This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
3
London lauds the French resistance and recent gains as a satisfactory day in the war effort. Clemenceau hails the perseverance of French forces and their steadfast defense against the foe.
Paris reports a day of mixed outcomes with the German assault repelled on the wings while center gains were limited. French gunners concentrated fire on Bocages and Riquebourg as German divisions pressed toward Bessons Sur Matz and Mareuil along the Roye road.
Splendid resistance by French troops on the Noyon sector stalls German efforts on both flanks. Germans claim a center gain at the heights of Guary while admitting losses at Ressons-Sur-Matz and Marsuil. British lines endure heavy bombardment with gas shells but no infantry assault reported. German updates focus on Saturday actions.
Travelers' Protective association in St. Louis holds its national convention through Friday. The social program is dropped to focus on business and war support measures. Officers report a prosperous year with membership growth.
Dr. Charles Weinsberg former president of the Missouri branch of the German American alliance faces a federal trial in St Louis this week on a disloyalty indictment. The charge stems from a recent interview published in a St Louis newspaper.
Commencement at Wofford College in Spartanburg D C June 10 concluded with graduation exercises. Dr Charles Forster Smith of the University of Wisconsin delivered the address to the graduating class.
In the American League Chicago defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 while St Louis beat New York 5 to 4. Detroit lost 0 to 2 to Washington and Cleveland edged Boston 2 to 0. No National League games were scheduled. In the American Association Louisville won 6 to 2 over Milwaukee and Toledo shut out Minneapolis 6 to 0 with Indianapolis 2 and Kansas City 2 ending after 12 innings Sunday. Columbus beat St Paul 6 to 5.
Chattanooga defeated Atlanta 6 to 1 while New Orleans edged Mobile 6 to 5. Nashville fell to Birmingham 1 to 7 in seven innings, and Little Rock routed Memphis 10 to 1.
Baseball standings from the International League show Baltimore and Newark deadlocked 2 to 2, Binghamton 2 and Jersey City 0, while Buffalo defeated Syracuse 5 to 3.
Boston at Chicago and Washington at St. Louis matchups headline a schedule featuring Philadelphia at Detroit and Chicago at Philadelphia in the National League. St. Louis visits New York as Pittsburgh plays Brooklyn and Cincinnati travels to Boston in joint midweek action.
The speaker denounces German world dominion and Prussianism, claims Berlin officials break promises, and urges continued full effort in the war despite hardship. He frames the conflict as a duty to prevent a legacy of blood and misery and to prevail against a powerful foe.
The American Beauty Company presents early vaudeville talent in affordable tabloid comedies with matinee today. A grand scenery display, stunning Broadway style wardrobe, and fresh script bills aim at Royal patrons. Acts include Barkham and Barkham the dancing marvels Hillary and Schrall in black and white, Yeager and Ramsey sisters, and Yvonne LaGrange with modern society and Broadway dances.
Clara Kimball Young delivers a distinct triumph in Magda a select release at the Grand theatre today and tomorrow. The story follows a young girl driven by a dictatorial father as she fights for independence and finds peace and happiness in a powerful emotional role.
The report notes another ship falling prey to a U boat as campaigns shift. It states the fleet may shift focus from Paris and Amiens, with threats to various sectors including Rheims and Verdun, while alternating movements press toward the final objective.
Thousands in the South credit Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription with curing many womanly ailments. The temperance medicine, now in tablet and liquid form, claims to aid backache nervousness and headaches without alcohol or narcotics. Send 10c for a trial package to Dr V M Pierce Buffalo NY.
The article compares the German plan to war, stating it is the supreme play of all German forces against all allied forces. It emphasizes the strategic importance and decisive nature of the plan in the broader conflict context.
Allied and American forces describe limited progress against German lines north of Chateau Thierry and near the Somme. German bombardments with high explosives and gas shells target Montdidier, Noyon, and Rheims sectors, while infantry actions remain restrained and preparations by Austria-Hungary for a new offensive are noted but delayed.
Nashville reader letters extol Dr Pierce remedies including Favorite Prescription Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery. Mrs A Cnes TaTunm and Mrs A M Camp report relief for weak health constipation headaches and general well being.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.