Ace Kept Flying Aid Amid Cloud of War Report
Lieutenant Eddie Rickenbacker of Columbus Ohio becomes an ace after shooting down his fifth German airplane. He, along with James Meissner, saved Meissner’s life when a German fighter attacked during a dogfight. Meissner’s craft was crippled but he reached American lines as Rickenbacker pursued and defeated additional enemy planes.
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N. C. Parker
France
Eddie Kenbacker
Columbus
Ohio
Ber
Merican Flier
James Meissner
Meissner
Shim
Rickenbacker
Rncan
Rncans
Hun
Big Moving Job By Emergency Fleet Corporation
Emergency Fleet Corporation offices move from Washington to Philadelphia in a 1400 mile haul. About 300 employees relocate, with 60 trucks in continuous operation from May 31 to June 5, using army transport division and night moves to minimize disruption.
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
Washington
Philadelphia
Adelphia
Mergency Fleet Corporation
Fashington
Ordnance Rps
Army of
Ammunition dump destroyed near Commercy win
American artillery blew up a large enemy ammunition dump north of Commercy with direct hits and a massive blaze. Lieutenant William B. Meyering of Company F, Twenty Infantry, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for leading his platoon, directing men under heavy fire, and refusing evacuation until the outcome of the attack was known after being wounded.
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N.C. Parke
France
Commercy
William B. Meyering
Meyering
Army Bill Near Passage Amid 12-Billion Budget Push
Washington May 31 The army bill with a 12 billion dollar budget neared final passage in the House as lawmakers rushed to vote today. Provisions on ordnance and unlimited executive authorization sparked expected debate, with little warning of changes before likely Senate action.
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Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Draft of 300000 men to be called June 24 for five day camps
May 31 reports the next selective service draft for 300000 men to be called June 24. The group will undergo five days of camp, all drawn from Class 1-A, and this will be the largest mobilization since last year’s 687000. Separate calls may be issued for specialists. The piece also notes Crown Prince’s effort to regain popularity after Verdun and his ongoing visibility with high command.
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Whington
Beea
Switzerland
Verdun
al- Rheims
Soissons
Torpedo Works Destroyed in Sabotage Report
May 1 reports from St Peel indicate the Whitehead works were destroyed by sabotage. Advised workers say the facility suffered extensive damage and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Whitehead
St. Peel Hus
London Society Woman Accused as Plot Go-Between
London officials quoted Captain Harold Spencer accusing Mrs. George Keppel of serving as go-between for a German plot to install leaders in Britain France and Italy. The testimony tied Noel Pemberton Billing and others to a controversial vice book claimed to list 47,000 British addicts. Spencer said he reported the Albania Rome and Rome findings to authorities and that Admiral Mayo was briefed.
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London
George Keppel
Kaiser Wilhelm
Asquith
Caillaux
Giolitti
Old Bailey
Harold Spencer
Albania
Spencer
Prince William of Weid
Royal Air Forces
Noel Pemberton Billing
Vigilante
Maude Allan
J. T. Grain
Rome
Germany
Pemberton-Billing
Neil Primrose
Major Rothschild
Justice Darling
Darling
Foreign Office
Admiral Mayo
PRESS COMMENT ON WAR SITUATION
London reports say German shelling on towns behind British lines in northern France increased with Amiens bombarded anew. Editorials note Allied reserves and urge decisive offensives to hold until American forces reinforce. Also reports Y M C A worker Harry C Shaw killed in France auto crash.
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London
France
Hamilton Fyfe
Daily Mail
Amiens
Daily Chronicle
Rheims
Chronicle
Daily News
Foch
America
Daily Telegraph
Soissons
Times
Treason Charge Linked to Caillaux in War Context
The article notes that Germany aimed to declare war and that authorities were alerted. It mentions M. Caillaux, named by Captain Spencer as a prospective French premier, now imprisoned awaiting treason trial.
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Prince William
Drummond
Foreign Office
Germany
M. Caillaux
Spencer
France
Americans Repel Cantigny Assault as Germans Mass Troops
By Bert Ford May 30 front reports heavy German buildup opposite Cantigny now in American hands. Americans rain machine gun fire on the trenches and artillery cuts isolate enemy waves. Night air raids bring destruction while civilians shelter in cellars as a new evacuation hospital opens on the Picardy front.
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Bert Ford
Cantigny
Picardy Front
Memorial service details and local notices from vanished era
A 25 year old recap notes a Memorial service with W A Pearne at organ and Congressman Russell as speaker. Mansfield Post No 53 dates its founding to March 9, 1882. Berlin Iron Bridge Co. announces future contract work after June 1. Local residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and visits to Park Place Guilford pond and the Berkshires.
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South Church
W. A. Pearne
Charles Sage
T. M. Durfee
Congressman Russell
C. C. Ringold
Mansfield Post No
Berlin Iron Bridge Co
Joseph F. de Castro
Brooklyn
N. Y
Park Place
George H. Prior
Bow Lane
Guilford Pond
Frank N. Coe
Berkshires
Sheets Offered at Low Price Amid Bleached Cotton Sale
Advertises 81x90 inch sheets at 1.35 dollars per set. Claims good bleach quality and seam standard, with packs of four sheets mentioned. Provides minimal details but highlights affordability and product features.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Caillaux, Asquith and
Giolitt
Paris
Harry C. Shaw
Cambridge
Mass
Murad
Ms Ui Worying
Pry Oh Fal
Han Simenes
Arn
R. J. Atwell
Main ST
Te. TJ Atc
Bor
President Wilson
Lady Mary Taloum
Caro F. Powdeacme- Fateanes
J. “Brewer Co
Wain and
Court Streete
Rumford
Hershey
California
Lakeshore
Pettijohn’s
Libby’s
Armour
Howard’s
Yacht Club
Ritter
Dr. Jackson
Ballard
Boston
Vulcan
College St
Smith & Quirk
Casm Grocers
Arthur B. Jenkins
U. & and
Mutual Building
Hartford
Conn
A. E. Holmes
Main Street
A. P. French
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