Austrians Driven Across the Piave Front Collapse
Austrians rout on a fifty mile front as communications and supplies are cut, bridges destroyed, and retreat turns chaotic. Vienna confirms cross river disruption while Allied air and ground actions sink supplies and force enemy losses atop 100000 total. American, British, French forces raid in France and Italy, with US units in Mondidier and Chateau Thierry sectors, and Turkish troops entering Tabri in Persia amid consulate and hospital sackings.
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Italy
Rheims
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Belleaunou
Batele
Malor
Tabri
Persia
Airplanes Across Ocean Plan Announced by Aero Club
The Aero Club of America announced it notified John D. Ryan, director of American aircraft production, that it was willing to assume the expense of attempting a transatlantic fight. The effort aims to help the government deliver thousands of planes to defeat German U boats and support patrols.
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New
Germany's U-Boat Claims Amid Amsterdam Report
An official statement from Berlin reports that May submarine tonnage sank by the German U boats reached 14 000 gross tons. The document also notes that in addition, ships totaling 0 would be taken to Allied ports. the report covers April figures as well.
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Germany
Dermin Subir Io
Derlian
Sherman Favor Siberian Invasion Debate in Senate
In Washington on Thursday Senator Sherman of Illinois urged immediate intervention in Russia. He labeled the Bolshevist government an ally of Germany and said delay risks the allies, urging U S action with Japan and Britain while criticizing administration irresolution. He warned of German agents in Mexico and urged steps against domestic elements aiding them. Senator Hitchcock disputed Japan's desire to intervene, and Senator King cited official sources supporting limited or no immediate expedition.
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Sherman
Illinois
Senate
Russia
Germany
Hilneis
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Siberia
Great Britain
France
Asia
Mexico
America
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Nebraska
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Jipin
Aod
Tragedy in Ely as Couple Die After Shootings
Mrs. Ernest Poplano, living with relatives in Salt Lake, was shot by her husband at their Ely residence near the railway station. Mr Poplano then shot himself in the head. both died in a local hospital without regaining consciousness. Jealousy cited by neighbors as the motive.
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Nevada
Ernest Popplano
Salt Lake
Vriday
Popplano
Transport Attacked By U-Boat Near Atlantic Port
An American troop transport, formerly a German liner, just back from a French port, was shelled by a German submarine two days before reaching its departure port, according to reports made public here on Friday.
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Atlantic
President Wilson Holds War Move on Turks and Bulgaria
Washington reports that President Wilson restrains Congress on declaring war while seeking full state department inquiry. Secretary Lansing testified before the senate foreign relations committee amid urgent calls to act against Turkey and Bulgaria. Formal requests to Sweden and Spain seek rapid details of the Tabriz consulate seizure and American hospital sacking.
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State Department
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Congress
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Bulgaria
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Senate
Tabriz
Fairbanks Leaves $40,000 Trust For Social Welfare Memorial
The will of the late Charles W. Fairbanks filed for probate in Indianapolis sets aside a $40,000 trust fund to be held 500 years. Its income is to be divided every 50 years and expended for social welfare work as a memorial to his wife. The estate is valued at about $2,150,000.
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Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Masaryk in United States on mission of unity
Prof Thomas Masaryk a Bohemian and Austrian parliament member has completed a 16000 mile journey via Vladivostok and the Pacific. Twice sentenced to death by Teutons for defending his country his aim in visiting America is to foster closer ties between Bohemia and the United States.
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Thomas Garignue Masaryk
Vladivostok
Pacific Ocean
Hele
United States
America
Work or Fight Order Explained by Washington Officials
Pro vost Crowder issued June 21 instructions to local draft boards clarifying the work or fight order. All men of draft age must work in productive employment or face induction. Exemptions and non productive classifications include many ordinary staff roles. provisions urge common sense and aid registrants through the federal employment service to find productive work.
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Washington
Crowder
United States Employment Service
Federal Employment Service
Fearful Loss by Austrians on Piave and Montello
Washington reports Austrian newspapers admit the assault on the Italian line failed to prevent Allied plans. Estimates place Austrian casualties at 150,000 as heavy fighting continues on the Piave plain and Montello slopes. General Boroevic commands with two German divisions, a Bulgarian division, and a Turkish division in his force.
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Washington
Piave
Montello
Boroevic
Life Term for Disobedience In U S Army Unit
Camp Lewis Washington private Guy C Rhinehamer of Cummings North Dakota faced a court martial for disloyal conduct after he refused to sign an enlistment and assignment card on June 10 saying to hell with this army business. The court martial order was signed by the commanding general and Rhinehamer received a life sentence for disobedience of orders.
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Wash
Guy C. Rhinehamer
Cummings
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Thirty Ninth
166Th Depot Brigade
Flight Across Atlantic Plan for Europe Route
Major General William Brancker, controller of equipment for the British air council, disclosed in Washington that plans for an air route from the United States to Europe are underway to project American air power against Germany. An initial transatlantic flight is slated for this fall as part of the coordinated effort.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Germany
British Air Council
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