German Attacks Around Amiens Check on Front Drives
German offensives on the French salient north of the Oise and Lys rivers have been checked after five days of fighting. The French report only local fighting recently as German attempts near Montdidier and Soissons were halted, with a possible fresh blow expected elsewhere, possibly near Amiens or in Flanders.
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Montdidier
Soissons
Comine
San A
Piries
Flanders
Aisne
Aronde
Metz
Oise
Amiens
Wilson Utility Men Return to Form in League Action
The Wilson Utility Men regroup after a rough stretch to post a solid performance on the road. Key plays from their backfield and defense fueled a comeback, signaling renewed momentum for the season.
Tri-State Water and Light eight annual meeting opens
New members include Thomas Fuller of Westinghouse Atlanta and Paul Quattlebaum Conway South Carolina. The gathering endorses President Wilson and war measures with a pledge of support in brain brawn blood and money. Rules suspended to admit members from Florida and other states within three states.
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Wilson
Florida
Thomas Fuller
Atlanta
Tri-State
Carolinas
Georgia
Recce Aera Beach
War Savings Committees
A. J. Sproles
Greenwood
S. C
Woodrow Wilson
Tri-State Water and Light Association
W. C. Bridgers
L. V. Gaffney
Association
Paul Quattlebaum
Conway
L. M. Landrum
Covington, Ga
G. H. Warner
St. Petersburg
Fla
Emperor Wil Seen in Fire Fronts Ahead of Paris Visit
Karl Rosner reports from Berlin that Emperor Wilhelm II toured near Sols and the Aisne front amid heavy fighting. The emperor described heavy burdens and urged continued advance toward victory. Prisoners described reactions as the German army pressed on toward Paris.
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Insterdam
Wil
Karl Rosner
Berlin
Rosner
Only One Tar Heel Is In Day's Casualty List
Washington reports the army casualty list includes 119 names with 1 from North Carolina. It lists actions killed in action, died of wounds, injuries, and missing, naming officers and enlisted men from several states including North Carolina and Georgia.
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Washington
Army
Frank W. Hewlett
Lewiston
Ernest Francis Sexton
Darden
Conn
George Stein
New York
George C. Muscio
Waterbury
Charles W. Maxson
Baltimore
Hugh McFarland
Brownwood
Texas
Shaler Ladd
Chevy Chase
Max D. Gilfillan
St. Johnsbury
James L. Woodside
Statesville
N. C
James W. Brown
Phoenix City
Ala
James C. Floyd
Rogersville
Tenn
Ira H. Justice
Trimble
Buford Stewart
Manafile
Willie Couch
Newman
James Dudin
Lookout Street
Chattanooga
Louis Guilbeau
Arnaudville
William C. Kemp
Crump
Leonard C. Rush
Buena Vista
Frank E. Wesberry
Woodville
Miss
Germans Put Off Major Breakthrough After Five Days
Paris reports the latest German effort described as a skinful by a general who just returned from the front. Military commentators agree the enemy gained a strip of territory but sacrificed divisions without achieving a decisive result.
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Paris
First Large Casualty List From Marine Corps
Washington reports a 62 name Marine Corps casualty list issued today as the first large tally since Marines joined active fighting in France. Ten marines faced heavy German assaults and attacked in force, with names believed to be of men who had fought for days near Chateau Thierry.
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Washington
Marine Corps
France
Chateau Thierry
Patriotic Exercise Replaces Labor Program at AFL Convention
In St Paul on June 14 patriotic exercises replaced labor union activities at the annual American Federation of Labor convention. After a brief session the gathering adjourned to permit federal officers to join a flag day demonstration.
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St. Paul
Minn
American Federation of Labor
Ships Turn Back as Submarine Seen Off Virginia Capes
An Atlantic Port reports that ships departing for distant waters were turned back after sightings of a submarine about 18 miles off the Virginia capes. Later chatter added that the underwater craft still lurks nearby awaiting targets, lending color to unofficial reports.
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Atlantic
Dm Witis
Ins
Virginia Capes
Keemun Sunk Suspected By German Submarine Off Virginia
An Atlantic Port report says the British steamship Keemun 9074 tons, last known to leave Manila, was attacked by a German submarine near the Virginia capes and may be sunk. If confirmed, it would be the largest steamship lost to U boat warfare on this side of the Atlantic. The Keemun is owned by China Mutual Navigation of Liverpool and built in Belfast in 1902. passengers were suspected aboard.
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Atlantic
Keemun
Virginia Capes
Manila
China Mutual Navigation Company
Liverpool
Belfast
Sea rescue after German submarine shelling off Hatteras
An American steamer arriving at an Atlantic port reports receiving a wireless call for help Tuesday from a ship between the vessel and shore. The other vessel was being shelled by a German submarine as it lay off Cape Hatteras, prompting the distress call.
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Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
McAdoo Denies Senate Request on Dollar Stabilization
Washington today Secretary McAdoo refused a Senate resolution seeking steps to stabilize the dollar abroad. He said President Wilson regards disclosure at this time as inadvisable for fear it could reach enemy countries.
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Washington
McAdoo
Senate
Wilson
Jewish Board Recognized by War Department
The Jewish welfare board was formally recognized by the war department for religious social and recreational work in army camps. Commanding officers were instructed to cooperate with board representatives.
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Jewish Board
Washington
Jewish Welfare Board
War Department
Smith bill for vocational rehabilitation passed by Congress
Up to Wilson Washington June 14 the Senate completed Senator Smith of Georgia’s bill to establish a plan for vocational rehabilitation of men injured in military service. It now goes to President Wilson for signature.
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Wilson
Washington
Smith
Georgia
Congress
French Halt German Offensive Near Montdidier and Noyon
With the French Army in France on June 13 night the German push between Montdidier and Noyon toward Compeigne failed after five days of fighting. Allied counterattacks recovered key positions, inflicting heavy losses. The front remained calm elsewhere as the French entrench stronger lines and threaten German supply routes.
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France
Montdidier
Noyon
Birth of Old Glory Celebrated Under Capitol Skies
Washington observes Flag Day with government offices closing early and a Capitol grounds gathering presided over by Secretary Baker. Speaker Solicit or General Davis, possibly President Wilson, and countless citizens display 141 year old banner marking the 1777 congress resolution.
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Washington
France
United States
Capitol
Baker
John W. Davis
Wilson
Act of Congress
America
Pennsylvania Avenue
Continental Congress
Boston
Israel Putnam
Prospect Hill
Somerville
St. George
St. Andrew
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Betsy Ross
John Ross
Arch
American Brigading Plan May Merge Allied Armies
Washington reports a London cablegram hinting at a plan to brigad e American troops and shift U S supplies to a central Allied authority in France. General Pershing would transfer units to British and French divisions and, if approved, over three quarters of a million U S troops could fight behind the lines with the allied armies.
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Washington, D. C
London
United States
Washington
France
Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Atlantic
Stettinius
Hoover
Europe
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Matz
Cording
Westinghouse Electric Co
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Brent
Keemun le
M’adoo
ROCHE
Capitol Grounds
John Paul Jones
Wilmington
North Carolina
Parker Quince Moore
U. S
Frank P. Morse
East Flanders
Lansing
fMorman
Belgium
Belgian
House of Representatives
Hainaut
Namur
Luxemburg
Moerbeke
Wachtebeke
Alost
Germany
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