No Peace Near Says Von Kuehlmann to Reichstag
Berlin foreign secretary Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann reviewed the war and said German victories give initiative in France and that an end to the war is not near. He argued no Belgian pledge exists, urged diplomacy, and echoed Asquith’s call for clear peace terms.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag Auf Berlin
Richard von Kuehlmann
France
von Kuehlmann
von Moltke
Reichstag
Germany
Belgium
Kuehlmann
Dr. von Kuehlmann
Asquith
Herun
Ball
Brimaid Aegcretary
Garny
von Kuhlmann
Kaiser
Dessez A War Zone Hero Surgeon Wounded Then Buried
Maj Paul T Dessez of Washington served as regimental surgeon with the American army on the French front. He worked amid wounded soldiers in a barn, was buried by shellfire, crawled out, continued operating, and survived the ordeal. A war correspondent notes his brave service and cites critiques of German leaders and aims for world domination.
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Paul T. Dessez
Washington
U boat sinks U S transport off Delaware Capes
The navy department reports German submarines sunk a British transport under American charter about 700 miles east of the Delaware capes on June 18. Sixty seven crew members are missing. no troops were aboard the vessel.
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Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Navy Department
Delaware Capes
Chevrolet Wins Auto Race at Chicago Derby
Louis Chevrolet drove the Frontenac to victory in the 100 mile Derby handicap in Chicago, breaking the track and world records with a 55:20.6 time at an average 107.9 mph. Ralph Mulford finished second in a Chevrolet built car, while Dario Resta and Ralph De Palma failed to meet expectations as the century mark proved harsh. Attendance was reported between 96,000 and 40,000 spectators.
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Chicago
Louis Chevrolet
Ralph Mulford
Chevrolet
Sheepshead Bay
Dario Testa
Ralph de Palma
Dario
Americans Capture Prisoners and Guns on Marne Front
With American Army on June 26 the lines northwest of Beleau wood were extended in an attack that yielded 216 guns many machine guns and other war booty. One private from Chicago led 83 prisoners including five officers into camp.
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Marne
Beleau Wood
Tak
Chicago
Secretary of War Opposes Raising Draft Age to 45
Washington June 26 Secretary of War Baker and Gen March oppose a Congress bill to raise the draft age to 45 saying enough men are available. The new July call brings total to 367 961 the largest monthly draft figure.
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Washington
Baker
Gen
March
Congress
Prohibition Debate Draws Labor and Banking Leaders
Washington hearings on immediate prohibition draw sharp lines among witnesses led by Chairman Hurley and Samuel Gompers. They warn bans harm shipbuilding and banks while Secretary Daniels argues navy dry orders boost efficiency amid war.
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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
Johnston
Daniels
Navy
Huns
Organized Labor
Tie
Navy Yards
Tornado Kills Five in Maryland Town
Five people died and several others were injured when a tornado struck south of Green City in Putnam county Maryland on June 26. Property damage is reported and wire communications are cut off.
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Unionville
Green City
Putnam County
May End War This Year Report From Rome Embassy
Wireless dispatches from Rome say the Austrian front is a rout and that the war may end within the year if the Allies back the Italians in their coming offensive against Austria. The Italian embassy in Rome cites improving Austrian conditions as cause for cautious optimism.
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Washington
Mreseage
Draft call targets 220000 registrants in July mobilization
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder will mobilize 220000 white draft registrants for general service between July 22 and 25, excluding Illinois and Arizona due to prior drains. New York leads with 22241, Iowa 17849, Ohio 12200 as July totals rise toward 243486 including school and class one enrollments. The August draw for 800000 registrants will occur in the Senate office building with Secretary Baker drawing numbers blindfolded, to determine class placement and likely early call to colors.
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Washington
War Department
Crowder
Ilinois
Illinois
Arizona
New York
Iowa
Ohio
Senate
House
Baker
Amendment to extend draft age debated in Senate
Washington reports ongoing debate over a proposed amendment to extend the draft age from twenty to twenty one years. The administration faces opposition and is preparing for a vote after a preliminary committee discussion and consideration of alternative amendments.
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Washington
Adidinisteation
Cheiy
Helon
Walier
Uueheack
Nebdravks
Piave Cleared of Austrians by Italians
Rome June 26 Italian troops forced the last Austrian rear guard to surrender and reoccupied the Piave west bank. In Monte Grappa sector they attacked, inflicting heavy losses and taking 3000 more prisoners. Diaz’s chief of staff Badoglio promoted to army commander.
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Rome
Piave
War Office
Brenta
Monte Grappa
Third
Grappa
Aris
Secolo
Milan
Matin
Turk
Londontil
Evening Standard
London
Orlando
Rome E
Exchange Telegraph Company
Giornale D'Italia
Archduke Joseph
Wurm
Vienna
Diaz
General von Wurm
Badoglio
German raider reported off West Indies by arriving ships
Masters arriving in Norfolk report sighting a fast heavily armed German raider in West Indian waters. The cruiser type vessel did not attack two vessels it sighted, leading captains to believe it may be a mother ship for submarines operating off the Atlantic coast.
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Norfolk
West Indian
Central
South America
Aic
Rain Assures Big Crop In Bloomington IL
An unusually heavy rain fell in Bloomington Illinois boosting crop prospects for farmers. The steady showers raise expectations for a bountiful harvest as locals monitor soil moisture and crop development.
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Lioomington
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