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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
5
Washington June 24 confidence in Rome grows that the war could end in 1918 if the allies fully back the Italian offensive against Austria. Official wireless despatches from Rome say the Italian capital is hopeful a victorious close may be achieved this year with substantial allied support.
The report says Italian forces have captured 45,000 prisoners and are driving a rout across the Piave. Secret sources claim German divisions are being diverted from France to reinforce Austria, with Rome fearing a complete Austro-Hungarian collapse and Germany pausing the French offensive to aid the Austrians.
General Diaz cables a dispatch describing a decisive Piave victory. He says troops and artillery drove the enemy to retreat across the Piave’s left bank, with 40,000 prisoners taken and vast booty, despite stubborn resistance at Musile. The Montello breakout and heavy losses mark the advance.
Rome June 4 The war office says Austrian forces withdrew to the left bank of the Piave after eight days of stubborn resistance. Allied bombardment and air power opened a deadly crossing as entrenchments collapsed. The report notes vast Austrian casualties and valuable arms and materiel falling into Allied hands.
Paris evening papers publish lengthy pieces on Italy's triumph. L'Heure notes joyful tidings for Entente peoples after French army trials. Temps says victory saves Venice and aids the ally cause, marking a double rejoicing.
German troops attacked the Badonviller region trench line held by French and Americans. They reported heavy losses and took four prisoners, while overall fighting continued along the Ancre and Avre fronts with night reconnoitering activity.
Mrs. Charles Foster of 28 Hunnewell avenue Melrose was crossing Main street when she was struck and killed by an automobile driven by Reverend David M. Lockrow Tremont Temple director, residing at 19 Morgan street Melrose Highlands. She was 47, later died at Melrose Hospital, survived by husband and three children.
An official despatch reports 45,000 Austrian prisoners and a rout after the Piave crossing. Italian forces press the retreating enemy from Montello to the Piave west bank as Germany moves troops from France. Rome says vast Austrian losses and a possible collapse of Austria-Hungary, with Italian and allied advances expected to continue this year.
The Vienna war office announces the evacuation of Montello and the right bank of the Piave River by Austrian troops, reported via London on June 24. The wartime note confirms a withdrawal action as part of ongoing operations.
An official cablegram from Rome, received by the Italian embassy, states that Italy has captured 45,000 prisoners and seized vast stores of war material in a counter offensive that has pushed Austrians across the Piave.
The freshet river forced Austrians to retreat under heavy Italian fire. Many guns and stores were abandoned, with vast quantities ending up in Italian possession as enemy forces rushed to safety and a chance to swim the turbulent stream.
Vienna report from London states a position was evacuated due to high water and bad weather affecting Mon tello and nearby Piave sectors on the right bank. An earlier order was executed unseen by the enemy. evacuated lines faced Italian gunfire and enemy infantry attacks were repelled by long-range batteries.
Amsterdam June 24 The Reichstag will be asked to pass a new vote of credit of 15,000,000,000 marks raising Germanys war debt to 1,389,000,000,000 marks according to Berliner Tageblatt.
War updates describe Italy's advancing success as a major allied feat surpassing the Marne in importance and foreshadow a rout that could strip Germany's ally Austria of war power. The piece argues Austria seeks peace and hints Berlin pushes to keep it in the fight while Germany eyes gains on the western front.
The piece argues Austria cannot recover from its disaster and that the allied and German positions are fragile. It notes Vienna has delayed revealing the scale of losses to its people, warns that defeat hurts Germany's front, and suggests Germany’s hopes for victory this year rely on Austrian resilience.
Secretary Baker cables American ambassador in Rome to relay U S congratulations to the Italian government and General Diaz after Italy defeats Austrian forces. He praises the Italian army and offers further greetings to General Diaz and his soldiers.
The piece analyzes Germany's possible next moves as Britain and France brace for a renewed blow. Lloyd George warns of a fresh strike to shape the 1918 campaign, while Berlin and Vienna are expected to propose peace terms that may be rejected. Americans in France are growing in number and could influence outcomes.
Reports from Europe claim Austria is seething with riots and rising unrest. Hunger drives the populace as food remains scarce and suffering grows. News of a great defeat fuels fears of more serious trouble across the country.
London reports that in the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil stated there is no current sign of official peace negotiations. He dismissed Baron Burian’s remarks as not contributing to peace talks and noted Burian’s alliance with Germany. He warned Britain will not accept a peace unless Germany shows remorse for its actions.
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