Million Men in France by End of July
General Peyton March announced that 800000 American troops are in France with 1000000 expected there by the end of July to strengthen allied forces. He cited rapid overseas shipments and noted the ongoing campaign from Rheims to the sea as German attacks widen. Secretary Baker had said over 700000 were abroad a week earlier.
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France
Washington
Peyton March
March
Rheims
Pes
Baker
Burance
40 000 Men Sought for New U S Ships Navy
Washington June 15 Up ward of 40 000 men will be headed to aid the great fleet of warships the United States will turn off during the next fiscal year Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee He asked the House to be near with the navy bill of the Senate Increasing the navy to 86 481 The letters from Admiral Benson chief of Navy Operations and Ad- were transmitted
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Washington
Mia
United States
House Naval Committee
Daniels
House
Senate
Benson
Havay
British Troops Seize German Front North of Bethune
British units report capturing a German forward position two miles north of Bethune in a large operation. A Paris official statement notes renewed German offensives halted, praising Allied defense and marking June 11 as a day of triumph. Paris and Berlin reports detail French troop advances near Bolivions and mixed German attacks with limited gains.
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Bethuné
Paris
Marne
Parle
Compeigne
Assaulc
German Empire
Miral Palmer
Courreset
Valsery
Bolivions
Trufin
War Department
Berlin
Russians Alarmed as Czech Slavs Rally in Siberia
Washington reports unexpected moves in central Siberia as Czech-Slav regiments gain against Bolshevik forces. The development could enable a Russian army under German influence and threaten Moscow, with Entente weighing steps to counter German gains and food supplies controlling the region.
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Washington
Siberia
Rusela
Germany
Moscow
Russia
Werthington
Brest-Litovak
Cpeche-Slava
Austria
Chem
Meir
Siberian
Vladivostok
Europe
Woteps
Cooche-Brave
Piberta
New Star Nova Aquilae Draws Stargazers’ Attention
An illustrated feature discusses the nova Aquilae appearing in Cassiopeia with diagrams showing its position in the eastern sky around dusk. The piece surveys theories for such stellar outbursts, cites biblical and scientific speculation, and recalls historical novae, noting the ongoing wartime unrest and public interest in celestial events.
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J. & Lincoln
Nove Aquilae
Dirappes
Cassiopeia
Enat
Sodom
Gomorrah
Satan
George Crow
Ee 5
Senate
Navy claims sunk submarines and air combat crews credited
Senator Weeks says since January the navy has sunk more than 25 German submarines and fighters deserve credit for the gains. He asserts heroic deeds should be acknowledged in official records as the war effort continues.
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Pemberton
Mmoes
Jui W. Weeks
Ananesiitliany Affairs Committee
Crowder outlines 1918 army call and age extension plan
General Crowder said three million Americans will be in the armed forces by August 1, 1918, with Class One exhausted soon after January 1, 1919. He noted 1,24,000 of 2,123,000 men called to Class One have already reported, and outlined further calls, drafts, and volunteers to reach seven million under the policy.
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Crowder
Amoulated Press
Washington
Benatoy Frew
Meryland
Calla Crowder
Thorvatior
Tremendous Italian Front Offensive Reported Across 100 Miles
Austrians launch a major assault from Asiago to the sea with heavy bombardment and infantry attacks. Premier Orlando notes strong Italian resistance and Allied forces including French British and American troops aiding. Officials cite no decisive Austrian gains as battles continue along the Piave and Brenta sectors.
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Asiago
Chamber of Deputies
Orlando
Hrenta
Brenia
Piave
Aglago
Monte Arrete
Isteni Aewe
Owr
Nin
London
War Office
Italy
Adiage
An AW
Cardona
Isonze
Diazhea
Geneal Caderna
Io Rhief
Alfhourh
Fook
Weadeo
Dual Monarchy Deteriorates as Fronts Collapse in Europe
The Vienna government faces upheaval as military and political strains rise across Austria and Hungary. Reports from Vienna and allied fronts describe reorganization and unrest amid renewed efforts against Italy, with authorities rushing troops to turbulent provinces.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Holland
Switzerland
Spain
Italy
Mohemia
Moraya
Carrive
Otmo Eyatem
Thane Sunde
Austria
Munearghee
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