Germans Gain Despite French Counterattacks Near Chateau Thierry
Across the Marne the German front advances falter as French and American forces blunt gains near Chateau Thierry. Reports cite shelling, tank actions, and bayonet counterattacks. battles also touch Reims and Dormans corridors with heavy fighting and significant prisoner losses. Sara Teasdale wins poetry prize at Columbia University for Love Songs.
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London
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Chateau Thierry
War Office
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Oureg
Vreeer
Courchemps
New York
Columbia University
Sara Teasdale
St. Louis
Aircraft production and deployment in World War I
The report details U S aviation expenditure and deployments in WWI. It notes 1 216 750 planes used for training and 4 761 enlisted men with 12 107 officers, with 316 on active combat abroad and 1500 flying abroad. It cites 3 760 machines in the U S and 31 16 delivered to France.
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Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
Baghind
United States
Aimerica
Army
Liberty Motors
Prussia Proposes Law for Releasing Prisoners to Army
Copenhagen reports the Prussian diet has sent a Reichstag proposal allowing prisoners who have served years to enter the army for forming special regiments. This move aims to repurpose incarcerated individuals into military service.
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Copenhagen
Yankees in Cantigny breakthrough beats Hun division
American forces and French troops push the German line at Cantigny, destroying two regiments and wiping out a full division. A German carrier pigeon and an enemy airplane are reported down, with optimal intelligence gained after shrapnel casualties. Washington reports a quiet day as Pershing notes cantonment gains.
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Soissons
Montdidier
Cantigny
Washington
Camigny
Pershing
War Department
New U S Warship Ward Launched 17 Days After Keel Laying
The United States destroyer Ward was launched at Mare Island California 17 days after keel laying. It set a new record ahead of a 823 foot cargo ship built by New York Ship Building Co Camden. The launch followed a coordinated effort of 100 men working nightly to reach 84 percent completion with hopes to finish within a month of keel laying.
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Washington
United States
Ward
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
New York Ship Building Company
Camden
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Killed in Action and Wounded Figures Reported
The army casualty list shows 16 killed in action 11 died of wounds 33 died of disease 4 from accidents 1 wounded degree undetermined 5 wounded severely 4 missing In action. Capt. Charles J. Biddle Philadelphia wounded and Lieut. Elmer D. Mackay McKeesport missing. Paris reports bombardment by heavy guns resuming in morning operations.
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Washington
Jane
Charlies J. Biddle
Philadelphia
Elmer D. Mackay
McKeesport
Loss of Life Likely in President Lincoln Transport Sinking
Washington June 3. The navy department announced four officers and 70 men are believed missing after the torpedoing of the President Lincoln transport. This marks the first confirmation of fatalities since the vessel was struck by a submarine last Wednesday.
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Washington
Navy Department
Lincoln
U S Men Sink 2 U Boats Off French Coast
An American destroyer reports the destruction of two German submarines within half an hour off the coast of France. The U boats were said to have been sighted near the French shore as the encounter occurred.
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France
Atlantic
Germans Use New Gas to Gain on French Lines
Washington report that General Marek testified before the senate committee about German use of long range gas shells filled with mustard oil. The nine inch shells dropped seven to eight miles behind front lines drenched French positions, forcing retreats as gas fumes clung to earth and vegetation. Allies seek countermeasures though gas masks offer only limited protection.
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Salient
Marne-Olee
Maorne-Ourey
Paris
Washington
Peyton Marek
Senate Military Affairs Committee
France
Marek
Dave
Mustard Gas Infested Section Forces Unit Movement
A unit must move when encountering a mustard gas infested section, prompting immediate relocation to safer ground.
Fail to Halt Wire Strike in Western Union Dispute
The national war labor board fails to mediate between Western Union Telegraph and its workers siding with a compromise Taft telegram. Western Union refuses to accept or submit to board jurisdiction, prompting a recommendation to escalate to President Wilson as a nationwide strike looms.
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New York
National War Labor Ouard
Western Union Telegraph Company
Taft
Carlton
Wilson
War Flyer Heads New Post in Air Mail Service
Capt. G C A Weidenbath of the signal corps United States army who served three months as a flyer with American forces in France is appointed supervisor of the airplane mail service between Washington and New York. He replaces Maj. Reuben H Pleet who is transferred to a California flying school.
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Washington
GC. A. Weidenbath
Signal Corps
United States Army
France
War Department
New York
Reuben H. Pleet
California
Record Air Losses Reported Across Battle Fronts May 194?
The Times reports a May total of 1,127 downed aircraft across all fronts. In the western front, 13 planes were shot down by Americans. Separately, dispatches note Odessa's disarmament of civilians with thousands of rifles and machine guns seized from Russians. Baron Steingall is named Ukrainian minister to Berllha.
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London
Times
Berne
Odessa
Raste
Red Cross Drive Tops Campaign Record Across Nation
Henry P. Davison announced the Red Cross war campaign had surpassed goals, with contributions totaling about 106.5 million and more than 47 million Americans giving. He praised broad nationwide participation from cities, farms, factories, rich and poor, regardless of race or creed, and said the effort signaled unwavering support for the war.
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Red Cross
Pubeio
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross War Council
Davison
United States
Cab marines oink three U5 vessels hold ground
French forces and New Jersey coast vessels trade pressure as allied units on the line. The action centers on three U5 submarines pressing near shore while French and U S marines maintain positions. Local stations report no major breakthroughs.
German Submarines Hit American Coastline Evidence Emerges
Navy confirms three American schooners sunk seventy five miles off New Jersey as U boat activity reaches U S waters. Atlantic Fleet intensifies pursuit. Eleven survivors from the Edwards Cola arrive in New York reporting attack and sinking by two U boats with ten minutes to abandon ship.
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Evening Journal
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
New Jersey
Atlantic Fleet
U. S
New York
Edwards Cola
French Hold Germans to Standstill in War Office Bulletins
Paris June 3 1918 War Office bulletins say French troops pin German forces along the front while counter attacks gain ground at some points. Prisoners are reported as taken.
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Reims
Fort de la Pompelle
Paris
War Office
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Marne
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Ourey
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Ollzgy-Violaine
Villeen-Tardenois
Evening Journal
British Gain Ground On Northern Flanders Front
British troops gain ground on the northern Flanders front with two hundred German prisoners captured. American sectors are comparatively quiet today.
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Evening Journal
London
Flanders Front
Submarine Captured by U S Warships Reported Towed In
Rumor reaches the third naval district that a submarine seized by American warships is being towed to New York Harbor. The brief notice notes the potential arrival at the port amid wartime escort actions.
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Specia
Evening Journal
New York
Third Naval District
Notable World War II War Bonds Victory Message
A patriotic wartime note praises support to all armies and civilians defending democracy. It lauds Americans who donated time or money, calling the effort the greatest mercy love and justice in human history.
De Palma Wins 100 Mile Harkness Handicap at Sheepshead
Ralph De Palma in a Packard won the 100 mile Harkness Handicap at Sheepshead Bay, finishing in 58 minutes 21 seconds after corrected figures showed Milton second by 1:01 behind. Officials corrected mistakes by scorers including an overlooked lap.
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Ralph de Paleme
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Tom Milton
American Automobile Association
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Milton
de Helma
Barney Oldfield
Eddie Hearn
Dan Hickey
Ira Vail
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