Divers Get Rid of Spies Along Atlantic Coast
English newspapers say German U boat operations off the American coast aim to lure US destroyers back to European waters. Bombardment of coast cities is thought probable as spies along the Delaware coast are hunted and a concealed radio station is sought. a woman is suspected and Lewes port is closed for 24 hours.
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London
Delaware
Lewes
Flanders
England
United States
Austria-Hungary
Ists
Italy
Russia
Caucasus
Kars
St Jose Yankees in World War I Air War Feat of Gallieni
St Jose Yankees emulate the famed Taxicab Army in a Marne era aerial contest. British and American air forces clash over France with hundreds of enemy planes shot down and large bombings reported behind German lines, as fighters engage in day and night combat.
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General Gallieni
Marne
Zeebrugge
Bruges
Germany
Mannheim
Landau
Karlsruhe
Cologne
Dieda
French Regain Ground in Hot Counter Fight
On the MAHENE front allies hold and press the Germans driving them back between the Oise and Marne. Artillery pounds lines west of Rheims and in Neuilly-Poterie as Americans halt the enemy. Officials anticipate a renewed German push toward Montdidier where more Americans are in line.
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Mahene Front
Oise
Marne
Rheims
Wneuilly-Poterie
Montdidier
Navy searches for diver base on U S coast
The navy reports a search for a possible secret German submarine base on the Atlantic coast. Coast patrols are stretched to maintain vigilance though officials say it is feasible with current resources. Waters near the Virginia Capes are believed to be charted from the Deutschland visit, with torpedo stock as a lingering danger to larger craft.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Navy
Coast Patrol
Virginia Capes
Kenilworth Castle Struck Off English Port Amid Escape Drama
The Kenilworth Castle, carrying 25 percent passengers, arrived at an English port today in a damaged state after a collision with a heavy object near midnight. Explosions followed, lifeboats overturned, several crew and passengers were lost, but four lifeboats launched and some survivors were rescued by destroyers. Displacing 12,975 tons and built in 1904, the 570 foot liner appeared to ride out the ordeal.
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Kenilworth Castle
Wounded Frenchmen thank Seattleites for aid
The Franco American Relief of Seattle in Paris sends thanks for a local fund check. The American fund in Paris reports 1000 men are being cared for at four aid stations.
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American Fund For
Paris
Heattle
We Are Coming Father Abraham Millions Strong editorial
The Daily Express in London declares that American victory at the Marne signals doom for Germans. The editorial says the Americans are the last reserves who will free the world from the militarists and that fate has ordained this honor.
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London
America
Daily Express
Marne
Father Abraham
American Ship Reaches Port After Night at Sea
An American steamship arrives in New York from Havana with 78 passengers wearing life belts and staying on deck all night. Officers said the ship dodged a danger zone off Sandy Hook and the Virginia Capes, ordering passengers to stay above and avoid approaching state rooms.
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New York
Havana
Sandy Hook
Virginia Capes
Germans Surprise U S Men On Marne Front
Paris reports the German attack on the Marne front met a sharp American response. A military critic says the Germans faced an unexpected setback and that American involvement will hasten victory.
Boy Scouts Sell $56,874 In Stamps
Seattle Scoutmasters at the YMCA regular meeting announced Boy Scouts raised fifty six thousand eight hundred seventy four dollars and twenty six cents in stamp sales, surpassing prior goals and marking a strong fundraising effort.
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BOY Scouts
Seattle
Thrift
Atampa
Americans Hold Marne Line in Fierce Battle
American troops including Marines fought along the Marne at the line near Chateau-Thierry defending Paris. The advance forced German attacks back, trains and trucks carried fresh forces to the front, and combat raged from night into morning with veterans on both sides. Prisoners were taken as U.S. artillery and machine gunners repelled three major assaults in hand to hand fighting before a counterattack drove the enemy back.
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Marne
Chateau-Thierry
Gallieni
Paris
Thie
Crowl
Marines Repel German Attacks on Marne Front
On the Marne front American marines beat back two German assaults near Neuilly wood. A German battalion advancing under bombardment was struck by artillery and machine gun fire, fleeing in disorder. Marines later eliminated a patrol and captured a German machine gun crew. Lieut. Walter Flannery of Pittsburgh received the cross of war for heroism as he helped rescue a Frenchman in the river crossing.
