Allies Gain Ground as German Offense Ebbing
Allied forces push into Bouresches and advance near Château Thierry as American, French, and British troops press a widening front on the Marne. German counterattacks falter despite heavy fire. emphasis shifts to allied initiative, with key gains between Soissons and Rheims and reserves ready for a broader push.
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Chariton
Mar
Ameri-successe
Chateau Brry
Newton C. Parke
International News Service
Marne
French War Office
Greel
Torand
Bouresches
United States
Chateau Thierry
Pershing
Soissons
Rheims
Picardy
Flanders
Iomen
Gergrand
Aisne-Marne
Break In Peace Negotiations Reported Near Rupture
A Kiev source reports an imminent rupture in peace talks involving Ukrainian representatives and Bolshevik envoys tied to Russia. The note cites friction over terms and leadership, with tensions spilling into diplomatic exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uich
Ukrainia
Russia
Kiev
Tiz Fixes Aching Feet in Readable Ad Tone
A vintage ad promotes Tiz to relieve tired burning and swollen feet. It claims quick relief from corns callouses bunions raw spots and says to wear with all shoes. The copy emphasizes a 25 cent box with a one year comfort guarantee and money back offer.
Platinum facts cited in Rainey speech in House
In a June 7 House address Henry T. Rainey warned platinum is essential for modern warfare and industry. He cited its value at 175 dollars an ounce, limited U S use, and key sources in Russia and Colombia. He argued shortages could force an inglorious peace.
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Washington
Henry T. Rainey
United States
Russia
Germany
Colombia
Rainey
Engelhard tied to platinum commandeering case and wartime exemptions
The article notes Engelhard’s weekly visits to the Washington board for platinum and related metals, tied to a February 1918 War Department order. It cites his links to Engelhard companies and L L Sumners, and mentions a May 1 expansion of commandeered materials to include iridium and palladium. Also reported is Joseph Nicolletti, a Remington Arms employee, detained on charges of false exemption claims in Bridgeport, amid broader New York fraud patterns.
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Engelhard
Washington
Baker
Charles Engelhard
Baker and Company
American Platinum Works
L. L. Sumners
B. M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Bridgeport
Joseph Nicolletti
Remington Arms Company
Department of Justice
New York
Oor Nicolletti
Rainey accuses Engelhard of German-controlled platinum firms
In Washington on June 7 Representative Henry T. Rainey charged that the platinum industry in the United States has been effectively controlled by Germany. He linked Charles Engelhard to five firms handling 80 percent of US platinum, cited German ties, and questioned loyalty amid war conditions. Rainey highlighted revenues, German connections, and a German-born network including the Heraeus firm, with internal security notes and a Navy of wartime controls. He criticized the War Industries Board and warned of potential mismanagement in wartime policy.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Charles Engelhard
War Industries Board
Engelhard
Rainey
Baker & Company
Newark
N. J
American Platinum Works
Irvington Smelting & Refining Company
Hanavia Chemical Company
Hanna
W. C. Heraeus
New York
Secret Service
Congress
von Broek
Ellis Island
New York Chemists’ Club
Metal Market Update Signals Tight Spot and July Spreads
Lead firm values move 73 8 to 75 8 for June and spot levels. Spelter shows 7.35 to 7.40 for spot and June, with July at 7.40 to 7.50 and September 7.50 to 7.60. Britain’s coast line defense noted at 7,700 miles.
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New York
Spot
East St. Louis
Great Britain
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
A lengthy local chronicle recalls a quarry accident on the Columbia Dock in Maromas with Dr. Sage tending the injured man. Other notes include free bath house talk, Stone’s return from Pasadena, a Middlefield library dedication, a Portland streetcar bid, and a weather-worn day. Also reported are ordination at Holy Trinity, Daniel McCarthy elected A. O. H. president, militia encampment prep, May deaths in Middletown, women voting in school meetings, a four-company naval reserve, and the Washington quarry loading paving stone for New York. A draft registration incident involves a boy claimed by his mother as a slacker, with three fighting sons in France and a husband in the Stamford State Guard.
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Madison
Berkeley
E. Stone
Pasadena
California
Middlefield
A. Ahlquist
Portland
Glastonbury
Holy Trinity Church
Daniel McCarthy
A. O.H
Jamieson
Niantic
Middletown
Bridgeport
New Haven
Washington
Brown’s Hill
Essex
New York
Acker Sonme
John Lynch
Freezone Announces Quick Corn Remedy From Cincinnati Chemist
Reckless individuals plagued by corns learn of freezone a new ether drug that relieves soreness after a few drops and claims to lift the entire corn with the root by finger removal. The sticky formula dries on contact shriveling the corn without inflaming surrounding skin and costs little per quarter ounce. Cutting corns is warned as a dangerous habit.
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Cincinnati
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Foodacton
Wedag
Rep. Rainey
Randolph Brainerd
West Silver Street
Columbia Quarry Company
Maromas
H. Sage
Aladdin
Ohio
Flage
Kabatznick
Main ST
Boxford
Fron Oljars
America
United Shirt & Collar CO
Troy, M. V
Chester L. Hull
Main Street
Sor
Faragut
Prussia
United States Navy
Wain and
Court Street
Helmar
Anil
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