War News Digest from Europe and Near East
Sixteen people including women were executed in East Flanders by Germans over espionage. The transport Santa Anna sunk near Malta. 2,150 aboard with 1,512 saved. Czecho-Slovak forces seized Samuranosto and Nikolaevsk in Omsk and formed a provisional government. Austrian ships Wien and Braterzog Ferdinand reportedly sunk. British raid at Zeebrugge trapped many German ships. Turkish troops attacked Tabriz, threatening war. Kiev revolt spreads with artillery stores blown and street fighting. Peasant uprising involves about forty thousand armed in Poltava and Chernihiv regions. Russian forces report a June eastward offensive on the Voronush front.
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Moscow
Exchange Telegraph Company
London
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Tehernigov
Siberia
Russia
Tomesk
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Wilson
World War I News From Allied Front and Home Front
Reports say an American troop transport once German held returned from a French port and was shelled by a submarine two days out, but escaped. The State Department failed to reach a prisoner exchange agreement with Germany, Bishop McCormick was gassed in France, and Bonar Law warned America’s entry was near. Thirty second division now fights in Alsace. Reports from Stockholm of peace demonstrations in Berlin and Hamburg and Vienna rioting over bread rations plus large strikes at Vienna’s Volcan arsenal and Warschalowski works.
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Germany
State Department
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House of Commons
London
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France
Austrian Premier Resigns Amid War Strain
Foreign Dr von Seydler travels from Vienna to the Austrian army HQ to submit his cabinet’s resignation to Emperor Charles. A London dispatch via Zurich cites the collapse of the hunger offensive and Germany’s halt on promised food to Austria as the likely trigger for the resignation.
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Vienna
Charles
Exchange
London
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Austria
Washington General Crowder Ends Draft Registrants
Provost Crowder announces S076 registrants qualified for general military service and to be sent July 15 to virtous schools for special training. Senate panel backs army expansion. Wilson licenses stockyards. several war and labor actions unfold.
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Crowder
Express monopoly dissolved after war emergency contract
The express monopoly created under government auspices must be dissolved after the war emergency 18 past, under provisions of the contract signed at Washington.
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Washington
Revolt and War Fronts Rise Across Central Europe
A review of last week shows Austrian forces repulsed at Monte Grappa and Piave crossings, with Vienna facing bread riots and rising nationalist pressures. German assault near Reims failed, while American and Allied plans include reinforcing Italy and Siberia, plus potential U.S. entry against the Porte if Tab ris provokes war.
Austerlitz-Era Offensive Falters Amid Allied Efforts
The great Austrian offensive failed by week’s end, acknowledged by captured officers and Vienna papers. Italian forces fought bravely with strong British and French support, while American aviators trained in Italy contributed notably by driving Austrian flyers from the front.
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Vienna
Italy
Defeat in Italy Seems Disaster for Austro Hungarian Empire
Defeat in Italy may mean absolute disaster to the Austro Hungarian empire as its heterogeneous peoples already begin to rebel against a rule that has brought them to the verge of starvation, slain hundreds of thousands, and offered only false promises of victory.
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Italy
Submarine War News and Venezuelan U Boat Bases
West Atlantic submarines have sunk several neutral ships with reports that one or two U boats may be destroyed by armed steamers. A Venezuelan journalist admits German U boat bases exist in Venezuela. Britain reports 21 German destroyers and many submarines blocked in Bruges canal locks after Zee brugge attacks. US justice department uncovers a large conspiracy by manufacturers and agents to obtain war orders with illicit commissions. raids seize papers and offices nationwide.
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Zeebrugge
Belgium
Thomas J. McNamita
London
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Caracas
Venezuela
England
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Rapid push for wider WWI draft ages and labor mobilization
Provost Marshal General Crowder urges immediate amendment to extend the draft age to eighteen to forty five and Secretary Baker signals support if the Senate or House submits it. Crowder tells military committees the change is needed this year to mobilize four to five million men and to extend the work or fight rule for labor conscription in war industries.
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Congress
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British Scouts' War Work Praised by Harry Lauder
In Omaha Nebraska the Scots comedian lauded English scouts for taking over tasks once done by men. He cited 240000 scouts in England handling communications and wounded soldier care, and 40000 actively guarding Britain. He praised discipline, citizenship, and duty to country.
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Omaha
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England
Britain
Scouts Aiding The Navy In Early War Efforts
Following the declaration of war, older Boy Scouts organized along coast guard lines to assist the navy. Private efforts formed scout groups along the Atlantic coast, with parental consent and readiness for emergencies. They mapped community resources, including hospitals, doctors, and transport, and helped locate unlawful wireless stations in some districts.
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Boy Scouts of England
Navy Department
Atlantic Coast Line
Boy Scouts
What Foreign Scouts Do and How to Help in 1918
Secretary Houston urges the Boy Scouts to double food production for America in 1918. The piece praises Belgian, French, and English scouts for courage and information sharing, and notes American scouts already in service on Liberty's front lines defending civilization.
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Houston
Liberty
Civilization
General Strong Praises Scouts In Letter From Camp Kearny
Maj. Gen. F. B. Strong leader of the Fortieth Division at Camp Kearny California writes to Coronado scout leader Frank von Tesmar that prior engagements prevent his attendance but he praises the boy scouts. He recalls observing their efficiency nationwide and notes their invaluable service in Honolulu during the carnival, earning high praise from the governor and association officers. He affirmes the scouts uphold honor and patriotism and deserve broad commendation.
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Camp Kearny
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Coronado Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Movement
Honolulu
Boy Scouts
Scouts Help Save Life in Long Branch Well Rescue
Scouts in Long Branch New Jersey saved a man from drowning in a well as part of their daily good turn. The story highlights how scout knowledge and abilities translate into genuine service including first aid and directing others to safety. A practical example shows youth training leading to a life saving outcome.
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