German Offensives Fail as Allied Reserves Hold Paris Door
Allied communique reports German attempts to push toward Paris repulsed along multiple sectors. French and American forces defend with heavy losses on the Aisne and Marne fronts while Foch’s reserve units bolster the line. No ground gained despite intensified bombardment and tank actions near Rheims and Corcy.
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Mirank Chariton
Aisne-Marne
Ywood
Mans
Curcq
Pen
Chozy
French War Office
Aisne
Carlepont
Noyon
Soissons
Theio
Austreches
Dommieres
Corcy
Villerspret Wood
Corcq River
Chezy
Rheims
WEAPONS FOR U BOAT ATTACK REVEALED
A House naval committee member outlines a German plan to attack American shores with submarine warfare. He argues sinking ships near coasts and cities would pressure the United States into withdrawing destroyers and halting troop movements, as US forces counter the subs off Atlantic waters.
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Britton
Mtie
Plot to smuggle Russian crown uncovered in Hoboken case
Vladimir Ifen of Russia and Mon s G. Kahn of New York faced Commissioner Stanton on charges of attempting to defraud the U S government by smuggling the Russian crown and other valuables. Authorities say the seized items valued at 1,370,000 rubles were linked to a larger plot involving a baroness who assisted by feeding jewels. The pair were held on bonds as investigations continue.
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York
United States
Vladimir Ifen
Russia
Mons G. Kahn
Vssioner Stanton
Hoboken
Cattle Sale Report Highlights June Livestock Trade
Broadside notes a stock market item featuring seven cows among the items offered by S and Glase Kike Live Stock. The brief entry lists June activity and references the sport section alongside livestock trade details.
U boats Will Not Stop Troop Ships At Atlantic Lanes
Washington reports that U boats will not halt troop and supply movements to France as officials outline protective steps. Navy and Treasury actions curb insurance rates amid submarine activity while destroyers reportedly keep naval pressure on raiders. Safe passage and mine concerns remain under review as risk to coastwise and South American shipping is addressed.
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Washington
France
Germany
Atlantic
Daniels
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Navy Department
Winneconne
Gulf Stream
Americans in fierce melee near Neuilly wood on the Marne
American forces fought a brutal counter attack amid uprooted stumps in Neuilly wood north of Chateau Thierry. Hand to hand combat, bayonet charges, and machine gun barrages marked the battle as troops sought to halt German crossings on the Marne. Red Cross teams aided refugees and the wounded as word from the French war office confirmed American engagement on the Marne front.
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N. C. Parke
France
Neuilly Wood
Chateau Thierry
Aisne-Marne
Paris
Marne
Jaulgonne
Red Cross
War Office
Selective Service Call Issued for 40000 Colored Men
Washington June 5 a call for 40000 colored selective service men qualified for general military service was issued today by Provost Marshal General Crowder. They will be sent to camp from June 20 to 25 inclusive.
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Washington
Crowder
Minister To Denmark Resigns
Washington reports United States minister to Denmark Maurice Francis Hagan has resigned due to ill health. The resignation is accepted and a successor will be appointed.
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Denmark
Washington
Maurice Francis Hgan
United States
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Wilson Fights For Mooney Anew President seeks clemency from California
President Wilson renewed efforts to save Tom Mooney on the gallows with executive clemency by Governor Stevens. He sent another telegram urging action to prevent miscarriage of justice after a prior appeal and a personal commission headed by Secretary of Labor Wilson found grave doubts about Mooney's trial fairness.
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Wilson
Mooney
Washington
Tom Mooney
Stevens
California
Six Killed In Burlington Rail Wreck In Tunnel
Six train men died and four others expected to die after a head on collision between a mixed train and a wrecking engine in the North avenue tunnel under Burlington Vermont. A mis understanding of orders caused the wreck. About 60 passengers were on the mixed train but none were injured. The tunnel was blocked by wreckage and rescue efforts began at once.
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Burlington
Central Vermont Railroad
North Avenue
Winooski
Eli Griffin
Fred Benwald
Victor Companion
Frank Andrews
Eer
Buron
Harry Scott
Jeffersonville
Henry Ter
Essex Junction
Frank Gerard
Edward Churchill
E Smnari
John Fitzgerald
Tribute to Americans at Marne Battle Victory
London reports American soldiers hold the Marne bridge at Chateau Thierry amid heavy bombardment and smoke screens. Germans crossing the stream were repelled with explosives and prisoners taken as the Times notes the United States forces in the great French battle. The Express praises the US role in the war effort and foresees a clarion call of freedom as fate ordains their honor.
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London
Germany
Marne
Chateau Thierry
The
Times
United States
France
Express
Neuilly Forest
Erica
Local Happenings and Weather in Portland Area
The shade thermometer stood at 94 this afternoon as heat disrupted Portland quarries. Among attendees at a Methodist temperance service were D T Hammes O V Coffin James Curran and others. The Sunshine steamer offers daily charters for society and Sunday school outings. Davis the yeast man fell into the river while jumping for the ferry but surfaced quickly.
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Tyler
Portland
Eddie
Davis
Universalist Sunday School
Georges. Deming
John M. Douglas
George D. Chapman
New York
E. F. Sheldon
Union Temperance Service
Methodist
D. T. Hammes
O. V. Coffin
James Curran
Deming
George A. Coles
Dempsey
Louden Bailey
Berkeley Divinity School
Holy Trinity Church
Samuel Hart
Arthur W. Clark
Thompsonville
James K. Guy
New London
W. D. Thayer
Central Lodge I. O. O. F. No. 12
Cromwell
Sunshine
Ellsworth & Co
STOCKYARDS STRIKE SHUTS YARD TRADE
Chicago June 5 a general strike at the stockyards halted cattle supply. Stockmen scale men and key workers left after an executive session seeking shorter hours and higher pay. About 500 to 600 men walked out potentially affecting 55,000 to 60,000 workers. over 300 cattle cars waited as brokers and officials helped pen cattle for packing plants.
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Chicago
Commission
Bombing Refugees Report From Paris Front
German airmen over the Marne battle front are said to drop bombs and fire on crowds of refugees fleeing the fighting. Civilians suffer as refugees pour into Paris with stories of brutal ejections and no prisoners taken. Old men women and children make up the fleeing groups as the war widens its terror.
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Paris
Marne Battle Front
Uhlans
American Communique Details Patrol Actions In Lorraine
General Pershing reported minor American troop activity in a continuing war communique. A night patrol destroyed a concrete observation post in enemy lines and an engagement in Lorraine left three Germans dead. A nearby explosion at Reausseg near Marseille killed about 100 and injured 50 at an ammunition factory.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
Lorraine
Paris
Reausseng
Merseilles
Rumor Mongers Under Fire for Unpatriotic Conduct
A community denounces rumor spreaders who tout doomsday tales and disasters. Citizens urge accountability for unpatriotic conduct while defending toward calmer discussion and responsible speech.
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Atlantic Coast
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Burlington, VT
Mi Eva
Wain
Court Strate
H. S. Hall
Silver ST
Kerr
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Lincoln
Benjamin Chapli AS
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Tokay
the Hartman
Middletown
R. J. Atwell
Buck Shad
Roe Shad
Shad Roes
Middletown Fish Market
John Moore
Center St
Arthur B. Jenking
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