Germans push toward Marne as Soissons falls to raids
In France the German advance presses toward the Marne with rapid gains north of the Aisne. Soissons and surrounding areas including Crecy au Mont Juvigny and Cuffies are reported captured, with 35 000 plus prisoners. Allied defenses retreat cautiously while reserves mass for a counter.
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Berlin
Rheims
London
Crecy-au-Mont
Juvigny
Cuffies
Soissons
War Office
Yser
Oise
Fas
Aige
Brandenburg
Vesle
Villemontoire
Ferre - En - Tardenois
Coulonges
Brouillet
Branscourt
Braisne
Fismes
von Gallwitz
Duke Albrecht
Ypres
Yanks Bombarded at Cantigny in Major Allied Action
The casualty list shows sixty names with fifteen killed in action, six died of wounds, eleven from accident, four from disease and fifteen wounded severely. German air raid behind American lines struck near a large hospital as American nurses aided wounded in cellars. German artillery pounded Cantigny overnight with four thousand shells. American counterattacks inflicted heavy losses on German troops.
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Washington
France
Associated Press
Picardy
A. P
Cantigny
Montdidier
Refugees from Rheims and surrounding towns moved toward center France
Paris on May 31 reports numerous refugees from Soissons Rheims Chateau Thierry and nearby areas arriving through the night. They were ordered to evacuate homes and transported by motor trucks to the nearest railway for dispatch toward central France.
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Paris
Soissons
Rheims
Chateau Thierry
France
Notice to Creditors in W. M. Lowe Estate Idaho
In the Probate Court of Bannock County Idaho notice is given by the administrator of the estate of W. M. Lowe deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims to be presented at the office of W. H. Witty in Pocatello Idaho the administrator's chosen business location for ward estate matters. Dated May 29 1915. Alvah H Lowe Administrator W M Lowe Deceased W H Witty Attorney for Administrator 6tw ator
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Bbannock County
Idaho
W. M. Lowe
W. H. Witty
Poontello
Ward Catato
Theioneer
Pocatello
Alvah H. Lowf
Adminis
Jnt
Carranza Chooses Girls as Envoys to United States
Two Mexican girls Adrianna and Dolores Ehlers are selected by Carranza to promote cordial ties between Mexico and the United States. They aim to foster better understanding through motion pictures and YWCA work.
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Adrianna
Dolores Ehlers
Carranza
States
Mexico
United States
Leasowe Castle Sunk in Mediterranean Loss of 101
London May 31 The transport Leasowe Castle was sunk in the Mediterranean May 26 by an enemy submarine. The Admiralty reports 101 drowned including thirteen officers and seventy-nine soldiers.
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London
Leasowe Castle
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Hospital Hit by German Airmen In Early Raid
British and French reports say a large hospital was bombed by German airmen early yesterday. Many medical workers and several patients were killed or wounded as flames swept through the building after a bomb destroyed a section. Dozens more are reported buried in the ruins.
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France
Associated —Press
Sailing vessel food Intent sells for triple original cost
Cardiff reports a 68 ton British sailing vessel named the food Intent sold for three times its original cost. Built 128 years ago from oak timbers reclaimed from British warships, she remains in excellent condition with little change in construction over the years.
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Cardiff
Wales
Germans press on Aisne front amid fierce fighting at Soissons
London reports forty German divisions engaged on the Aisne with forty in reserve as the battle rages. The German drive may shift to Amiens or Dunkirk, while Soissons is said to have fallen with the city reported in flames after ferocious street fighting.
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London
Aisne
Reuter
Amiens
Dunkirk
Soissons
Brettoneux
Villers-Brettoneux
Amiens and Albert
War Office
Flanders
Festubert
Clarance River
American Raid Breaks German Line Northwest of Toul
American forces northwest of Toul conducted a successful raid late last night advancing over a 500 yard front under artillery bombardment. Engineers destroyed entanglements as infantry pushed through the defenses, inflicting German losses in fierce fighting.
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France
Associated Press
Toul
Porto Rico’s Draft Contingency For War Readied
Porto Rico’s estimated draft contingency of 000 men is to be mobilized for service in France within two months. Military authorities expect training in the island to be quick as most youths already know the manual of arms and basic soldiering. After the U S entry, Porto Ricans began preparing for military service.
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Joan PI
Porto Rico
France
United States
German Drive Presses Toward Paris Threatening Marne Line
Paris reports a German offensive along the Oise and Marne fronts with center advance toward the Marne and Paris. Allied lines retreat from Soissons toward the Oise as Germans push from Chemin des Dames area and Amiens front sees artillery exchanges in Villers Brettonneux and Flanders sectors.
German Aims Stall North of Paris as Front Holds
Reports from near the Marne indicate the extreme German advance sits at Le Charmel two miles north of the river with the Allied left flank on the Aisne front forced back by attacks near the Ailette. French counterattacks press Thillois while Rheims remains contested and the line holds along the Aisne caps.
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Alth
Marne
Simal
R Dsocuaile
Ailette
Soimons
Soissons
Epagny
Blerancourt
Oise
Paris
Rheims
le Charmel
Aisne
Ferther
Rheins
Thillois
Rims
Feréon-Tardenois
Exis
German Attacks on Americans at Cantigny Repelled
Four German assaults on American positions at Cantigny ended after sharp fighting. Machine guns were notably active throughout the day and a wounded German captain was captured by U S forces.
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France
Associated Press
Cantigny
June Week at Naval Academy in Annapolis
Annapolis Md May 31 shows a shortened week at the Naval Academy due to wartime conditions. Public admission is banned and visitors are limited while cadets conduct a compact schedule amid social restrictions.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Will Boas
D TO ITALY 6 Treat to was in sued by war fered
Fragmentary OCR note references a treaty or plan involving Italy and a division or camp. Details are unclear, with multiple garbled phrases and missing context.
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Treat To
Ie Gn
Gusto
Reprisals Report Narrow Ukrainian Villages Near Kiev
London report cites the Daily Press saying four reprisals against peasant villages near Kiev drew civilians into danger. Petrograd claims the actions were staged as a warning amid continuing wartime unrest.
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London
Ukraine
Kiev
Petrograd
Tried Seize Power in Russia Sparks Demobilized Soldier Uprising
Moscow reports strong detachments of demobilized Russian soldiers and peasants with machine guns and artillery have risen in the Nigeria district to seize power. The event signals a major early act of anti government force as authorities scramble to respond.
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Moscow
Nsigeria
Havana Port Receives U S Steamer From American Port
A clipped, early report notes a United States steamer arrived at a Cuban port on May 31 from an American port. The fragment mentions Havana and dates but lacks full details.
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Havana
Cuban
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Champagne
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Somme
Chalong
Gierman
Porto
Cary
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Chemin Des Dames
Italy
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