Italians Regain Ground as Piave Flood Destroys Bridges
Italian forces continue counteroffensive along the Piave river front with gains near Fuere and Zenson. American pilots join the attack, assisting in repairing and broadening bridgeheads while Austrians retreat and hundreds are captured. Cavalry charges and renewed river battles push Italians toward Nervesa and Cavazzuherina as floodwaters disrupt retreat.
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Piave River
Rome
Piave
Fuere
Zenson
Italian War Office
Washington
Montello
London
Sile Canal
Viave
Corriere Della Serra
San Andrea
Fagare Zenzon
War Office
Casa Ghiler
Bavaria
Nervesa
Losson
Cavazuerherina
San Dona i Piave
Crowder Calls 6,976 Registrants for Special Training
General Crowder called 6,976 draft registrants qualified for general service to report July 15 for special training at various schools. The program remains open for volunteers until July 4.
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Crowder Aska
Washington
Crowder
Sinking of the Schurz After Collision Off North Carolina
The navy reports the American steamer Schurz sank after a collision with the Florida ten miles southwest of Cape Lookout at 4:40 AM. One seaman died. the rest of Schurz crew were saved and taken to an Atlantic port. The Schurz was formerly German Grier, 1600 tons. The Florida aided in rescue. A separate report notes an American troop transport, formerly a German liner, was shell-fired by a German submarine two days out from France, escaping after a lengthy chase with over 100 shots fired but no torpedo hits.
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Washington
Florida
North Carolina
Navy Department
Cape Lookout
Atlantic
Uner
Train Crash Wrecks Hagenbeck Wallace Circus Train
A troop train collided with the Hagenbeck Wallace circus train near Gary Indiana. About 150 people, mostly circus workers, were killed or injured with forty dead and twenty five dying reported and eighty injured. Responsibility has been assigned pending investigation.
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Chicago
Hagenbeck Wallace Circus
Gary
Ind
Ichigan Central
Attempt on Emperor Charles Reported in Amsterdam
Amsterdam reports a current belief that an attempt was made to assassinate Emperor Charles of Austria. The tentative note cites no confirmed details or suspects.
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Emperor Charles
Amsterdam
Charles of Austria
900000 American troops in France five months ahead of schedule
Gen. March announced 900000 American troops are in France, five months ahead of schedule. The force holds a stronger position northwest of Chateau Thierry as American air forces bomb the Metz Sablons railway.
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France
Washington
March
Chateau Thierry
Metz Sablons
Revolt Threat in Bohemia Raises Food and Labor Tensions
The Neue Freie Presse warns Prague and Bohemian industrial districts face growing unrest. The Austrian government may hike bread rations or see wider strikes. railways could halt, risking a revolution. Vienna reports grain arrivals and 100000 munition workers on strike.
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Copenhagen
Prague
Bohemia
Neue Freie Presse
Vienna
Sos
Ton
Aviator Instructor Killed In Fatal Flight
Lieut. James R. Wheeler twenty four age aviator instructor from this city was instantly killed near Bootsfield Pelleville M when his airplane plunged 600 feet to earth.
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St. Loula
James R. Wheler
Bootsfield
Pellevile, M
May Fly to France
British and American aeronautical experts predict a fleet of American made airplanes will cross the Atlantic to France next year. A first huge seaplane is being prepared for a test flight and a continuous overseas flight is hoped for in September.
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Washington
Atlantic
France
Willian Braneker
British
Royal Flying Forces
Airernal
Dritieh
Newfoundland
Azores
Als Tor
Newtown
Via
Beker
Brancker
Anid
War Department
Ships parts grow scarce under emergency control plan
Philadelphia June 21 The construction of all vessels for private operation even crafts under 1000 tone burden will be placed under control of the emergency tool corporation Toward Conley vice president in charge of administration announced the move citing increasing scarcity of materials for ship parts The only exception will be barges where no interior equipment is needed
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Philadelphia
Emergency Tool Corporation
Coonley
Rrestent
Rail Commission Extends Authority Over Rates
Worthington June 21 The railway commission clarifies powers during federal management by continuing to hear complaints and order changes in rates as in the past.
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Worthinevton
Tate
Rallygada
Baker Near Fatal Blast At Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Two soldiers were killed and a third seriously injured by a trench mortar bomb explosion at Aberdeen Maryland army proving grounds. Secretary Baker and ordnance officers stood about 300 yards away but were not endangered.
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Baltimore
Army Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
Baker
War readiness debate signals US entry via western theater
Representative Coldwell reported after a meeting of the house military committee with Secretary Baker and General March that the United States would be prepared to engage in the war by September. He said American troops would be equipped to strike decisively, signaling intent for a western front action.
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Brancker
United States
Germany
Washington
Coldwell
New York
House Military Committee
Baker
March, Otjer
West
House Military Military Committee
General March
Antta
Caldwell
Enid No Fay
America
Airplane Strike Ends After Curtive Mor Ponorition Unfolded
The strike at mach ose pod was ended by Andre T. McNamara representing the International Mechanics' union. Archer A. Teodon, head of production, arranged the affair on the strerat board.
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Mola M
Dune
Mach
Toemhkare
Andre’ T. McNamara
American Forces Break Through Belleau Wood Operation
American troops north west of Chateau Thierry widened their line with a sharp attack on Belleau wood. 1,200 shells unleashed by American artillery concentrated on a small area as German resistance faded. The assault secured objectives and strengthened positions for future defense.
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France
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
American Frrtillery
Brasses
Obe
Transatlantic Air Routes Prompts Urgent Plan
Officials in Washington and Britain discuss a bold trans Atlantic flight to reach the front. General Broecker and Viritivhaly ministry leaders urge cooperation with American aircraft, aiming for a pioneering mission without delay.
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Washington
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