten order across the region.
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Associated Press
London
Kiev
Petrograd
Daily Express
Moscow
Tschigerine
Hiev
Bolsoviki
Odessa
Black Sea
Podolia
Shippers Protest Rail Rates War Cost Burden
United Press dispatch from Washington reports seven major shippers groups demanding that rail freight rate increases caused by wartime costs be borne by the public rather than the railroads. Associations named include National Preparation of Shippers American Petroleum League Western Petroleum Refiners League National Livestock Shippers Protective League State Livestock Association of Illinois Corn Belt Meat Producers Association and National Council of Farmers Cooperative Associations.
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United Frees
Washington, D. C
Adog
Railroad Administration
Amherican Petroleum League
Western Petroleum Refiners’ League
National Livestock Shippers’ Protective League
State Livestock Association of
Tlineis
Corn Belt Meat Producers' Association
National Council of Farmers Co- Operative Associations
Congress May Not Recess Over Tax Bill Crisis
Washington D C United Press reports opposition within Congress to a summer recess as the tax bill moves forward amid a broader west front crisis. Members prepare tax proposals while no agreement exists on a recess next month or in August.
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Cominion
United Press
Weashington
D. C
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Senate
Battle Bulletins From The Front In France And Britain
Reported air and ground actions with American forces near Toul and Cantigny. German counterattacks west of Montdidier repelled. Le Charmel yardage notes, heavy machine gun activity, German captain captured. British hospital hit by bomb, casualties include medics and nurses amid fire. General statements on frontline conditions and officials quoted.
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Hy Associated Press
France
Cantigny
Montdidier
Flax Crop Widespread As Lands Added In North Dakota
North Dakota faces a large flax crop after the recent land enlistment. About 300000 acres of raw land were added this year, with non resident lands under defense tending toward a 10 percent crop payment basis. Seeding must occur before June 15 and applications arrive at roughly a hundred per day.
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Associated Premn
Bismarck
North Dakota
Council of
Fefeuae
Halliday
Tennell of Defense
Foch Strategy Holds as German Flank Tightens on Marne Front
New York report says General Foch maintains a strong French hold on the German flanks while von Hindenburg pushes a slow center advance. Reinforcement lines near Rheims and Boissons outlets are key, as Foch’s wings resist a large German drive.
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Aisne
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France
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von Hindenbureg
Campaian
Hydro-Airplane Flight Arrives at Cuban Port
United States naval hydro airplanes landed today at a Cuban port after flying from an American port in a notable aerospace-military operation.
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Associated Press
United States Naval
Cuban
Sweden To Supply United States With Ships And Food
Announcement from Stockholm reports Sweden will release more than 460 000 tons of ships to the United States under a commercial agreement. The State Department notes the move amid broader talks on trade and wartime supply, with Sweden’s government described as friendly and cooperation extending to food rations and raw materials. The United States had previously granted free export to Sweden under a war trade arrangement and Sweden has supplied about 100 000 tons of shipping to the Allies in recent months.
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Annodated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Beveden
Stockholm
State Department
Sweden
Spanish steamer Maria ship shelled. captain killed
A Spanish steamer Maria ia was shelled after encountering a submarine near the Chafferinas inland. The captain died in his cabin and several crew members were wounded. a lifeboat capsized drowning some passengers. The submarine surfaced to aid in rescues. the commander regretted the action and said he did not know the ship was Spanish.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Veanel
Chafferinas
Waa
Piavenger
German Wireless Station Claimed Near Dallas Interfering With Govt
An investigator said a wireless station claimed to be near Dallas is not in Dal tag but interferes with government messages. Federal officers from Dallas, Florida Panhandle, and Los Angeles are attempting to locate the plant.
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Theron
Dalles
United Press
Dalea
United States
Garmany Walesicn
Department of Jurties
Daltag
Dallas
Miss Lusk to be sent to asylum after murder verdict
Waukesha Grice Lusk, convicted of murder, grows violent in county jail as doctors plan another insanity trial to move her to an asylum. Attendants report repeat fits and screams. attorneys doubt she can survive another trial. Dr Roberts, involved in prior high profile cases, remains detached as Memorial Day memories recur.
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Orice Lusk
Alwyer
Mary Newmaan Toberts
Prion
Ontiis
United Press
Waukesha
Grace Luak
D.S. Toler
Attandanta
Roberts
Etoberin
Private of American Army Testifies at LW. W. Trial
Private Franks Wormkas testifies at the trial of 112 LW. W. members accused of conspiracy to hamper the war effort. He describes involvement in preparations to disrupt production, including destroying equipment and aiding violence to intimidate authorities, while denying distribution of antiwar handbills.
