Kaiser lauds troops as fund contributions reach half a million marks
Dispatches report the German emperor praising his soldiers and praising their sacrifices while contributing half a million marks to the disabled soldiers fund. He vows to honor the German name through their brave deeds and notes the wounded warriors’ inner resolve. Separately, Atlanta's municipal court judges and attaches form a thrift stamp club, each pledging weekly town camp purchases for the rest of the year.
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Amsterdam
Atlanta
Miss Frieda Hempel Marries William R. Kahn in New York
Metropolitan opera star Miss Frieda Hempel wed New York businessman William R. Kahn this afternoon in New York. The marriage confers American citizenship by the union.
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Frieda Wempel
New York
Frieda Hempel
William R. Kahn
Hundred Killed in Factory Blast Near Keiff
Amsterdam dispatch reports a munition depot explosion near Keiff on Thursday killed about a hundred people and injured six hundred, according to early information received.
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Amsterdam
Keiff
Swedish Ships Cease Sailings Between Stockholm and Petrograd
Swedish steamships halt sailings between Stockholm and Petrograd under orders from Petrograd military commanders. The suspension was announced today.
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Copenhagen
Petrograd
Stockholm
Trial of 46 by Court Martial
Special effort was made to preserve rights before and during the trial. Evidence shows concerted action among the men on all matters, including refusal to wear the uniform. Initially a large majority agreed to obey orders, but before uniforms were to be worn they decided to disobey.
Verdict in Camp Travis conscientious objectors case
Announcement of the findings in trials of forty five drafted men at Camp Travis who refused to wear the U S Army uniform is expected Monday. Trials occurred Friday for forty one and Saturday for four, with records prepared for review by the camp commander. The men faced charges of disobeying orders and resisting military duty while some offered non combatant service, and Major Oscar Smith issued a statement clarifying the proceedings.
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Travis
Washington
United States
165Th
Inter
Major Smith
Maj
Oscar ©. Smith
90Th Division
Smith
Camp Travis
United States Army
Corp
Quartermasters Corps
Judge Advocate General’s Department
Hey
Slayden Pacifism Lecture Fees Questioned
After addressing a meeting, Barrett challenged Slayden's claim of earning 100 dollars per lecture on pacifism as the nation moved toward war. Barrett cited San Antonio remarks and statements from individuals who heard Slayden say he received thirty payments of one hundred dollars.
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Barrett
Slayden
Barret
San Antonio
Thays
Bulgarian Offensive Predicted in Balkans
Amsterdam dispatch reports German newspapers forecast a Bulgarian offensive in the Balkans led by General Leman von Sanders, signaling renewed activity in the region. The sources note expected action soon, with emphasis on a coordinated campaign against Allied forces.
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Amsterdam
Marines Hold Line Against German Attacks Near Bouresches
A frontline dispatch describes German assaults along the Paris road and Bouresches, repelled by American artillery and machine gun fire. Captain James O. Green Jr and Marines led counterattacks, with heavy casualties on both sides as Bouresches was finally captured after a six hour fight.
Allies Hold Initiative in Marne Front Push
American and French units advanced locally on the Marne front with several gains. Robertson’s force held a town under machine gun fire for thirty minutes until two more companies arrived and pushed the Germans back across the railroad tracks. Farther east Marines moved seven kilometers before returning to the line. the Bowie unit was reported digging along the railroad. French troops pressed toward Bouresches and Le Thiolet, taking prisoners and repelling heavy German attacks near Ampleny and Soissons amid ongoing artillery action.
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Paris Road
Bouresches
Thielet
Bourcaches
Germany
Torcey
Mien
Yoreq
Triangle Front
Ludendorff
Paris
Soissong
Chateau Thierry
Amiens
Toul
James O. Green, Jr
Thiolet
Green
Boches
Bolside Belleau
Spouresches
Muna
James F
London
Marne Front
Oureg
Dammard
Chezy-in-Oureg
Neuilly Lapoterie
French War Office
le Thiolet
Oise
Pontoise
Carlepont Wood
Haute Brayer
Longpont
Villers-Cotterets
Lagride
Clignon
Oureq
Gandelu
Veuilly
Chdiefly
Troisnes
Savieres
Torcy
Belle Au Ruresches
Vinley
Thun
Vaimy
Betwee le Teeches
Americans Hold Position in Marne Area As Front Stifles Initiative
By 3 W Mason New York June 8 American troops in the Marne fight gain back one third of the distance north west of Chateau-Thierry and approach four miles from the rail line between the Aisne and German positions. General Foch limits counter attacks to avoid heavy losses while seeking a broader objective beyond the Marne. Reports from Lorraine suggest German concentrations around Metz.
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Nfw
York
Marne
Chateau-Thierry
Aisne
Foch
West Front
Ypres
Hindenburg
France
Germany
Rhine
Flanders
Cambrai
Arenes
Metz
Picardy
Champagne
America
Lorraine
Americans Put Into Fight At Critical Time
The article narrates a hill sector under German machine gun fire where marines nap in foxholes as Americans return fire. Hand to hand combat erupts in wheat fields and villages lit by burning houses, with leaders relying on small units and NCOs to drive success. American troops boost allied morale despite their inexperience.
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Germany
Coutenant
Allied Gains Push Front Lines Across French Countryside
Allied forces press the German front with captures and local advances along the Oise, Clignon, and Marne sectors. French and American troops seize prisoners and key positions near Carlepont wood, Haute Brayer, and Veuilly as British and French actions widen the push north of the Marne.
Convoy System Guarded Coastal Ships After Submarine Alerts
Reports say a convoy system protected coastal vessels after a submarine warning last week. A ship bound north received four SOS calls while at sea, leaving passengers uninformed until lights were extinguished following the final distress signal.
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Imake
No Surprise in London on U S Submarine Transfer
London reports surprise at the transfer of German submarine efforts to the American coast. Analysts say German losses are limited and sinking rates will stay within danger limits as new ships enter service. They doubt submarines off the U S coast carry planes or have raids or supply bases.
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France
Bernstorff
San Antonio
Texas
A. P. Barrett
Germany
Washington
America
New Braunfels
Tendall
Blanco County
London
United States Naval
Arma
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