No Peace Near Says Von Kuehlmann to Reichstag
Berlin foreign secretary Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann warned in the Reichstag that victory gives Germany the initiative in France and that the war may last into autumn or winter. He rejected Belgian pledges, urged negotiations, and cited Moltke to argue peace is not assured by military action alone. He echoed Asquith’s openness to a peace proposal while stressing German aims for peace terms and seas freedom.
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Berlin
Richard von Kuehlmann
France
von Kuehlmann
von Moltke
Reichstag
Germany
Belgium
Kuehlmann
Pr. von Kuehlmann
Dr. von Kuehlmann
Asquith
Vas Doe
Balfour
Dr. von Kuehlimann
Merabere
Dr. von
Dessez the Brave Army Surgeon in France Frontline Heroine
Maj. Paul T. Dessez of Washington served as regimental surgeon with the American army on the French front. He treated wounded soldiers in a barn, was buried by shellfire, dug out, continued operating, and died later. The report notes neutral states aiding wounded prisoners and critiques blame for the war pinning Russia, France, and England.
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Paul T. Dessez
Washington
Kuehlmann
Russia
von Kuehlmann
France
England
Germany
Europe
German U-boat sinks U.S. transport near Delaware capes
The Navy Department reports a British transport chartered by the American government was sunk June 18 about 700 miles east of the Delaware capes. All troops were aboard the crew of 67 missing. There were no troops on board.
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Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Navy Department
Delaware Capes
Chevrolet Wins Auto Race in 100-Mile Derby
Louis Chevrolet drove the Frontenac to victory in the 100 mile Derby handicap setting a track record for the distance with a 55 20.6 time at 107.9 mph. Ralph Mulford finished second in a car by Chevrolet as well. Attendance ranged from six to forty thousand with a wide range of estimates. The event carried a world record pace for speed, surpassing Chicago marks and national speed feats.
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Chicago
Louis Chevrolet
Ralph Mulford
Chevrolet
Sheepshead Way
Dieluls
Dario Fesin
Ralph de Palanan
Dario
Americans Win On Marne Front Capture Guns And Prisoners
With American Army on June 26 the unit attacked German lines northwest of Beleau wood and took 216 guns many machine guns and other war booty. One American private from Chicago marched 83 prisoners including five officers into camp.
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Marne
Beleau Wood
Tak
Chicago
Former Embassy Secretary Jailed on Espionage Charges
Charles Emil Strangeland former secretary of the American embassy in London is jailed in New York in default of 10000 bail. He was brought from Philadelphia after DOJ examination and charged with violations of the espionage act for attempting to send coded letters to his wife in Copenhagen.
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Charles Emil Strangeland
London
New York
Philadelphia
Department of Justice
Copenhagen
Secretary of War opposes raising draft age to 45
Washington June 26 Secretary of War Baker joins Gen March in opposition to a congressional bill to raise the draft age to 45. He says enough men are available and notes the July call totals 367 961, the largest monthly total yet.
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Washington
Baker
Gen
March
Congress
Labor leaders oppose immediate prohibition in Senate hearing
In Washington on June 26 witnesses including Samuel Gompers and Hurley of the shipping board argued against immediate absolute prohibition. Gompers said organized labor was overwhelmingly opposed now while Hurley warned it could disrupt shipbuilding and bank losses. Secretary Daniels supported prohibition and Burleson voiced caution about the Jones amendment.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Percy H. Johnston
Chemical National Bank of New York
Gompers
John Ston
Daniels
Labor stance fuels navy prohibition debate
Samuel Gompers denounces bringing the apple of discord as organized labor opposes absolute prohibition. Secretary Daniels touts dry navy efficiency and argues uniformed men may need liquor. Hurley notes shipyard labor split with 125,265 in dry states and 200,157 in wet areas.
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Huns
Organized Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Daniels
Navy
Hurley
Five Die as Tornado Hits Unionville Area
A tornado near Green City in Putnam county kills five and injures several others. The storm causes substantial property damage and communication lines are disrupted as emergency crews assess the scene near Unionville.
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Unionville
Green City
Putnam County
Call Out for 800000 Draft Registrants Set for Thursday
Washington June 26 The war department plans further mobilization for 3000000 men by August 1 with a call of 220000 white registrants from July 22 to 25 excluding winds and arizona. New York leads with 22241, Iowa 17840, Ohio 12200. A second drawing for 100000 June 5 registrants will be held Thursday in the senate office building with Secretary Baker drawing first.
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Washington
War Department
Crowder
Thenois
Arizona
New York
Iowa
Ohio
Senate
House
Baker
Piave Clears Austrians as Italians Advance
Rome reports that Italian troops forced the last Austrian rear guard to surrender and reoccupied the Piave west bank. In Monte Grappa sector, Italians attacked and captured 7 officers, 1,826 other ranks, and 16 machine guns, with nine enemy aircraft shot down on June 23–24.
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Piave
War Office
Tiave
Brenta
Monte Grappa
Third
Grappa
Paris
Secolo
Milan
Matin
Turin
Fiood
London
Ttitians
Orlando
Exchange Telegraph Company
Giornale D'Ialia
Archduke Joseph
Wurm
Vienna
Diaz
General von Wurm
Badoglio
Ding
Draft Age Debate Splits Congress as Votes Loom
Amid heated sessions, lawmakers clash over extending the draft age and amending the draft law. The administration backs a compromise while critics demand broader exemptions and faster action.
May End War This Year Says Wireless Dispatches
Wireless dispatches from the Italian embassy suggest the war may end this year if the Allies support Italian forces in the coming offensive against Austria. The note reports an Austrian rout as a possible outcome, with claims of a veritable breakthrough.
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Waashbiogto
Toilans
Ottage
Raider off West Indies spotted near Norfolk
Reports from Norfolk on June 20 describe a fast heavily armed German raider seen in West Indian waters. Masters arriving from Central and South America say the cruiser type vessel showed no attack on two vessels sighted, suggesting it may be a mother ship for submarines operating off the Atlantic coast.
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Norfolk
Gentral
Routh Aspersen
Atlantic
Heavy Rain Dims Bloomington Crop Prospects
Unusual June weather drenched Bloomington causing prospects for a major crop to dim. Local reports indicate heavy rainfall could impact yields and farm plans for the season.
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Bloomington
Gilenéo
Gtope
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