Germans Surrender 50 Under Flag of Truce at Belleau Wood
London reports 50 Germans surrendered under a flag of truce northwest of Chateau Thierry. Germans attacked Bouresches and Belleau Wood with failures, leaving many dead and prisoners. About 400 enemy cavalry were seen south of Eterpilly, few returning after American fire. French and American commands maintain close cooperation.
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London
Chateau Thierry
Daily Mail
France
Wounde
Belleau Wood
Bouresches
Belelau Wood
Eterpilly
Busieares
Blame United States for Costa Rica War
Amsterdam reports the Koelnische Volks Zeitung blames the United States for Costa Rica's declaration of war on Germany. It cites a warning to President Wilson that votes will be weighed in the final settlement and claims Costa Rica must compensate for damages due to U S pressure. It contrasts San Salvador's resistance to U S influence.
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Amsterdam
United States
Costa Rica
Germany
Koelnische Volks Zeitung
Wilson
America
San Salvador
Warning on Pimples Blood Purifier Remedy Slogan
Readers warned that facial pimples indicate sluggish blood and skin problems. The ad promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood purifier to cleanse the blood and cure unsightly eruptions. A mail-order offer from Medical Director Laboratory in Atlanta lists contact details.
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Medical Directift Laboratory
Atlante
Georgia
Milestones Along the Path of Old Glory
A chronology of firsts for the American flag listing historic displays and raises from 1777 to 1877. Notable sites include Fort Schuyler Rome New York Brandywine Fort Nassau in the Bahamas and Perry Jeddo Japan mid Atlantic and Alaska commemorations.
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Fort Schuyler
Rome
N. Y
John Paul Jones
Ranger
Brandywine
Rathbone
Providence
Fort Nassau
Bahamas
Bedford
Massachusetts
Columbia
Straits of Magellan
Endeavor
Salem
Mass
California
James P. Arther
Plymouth Mass
Antarctic Circle
Flying Fish
Lynch
Japan
Perry
Bay of Jeddo
High School
New Bedford
Alaska
Russia
United States
Midway Islands
Pacific Ocean
Summi Baker
Afoe
Henry L. Stanley
Andes
China
Europe
Dines Ican
France
American Troops Reviewed by Haig on British Front
Field Marshal Haig reviewed American troops on a wide plain. The Americans marched with fit, disciplined bearing and saluted the colors. A Royal Flying Corps squadron performed aerial stunts as Haig praised their health, spirits, and eagerness to train.
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Douglas Haig
France
Royal Fl Corps
Haig
Costa Rica Declares War on Germany May 25 1918
The Costa Rican congress declared war on Germany on May 25 1918. The government under President Tinoco has not received official recognition from the United States despite ongoing efforts.
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Germany
Tinoco
Government study seeks higher pay for dollar-a-year volunteers
A June 14 survey shows the government considering substantial salaries for dollar-a-year volunteers serving in the war industries board and other agencies. The Ways and Means Committee compiled information on several hundred volunteers, their duties, and private connections to end nominal pay. Reports claim many volunteers are already paid more than the government could.
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Washington
War Industries Board
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bureau Men Exempt From Draft Induction
Washington June 14. War department issued orders exempting draft eligibles from general service for duty with general staff bureaus. The exemption applies to men technically qualified for such duty or physically disqualified for general military service but physically qualified for special and limited service.
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Washington
General Staff
War Department
Austro Hungarian Attack on Italian Lines Repelled
Rome reports Austro Hungarian forces launched an assault on the Italian lines at Cady Summit and Monticello ridge. The Italian war office says the attack was broken by Italian forces.
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Rome
Cady Summit
Monticello Ridge
Italian War Office
British Losses Total 34,171 in Week
London reports British casualties for the week ending today at 34,171 officers and men. Of these, 4,447 were killed.
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London
Dode Paskett Trade Echoes in Cubs Batting Averages
Dode Paskett, traded by the Phillies for Cy Williams to the Cubs, shows notable contributions in batting averages this season with growing impact for the lineup.
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Dode Paskett
Phils
Cy Williams
Cubs
Tigers eye Erickson as Jennings seeks twirler
Pitcher Eric Erickson seems to be the pitcher Hugh Jennings has sought for the Tigers this season. Erickson has pitched solidly and shown gilt-edged form for the club.
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Eric Erickson
Hugh Jennings
Eric
Tigers
Japanese leaders hold council with prince and marshals
The June 7 meeting at the general staff office brought together Prince Fushimi Field Marshals Yamagata and Terauchi the premier Lieutenant General Oshima the war minister and other officials. A joint field marshal and admiral conference is set for June 10.
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Tokio
Prince Fushimi
Yamagata
Terauchi
Oshima
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