First American Bombing Trip Behind Front in France
June reports of the first American bombing squadron operating behind the lines near Briey and Cortana. Bombers claimed several direct hits on railway targets at Dowegey Baroncourt and Cortana station while repelling German Albatross attacks. All US planes returned safely despite antiaircraft fire.
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France
Dowegey-Baroncourt
Briey
Wedaceaay
Tite
Francs
Cortana
Pntl
Batte
Eleven Officers and Men Cited for Distinguished Service
General Pershing announced the names of eleven officers and men awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The list includes Private Leo F. McGilre of Tulea Oklahoma Corporal Arthur W. Jones of Minus J apalis Maine First Lieutenant Cornelius Tearit Boston and Lt Ralph L. Bishon New Haven Connecticut Sergeant Hile S. Olsen New Britain Connecticut Corporal Ralph A. Sanders Forest Grove Montana Corporal Francis B. Hurley Melden Class Thomas Tony Private Edward Jerrel Nole Edward J. Ferrell Route 2 Kingsbury Texas and other identifications amid OCR ambiguities. The report notes multiple Edward J Farrells and other potential name variants. Additional items mention Idaho customs official nominees and a separate notice about district appointments in Indiana and Idaho.
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Washington
General Pershing
War Department
Leo F. McGilre
Tulea
Okla
Fred A. Henlek
St. Louia
Arthur W. Jones
Minus-Japalis
Ming
Cornelius Tearit
Boston
Geenod
Ralph L. Bishon
New Haven
Con
German offensive in standstill on French front
Washington dispatch reports a halt in the German drive across the front from Montdidier to the Orge as Paris observers note no new pushes. French counter attacks on Thursday are praised, while earlier gains fade and overall position remains firm amid casualties and shifting lines.
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Washington
Heast
Paris
Montdidier
Orge
Mery
Courcelles
Aisne
Villers-Callereis
Prigal Pal
Exhibit In Saw Case At Federal Trial In Chicago
In Chicago on June 14 the trial of 110 I. B. W. defendants before Judge Landis featured a wrecked hand saw from Tone Idaho. Witness C. Mr Boffam, manager of the Tan handle Lumber Co of Idaho, identified the saw as tagged by him after his foreman George Brown reported it. A damaged file that wrecked the saw was also offered as evidence. J. W. Davett, an organizer, reportedly visited the company camps, leading to work stoppages and two months of near paralysis in mill operations.
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Chicago
Tone
Idaho
Landis
Boffam
Tanhandle Lumber Company
Idatto
George Brown
Duffam
J. W. Davett
Mantis
Men Going Into the W. 6 Army From Local Sheepmen
Jush Esteban Manterola of Yaned Navara Spain registered with the local exmp plan hoard as a shepherd working in Idaho. John Lombard, another sheepman, will be entertained by the Ogden hoard for Cap Lewla in response to a request from his local board for Bingham County. Reten Peralta, a Mesiean, will be taken to Fort Douglas today by Detective Brig Jensen as a stacker. Morser IDLO has been examined and placed in the days fit for general military service.
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Jush Esteban Manterola
Yaned
Navara
Spain
Idaho
John Lombard
Ogden
Cap Lewla
Bingham County
Wale
Reten Peralta
Fort Douglas
Jensen
Italians Break Up Big Assault Near Tonalopass
The Italian war department reports in Rome on June 14 that after intense artillery preparation the enemy attacked the defenses at Tonalopass and the Cady simmit and Manliceflo ridge. Our troops held the line, counterattacked, and crushed later infantry efforts while artillery fire repelled another attack. We seized 120 prisoners and several machine guns. one enemy airplane was downed.
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Rome
Italian War Department
Tonalopass
Cadysimmit
Manliceflo
Marine Corps Casualty List Names Killed and Wounded Officers and Enlisted
Washington releases list detailing 63 names of Marine casualties. Killed in action eight, severely wounded include officers Lieutenant Charles B. Maynard Spokane and others across Hartford Canton Boston Charleston and Chicago. Enlisted ranks list privates and corporals from Arkansas to New Jersey with numerous stations and home towns.
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Washington
Charles B. Maynard
Spokane
Wash
Wisted
Donald F. Duneeas
Joseph
Caldwell C. Robinson
Hartford
Conn
Orlando C. Crowther
Canton
Clarence Aa. Dennis
Hackensack
N. J
Marvin Watson
Walnuk Riles
Ark
Herward Werner
Binghampton
Carl Wilson Locke
Perry
Victor Howard Joinville
Bridgeport
Richard W. Murphy
Greensboro
Ale
Charles I. Murray
Sewickley
Charles C. Conley
Charleston
S. C
Conrad
Wooten
Boston
Wass
Harold OD
Bergen
Chartes Roberta
Cleveland
Frederick
Hicks
Drownsville
Tex
Clinton T. Smallman
Wheeling
James Mofringa Sellera
Lexingston
Davis A. Holliday
Atacion
Les Joan M. Howling
Upper Marin
Percy Lincoln Hollinshead
Dennis N.S. Arlie Haught
Fairview
Hubert Li. Reuf
Houston
Extrlacry
Jloffman
Jancaster
Matry DL
Grover
Cornell
N.Y
iGeorge S
Morningstar
Baltimore
Tasch
Haston
A. Ws
Lam F. Welch
Clifton, Ky
John L. Weppler
Wittsbis Pa
Local service members listed from multiple states
A compiled roster lists soldiers and sailors including Corporal John W Guilick from Alexander Kansas, Privates George H Jackson Jr of West Park, C Thomas Flerce of Somerset Massachusetts, Lucille TH Smith of Hillsdale Michigan, Glande Tt Marlett of Eldridge Nevada, Conrad O Nelson of Portland Oregon, Walter E Land of Chicago Illinois, and George E Everett of Revenue 2 in a community notice.
Battles Loom as German Push Precedes Amiens Strike
Western front observers expect a renewed German drive aimed at severing allied lines toward the English Channel. The plan reportedly concentrates heavy effort to weaken the Amiens area while defending Paris and Compiegne, signaling a major expected battle sequence in the weeks ahead.
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Washington
Prange
Amiens
Paris
Foeh
Compiegne Salient
Allied Reinforcement Push Delays German Offensive
Observers say the elevation favors delaying the German attack while American aid迅速 advances in France. Approximately half a million U S soldiers are reportedly landed since the drive began. General Pershing and General Foch direct mobile forces guarding toward Montdidier and Cantigny near the apex of the German push, as Allied efforts intensify. Baker’s assurances in Europe align with the plan, though the initiative remains with the enemy.
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France
Pershing
Foch
Montdidier
Cantigny
Vdtetary Baker
Recruiting Office Furniture Shortage Sparks Appeal
The city U.S. recruiting office, repainted and fixed up, seeks chairs a carpet and a swivel chair to furnish the space. Sergeant Molec and his men urge any residents who can donate or loan serviceable furniture to contact them as Uncle Sam provides 10 appropriation for such furnishings.
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Uncle Sam
Sergt. Meet
Sam
Molec
Reno Abolishes Restricted Zone And Orders Evacuation
Reno Nev June 14 Reno's restricted district long recognized since territorial days will pay out oresistenté at midnight Saturday night under orders from the war department. The district must be cleared for the training of men at the University of Nevada this summer for technical work. Federal District Attorney Hillhouse with service operatives will remove 202 registered women and all saloons within 3 miles of the university grounds must close. Inmates of the district at Sparks within five miles also must leave town.
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Reno
Nev
War Department
University of Nevada
Federal
Fgnhouse
Hillhouse
Tme
University
Restti Striet al Sparks
Wosd
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