Americans Hold Line With French in Champagne Front
Paris reports American troops in the Champagne salient stopped a German advance near Neuilly wood and, with French troops, launched a bold counter attack to drive the enemy back. The Marne and Oise fronts saw Germans repelled. Penant fell as Paris noted joint American, French and British action defending the region west of Chateau Thierry and along the Marne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourey
Marne
Neuilly Wood
Oise
Paris
Champagne Salient
War Office
Aisne
Oureq
French War Office
Neuilly
la Peter
Chateau Thierry
Manteuil
Marne River
jJausgonne
Chatea Thierry
Verneuil
American Tank Taken by German Forces in Aisne Front
Berlin war correspondent Herr Schramann reports three American tanks attacked German units and one American tank was captured intact with the crew taken prisoner during fighting south of the Aisne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Tune
Herr Schramann
Berlin
Cotton Crop In Good Shape In May Report
Washington reports the cotton crop was in better condition on May 25 than on that date in any year during the past decade except 1911, a year of record production, according to the first cotton crop report of the season from the agriculture department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Corn and oats prices in Chicago market
Chicago commodities report shows corn at 1.30 and oats at 67 1/4 cents, for June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilson Stops Agitation on Prohibition
President declares opposition to further prohibition legislation until the food administration decides it is needed to conserve food. A Texas letter to Sheppard outlines his stance as a House amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill would bar $6 million in spending unless grain is not used to produce alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food Administration
Sheppard
Texas
Getting Along at Camp Kearny
The 115th engineers returning from a long field maneuver show they can adapt to rough terrain at Camp Kearny San Diego. Soldiers terrace ground level campsites dig shallow bedding pits and build rock features while maintaining standard camp routines and even a laundry beside a rock outcrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearny
San Diego
Calif
115Th Engineers
Colorado
Cuyamaca Lake
American Wounded Arrive at Nice Front Hospital
Nice June 4. The first group of wounded Americans who served with French troops arrived in Nice today and were sent to the American hospital there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Registration for military service in Bannock County
Tomorrow registrants born June 1896 to June 1897 must appear at the Pocatello courthouse or listed local places from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. under the 1917 selective service act. Registration is a misdemeanor offense with potential imprisonment and loss of rights for those who fail or refuse to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Court House Hankling
Pocatello
W. Pomeroy
Draft Board
Bannock County
Soda Springs
Lowney
Grace
Lava Hot Springs
McCannuon
Bancroft
Regular Army
Navy
District Court of
United States
Family Doctor Scores Victory by Gorgas in Army Health
Major General William Crawford Gorgas, famed for eradicating disease in the Panama Canal and cleaning Havana and South Africa, has been placed in charge of the health of two million U S soldiers. Doughboys promptly name him their family doctor as he drives the Army to record health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crawford Gorgas
Panama Canal
Havana
South Africa
Uncle Sam
Gorgas
British beauty to be candidate in North England seat
Mrs Philip Snowden wife of the eminent British statesman will be a candidate for one of the North England seats in the house of parliament London dispatches report she is set to enter political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Philip Snowden
London Dispatches
North England
House of Parliament
War Savings pledge drive urged in Bannock
The Bannock War Savings committee led by W P Have ner intensifies efforts to raise funds before month end. A message from Frank A Vanderlip of the National War Savings committee quotes President Wilson urging nationwide thrift, increased production, and investment in Liberty bonds and War Savings stamps to support the war effort. The appeal calls for universal pledge by June 28 to join the volunteer army of production and ends with President Wilson’s signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannock
W. P. Havener
Frank A. Vanderlip
National War Savings Committee
Wilson
Treasury Department
United States
War Saving Societies
Great Volunteer Army of Production
Woodrow Wilson
Red Cross Cow Basis for a Stock Company
Denver reports a Red Cross cow given to Wasatch Utah Chapter and incorporated as a stock venture. Over $2000 in value was sold as stock at $1 per share and stockholders at a dance waived rights to allow the cow to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Red Cross
Wasatch
Utah
American Red Cross
Incorporated
Mountain Division
Sale Brings Record Price for Animal
The auction concluded with the highest ever bid for the animal, fetching $1 30.50. The sale price reflects strong demand and a lively bidding environment among buyers.
