First American Gas Projectile Harms German Lines
On the Lorraine front near Toul, U S forces launched a protector track against the German lines. A German gas attack met a counter barrage as Americans fired boundary shells and projectors. Heavy casualties reported for the German side amid a German artillery response.
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Toul
Reims
Vrigny
la Pompelle
Ormes
Sillery
Aisne
Vigney
Berlin
Chemin Des Dames
Hebuterne
Albert
Amiens
Flanders
Lorraine
Trad
Infant Son of Governor Cox Dies in Dayton
Infant son of Governor James Cox and Mrs Cox died at the family residence in Dayton Ohio. The child was born the previous Sunday.
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Cox
Columbus
Thomas Blair Cox
James Cox
Dayton
Fairbanks Trust Created In Widow Memorial Bequest
In Indianapolis a probate filing outlines Charles W. Fairbanks will creating a $50,000 trust for 500 years to fund social welfare every 50 years. The estate totals about $2.15 million with further gifts to Ohio Wesleyan University and the Methodist hospital and Deaconess Home in Indianapolis. An annual $15,000 for daughter Mrs. John W. Timmons is provided and each son may take $10,000 yearly from personal-property revenues.
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Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Ohio Wesleyan University
Methodist Hospital
Fairbanks
John W. Timmons
Four U.S. Airmen Killed In Separate Crashes
Reports from Springfield and Pittsburgh detail the deaths of Lieut. Frank Stewart Patterson of Dayton and Lieut. Leroy Swan of Norwich when their Wilbur Wright field aircraft collapsed at 10,000 feet. Also reported are Lieut. Joseph Graham Trees of Pittsburgh killed near London on June 13, and Lieut. H. Kelly, an aviation instructor killed at Benbrook with a cadet unharmed.
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Springfield
Frank Stewart Patterson
Dayton
Leroy Swan
Norwich
Conn
Wilbur Wright Aviation
Pittsburgh
Joseph Graham Trees
London
War Department
J. C. Trees
Fort Worth
Tex
H. ©. Kelly
Benbrook
No ruling on work or fight draft rules for baseball season
Washington reports persistent rumors that the work or fight draft regulations would not affect major league players this season. Provost Marshal General Crowder reaffirmed that the question will be decided by the president in due course when the occasion arises. The work or fight order becomes effective July 1.
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Washington
Prevent Marshal General
Crowder
Deelstom
Riots in Vienna Spur Cavalry Deployment
A Amsterdam dispatch reports worsening rioting in Vienna with mobs raiding bakeries and storming the premier's residence and both wings of the Hofburg. Cavalry have been rushed to the capital to restore order.
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Lonen
Vienna
Amsterdam
Hofburg
Demonstrations in German Cities Leave Many Dead and Arrests
Reports from Stockholm describe demonstrations in Berlin Hamburg and Cologne that resulted in many deaths and numerous arrests. The messages note heavy censorship and uncertainty about figures.
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London
Stockholm
Berlin
Hamburg
Cologne
Italians Counter Attack Along Piave Front
Rome reports Italian forces counter attacking along the Piave front and have driven back wings of the Austrian army a considerable distance. The action reflects renewed Allied pressure on the Austrians in June.
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Rome
Direct Transport of U S Troops to Italian Front
Washington announced that U S troops are now being shipped directly to Italy. No details were provided on units or numbers, but the inference is that sizable forces are being sent to the Italian front.
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Washington, D. C
U. S
Italy
Russian Minister Seeks Aid as Siberia Intervention Favored
Alexander I. Konovalov, Russia’s commerce minister under Kerensky, arrived in the United States to brief Washington on Russia’s plight and request aid. He argued allied intervention in Siberia would foster a responsible government and aid the war effort.
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Alexander I. Konovalov
Commerce and Industry
Kerensky
United States
Washington
Russia
M. Konovalov
Siberia
Italian Line Holds Firm in Offense Against Crossing
Italian forces defend the line with units repelling enemy attempts to cross. Since the offensive began they have captured 9 017 prisoners and seized numerous guns including hundreds of machine guns. In the north the Austrians gained a minor foothold near Montello while the Italian position on the Asiago plateau and Monte Grappa remained largely in Italian hands with local gains to the west.
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Montello
Monte Grappa
Asiago
Riots in Kiev and Austria Strike Split Government
Intercepted Moscow to Exchange Telegraph message reports Kiev uprising with artillery stores exploded and street fighting. Fourty thousand peasants participate as revolts spread to Poltava and Chernihoy. Austrian cabinet reportedly split over session and potential resignation or dissolution. Von Seydlers reform scenario noted if ministers resign.
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London
Kiev
Moscow
Exchange Telegraph Company
Poltava
Tchernigoy
Hague
Ermada
Duten
Austria-Hungary
Amsterdam
Vienna
von Seydler
American aviators join Italian front as offensive persists
Washington reports the first squadron of U S volunteers trained in Italy prepared to enter action upon arrival. The contingent, led by Capt La Guarda, was welcomed by officials in Rome and praised as a symbol of renewed American support. Austrian forces meanwhile press the line along the Italian front crossing the Fossarta canal at several points and suffering heavy losses.
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Paris
Reims
Vrigny
la Pompelle
War Office
Fossarta Canal
Rome
Washington
Italy
Allan Endaesy
la Guarda
Congress
Io Lsty
London
Vienna
Plave
Zéenson
Gulf of Venice
Piarve
Venice
W U Company Refuses Offer In Telegraph War Row
New York June 19. A reply to Proctoné Wieen urging the Weaters telegraph company to accept a resolution in the dispute between Lemon and otearauhere Anton. Neowrrwh Cugton, president, opposed urging a halt to the conflict. American telegraph union statements followed.
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New York
Proctroné Wieen
Weaters
Tow
Telgraph Company
Anton
Cugton
Ameretal Tetegrephera’ Uniin
Amer
War With Ottoman Forces Spurs War Declaration Debate
Washington reports the sacking of the American hospital at Tabriz Persia and seizure of American and British consulates by Turkish troops. If confirmed, the act may be deemed a war, affecting Congress toward declaring hostilities with the Ottoman Empire and possibly drawing Bulgaria into the conflict. The incident centers on the Presbyterian Colton Memorial hospital and allied mission operations in Tabriz.
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Congress
Washington
Tabriz
Persia
State Department
Teheran
Germany
United States
Constantinople
Turkey
America
Bulgaria
Bucharest
New York
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Colton Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Board
Tanncottal
Charles W. Lamme
Iaston
Edmund M. Dodd
Montclair
N. J
Whipple Memorial Hospital
Mary Ki. Fleming
First American Killed on German Soil Receives Croix de Guerre
Washington reports Private W. J. Dayton of the American forces as the first U S soldier to die on German soil. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre by France for his actions after his unit entered Mes and was killed by machine gun fire the day following.
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Vosgen
France
Washington
Pershing
W. J. Dayton
Vorges
Mes
Mary
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