Austrians Routed as Italian Fire Wrecks Piave Crossing
Italian artillery and machine guns shattered the Austrian withdrawal at the Piave, sparking a disorderly rout. Allied forces including Americans, French and British gained captures as Austrian divisions collapsed, with estimates of over 200000 Austrian losses. The 91st Schutzen brigade tried to stem the retreat at Lampol but was decimated, leaving only 90 survivors who surrendered after repeated attacks.
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Associated Press
Piave
Schuetzen
Lampol
Italian Army Presses Piave Front After Austrian Advance
The Duke of Aosta's third army advances along the Piave front in the Cape Sile region, clearing abandoned Austrian positions, gathering war materials, and reorganizing a heavily disrupted defensive line. Observers compare the scene to deadly river campaigns in Flanders and the Russian front, noting immense death and destruction. Italian forces extend bridgeheads at Cape Sile, restoring the situation to pre offensive levels.
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Associated Press
Duke of Aosta
Cape Sile
Ypres
Flanders
Italy
Piave
Italian Forces Reach Cape Sile Bridgeheads On Piave
Italian troops on the Piave front have not only reoccupied the Cape Sile bridgeheads but have extended their ground and held the gains against Austrian counterattacks. The extension was achieved yesterday with nearly 400 prisoners taken, according to the war office.
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Rome
Cape Sile
War Office
Americans and French Attack Near Belleau Wood
Paris June 26 American troops carried out a brilliant attack near Belleau wood last night and captured 150 prisoners including a captain. The French conducted raids in the Mailly Raineval area Melicog Vinly Mont Carmilet and northwest of Chateau Thierry capturing prisoners and machine guns.
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Paris
Belleau Wood
War Office
Mailly-Raineval
Melicog
Oise
Vinly
Clignon
Chateau Thierry
Mont Carmilet
Rhaims
British Capture Huns in Raids
London dispatch says German prisoners and machine guns were taken by the British last night on the Picardy and Flanders battlefields. On both fronts enemy fire remained active as Field Marshal Haig announced the official statement.
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London
Picardy
Flanders
Field Marshal
Haig
Delano Offers Resignation as Wilson Administration Member
Washington reports June 24 that Frederick A. Delano has offered his resignation to President Wilson from a position as a member of the administration. The move follows ongoing policy debates and agency discussions within the wartime cabinet. Delano's action signals potential shifts in personnel arrangements as the government continues its war effort.
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Washington
Fred
Rick A. Delano
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board Member Resigns for Army Engineer Work
A Federal Reserve Board member resigns to accept a commission in the army engineer corps for railroad reconstruction management work in France. The resignation has not yet been accepted.
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Federal Reserve Board
Army Engineer Caps
France
Acaa
Austrian Chief Refuses New Cabinet Invitation
June 26 Baron von Seydler the Austrian premier announced he had declined the invitation of Emperor Karl to form a new cabinet. The decision was made at a Crown Council meeting in Vienna where the critical food situation was discussed. Emperor Charles said he would address Emperor William about the matter.
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London
Baron von Seydler
Emperor Larles
Zurich
Exchange Telegraph Co
Crown Council
Vienna
Charles
William
Morgantown Epworth League Rally Opens in St Pauls
The Morgantown district Epworth League rally opened last evening at St Pauls M E church with song and devotion led by Rev. D H White. Rev J Elbert Wells of Fairmont spoke on A Church Wide World Wide League Program. Delegates enjoyed a reception after services and plans for league work were discussed during today’s sessions. The final service at 7:15 will have Rev J Talbert Keenan in charge and include installation of district officers.
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Morgantown
St. Paul's M. 5
D. H. White
J. Elbert Wells
Fairmont
Epworth League
J. Talbert Keenan
Andrew's M. H
Paul Flanigan
Clarence II
Beall
Tobacco license applicants take notice
Notice to applicants intending to renew and operate a liquor and beer business. To avoid delays, apply before July 1 as renewal forms are limited and late applicants may be required to wait.
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1Icenses
Army Chiefs Oppose Change To Draft Age But Back Expanded Program
Secretary Baker and General Marshall told the Senate Military Committee they oppose extending draft age as premature. They said new army programs would be sent to Congress in about 60 to 90 days while supporting later age limits and not immediate legislation. Senators Hitchcock and Chamberlain pressed to adjust age limits, but the War Department favored delaying to consider a broader plan.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Mareh
Senate
Miitary Committee
Crowner
Sen
White
Genera Jaren
War Department
Congress
Senate Militry
Chamberlain
Fallot
New Mexico
Wichcock
Netraska
Hichcock
Argost Hyn
Army
France
Biker
Genera Marek
Cenerk
Ceowder
Sted
Johnson
California
Railroad bill again amended extends control period
Washington June 26 The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee approved a resolution to extend the railroad control act period from July 1 1918 to January 1 1919 after amending it to prohibit relinquishment of federal control over one railroad while control over a competing line is retained.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce
Americans Hurl Crack Germans Back On Marne
American forces renewed attacks on the Marne front near Belleau Wood last night driving German troops from the area. By dawn 216 prisoners and several machine guns had been captured as the Americans secured key positions and continued to press the pursuit.
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France
Associated Press
Marne
Belleu Wood
Belleau Wood
Ashion
Government weighs path to return carriers to private ownership
A government plan considers restoring control of critical carriers to private hands. Officials evaluate market impact, regulatory steps, and timelines for divestment while ensuring service continuity and national strategic interests. Stakeholders include industry groups and policymakers, with potential transitional arrangements under review.
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Ing
Navy Warns Shipping of Enemy Activity East of 40 Longitude
The Navy Department warned ships operating east of longitude 40 and between Cape Race and Bermuda of enemy activity. A German raider was reported in the area, with details received by an incoming steamer at an American port.
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Washington
Cape Race
Bermuda
Navy Department
New Desk Installed at County Clerk Office
County Clerk Bartlett announces a new desk and invites all to visit for license applications. the office is prepared for the final rush.
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Bartlett
Americans Hold New Sector in Lorraine
United States forces extend a broad front in Lorraine, holding three sectors northwest of Gerweiler near Hartmannsweiler Kop and maintaining a strong line against historic fighting areas as Allied efforts continue. Belgium receives a fresh loan from the United States, totaling 122,800,000 dollars, part of current Allied credits bringing Belgium’s total to 199,? million.
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Lorraine
France
Associated Press
Gerweiler
Hartmannsweilen Kops
Belgium
United Stat
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