Telegraphers Union Leader Plans Strike After Washington Visit
J Kon enkamp president of the Telegraphers union said he would call a strike after reaching Washington where he will go tomorrow. The strike would halt mail telegrams expected to travel by mail three days for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Konenkamp
The
Telegraphers Union
Pocatello in path of total eclipse on June 8
Residents are urged to view the June 8 total solar eclipse from Pocatello as the town lies in the central 60 mile wide path. The event starts 3:58 p.m. with totality at 5:12 to 5:13 and ends at 6:21. Smoked glass is advised for viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
United States
Aberdeen
Washington
Orlando
Florida
Several Boats Missing Monday Reported in Coast Guard Message
Lewes Delaware report from the coast guard service lists several boats missing on Monday, all passengers except one. The City of Columbus, once feared sunk by a German submarine, is safe in an Atlantic port harbor with no sign of damage observed despite remaining offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
Delaware
Coast Guard Service
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Columbus
Atlantic
Baker Oregon Prepares for Solar Eclipse Observation Efforts
Government experts and scientists led by J. C. Hammond of the naval observatory complete preparations to photograph and study the eclipse. A 65 foot camera and precision instruments are set, signals tested with Washington, and radio plans considered, though high mountain aerials may be needed. Weather forecasts give cautious optimism for clear skies in eastern Oregon on eclipse day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Oregon
J. C. Hammond
Naval Observatory
United States
Washington
County Fair Grounds
Survivors Picked Up After Carolina Sinking
New York reports ships reaching Atlantic ports with survivors from the Carolina disaster. The schooner Eva Douglas brought nearly 300 survivors to a port while 31 people remain unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carolina
Atlantic
Eva Douglas
Survivors of Carolina Reach Lewes as Sub Warfare Toll Cited
News from Lifeboat reports in New York indicate the German submarine threat in American waters has produced fewer than 350 deaths in ten days. Nineteen Carolina survivors landed at Lewes, with 331 unaccounted for, including 202 passengers. Further ships arrived with fearful tallys. one crew member from the Samuel W Hathaway remains missing. A lifeboat from the Carolina, damaged by shell fire, was recovered off Cape May by a British West Indies steamer, confirming U-boats in U.S. waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
Atlantic
Samuel W. Hathaway
Boston
American
Europe
Carolina
Cape May
Senators Swanson and Lodge Endorse Submarine War Steps
Navy heads confer with Senators Swanson of Virginia and Lodge of Massachusetts on the naval committee. Lodge says full satisfaction with actions against submarines and that everything that can be done is being done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Swanson
Virginia
Lodge
Massachusetts
Naval Committee
City Orders Night Display Lights Out to Deter Air Raids
New York police forbid all night display lights until further notice as a precaution against possible air raids from U boats. The order signals heightened civil defense awareness and seeks to reduce visibility to enemy aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Police Department
Navy minesweeper picks up mine near Delaware Capes
A navy minesweeper operating off the Delaware Capes today picked up a mine in the same general area where the tanker Herbert Pratt was sunk yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mistook a Battleship for Target in Navy Accident
Washington news reports a target practice mishap aboard the battleship Louisiana. A shell exploded during firing, killing one man as hazy weather enveloped the area and the Navy Department issued the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louisiana
Navy Department
Huns Checked at All Points in France Front Struggle
Allied forces repelled German divisions as fresh fighting erupted along the line from Villers-Cotterets to the Ainse and Oise region. French and Allied counterattacks west of Catigny and near Vitry intensified, while Marne crossings were deemed unlikely. German artillery activity was reported between Albert and Serre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Villers-Cotterets
Ainse
Oise
Torceines
Chasseurs
London
Albert
Serre
Amiens
Allied air raid in Cologne leaves 146 dead
The recent allied air raid on Colonge caused 146 deaths and around 150 injuries. State Department has been informed of the casualties as officials report the Cologne populace in a state of shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colonge
State Department
Cologne
Also Mentioned on This Page
YANKS
Allies
HMS
Prohibition
Camp Kearny
Enerad
W. Stamp
OLD Sol
HUNS
Dormanes
Villers—Cotteris
Chateau-Thierry
North End
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!