Advance of Enemy Halted in French Front
German forces failed to progress against French defenses north and south of Soissons and along the Marne between Chateau-Thierry and Dormans. Franco-British lines held firm near Bierancourt and Epagny as repeated German assaults were repulsed with heavy losses. The Crown Prince’s attack centered on key sectors from Noyon to Rheims with the German effort stalling ten miles south of Soissons. Buy War Savings stamps.
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Rheims
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Dormans
Bierancourt
Epagny
French Gain Ground and Take Prisoners in Night Attacks
Allied dispatches report heavy fighting on the western front with French counterattacks pushing Germans back along a new salient between Soissons and Chatillon-Thierry. French forces reportedly advance along the Marne northern bank near Chaucon-Viersy capturing hundreds of prisoners.
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Rhein
London
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Bank Statement Shows Corrected Fiscal Figures
The document lists resources including bonds, war savings, and treasury certificates with totals of 1,026,053.24. It notes liabilities such as capital stock surplus and rediscounts with the Federal Reserve Bank. Clarence Bell signs as cashier asserting the statement is correct.
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War Savings
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Treasury Ynticates
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Salis
Pullman Rates Hike As Passenger Fares Rise
Washington June 1 Associated Press reports pullman overnight berth charges rise from 41.50 to 2.00 with other fares largely unchanged. Also noted today a casualty list of fifty seven names and a family visit ending for Mrs Keen Tarr and her baby Grace Ellen departing to Albuquerque.
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Washington
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Grace Ellen
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Barr
A. C. Geer
Albuquerque
German drive towards Paris cut off from north group
German forces led by the Crown Prince advance toward the Marne aiming to sever routes to Paris by nullifying the Mont Didier salient and pushing below Amiens. French reports say progress is slow but the French counterattacks between Soissons and Chateau-Thierry are forcing the enemy to give ground at several points.
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Germans Veto Another Raid on Paris
The Germans attempted raids on Paris with bombs, failing to penetrate the city in the first assault while a second raid dropped some bombs. The Associated Press reports from Paris on June 1.
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Johnson W Scott heads new Textile division in war board
John W. Scott of Chicago is named chief of the newly created Textile division of the War Industries Board. Malcolm Donald of Hoxton is appointed voting chief of the clothing equipment division of the Army Quartermaster Corps.
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Associated Dress
Washington
John W. Scott
Chicago
Textile Division of War Industries Board
Malcolm Donald
Hoxton
Army Quartermaster Corps
Crowder Calls For More Men Draft Recruits For Training
Provost Marshal General Crowder called for 24 676 draft registrants with grammar school education to be sent to training singes.
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Crowder
Washington
Germans Fail To Cross The Marne Despite Vigorous Resistance
From the French front reports the Germans attempted to cross the Marne but met strong opposition. They retired from the river bank after limited forays as the French artillery softened positions. German effort appears limited to small forces with some guns reaching helipads behind the line, but effectiveness was low.
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Marne
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German forces reach objective at Marne, likely dig in
Washington June 1 General Marek acting chief of staff of the senate military committee says the Germans have reached their present objective the Marne and will probably dig in for a likely drive on Tartes or Tartes area.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marek
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Senate Military Committee
Marne
Soldiers share honors with European comrades in great battle
The Associated press reports that American troops reaching useful positions in the present battle show a strong desire to share victory and honors with their European allies.
American Volunteer detachments blow up enemy dugouts and bridges
Report from Washington dated June 1 states American Volunteer technical detachments destroyed thirty two enemy dugouts and bridges, inflicting casualties on German forces. The brief mentions legal form blanks available at the Current Office.
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