Italian gains and Austrian casualties drive WWI news from Rome
Italian forces reoccupied Cape Sile and extended the bridgehead as 379 prisoners were taken with additional battlefield captures. British and Italian reports dispute Austrian losses and note continued raids on Saarbrucken Offenburg and Karlsruhe while Allied air forces drop bombs on Ostend and Mariakerke.
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Cape Sile
London
Jeffries
Piave
Musile
Chiesanuova
Haig Reports Unfavorable Weather Yet Fighter Raid Success
Douglas Haig says on June 25 weather hindered aviation but aircraft observed enemy batteries and conducted reconnaissance. Our planes destroyed 10 enemy machines and forced four down while seven of ours are missing. We dropped 10 tons of bombs day and night.
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London
Jane
Douglas Haig
Allied Raid Report Across Regions in Lorraine and France
French communique details raids in Mailly Raineval Melborg Vineg au Courniliet and Lorraine. Prisoners and machine guns seized. German attack on a small post north of Leport repulsed. American troops near Belleau Wood capture 150 prisoners in local operation.
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London
Mailly Raineval
Melborg
Vinegau-Courniliet
Lorraine
Leport
Belleau Waed
Americans Take Dellcau Wood and Reach Alsace
A United Press report from the West Front says American forces captured the remainder of Dellcau Wood and killed or captured 22 Germans with many machine guns. The victory enlarges American control as they also occupy a new sector in Alsace.
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New York
United Press
West Front
Dellcau Wood
Alsace
Forecast for August Amid Draft and War Efforts
Washington report cites Senator Hitchcock announcing August will see the final draft of Class One releasing 3,300,000 men to service with 1,250,000 destined for France. German towns bombed details follow from the Air Ministry.
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Washington
Hitchcock
America
France
German Report Of June 25 Allied Attacks In France
A wireless German message states English forces attacked on the morning of June 25 along wide sectors south of the Scarpe. They were repelled by a counter attack near Peachy and Neuville Vitasse, and other attacks elsewhere broke down.
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London
Scarpe
Peachy
Neuville Vitasse
German commanders promise loot for Paris capture
Wrench Embassy reports that German commanders vowed loot for soldiers if they captured Paris. German deserters describe promises that the rich countryside would be yielded for their use and pleasure.
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Washington
Wrench
Paris
Von Hertling and War Policy Amid German Speeches
Amsterdam reports that von Kuhlmann's speech sparked anger over alleged stenographic edits. Von Hertling sought to lessen war guilt impressions in the Reichstag while Kuhlmann argued military success is the precondition for diplomacy. Labour Conference voted to dissolve the political truce as a deputation pressed Lloyd George on a federated UK plan.
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von Hertling
Reichstag
Germany
von Uhimann
London
Labour Conference
Henderson
Lloyd George
Labour Party
Rumor of Resignation Near by Keldmann in Berlin
Berlin reports a rumour that von Keldmann may resign, tied to developments in Berne dated June 26. The message cites Berlin sources and indicates possible political changes ahead.
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Berne
Berlin
von Keldmann
Labour Conference Calls for War Victory Unity
The British Labour Party opened with Mr W F Purdy presiding. Foreign delegates Dr H Sianting M Albert Thomas M Vandervelde and M Thuysmins attended. Purdy urged aligning the industrial and political wings but cautioned against overreach.
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London
British Labour Party
W. F. Purdy
Dr. H. Sianting
M. Albert Thomas
M. Vandervelde
M. Thuysmins
Mr Purdy
Labour Movement
Kerensky Address Sparks Conference Disruption
In London on June 26 M Kerensky spoke to a conference praising Russian democracy and fighting tyranny. A delegate opposed his presence and was expelled amid disorder as plans for wartime unity and postwar aims against militarism were discussed. M Kerensky to speak again tomorrow.
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Britain
Trade
M. Kerensky
M. Verensky
London
M_ Kerensky
Wartime Appeal Urges Women to Work the Land
Mr. Lloyd George issues a plea to British women to join agricultural work as harvests threaten due to men being called up. He notes urgency and the need for immediate action to prevent food shortages.
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London
Lloyd. George
EKATERINBURG TAKEN IN RUSSIAN AFFAIRS REPORT
A Moscow telegram says Czech troops entered Ekaterinburg with heavy fighting under way. The message suggests the ex-Czar may be in Ekaterinburg but gives no confirmation of his assassination.
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Amsterdam
Moscow
Tkaterinburg
Atkaterinburg
Uncertain Siberia intervention status despite cautions
Reports deny any decision on intervention in Siberia while the front line shifts. Bolsheviks reportedly prevail east of Wamsi with German and Magyar prisoners aiding General Semenov’s detachments near Manchuria. German plans and Manchurian governance speculation surface as Harbin dispatches mention Chinese orders to ready military governors. Germans reportedly stockpile cotton for Amur rail control.
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London
Siberia
Wamsi
Semenov
Daily Mail
Harbin
Amur
Two Steamers Sunk by Torpedo Off European Waters
New York reports two steamers the Pomeranian and the Medora were torpedoed in European waters. Sixty persons are missing from the Pomeranian.
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New York
New York Times
Anglo German War Prisoners Conference Likely to Agree
June 26 Hague report says progress at the Anglo German War Prisoners Conference indicates a likely agreement. The talks are suspended temporarily for member governments to consult on certain questions.
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Thy Hague
Turkish loan fails as government seeks German aid
United Press from Rome reports Swiss advices that the Turkish loan collapsed. The Turkish government appeals to Germany for funds to prevent further reductions in Turkish forces and to avert new levies.
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London
United Press
Rome
Germany
House of Commons inquiry on German colonies policy
Mr B Lees Smith questioned Mr Massey’s June 19 statement on German colonies and any change in the egcoiments policy. Bonar Law replied No. The item then shifts to a brief note on a cough remedy advertisement with unrelated product names.
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London
House of Commons
B. Lees Smith
Massey
Bonar Law
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