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Fred 8S. Ferguson
Marne
Neuilly Wood
Walter Flannery
Pittsburg
Flannery
Viannery
United Press
Make It 50 000 Make It More Than Quota
A call to join the Council for Patriotic Service in Seattle urging a house to house canvass for membership. The appeal emphasizes small monthly dues and the need to support war efforts alongside Red Cross Y M C A Knights of Columbus Hebrew and Polish Belgian relief groups. Seattle’s quota is 50 000. aim to exceed it.
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Red Cross
Liberty Loan
Knights of Columbus
Hebrew Organization
Council For Patriotic Service
Council of Patriotic Service
Seattle
Telegraph Strike Order Issued Across Nation
Nationwide telegraphers strike orders were issued by International President S J Konenkamp. Operators were told to follow specific procedures during the walkout. date not set, not this week or early next. Western Union and Postal lines to be affected. KE J Thomas discussed with Konenkamp.
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Chicago
International
S. J. Koonenkamp
Konenkamp
Western Union
KE. J. Thomas
Wilson
War Administration
Make Merry Here Says Mayor Bolton
Acting Mayor Holton invites every city and town from Bellingham to Tacoma to attend the Fourth of July celebration in Seattle. The committee chaired by Charles Davis asks surrounding districts to join the government sponsored event.
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Bellingham
Tacoma
Holton
Charles Davis
Seattle
Training Camp Health Report on Washington Camp and Bremerton
Naval authorities deem the University of Washington and Bremerton camps the most healthy in the United States after an investigation. No deaths from disease or accident were reported. Weekly medical inspections occur each morning with immediate treatment for any ailment detected.
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Naval
University of Washington
Bremerton
United States
Pacific District Shipyard Workers Rally Against Telegraph Firms
Pacific district shipyard laborers riggers and fasteners voiced record opposition to telegraph companies at a Wednesday convention session. The protest was sent to the American Federation of Labor in St Paul and the U S War Labor Board. The convention urged workers to scrutinize legislation and fulfill their duties at the polls as officers for the Pacific States and British Columbia are chosen Friday morning.
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Pacific District
American Federation of Labor Convention
St. Paul
U. S. War Labor Board
Pacific States
British Columbia
Mooney Death Warrant Set for August 23 in San Quentin
San Francisco June 6 Judge Griffin fixed August 23 for the execution of Thomas J Mooney. The death warrant signed yesterday will be delivered to the sheriff from the clerk of the court and Mooney will stay in the county jail until directed.
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San Francisco
Griffin
Thomas J. Mooney
San Quentin
Mooney
Yeomanette to Help Raise Flag at Walla Walla
Bathurst chief yeoman ette at naval training camp on University of Washington campus will officiate at a flag raising ceremony at Walla Walla school Friday. In her address she outlines yeoman ettes work for Uncle Sam. Bathurst is a Walla Walla graduate from the class of 1908.
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Bathurst
University of Washington
Walla Walla
Sam Mies
Jerome Fire Threatens Dense Jerome Business District
A large blaze in Jerome Arizona on June 6 endangers the eastern side of town. Firefighters rush in from nearby mines and shelters to aid locals in containing the fire and protecting the business district.
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Jerome
Ariz
City CouncilOKS $15000 for Skagit Gorge Site Tests
The public utilities committee on Thursday recommended about $15000 for preliminary examination of the Gorge creek power site on the Skagit river. Drilling test holes will assess dam foundations while City Engineer Dimock continues survey work under a prior $5000 appropriation.
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Public Utilities Committee
Gorge Creek
Skagit River
Dimock
U S Men Praised by Allies on the Marne
June 6 report by Henry Wood notes American machine gunners backed by French artillery holding the south bank of the Marne between Chateau Thierry and Draugonne. German forces avoid occupying the area due to Yankee fire. A renowned French general lauds the bravery and efficiency of the U S troops who have earned glory after entering the line.
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Marne
Chateau- Thierry
Draulgonne
Chateau Thierry
Baker seeks 16 coastal aerial defense stations plan
Secretary of War Baker asked for provision in a fortifications bill to fund 16 coastal aerial defense stations to guard the Atlantic coast against submarine and air attacks. Each station cost about 1 million dollars and sites are already chosen. Construction could begin within six weeks after funding.
