German Flood Will Soon Be Dammed and Halted
German reserves join the fight against a strong southward thrust from the Aisne as Allied flanks hold. Paris reports say German central gains around Loupigne to Fere-en-Tardenois and near Vesilly threaten the Marne line, while French and British resistance remains firm and reserves flow in to stem the advance. The situation shows German aims to approach Paris via the Marne valley and Chalons railroad, with Allied forces striving to hold key positions near Rheims and Soissons.
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Fere-en-Tardengia
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Chemin Des Dames
Paris
Ms March
Contami
War Time Appeals and Battles Reported
President Wilson urges Americans to buy only essentials for health and efficiency and to invest in thrift stamps. The Shipping Board to award medals flags and service badges to shipyard workers. Provost Marshal General says two hundred thousand men with minor defects will work in war production. Fuel Administration allocates coal to Mississippi and twenty-four southern western states. Grace Rusk convicted of second degree murder in Wisconsin. Southern Pacific train wreck injures forty passengers and a trainman in Lafayette. American forces repulse three German counterattacks at Cantigny with heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy. Berlin downplays American success while noting local advances. Allied hospital casualties from air raids rise. civilians and a nurse killed. American troops east of Lumevilla hold line against gas attack. Germans suffer heavy losses, four captured. Germans prepare for new assault northwest of Toul as German air and artillery activity increases. American gunners and aviators strongly respond.
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Americans repulse Cantigny counterattacks in France battles
Allied dispatches describe repeated German assaults against American forces at Cantigny near Montdidier with several attempts halted by American artillery and stiff defenses. Reports note increased Allied prisoner counts and ongoing operations by Pershing’s troops in the region as British and French lines hold.
Clemenceau Narrowly Escapes Capture at Front
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau avoided capture by German forces by moments, reaching safety mere minutes before German troops arrived at the front. The incident underscores the peril surrounding French leadership as German advances pressed toward Paris.
Memorial Day Observances Across the Front
Memorial Day observed with American and French graves decorated with red, yellow, and white flowers near Taneville and across France. In Washington, President Wilson and Congress led national acts of prayer and fasting, with church services and Arlington Cemetery services planned.
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United States
France
Wilson
Congress
Baltlefielda
Americace
Arlington National Cemetery
German Forces Vie for Position as Allies Bolster Line
Allied reserves are moving to strengthen weak points along the front as German divisions press forward. The Verte river south sector remains a tougher target while German efforts aim to seize touch territory. crown prince seen facing mixed outcomes as the Allied defense steadies.
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France
Associated
Verte
Pelota
Paris Air Raid Report Confirms No Enemy Overflight
Paris officials release details of a May raid stating enemy planes were active and dropped bombs in suburbs and behind the front. No aircraft crossed the Paris curtain. several bombers were observed targeting outskirts and one enemy plane was brought down by anti aircraft fire. One civilian, identified as J A Holl, was wounded at 12 31 a m.
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Varians Tovali- Mex
Allies Exact Heavy Price From Enemy Forces
Paris dispatch reports heavy losses as German offensives press along the south of the Somme front. Allied ground holds with slow German gains, British retirement toward Alchelms near the line. Allies mass reserves, with motorized divisions able to redeploy rapidly, signaling cautious confidence in halting the push.
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Soissona
Alchelms
Alllea
Sigtet Kk
Germans Bombard Paris Suppresses Corpus Christi Air Raid Promises
Paris reports continued German bombardment despite British and French pledges to resume air raids. The assault followed Corpus Christi observances and used long range guns, with no major Flanders offensive reported. British infantry actions near Morris yielded slight gains of about 200 yards in the line.
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