German Drive Halts Near Paris As French Hold Marne Front
Associated Press reports a German breakthrough toward Paris was checked last night as French troops held firm near the Marne and repelled assaults along the Chateau-Thierry to Paris road. The French claim hundreds of enemy prisoners and renewed counterattacks northwest to the Oureq. fighting persisted from the Marne to the Oureq with the British aiding on the northern Flanders front. German efforts to outflank and cross the Marne were repulsed. American airmen claimed 25 German planes shot down and hospitals were bombed behind British lines. In police court, TA Cooper was fined for operating a car without a license.
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Chateau-Thierry
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Oureq
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Noyon
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Neuilly-8t
Fron
Pasay-en-Volois
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Champlat
Rhheims
Ville-en- Tardennis
Rheims
Altel Ine
Ealient
lereen-Tardenoi
Toul
Onenemy
Tamnes
TA. Cooper
47 Million Americans Contribute to Red Cross War Fund
Washington reports that forty seven million Americans gave 166 439 291 dollars to the second Red Cross war fund. Henry P Davison, chairman of the War Council, released the figure and said final reports should reach about 170 million dollars. The report was published today and confirms strong public support for the war relief drive.
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Second Red Cross Fund
Associated Press
Washington
Mercy Dolla
Henry P. Davison
Redross War Council
Davison
Finnish Armys Placed Under German Leadership Report
A Stockholm sourced dispatch to the Times cites a secret Germany Finland pact. It claims Finland will establish a monarchy under a German dynasty and place its army under German leadership. Also alleged are plans to deny Åland to Sweden, permit Arctic passage, and allow a German naval base. Germany may keep a military force until conditions are fulfilled.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Finland
The
Times
Stockholm
Politiken
Aland Islands
Sweden
Arctic Ocean
Counter Revolt Involves Large Part Of Russia
Moscow reports a counter revolutionary plot affecting much of Russia. A state of siege is in Moscow, arrests by the Bolshevik government, and mutinous Czecho Slovakia troops hold key rail lines. In the south Kuban and Don Cossack areas threaten revolt, with Ukraine under German control and food shortages rising. Russia cedes Mourmans coast area to Finland, and talks allege Finland will control port access to Mourmansk. Ino and Raivola move with Viborg province relations.
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Associated Preas
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Russia
Petrograd
Ukraine
Kuban
Don
Mourmans
Finland
Kirvatunturi
Arctic Ocean
Pachenga
Tutovka
Arctic
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Raivola
Viborg
Every Farmer Urged to Build Silo on Farm
Harry Macey of Economy county leader in the silo campaign spoke at a Wayne county meeting at the court house urging every farmer to build a silo this year if he lacks one. He outlined a statewide push for 10,000 new silos on Indiana farms.
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Harry Macey
Wayne County
Court House
Macy
Indiana
Weather Summary for Indiana and Wayne County
The United States Weather Bureau notes fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with a chance of showers in extreme north Indiana. Wayne County forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Tuesday followed by unsettled conditions. The central states have cleared, a hot spell broken south to the Ohio River, and a slow-moving western storm edging eastward with temperatures near normal east of the Mississippi.
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Indiana
United States Weather Bureau
Wayne County
W. E. Moore
Central States
Ohio River
Mississippi River
German planes bomb French rest camps as Archies in action
German aviators drop bombs on rest camps behind lines where French soldiers recover from trench duty. A French lad fights a small fire caused by a bomb while another image shows an Archie anti aircraft gun in operation, helping repel the raiders.
No Web to Berlin Rumor Circulates in Richmond
A false rumor claiming American troops reached Berlin spread in Richmond via the C&O rail offices after a Boston operator cited Muncie headlines. Officials confirm no confirmation. a woman's excitement sparked the hoax as inquiries traced the source to local rumor mill chatter.
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Berlin
Palladium
Steenth
Richmond
Boston
Muncie
Supreme Court Invalidates Federal Child Labor Law
The 1916 federal act prohibiting interstate shipment of goods from mills employing under 14 or under 16 with long hours was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court after a North Carolina district court blocked enforcement. The ruling affects cotton mills, with government lawyers arguing it would disrupt interstate commerce and stem competition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Federal District Court
North Carolina
Roland H. Dagenhart
Fidelity Manufacturing Company
Charlotte
Dagenhart
United States
County Agent Opens Seed Corn Distribution in Wayne County
Wayne county agriculture agent J. C. Kline reports two bushels of seed corn available at his office for farmers replanting after grub worm damage. The seed corn is in excellent condition and accessible to those in need by contacting the county agent.