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Washington
Baker
Atlantic
Bloodiest Summer Predicted by War Experts
Bloodiest summer warned as Europe braces for renewed battle on the Alene and the Marne lines. Analysts say heavy artillery shortages hinder the attacker while Allied forces hold a defensive edge, forecasting intensified fighting in coming days.
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Alene
Marne
Europe
Five Engineer Regiments to Be Organized
Washington reports that five new regiments and nine battalions of railroad engineers will be organized to support France under DMR Felton. Once formed, about 50,000 American railway workers will be on construction and operation duties in France.
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Washington
France
8. M. Felton
United Poland Favored by Allied Council
At the Versailles inter allied war council meeting on June 3 the British French and Italian premiers declared support for a united and independent Poland with access to the sea as a condition for a just peace. They also expressed sympathy for freedom movements of the Czecho-Slovaks and Jugoslavs following Secretary Lansing’s declarations.
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London
War Council
Versailles
Iet
Poland
Europe
Lansing
Czvecho
Lieutenant Van Dyke to Address Seattle Chamber Luncheon
Lieut Col Henry Van Dyke the United States minister to the Netherlands is due in Seattle Thursday to address the Seattle Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Masonic club rooms Sunday evening. He will speak on Fighting for Peace, the title of his latest book.
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Henry van Dyke
United States
Netherlands
Seattle
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Club
Dr. van Dyke
Allied forces seize Marne front in renewed action
French communique reports Allied units taking over the Marne battle line last night with German forces driven back at two western front points, 150 prisoners captured. Artillery and infantry actions continue east of Sempigny and north of the Aisne with additional captures and footholds noted.
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Paris
Marne
Sempigny
Noyon
Oise
Aisne
Hauterbraye
Fontenoy
Soissons
Neuilly-la
West Rheims
French Annihilate Prussian Grenadiers at Marne
The French army says the grenadier company of the Second Division of the Prussian guard was wiped out by aerial bombardment on the night of June 2 3. German losses include 28 reserves engaged June 1 a regiment with 30 percent casualties and others with 70 to 80 men. Third of the 98th regiment bore 56 dead of 150.
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Marne
Germans Make No Boasts of Marne Battle
London reports allies hold the Marne front and gain the initiative. German war office claims no gains for the first time since the drive began. French communique cites repulsed enemy attempts with losses, and prisoners taken north of the Aisne and between the Aisne and Oureq. Haig notes ongoing raiding and artillery on Picardy and Flanders. limited Italian front firing.
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London
Marne
German War Office
Aisne
Oureq
Berlin
Flanders
Champagne
Haig
Picardy
80 000 Huns Not Taken Rumor Debunked
Washington reports a rumor that the crown prince and 50 000 to 80 000 of his men were captured. The war department states this information is untrue as far as available details show.
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Washington
Crown
War Department
Russian troops vow defense of Kars amid invasion claim
Moscow reports Russian reserves concentrate for the defense of Kars which it says was captured from German and Turkish forces in a big May 24 battle. German and Turkish troops are said to be retreating along the Ardagan road, with reports of mass killings of civilians.
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Moscow
Kars
Ardagan Road
Battle on the Marne May Resume With Intensity
Mises on the Marne June 6 reports no German entrenchment or fortification evident along the Chateau Thierry to Noyon line. The front stabilizes but fighting may flare up any moment as Germans move artillery and refreshed units while Allies reinforce positions along the Marne and Villers Cotterets forest to guard flanks before any Paris advance.
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Paris
Oureq
Marne
Mormon Church Opens Immense Wheat Store
In Washington on June 6, the granary of the Mormon church in Utah, holding 250000 bushels of wheat, has been emptied amid appeals from the food administration. All Mormons are required to give one fifth of their harvest to the church, and the wheat is stored against want.
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Washington
Utah
184 SICK SOLDIERS RETURN FROM FRANCE
Washington June 6 The War Department announced that 184 sick and wounded American soldiers were sent to the United States from France during the week ending May 31. Sixteen were sent here.
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Washington
United States
T Wat Department
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C. ©. Young
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War Labor Board
Mayor Bolton
Arizona
Skagit
Henry Wood
United
Allied Council
Col. van Dyke
Russiin
Mormon Church
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