Japan Ready to Intervene in Far East
Tokyo reports from June 1 stress Japan may act in Siberia if Bolshevik advances threaten Harbin Vladivostok, despite no Allied commitment. Viscount Kato argues for defense of Japan with Britain and the US, opposing a German-Japanese alliance. China Japan military pact explained as defense cooperation only, not control of China. Semenoff presses in Siberia as anti Bolshevik forces retreat under heavy odds.
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Siberia
Harbin
Japan
Tokio
Daily Mail
Vladivostok
Semenoff
Far East
Wilk
Viscount Takaaki Kato
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
Viscount Kato
United States
Mato
Associated Press
Tiwe
China
Peking
Twarbin
Manchuria
Onon River
trans-Balkaria
Nere
City council to approve record $1.26 million appropriation
The city council is expected to pass a 1 255 395 68 dollar ordinance Monday to cover notes issued for current monthly expenses. The loan, from State National and Alamo National Banks, funds warrants for payrolls merchants' bills and interest. The plan aligns with the charter and funds the city monthly with interest earned on deposits.
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State National
Alamo National
Brown
Decisive attack urged to ensure swift victory
The text argues reserves should be held tightly until a final, forceful assault. It emphasizes surprise mass and speed, with all forces involved in a planned blow to overthrow the adversary, insisting decisive attack is the only path to success.
Huns Fail In New Drive On French Front
Allied reports say the German offensive near Montdidier and Aisne failed to gain sustained ground. About 200,000 Germans engaged over a 20 mile front with others massed nearby. American and French troops beat back attacks northwest of Chateau Thierry while British raids near Bethune and Aveny Wood yielded no ground.
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Montaidier
Aisne
Amiens
Foch
Rusing
Qiso
Montdidier
MacKennen
Russia
Serbia
Roumania
Noyon
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Lne
Ieikth
Campbral
Flanders
Avenly Wood
Albert
Bethune
Lens
British Improve Position South of Somme
June 10 report says British line south of the Somme strengthened by a night advance near Bouzencourt. The night remained quiet otherwise with reduced shelling on the British right. German raid on a post near Auvelwood north of Albert was repulsed according to the war office.
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Somme
Bouzencourt
Albert
London
Auvelywood
War Office
Objectors to Federal Jail for 25 Years
Report notes objectors faced long terms after protests during the Houston riot trials. Jers met at Camp Travis to discuss treatment and non combatant service options, which some objectors later refused. F E. B. Bownson prepared the trial record for review detailing the proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth Infantry defendants.
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Jers
Camp Travis
Tney
Speeu
F E. B. Bownson
Trials at Camp Travis Sentence Desertion Defendants
Six court martial trials at Camp Travis concluded with desertion charges. Two defendants received ten years in prison, others were reduced to absent without leave with six months confinement. Names include Wertsivon, Private Re WB Company 3 350th infantry, and Private John Lewis of the fourth battalion depot.
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Wertsivon
WB Company
Bie
Pickton
Tex
Jotn Lewis
Wourterith Company
Fourth Battalion
Tyide
Sacul
Dick TM Aycock
Machine Puise Company
357Th Infantry
Prie Julius i
Garner
aSth Infantry
William Hare Gis
347Th Infantry
H. Trousdale
Offensive Strategy of General Foch Shapes War View
General Foch argues in a Weekly Journal article that the sole path to victory lies in offensive warfare. He warns that purely defensive battles fail to secure victory and emphasize the need for decisive massed attacks with well-organized reserves prepared to strike.
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London
Foch
Weekly
Journal
Butter Itich
Iim
Thcre
German Forces Hold Marne Line Amid Fresh Push Expected
Reports from June 9 indicate Allied critics see a temporary German hold on the Marne while Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria’s reserves remain largely intact. A Reuters dispatch cites French and British observers noting heavy German losses where Allied guns inflicted severe damage. The French army HQ notes brave defense with a dense enemy formation and enduring anticipated hard days ahead as both sides incur losses.