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J. C. Kline
Wayne County
Kline
Steamer Carolina Attacked by Submarine in 1900s News
A wireless S O S from the New York and Porto Rico line steamer Carolina reports attack by a submarine with 220 passengers and 120 crew aboard bound for an Atlantic port. The vessel, 3125 tons, built 1896, sailed from New York Porto Rico trade. fate unclear as no further calls were received.
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Ly Associated Press
New York
Porto Rico
Carolina
Atlantic
Edward H. Cole
T. R. D. Barber
United States Guard
Newport News
New York and Porto Rico
Germany’s U boat menace reaches American shores
Washington reports the navy is taking steps to safeguard shipping along the coast as Germany expands unrestricted submarine warfare. New York and coastal ports confirm several ships sunk, with at least three vessels lost and crews landed. two U boats operate near the Jersey coast, while New York closes to outbound shipping and Washington vows further measures against the threat.
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New York
Boston
Washington
Navy
Associated Press
Committee On Public Information
Daniels
Navy Department
Associated Preas
Germany
Atlantic
Edward H. Cole
New Jersey
American Transport Service
Jersey
Nantucket
Kaiser Orders National Edition of Shakespeare
Amsterdam May 25 The German emperor as patron of arts orders a national edition of Shakespeare. German scholars claim Shakespeare is more German than English. The preface by Gerhard Hauptmann appears in a volume titled Visions.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Gehard Hauptmann
Allied Offensive Expected Soon in Front Line News
Paris reports predicted Allied offensive by generals Foch and Petain after a review by Havas agencies. Front line conditions show equilibrium restored, with German assaults furious and French resistance stiff, counterattacks strong and occasional French forces forcing enemy withdrawals.
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Associated Press
Paris
le Matin
Petit Parisien
Foch
Petain
Havas
Pointe
Mrs Bertha Jordan Dies Suddenly
Mrs Bertha P Jordan 42 wife of Charles W Jordan president of American Trust and Saving bank died Sunday at 12 20 pm at Reid Memorial hospital Her death followed illness funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Whitewater Christian church with Rev J J Rae of First Presbyterian church in charge Burial in Whitewater cemetery She is survived by husband two sons Forest W Jordan Columbus O and Robert G Jordan Richmond and Anderson daughter Mrs C A Davis Richmond parents Mr and Mrs William J Chenoweth of Richmond family notes she will be at home 41 South Eleventh street until funeral attendance and viewing times are open to friends
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Bertha P. Jordan
Charles W. Jordan
American Trust and Saving Bank
Reid Memorial Hospital
Jordan
Susan Jordan
Forest W. Jordan
Richmond
Robert G. Jordan
Columbus
Whitewater Cemetery
Twelve Irish fishing vessels sunk by German sub off coast
Belfast dispatch reports that a German submarine appeared among a fleet of 30 to 40 fishing vessels sailing from Irish ports on May 30. It ordered fishermen to abandon ship and row ashore before sinking 12 boats by shellfire. No casualties reported. gear lost but crews uninjured.
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London
Belfast
Daily Telegraph
Canadian railways seek U S rate raise under Adoo orders
Canadian railways asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to raise rates on U S business to the level set by Director General Mr Adoo under recent rate orders for American railroads.
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Washington
Canadian Railways Today
Interstate Commierce Commission
United States
Mr Adoo
German submarines attack near New York harbor sinks Edward H. Cole
A report from New York states as many as fifteen vessels were sunk by German submarines near the New Jersey Highlands and off New England. The Edward H. Cole was sunk 75 miles off Highlands, after two submarines boarded and bombed her. Survivors were rescued by American vessels and taken to port. Navy confirms three American schooners sunk off the coast by submarines.
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Narragansett Bay
New England
New York
Maritime Exchange
Edward H. Cole
Highlands
New Jersey
New York Harbor
Germany
France
American
Bermuda
Atlantic
U53
Newport
Nantucket
Newcomb
Washington
Navy Department
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