Moreni Tank Steamer Sunk After Two Hour Gun Battle
The American tanker Moreni was sunk by a German submarine on June 12 after a two hour running fight. Four crewmen died including Oiler Edward Cunningham and Wireless Operator G. Curran Jr. The German captain praised the American captain for the fight. Forty three of forty seven crew were saved by a passing steamer.
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Washington
State Department
Department of State
Edward Cunningham
Brooklyn
G. Curran, Jr
New York
Jr. Moustner
A. Geeisen
Leghorn
Italy
Standard Oil Company
Baton Rouge
Gibraltar
Mereni
Thomas Thompson
DIVER SINKS BIG TRANSPORT ANNAM IN IONIAN SEA
The transport Annam, a 6 075 ton vessel built in 1809 in Copenhagen and owned in Marseille, was torpedoed in the Ionian Sea on June 11 while under escort. Bombs driven at the submarines failed to stop them. the ship sank after being towed, with no casualties.
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Paris
Ionian Sea
Copenhagen
Marseille
Revolt Breaks Out in Spain Reported by Censors
London reports a Spanish revolt led by army officers. A military committee pressed demands on civil authorities, threatening mutiny if unmet. The government imposed strict censorship as the situation resembled Russia.
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London
Spain
Russia
Japan Opposes U S Stand Over China Rival Factions
Washington reports Japan, like Britain, refuses to join the United States in urging China rival factions to reconcile their differences. No reason given by either country, but the action suggests doubts about American effectiveness.
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Washington
Japan
Great Britain
China
State Department
Peace Offer by Germany Reported by Social Democrats
Stockholm reports on June 18 that the Social Democrats say Germany has made a peace offer to Russia via a Swiss federal council member. The claim suggests an attempt to end hostilities with Russia through neutral mediation.
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Stockholm
The
Social Pemokraten
Germany
Russia
Draft plans outline three army conscription waves for war
Washington reports a three draft sequence to raise the regular army, National Guard, and a 625000 strong national army training for European service. First draft to build war strength. second fills National Guard. third forms the national army. About 725000 may be drafted overall. Crowder cites lack of a proclaimed draft date.
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Washington
Regular Army
National Guard
National Army
Army
War Department
Vly Thas
Crowder
France
Congress
Greece’s Abdication of Constantine Triggers Balkan Shifts
Constantine I is forced to abdicate the throne of Greece after allied pressure. Crown prince barred. Alexander named successor. Entraente forces move to stabilize Greece, with Venizelos’s supporters ready to mobilize, potentially reshaping Balkan fronts and aiding Russia against the central powers.
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Quartermaster's Department
United States Marine Corps
Sir Herbert Plumer
Ypres
Armentieres
Bethlehem Steel Works
Uncle Sam
Alexander
Greece
Constantine
Edward W. Pickard
Constantine I
Jounart
France
Zaimis
Venizelos
Turkey
Balkan
Germany
M. Jonnart
Washington
United States
Larissa
Liberty Loan
America
Wilson
Britain replies to U S note on China policy stance
London reports Britain has sent a lengthy response to the United States note inviting allied participation in the principles of the U S China policy note. Britain expresses sympathy with the President’s aims but warns it must view the matter from a different perspective and may not fully align with all American wishes.
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Russia
Teutons
Kerensky
Roumanian
All-Russian Council of Peasants
Kronstadt
Wilson
America
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Alsince-Lorraine
Italia
Herr Heydebrand
Mr. Root
American Railway Engineering Commission
Petrograd
United States
Pacific
Washington
Boris A. Bakhmetieff
General Pershing
London
Boulogne
Paris
Europe
Trieste
Trentino
Trent
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Messines
East End
England
Petrolite
Leyland
Anglian
Sequana
Atlantic
Congress
Senate
Senator Reed
Missouri
Reed
Herbert C. Hoover
Food Control Agency
China
Ching
Heavy bail for anarchists Goldman and Berkman
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman were arrested for inciting anti conscription feeling and waived examination in federal court. Each was remanded on $25,000 bail with three hours to raise the funds. Failing to post bail, they were to be returned to the Tombs while their lawyer sought the money.
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New York
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Miss Goldman
Berkman
Politicians warned not to meddle with draft process
Washington asserts a fair, tight system to draw names for military service and warns politicians against seeking exemptions or favors. General Crowder’s office enforces penalties for interference, promising impartial registration and jail for those who try to swap duties among fit men.
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Washington
Crowder
General Crowder
War Department
Congress
Selective Service Act
Department of Justice
Swiss Refuses Mediation in War Peace Plea
The federal council in Berne refused to take the initiative for peace talks. It said Switzerland cannot offer mediation with any realistic chance of success at present. The decision followed actions by national and state councils.
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Berne
Federal Council
Switzerland
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Balkans
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