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London
Marne
Rupprecht
Vavaria
Reuter’s Limited
French Take Prisoners and Hold Ground Near Rheims
Paris war office reports continued German attacks with similar ferocity. French left wing repelled assaults. Courcella captured and reclaimed. more than 500 prisoners taken overall. Center shows fresh German forces advancing toward Caylly wood and Bessons-Sue-Matz. east of Mautebraye 150 prisoners taken. near Vinly French repulsed multiple German assaults while advancing with American troops to Brussaires, totaling about 250 prisoners in that sector.
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Faris
Paris War Office
Courcellea
Ville
Caylly Wood
Bessons-Sue- Matz
Bellinglisn
Thiescourt Wood
Rheims
Mautebraye
Oureq
Marne
Vinly
Brussaires
Desperate Fighting Marks New French Offensive
London dispatches report no extra front details before midnight but confirm a five mile center advance toward Compiègne with setbacks on flanks. Officials describe fierce fighting with doubts about progress and possible American unit involvement amid heavy casualties and heightened urgency.
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London
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
Compeigne
French Spirit Seen as Key to Defeating Germany
The piece asserts French morale and resolve will prevail in World War II, even if Paris falls, stressing continued resistance until American forces arrive. It notes French strength, cites four years of conflict, and mentions broad American involvement on French roads as proof Germany cannot win. An ad for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic follows.
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Paris
France
Republicans to field full state ticket in Texas election
Republican state executive committee meeting in Dallas decides to run a full Texas ticket with Houston chosen for the state convention in August. Governor candidates discussed include Harold B. Creager Dr E P Wilmot and H T MacGregor. MacGregor is the national Texas committeeman.
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Dallas
Tex
Republican State Executive Committee
Houston
Auring
Harold B. Creager
Brownsville
E. P. Wilmot
Austin
H. T. MacGregor
MacGregor
Texas
Phil Baer
Paris
U Boat Activity Off Virginia and Maryland Coasts
Aviators report sighting two submarines off the Virginia and Maryland coasts with a brush between a U-boat and a destroyer reported near the Virginia Capes. Merchant captains confirm the encounter as naval officials decline confirmation. A German commander warned a whaling vessel to proceed home and avoid future encounters.
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Virginia
Maryland
Capes
Captain's Plea Granted by Commander of U Boat
Two whalers report being halted by a German submarine off Cape Hatteras. Captain J.T. Gonsalves of the A. H. Nicholson pleaded for mercy and was allowed to proceed with his ship and 30,000 dollars in sperm oil. The U boat then sank the steamer pursued after the Nicholson left. A Hauppage crewman said eight days as a prisoner ended with the submarine boasting of another oil-laden whaler sunk.
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Gonsalves
Gonsilves
New Bedford
Mass
Cape Hatteras
J.T. Gonsalves
A. H. Nicholson
Nicholson
A. Swift
Messboy
Hauppage
Nichol JSON
Housewives Meet in Gunter Hotel Ballroom
San Antonio housewives, prompted by city women's organizations and Major Gardner of the Public Health Service, will gather Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Gunter Hotel ballroom. The program features three Army officers and a state official discussing topics of interest to housekeepers this season. Includes Major Gardner, Major Bryce Delaney, Major Boggers, and I. H. Golaz from the state food and drug department.
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San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Major Gardner
Public Health Service
Bryce Delaney
Major Boggers
United States Public
Senate orders FTC to transmit profiteering proofs
The Federal Trade Commission was directed by the Senate today to transmit to Congress any information it may have recording profiteering. The directive aims to collect evidence on profiteering practices and report findings to lawmakers.
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D.C
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Congress
The Horrible Handicap of Poisoned Blood
An old medical ad claims inherited blood disorders like scrofula can be cured by S. S. S. 8 a vegetable remedy said to purge taint from blood. It promises rapid action and offers free advice from a chief medical adviser and a mail order to Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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