Austrian Offense Fails as Italians Gain Ground
The Associated Press reports the Austrian offensive failing along the front with Italians and French recapturing ground near Asiago and on the Piave. Rome says Austrians failed to widen the Montello salient while crossings near Monte Bel Luna were halted. Italian gains and heavy Austrian losses noted.
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Japan Expects Allied Aid For Siberian Move Says Senator
Senator Sherman of Illinois told the senate the United States should trust Japan and urge her to attack the government menacing her by a drive through Asia. He said the administration and senate must bear responsibility for delay. He added Japan seeks American and allied aid to enter Siberia, as she cannot act alone.
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War with Turkey and Bulgaria Proposed by Representative Kelly
Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania introduced a resolution declaring war on Turkey and Bulgaria. The measure, referred to the foreign affairs committee, hinges on proving the Tabriz outrage was organized by a Turkish military force rather than a mob, which would justify a formal declaration of war.
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Skagway Boy among Officers Lost in Air Collision
The report from Seattle states Lieutenants Leo M Hines and Francis M Roberts are dead while Robert C Moore may die after an airplane collision at 1700 feet. Daniel B Pullen first West Point graduate promoted to lieutenant colonel in the tank corps. Pullen's home is Skagway where his mother runs the Pullen house hotel.
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Eight Followers Convicted Under Espionage Act
New York June 21 Eight followers of the late Pastor Russell including Joseph F Rutherford were convicted yesterday of violation of the Espionage Act Judge Howe said the verdict was thoroughly right The maximum penalty is forty years imprisonment The article notes a three and a half year period starting July 1 1914 when the U S exported over 616 million pounds of fresh beef to allies and nearly 203.1 million pounds of canned beef
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Pastor Russell
Joseph F. Rutherford
Howe
United States
American Girls Forced to Live in Champagne Cellar
Misses Emma and Katherine E. Lansing sisters of Secretary of State Robert Lansing ran a Red Cross canteen in France. They were forced to live in a champagne cellar while German bombardment struck the village on the French and British front before they could close the canteen and depart.
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Torpedoed Transport Santanna Loses 638 Soldiers Missing
Paris June 21. The Havas Agency reports the transport Santanna bound from Bizerta to Malta torpedoed. On board were 2,150 soldiers and naval workmen. 1,512 were saved. The fate of 638 remains unconfirmed.
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New Express Raises Rates by 10 Percent
Washington June 21 The Consolidated Express Company will begin operations July 1 with rate increases around ten percent. The Interstate Commerce Commission has sanctioned the raise.
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Consolidated Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Workmen at Vienna plants go on strike amid riots
A Zurich dispatch reports that about one hundred thousand workers at Vienna's arsenal and airplane works have struck. Rioting occurred in the suburbs of Vienna as the stoppage began.
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Zurich
Mexico Prohibits Gold and Silver Exports
Mexico City reports an official statement announcing a ban on exporting gold and silver. The decision follows similar export restrictions implemented by other nations.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Secretary Baker narrowly escapes as troops suffer blast
Baltimore june 21 two soldiers killed by premature trench mortar explosion at Aberdeen Ma. Secretary of War Boer officers witnessed the scene from a crane but were uninjured as the blast occurred in a bomb proof enclosure.
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Aberdeen
Revolution Imminent Shortage Food Supply
Prague and Bohemia face a fuel and bread shortage amid industrial unrest. The Austrian government may raise bread rations to calm crowds. if not, railway links could be cut and a revolution may erupt, per Vienna Neue Freie Presse.
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U S Marines Casualty List From Western Front Displays 127 Names
The United States Marine Corps list from the western battle front in France shows 127 names with ten killed in action. The Army list includes 38 names with six KIA. No Alaskan names listed yet. British casualties for the past week total 36 620.
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Prisoners in Germany to be exchanged
Paris dispatch reports French prisoners held in Germany since August 1914 will be exchanged on Monday next. The item adds a note that Americans waste two and a half times as much fat as they use.
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Paris
American Soldiers to Fight on Piave Front
June 21 The Roman Legion of America reports a telegram from Secretary of War Baker confirming that American troops will soon engage on the Piave front in Italy.
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First American planes breach Austrian Piave bridge
Italian front report from June 21 says the first American airmen flew over the Piave and forced two holes in the Austrian bridge. Separately in Seattle on June 21 fish prices were posted for halibut sablefish ling and red cod with multiple percentage quotes.
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Ambitious Attack Being Planned on German Front
Paris dispatch reports grave events ahead as German artillery redoubles, with the Fourth army group under Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria preparing a major offensive after three weeks of rest and reorganization. American forces in France engage in counter actions near Cantigny and Leicheprey, while German thrusts at Leicheprey and fronts north of Albert and near Noyon suffer heavy losses.
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Bavaria
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Berlin
Leicheprey
Albert
Noyon
Chateau Shierry
Prohib rider held up delaying ship yard actions
Washington June 31 Senate agricultural committee postponed action on Senator Jones prohibition rider to the agricultural appropriation bill after a three hour session. The delay follows Bainbridge Colby of the United States Shipping Board stating removing beer from shipyard workers would cut output by about 25 percent.
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Senate Agricultural Committee
Senator Jones
Bainbridge Colby
United States Shipping Board
American Air Fleets Head for Battle Front
Major George Brancker of the British air ministry said seaplanes will likely reach the battle front by next summer with a pioneer flight attempted soon. The air council views these flights as a viable method to move airplanes to the front across the Atlantic.
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Battle Front
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Hungary Faces Severe Food Shortage Warning
London dispatch reports former Premier Tisza stating in the Timcarian parliament that only one third to one quarter of required food is available for Hungary's millions in the provinces, signaling a serious shortage.
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London
Tisza
Michigan Republicans Decline to Back Ford in Senate Race
New York dispatch reports Michigan Republicans, led by John Magnum, will not support Henry Ford for the United States Senate. The piece notes Indiana Democrats endorsed Ford as the GOP candidate amid party divisions.
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Henry Ford
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Washington Regs on Work or Fight Rule Unclear
June 21 report notes that the work or fight order regulations do not specify clear rulings on certain cases leaving interpretation to wartime authorities. Authorities may assess exemptions and duties as the policy unfolds amid ongoing mobilization.
Real Food Shortage Tied to Italian Spaghetti Ban
Cable dispatch reports Italy bans spaghetti in parts of the country triggering talk of a real food shortage. The note places the story among sports and labor categories, highlighting how some occupations are deemed non-useful.
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