Marines Break German Line Northwest of Chateau-Thierry
American marines with French support recaptured Torey and fought toward Bouresches and Bussiarea as they challenged German advances along a three mile front near the Marne. The drive, begun Thursday, yielded gains over two miles amid heavy fighting with three German divisions in reserve.
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Torey
Bussiarea
Bouresches
France
Soissons
le Port
Aisne River
Lleau Wood
Kaiser blamed for war by Herr Muehlen in Swiss interview
Jumligen Switzerland June 5 The former Krupp director Dr Wilhelm Muehlen says Germany fully backed Austria Hungary on the Serbia ultimatum and that Emperor William personally forced Germany into war. He recounts a castle scene in which the Emperor urged leaders to vow to support his policy and notes Bavarian Crown Prince orders in Belgium to show no quarter. He cites a letter claiming the Emperor desired fewer prisoners and that officers should stop taking captives.
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Marines Break German Defense at Picardy Front
American marines attacked at dawn on the four kilometer front near Chateau-Thierry, gaining 3% kilometers and capturing 100 prisoners while the French secured 160 prisoners on the left. By 7:45 a.m. all objectives were reached and fighting continued toward Torey with Marines advancing to the rail line eastward. The assault included deep infiltration near Krupp guns and encounters with Germans in disguises, all amid heavy machine gun fire and high morale among troops and wounded.
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Chateau-Thierry
Torey
No Man’s Land
No Pleasure Cars Until War Closes
German prisoners face low morale after battle as two are mortally wounded and treated at field hospitals. Washington reports non essential industries cut off from steel by War Industries Board and Iron and Steel Institute. no pleasure cars produced this year as chrome ore and other supplies are reserved for war needs.
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War Industries Board
United States
Revision of Registrants to Be Revised in Selective Service
Washington June 7. Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered investigations to explain very low Class 1 registration rates in some communities and to reassign thousands from Class 4 to Class 1 or 2. The move aims to place over 500,000 men into Class 1. Columbus reports 41,471 total registrations for Wednesday, with rural districts showing larger gains than cities.
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Casualty List Counts 48 Names In Washington Report
Washington daily casualty list shows 48 names with 17 killed in action 12 died of wounds 6 died of accident and 7 died of disease. Walter W Hawk of Cincinnati reported killed in action.
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Walter W. Hawk
Cincinnati
More Luck to 'Em Washington War Dept reports rifle production
More than a million and a half rifles have been produced for the United States Army since entering the war. An official War Department announcement lists 1,140,595 modified infields, 176,796 Springfield models of 1903, and 251,270 Teussian rifles.
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Washington
United States Army
War Department
Strike Planned in Austria Planned General Strike
Washington reports an address to the Austrian proletariat adopted at the Vienna Congress of the German Socialists of Austria declaring strong unrest among workers and outlining a plan for a general strike to oppose continued war.
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Washington
Vienna
Austria
Tomorrow's Weather Forecast Snapshot
A historical weather note reports Thursday high of 83 and low of 65 with a Thames night low of 64. Temperatures progress through the day starting 66 at 8 AM rising to 68 at 10 AM 70 at noon and 73 by 1 PM.
Two Months to Train Soldiers at Camp Sherman
June 7 dispatch notes first companies of Camp Taylor infantry from the Eighty fourth Division are encamped at Camp Sherman Chillicothe. Training to begin with two months expected. officers from Camp Taylor listed including Major General Harry C. Hale and Brigadier General Daniel B. Devore. Safe arrival announced: 83rd Division trains reach destination in 60 troop trains. total 25,000 to 30,000 men moved.
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Camp Taylor Infantry
Eighty-fourth Division
National Army
Camp Taylor
Chillicothe
Harry C. Hale
Daniel B. Devore
Wilbur E. Wilder
John Allen
German submarines move farther off the coast
Navy reports sinking of the British freighter Harpathian 100 miles off the Virginia Capes by a German submarine. The crew were rescued by the Palmer in Chesapeake Bay. The ship sank in seven or eight minutes and appears to have been struck without warning.
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Harpathian
Virginia Capes
Navy Department
Palmer
Chesapeake Bay
Eidsvold
Atlantic
Radioleine
Maryland
Edward R. Baird, Jr
Capes
Troops Trained For Open Warfare Ahead Of Berlin Advance
Washington reports American troops in training shift focus from trench fighting to open warfare. Division commanders ordered to stress long marches, endless target practice, and self reliance as the push toward Berlin looms. Frontline officers urge broader soldiering, with trench specifics to come in post arrival France.
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Washington
Berlin
France
Paid killer admits he took jobs for $15 a week
New York June 7 jury testimony in Terranova case features John Esposito alias Lefty admitting he was a hired assassin. He details starting as a thug then a killer, says he murdered four men, and that bosses sometimes paid extra. He testifies while aiding authorities in the murder plot surrounding gambler Joseph de Mato and rival Lombardi.
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Ciro Terranova
Joseph de Mato
Charles Lombardi
Terranova
Lombardi
Esposito
War Department Orders Development Battalions Across Camps
Washington June 7 The War Department orders formation of development battalions at National Army National Guard and regular army camps to train men not fit for service. The units aim to correct mental or physical faults or remove those unfit for any service. Drafted men ignorant of English may be detailed to these battalions.
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