Paris to be stronghold as Clemenceau prepares defense
Paris defense plans unfold as Clemenceau and government study precautionary steps should the worst occur. The article notes Paris will be defended to the last with American entry and allied support, Brunet urging a Paris defense committee and broad resilience for workers and families. It cites military caution, political resolve, and a pledge to resist German advances.
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London Times
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Paris
Clemenceau
Galliene
Ene
Marne
Noyon-Montdidierine
Brunet
Matin
Parla Defense Committee
Germany
France
Germans Draw Upon Their Reserves Near Paris
Paris front notes that German forces receded toward Noyon with defensive forest barriers delaying potential penetration. French communique admits a six and a half mile advance by the enemy since Sunday, at a notably dangerous point, with the German position now within seven miles of a key area.
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Noyon
Paris
Vomspiegne
Senlis
Hallatte
City
Ermenville
Persally
Tandon Times
Bredal
Antonia Light
Philadelphia
Vublic Ledger
Vublie Ledger Co
London
London Times Dispatch on German Reserve Divisions
Special cable reports Gerald Campbell with French forces saying no full details on a new offensive yet. He notes heavy German losses but warns against speculative claims, asserting the enemy still has about 50 divisions in reserve. No American troops mentioned in the battle.
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London Timex
San Antonio Light
Philadelphia Politic Ledger
The
Public Ledger Uo
London
Gerald Campbell
London Times
Shelling and prisoner notes from British front
A Sunday dispatch reports heavy British shelling of enemy lines in sympathy with the French, with attacks at Villers Bretonneaux Albert and the Scarpe area. Dispatches mention prisoners, including ten of the 120 class, and a German officer’s letter about forced French prisoners during recent operations. Also notes the American Medical Association meeting in Chicago and the death of the Earl of Rosse in Birr following war injuries.
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San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pubic Ledger Co
London
Villers
Bretonneaux
Albert
Scarpe
Gerald Campbell
Mont de 3Ligny
French Praise Americans Fox Gallantry in Battle
French praise Americans at Syracuse Prig ade as Fox Gallantry holds ground on the right of marines near the front by the capital. It marks the second time the House Brigade has secured the point, the first during a retreating offensive when allies fell back. The Twenty-third captured machine guns on June 6 while aiding the marine assault.
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Syracuse Prigade
House Brigade
Ninetieeth
American Troops Fail To Take Belleau Wood In June Fighting
Berlin dispatch via Wolff Bureau claims American forces near Chateau Thierry on June 7 8 and 9 suffered severe losses at Belleau Wood. It reports a naval brigade suffered heavy casualties while attempting to breach German lines using grenades and bayonets, with many Americans surrendering or fleeing.
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Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Marne
Ourey
Belleau Wood
Ait Neck
Chateau Thierry
Bellean Wood
Swedish ship New Sweden sunk by submarine
The Swedish steamship New Sweden a 5319 ton passenger vessel owned by Swedish American Mexico line was sunk May 20 in Mediterranean waters. Twelve crew members who survived arrived on a French vessel and provided the report. Built in 1972 the ship served Gothenburg Vera Cruz Galveston and New York routes before the war and later joined Swedish East Asia trade.
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New Sweden
Mediterranean
Gothenburg
Vera Cruz
Galveston
New York
Worsford's Acid Phosphate Pimps Pellet Of Exhaustion
Worsford's Acid Phosphate praised as excellent for relief from summer heat exhaustion and overwork. Claims coating and refreshing effects. adv Seer style promotion notes use during worry and fatigue.
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Wilson declares U S friendship with Mexico and calls for a Pan American pledge
President Wilson tells Mexico that the United States seeks friendly relations and proposes a regional shield. He notes German influence in stirring distrust and urges a common guarantee among American republics to reassure Central and South American nations about U S motives and protection.
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Central and
South America
Wilson earns praise from London papers in Washington speech
London editors hail President Wilson as architect of the world's future and praise America's war stance. The Daily News lauds disinterestedness and Russia policy as essential to the war effort. Daily Chronicle stresses altruism as basis for lasting peace. Times contrasts Wilson's liberty and justice with Von Payer's march toward a German dominated Europe.
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London
Wilson
Washington
Daily News
America
Russia
The
Daily Chronicle
United States
Daily Telegraph
the Times
Herr von Payer
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Paris Sings Under Shells Amid War Crisis
Paris remains defiant as German shells rain on the city. Theaters fill nightly and audiences calmly sing in Grand Opera houses and caves, boosting morale. Musical America notes Parisians unite through song to prove resolve against a tenacious foe. In Milan, June 10, soprano Argito Boito, famed for Mefistofele, dies suddenly. A Philadelphia Telegram item humorously mocks a lovers quarrel over coal prices and rents.
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Gothas
Paris
America
Trench Capital
Gotha
Huns pay dearly for small gains marked by limited German advances
Reports from the front describe the second day of fighting showing limited German gains. Echo De Paris notes Foch and Petain understand enemy limitations, while Maquin argues costly offensives cannot endure long. Premier Clemenceau met generals and returned with encouraging news amid reports of heavy German losses.
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Echo de Paris
Foch
Petain
Mafin
Clemenceau
French Counter Attacks Halt German Advance In Aisne Front
AP report notes German forces push south from Noyon toward Montdidier with heavy losses to the French line. Fighting centers on the Arondee River sector near Belloy and Marqueglise, with retaking of Mery Monday night and advances around Ribecourt. French resistance lines shift as eastward pressure grows along the Oise.
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Montdidier
Vigremont
Arondeé
Oise
French War Office
Belloy
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Marqueglise
Vandelicourt
Mery
Vere
Astrong
Antoval
Ribecourt
Batile
Ourscamp
Carlepont
Australians Make Advance Along Morlancourt Front
Allied forces push near Morlancourt east of Amiens as British troops seize about a mile and a half of ground, taking over 200 prisoners amid heavy artillery and continued fierce fighting. Berlin claims 8000 prisoners in Sunday’s actions as German efforts press toward Noyon and along the Matz valley while American marines push into Belleau Wood.
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Belleau Wood
Tempina
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