Austrians Build 14 Piave Bridges as Italians Hold Fire
Report claims 35 000 prisoners and 120 guns captured while Austrians construct 14 Piave bridges between the Denson loop and the Colegino railway bridge. Italians reportedly engage at 11 points with pontoons under fire as fighting continues on the front.
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Colegino
France
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Albert
Wget
Serre
Montdidier
Monthdidier
Rheims
Attitude of Thousands Expressed in Alien Letter
A war front dispatch reports aliens in the United States who volunteered for the American army, with a Swiss born informant describing a volunteer who insists on fighting for America. Paris confirms ninety-two Austrian divisions are in a major Italian battle, with about one million Austrian troops engaged and Boroevic commanding.
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France
United States
American Air Service
War Department plans training camps for allied troops
Washington reports the war department will seek congressional approval to establish facilities in the United States for training troops of allied nations. No specifics are set, but plans contemplate allowing hemisphere allies to train here if desired, with funding requested before diplomatic moves.
Golfers Knowledge Aids British Raid On Belgian Coast
A Royal Air Force gunner who knew the Lombartsyde course well identified gun placements along the dunes and shot them up during a raid on the Belgian coast. He targeted about a dozen positions, noting the pleasure of a favorite putting green ruined in the effort.
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Lombartsyde
Dfmons Links
Allies Consider Shifting Front to Italy and U S Troop Roles
Washington reports that Italian ambassador Count V. Macchia D Pellere met Secretary Baker amid talks on sending troops to Italy. Allied leaders doubt large American troop use on any line, citing transportation and supply limits, while British and French forces are already in Italy. Some speculate a strategic shift to attack Italy, selecting the weaker foe if options exist.
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Italy
France
Draft age extension debate stirs War Department plans
Washington June 18 Secretary Baker said Congress would not be urged to extend the draft age unless necessary. Senate bill would enlist all men 18 to 46, but officials warn the nation may soon need broader mobilization beyond the existing system as 4,000,000 troops are targeted by January.
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Military Affaire Committee
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Clase Two
Cheyenne U P Project to Expand Shops and Terminals
Gen. Supt. Wm. Jeffers announced U S government approval of 1 750 000 for new shops enlarged coal chutes a new roundhouse and better terminal facilities in Cheyenne. The plan aims to handle growing U P and C S & C roads traffic and accommodate wartime labor. officials urged local action on housing for incoming workers, especially women, as war demand rises.
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U. P. Railroad
Cheyenne
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Plaine
Lion Club
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Jeffers
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English Official Says Situation Grave but Allies Are Confident
London June 18 Andrew Bonar Law the chancellor of the exchequer introduced a vote of credit for 600000000 pounds in the house and gave figures on total war credits bringing expenditures to over 7000000000 pounds He postponed his detailed statement of expenditures until tomorrow He noted the Austrian offensive against Italy is part of a broader program and that success there would affect fighting in France He said three days of Austrian action failed to meet first day objectives and praised Allied troops and Italian resolve The Vienna report cites 35000 prisoners taken and 120 guns captured in the Italian front drive.
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London
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Commons
Germany
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Bonar Law Deems America In But Not Entered War
London June 18 The Chancellor of the Exchequer A Bonar Law pledges Britain’s stance and insists America is not entering the war yet is fighting as reserves. He asserts American entry is imminent and praises American troops already aiding Allied efforts while warning Germany’s aims in the western front.
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