Austrian Armies Run as Italians Close In
American airmen praise darkness aiding retreat as Italian detachments cross positions and retake several old posts soon after enemy begins its backward movement.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
1
Italian Forces Cross Piave Front In New Assault
Italian troops cross the Piave west of the old channel and seize several former positions. Detachments from Capo Sile push toward the main river, while bombers and artillery pound the enemy from across the stream. American aviators aid the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Associated Press
Piave River
Capo Sile
Great Retreat Begins as Austrians Withdraw
Italian forces press the Piave line after Austrian troops retreat under cover of darkness. Italians pursue east of the Piave as Austrians abandon cannons and machine guns. American aviators aid in disrupting retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Piave
Italian artillery destroys Piave bridges after Austro retreat
London dispatch reports all but one Piave bridge destroyed by Italian artillery as Austro retreat continues. It also notes the Italians have seized enormous booty in the clash.
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London
Piave
American positions improved says Pershing
Washington reports further improvement of American positions northeast of Chateau Thierry in General Pershing's communique. Artillery activity and repulse of enemy raids in the Vosges area are noted for yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chateau Thierry
Pershng
War Department
Striking Austrian Workers Demand Immediate Peace Negotiations
Strikers in Vienna factories urged the Austrian government to seek general peace and invite enemy governments to enter peace talks. Representatives presented the plea to Baron Burian, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, in The Hague dispatch via Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
the Hague
the Times
Baron Burian
Rout of Austrian Armies Gives 45000 Prisoners to Defenders
Washington reports confidence in Rome that the war could end victoriously this year with full Allied support for Italy offensive against Austria. Austrian retreat across the Piave has yielded 45000 prisoners, and secret sources indicate German divisions are being rushed from France to aid Austrian forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Washington
France
Von Seydler's Gang Can't Quit Cabinet
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor Charles will not accept the resignations of the von Seydler cabinet. The government remains in place, with possible retirement of Polish minister von Twardowsk. Uncertainty lingers over whether ministers Weser and Tronea can reconcile differences and function by autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Charles
Vienna
Anzerger
Berlin
von Seydler
Herr von Twardowsk
von Weser
Tronea
Bread Cuts Ignite Rhine Labor Strikes Across Two Cities
Extensive strikes erupted in Cologne and Mulheim on the Rhine after a bread ration cut. About 20,000 workers quit in minor factories, per a Daily Mail dispatch via The Hague. A Dutch worker reports rising smallpox among Krupp workers at Essen.
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Krupp
Essen
London
Cologne
Mulhemi
Rhine
Minion
Daily Mail
Hague
Two North Carolinians Named As Casualties on List
The casualty list released today in Washington includes 62 names with eight killed in action four died of wounds two died of disease forty five wounded severely and three wounded with undetermined degree. The list names Privates Ed Helms of Waxhaw Union County North Carolina and William A Thompson of Durham North Carolina both severely wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ed. Helms
Waxhaw
Union County
N. C
William A. Thompson
Durham
Irregular opening gives way to firm cotton futures gains
New York June 24 The cotton market opened irregular then firm with July down one point and August up 51 points. Private crop reports put condition at 84.9 versus 82.3 last month, but buying rose on favorable war news and new gold spec changes. July moved to 26.61 and October to 24.90 in early trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fall River
Youths May Get Order Numbers This Week
Washington reports that drawing dates for the army draft order numbers may be set for Wednesday or Thursday this week. Arrangements await reports from about half a dozen local boards whose records are still incomplete.
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Washington
Delivery of million tons ships expected this month
Washington reports that the first million tons of ships under contract for the shipping board will likely be delivered before month’s end. Last week’s deliveries added five steel vessels of 37,830 dead weight tons, bringing 1918 production to about 924,000 tons.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Reserve Militia to Campaign Against Ashe Draft Slackers
The state reserve militia unit at Winston-Salem was ordered to stand in reserve for a week to campaign against 40 draft evaders in Ashe county. Adjutant General Young said reports to the Ashe county board indicate one man was killed during arrests as the deserters refused induction.
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Raleigh
State Reserve
Impany
Winston-Salem
Ashe County
Young
Ashe County Board
Bolshevik Volodarsky Shot Dead in Petrograd Street
Moscow reports M. Volodarsky, commissioner for press affairs and a prominent Bolshevik, shot and killed in a Petrograd street today. The incident underscores turmoil in the capital as authorities probe motive and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Associated Press
M. Volodarsky
Petrograd
Allies Ready for New Blow in Italy and Fronts
Italian and allied forces prepare for renewed offensive against the enemy. They anticipate stiff resistance similar to past engagements as operations resume on multiple sectors. The enemy drive continues with stubborn defense and organized counteractions reported from the front.
Defeat Complete as Austrian Front Falters on Piave
News from the Piave front reports a hasty Austrian retreat after bombing units crossed the river. Italians press pursuit from Montello to the Adriatic as Vienna reels from a major setback. Parallel moves include a German setback near Rheims and local British operations yielding prisoners and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria-Hungary
Piave
Italy
Marne-Rheims
Bligny
Rheims
Antheuil
Oise
France
Fire Partially Destroys Fleet Supply Vessel Senimore
Washington reports partial destruction by fire of the Senimore a small riverboat used as a fleet supply vessel at an Atlantic port. An explosion preceded the blaze but no loss of life was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department
Meatless Weeks Considered by German Government
London reports that Germany may implement meatless weeks soon. Dr. August Muller, under secretary for food distribution, told the reichstag food committee on Saturday that such a plan is being considered. The exchange telegraph dispatch relayed the briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
August Muller
Reichstag Food Committee
Berlin Denies Burian's Plea for Delay in Great Offensive
London reports that Baron Burian pressed for an indefinite postponement of Austria's offensive to avert internal disorder from food shortages. Berlin refused, urging an immediate offensive to relieve the Western Front and stabilize Austria with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Burian
Austria
Zerlin
Western Front
North Carolina Veterinarians Gather for State Meet in High Point
State Veterinary Medical Association examiners meet tomorrow at the Commercial Club to qualify practitioners. The NC State Veterinary Medical Association holds its annual convention June 26 27 with welcome by Mayor William P. Ragan and a luncheon at the Elwood hotel. Thursday sessions feature national and state agriculture department talks. Downey reports safe overseas arrival.
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Commercial Club
North Carolina State Veterinary Medical Association
William P. Ragan
Elwood
Departments of Agriculture
Artemus Cox Dead At Home In High Point
Artemus H. Cox a longtime High Point post office employee died Sunday at 7 45 PM at his King Street home after a two week illness from a complication of diseases. He was 39 years old, born November 20 1874, married Olive Spencer in 1907 and leaves three children Kathleen Raymon and Raeford. Surviving are three brothers two sisters and his mother. Funeral services Tuesday at 3 PM from the home conducted by Rev. Sylvester Newlin with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Street
Charlotte
High Point
J. J. Farriss
Olive Spencer
Katheen
Raymon
Raeford
Sylvester Newlin
The
Friends Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Senate reports sundry appropriation bill with large increase
Washington June 24 The senate committee boosts the sundry appropriation bill by 53 249 080 bringing total appropriations to 2 022 869 628 with 615 590 000 in contracts. Immediate consideration was asked as the measure was reported to the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
War savings drive planned in High Point plants
A campaign to sell war savings stamps in High Point manufacturing plants was outlined at a Commercial Club meeting. Speakers will visit plants Tuesday to Friday at 1 30 pm, urging workers to buy and pledging not to halt operations during visits. Committees will collect pledge cards and organizers aim for 100 550 in sales.
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H Gh Point
Commercial Club
Whch
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