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Associated Press
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TW. W
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van Angeor
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Riverstr
Workmen Determined Says Labor Mission After Europe Tour
Members of the American labor mission returning from Europe express confidence that workers in Britain and France will maintain the fight against the German military threat. Professor A. G. Lovejoy of Baltimore lauds General Pershing and the American army. James A. Wilson of Cincinnati, mission chair, notes British and French workers are united in pushing for victory.
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Labor Commission
Europe
Ty United
New York
Americaa
Washington
Real Britain
Pranentoring
A. G. Lovejey
Baltimore
General Pershing
Jamenn A. Wilson
Cincinnati
Two German U Boats Sunk Near Gibraltar By Allies
Passengers arriving aboard a Trojan steamship report two of Germanys newest large submarines of the cruiser class were sunk near Gibraltar by Allied destroyers. One boat carried prisoners, according to the travelers.
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Gibralter
Apneciated Press
Atlantic
Germany
Resume of the Day Upon All Fronts
United Press War Summary reports on the Western front as German flanking moves near Noyon and a Russian front context.French authorities note retirements along front lines while Allies defend Soissons and Rheims area. Refugees suffer, the pope reacts to Rheims and Samos cathedral, and Allied air forces clash with German units in several theater regions.
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France
Ailette
Aisne
United Press
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Noyon
Oixe
Picard - Aisne
Coucy-le Chateau
French War Office
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Blerancourt
Epagny
Soissons
Rheim
Lucan
Rhelms
Gaspart
Samos
Ehren
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Flanders
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Petrograd
MUST GIVE UP RHEIMS. Inevitable outcome of drive
London via Ottawa reports the abandonment of Khalma seems inevitable as German forces near the Marne and the Paris Verdun line. Allies face a difficult task to halt the enemy advance while German troops threaten key communications. Correspondents note retreat across the Allied front as fraught with heavy risks and stout resistance by defenders.
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Associated Press
London
Ottawa
Khalma
Marne
Paria-Chalona
Paria
Verdun
Alene
Americans Raid Northwest of Toul In France
American forces northwest of Toul carried out a nighttime raid against German lines. The assault followed a creeping barrage with artillery supporting infantry across no man's land. Two German prisoners were taken before one attempted escape resulted in death for a Massachusetts corporal.
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Prema
France
Germin Hine
Gincern
Tanglementa
No Man's Land
Massachusets
Sue
MEN WALK OUT FOR HIGHER WAGE INCREASE AT HARK ISLAND ROAD
More than 180 workers in Silvie shops along Hark Island road walked out at noon to demand a wage award revision from Director General McAdoo. They seek a 75 cent hourly minimum and time and a half for overtime on an eight hour basis. The current award sets 55 cents per hour. Appeals to Superintendent Mutlinix and others failed. workers wired Washington on Monday.
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Associated Preas
Moline
Silvie
Hark Island Road
McAdoo
Washington
Bees Kill Woman in Santa Ana Park La Mume Incident
A woman was stung on both wrists by a swarm of bees in Park La Mume early today in Santa Ana. She died ten minutes later at a local hospital. Authorities investigated the bee swarm attack and identified no further threats at the scene.
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United Press
Santa Ane
Park la Mume
Ixtyalz
June Call 10 The Colors Likely 300000 Men Called
Washington official notice shows 280000 men will be drafted in June with report date June 24. Camps and allocations pending while a possible raise could push totals toward 300000 for special service.
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Washington, D. C
Longworth Questions Troop Abroad Figures In House
Representative Longworth of Ohio pressed Chairman Dent in the House over the Army appropriation bill asking whether one million American soldiers were abroad as claimed in a Memorial Day speech by Senator Lewin. Dent asked that exact numbers abroad be kept confidential, while Longworth said he believes the figures to be correct and criticized any public figure who provides false information.
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Associated Press
Washington
Longworth
Ohio
Dent
Military Committee
Lewin
Shingis
Denty
Senator Johnson Regrets Shelving of General Wood
Senator Johnson of California protested in the Senate against withholding Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood from service in France. He argued Wood, a distinguished commander with a brilliant record, could greatly aid the nation in this crisis as his division was ready to embark but was reassigned to the western department. The California senator voiced regret that such a soldier’s services should not be utilized abroad.
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Johnson
California
United
Washington
DD. C
Sénatec
Western Department
Wood
Republic
Soldiers escape after train leap at Camp Dodge
Russel B. Clark of Rockville Oregon former member of Bavtery B 339th field artillery at Camp Dodge was sentenced to 25 years in Fort Leavenworth for holding up a taxicab in Toes Moines and Private Frank FP Cruiser of Garrison South Dakota, formerly of the 333th Aerd artillery, sentenced to five years after leaping from a train window at Knowlton Town late that night.
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Clark
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339Th Feld Artilery Regiment
Camp Dodge
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SOW DRS AND COOLER The fam amt JaCHIVE
A compact fragmented note references sow drones or drives and a cooler in a family amount context. The obscure OCR snippet hints at an archival entry with unclear subjects and likely names not fully legible.
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