Germans Suffer Heavy Losses In New Noyon Offensive
Paris reports June 10 that German forces near Noyon and Montdidier continued a violent attack with heavy losses. French and American troops held the line on the Marne front while Germans pressed along a wide front, taking prisoners but suffering extreme casualties as they failed to gain decisive ground.
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Paris
Montdidier
Noyon
Cutvillywood
Soissons
Sur Matz
Bussaires
Marne
Bocages
Riquebourg
Matz
Ressons
Sessions Sur Math
Marequil
German Offensive Fails to Break Montdidier Line
Army in France reports that despite large German forces and waves of infantry between Montdidier and the Oise, the offensive did not reach a significant advance. British and Allied observers noted the enemy relied on numbers to push forward.
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France
Montdidier
Oise
German attack targets Compeigne in Paris campaign
London reports the new German offensive is aimed at Compeigne as part of a broader Paris campaign. Morning commentators deem the contested heights along the Oise valley crucial and a key railway hub on the Paris road. Any success could push German forces into the level country toward St Just Clermont.
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London
Compeigne
Paris
Oise
St. Just Clermont
French Heavy Slaughter Amid German Columns
Telegraphed dispatch from Paris reports the French army fighting bravely and tenaciously against dense German formations. French guns inflict heavy losses as the enemy yields ground, with several anxious days expected and the foe paying a high price for every mile.
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London
Reuters
Premier Clemenceau Calls Battle Satisfactory
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau saying the latest Allied operations were satisfactory and that the enemy had suffered a clear check in recent days.
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Battle
Clemenceau
Paris
British Repulse Germans at Aveluy Wood Post
British forces repelled a German attack on a post at Aveluy wood north of Albert last night, according to a war office announcement. The action occurred as German troops pressed operations on the Western Front.
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London
Aveluy - Wood
Albert
War Office
Foch Urges Offensive to Secure Decisive Victory
Gen. Foch argues in The Field that only an attack-driven war can end conflict. He asserts that pure defense loses and that decisive attack requires mass, surprise, speed, and a strong reserve to unleash a final blow. He warns against delaying the offensive and stresses synchronized action by all forces.
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London
Foch
Small Pox Rages at Krupp Plant
A Hague dispatch to the Times says black small pox is raging among Krupp plant workers in Essen Germany with four or five deaths daily. Officials cite under feeding and unsanitary conditions as the cause.
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London
the Times
Hague
Germany
Krupp
Essen
Seventy Four Names On Casualty List
The Washington DC June 10 casualty list records 74 names with 13 killed in action, 5 died of wounds, 1 died in an airplane accident, 1 died of disease, 1 died from other causes, and 46 wounded or missing. Included is Sek ant pet Kelly of Smithville Georgia among the wounded.
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Washington, D.C
Pet. Kelly
Smithville
ati + DETFICK
LeysDu Fis
Steel Orders Rising Report From York June
June report from York indicates growing unfilled orders across major steel firms. Industry spokesmen cite labor shortages and supply chain delays affecting production timelines.
War Savings Stamps Sales Report 1918 Weekly
Thomasville Georgia June 10 1918 report shows local and district office sales of War Savings and Thrift Stamps for the week ending June 8 1918. Postmaster notes figures with district totals and county results.
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Thomas County
Thomasville
Marines Tie Up Germans Near Chateau Thierry In Major Drive
American Marines launched a second attack on German lines near Chateau Thierry driving into Torey and Bouresches while pressing toward Belleau Wood. They reported heavy street fighting, bayonets and machine gun volleys as they advanced two miles on a three mile front with prisoners mainly Prussian.
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Marne
Tines
Torey
Baguren Ghet
Chateau Thierry
Porey
Belleau Wood
Bussaires
Bouresches
Died from fall at city pole Southern Bell lineman
John E. Peek, 36, a Southern Bell lineman, died at City Hospital after a Thursday fall from a cross arm on Remington avenue. He slipped while blowing water from a cable, suffered internal injuries, lingered three days in an almost unconscious state, and died Sunday morning. His wife and brother traveled from Atlanta for his funeral.
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John E. Peek
City Hospital
Remington Avenue
Peek
Southern Bell
Atlanta
McDonald
EW RATES ON ALL RAILROADS
Washington D C June 10 Travelers on American railroads today paid the increased fares the new rate of 8 cents a mile having become effective at midnight Passengers on trips started before midnight will complete their journey at the old rate but with stop over privileges abolished.
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Washington, D. C
Come and Hear a Man Who Has Been There
Capt. E. Lucas Guest of the British Army, severely wounded in the trenches, speaks to explain how to win the war. A countywide meeting is set for next Thursday at 3 PM in the First Baptist Church with a detailed program to follow.
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Baptist Church
E. Lucas Guest
Teagon Reports Storm Damages Prompt Extra Work
A note indicates additional tasks were required after a recent storm. Officials cite weather-related disruptions and the need to complete leftover responsibilities.
General draft revisions aim to boost class one numbers
Washington June 7 Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered a nationwide investigation of local boards where class one registrants fall well below the national 28.7 percent. Thousands in class four could move to classes one and two. 1918 registrants cannot enlist in navy or corps until their numbers are assigned, and no voluntary inductions until orders are issued. The effort could shift over five hundred thousand men into class one.
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Washington, D. C
Provont Marshall
General Crowder
Navy
Men of 1918 class may enlist in navy and marine corps
Washington June notice announces a new ruling allowing men of the 1918 draft class to enlist in the navy and marine corps. The directive expands options for registrants amid ongoing military mobilization.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Marine Corps
Navy Plans Constant Vigilance Along Atlantic Coast
The navy department plans continuous Atlantic waters vigilance against submarines as raids may continue. Sinking of the Vinland near Cape Henry underscores the threat. Naval and air forces focus on Maryland Virginia coasts. submarines may hide in inlets and coves at night.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
America
Atlantic
Vinland
Virginia Capes
Cape. May
New Jersey Coast District
Maryland
Virginia
Cape Henry
Submarine activity spotted off South Atlantic coast
Atlantic Port June 8 The German submarines are believed to have extended their operations to the South Atlantic coast. Yesterday afternoon a suspicious looking object was sighted off this coast which caused a coast wise passenger steamer to seek shelter in a nearby harbor.
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Atlantic Port
South Atlantic
Norway Builds Many Merchant Ships Now
London June 10 The May total of Norwegian merchant shipping construction surpassed the submarine loss for the first time since the war began according to a Copenhagen dispatch.
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London
Copenhagen
Russians Still Fight Bolshevik Leaders in Siberia
Harbin June 10 General Semenoff leader of anti Bolsheviki forces in Siberia has driven back Russian troops who crossed the Oman river in Trans Caucasia Advices however say that General Semenoff is facing heavy odds.
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Harbin
Semenoff
Siberia
Oman River
trans-Caucasia
Senemoff
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