Austrian Offensives Threaten France as Italy Battles Fiercely
Washington reports high rank American officers foresee a decisive two week window to judge the Austrian assault on Italy. They warn combined German and Austrian offensives could end the war if the Kaiser cannot sustain two major blows. Rome cables claim 5 000 Italian prisoners as battles rage on the Montello and surrounding plains with heavy Austrian efforts at Grappa and Treviso.
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American Troops In France Five Months Ahead Of Schedule
General March says 900000 Americans are in France and the U S overseas program is five months ahead. Teutons are holding a line but a new drive is expected as German divisions are being refitted. In Italy Austrian gains at several fronts are offset by Piave floods. 12600 Marines among the 900000 Samnies on the west front.
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Baltic Nobility Opposes Kaiser and German War Aims
Washington reports a Stockholm cable stating Esthonian and Livonian barons protest Germany's plan to sever Baltic provinces from Russia. They argue the Treaty of Tilsit limits German rights to only control order, while noting past German brutality and sympathies to Germany.
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Austrian Masses on Piave Being Mowed Down
Italian advances along the Piave River unleash heavy fire and drive Austrian troops from Montello and surrounding passes. Rome reports mounting confidence in an Austrian defeat as morale stays strong in retreating units.
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Italians Repel Austrian Offensive Amid Heavy Losses
Rome reports over 1,000,000 engaged as Austrian forces push from the Piave front. Italian counterstrokes reclaim ground on Montello crest and Zenson, while 15,000 Austrians are claimed prisoners. The Piave swells, hindering the west bank defense as twelve divisions renew the assault.
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Allies Now Likely Toweed Our Con
Disorderly dispatch discusses allied plans and Soviet moves along the Trans Siberian Railway. It notes Bolshevik resistance, American aid posture, and a war council debate over sharing coal with France and Italy amid German gains. It mentions British coal supplies and England’s role in sustaining French and Italian industry during the war.
Italian Envoy Discusses Aid Form With Baker in Washington
June 18 report from Washington notes Italian Ambassador di Cellere meeting Secretary Baker. Discussion centered on Italy joining Allied effort with troops in France and coordination of a unified war front against Germany and Austria. Officials say aiding in the fight supports a united international force against the Central Powers.
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Austria
Air Mail Rates May Be Reduced In Preliminary Review
The Post Office Department considers lowering the 2 cent per ounce rate for air mail after a trial covering New York Philadelphia and Washington. During the free month of service planes flew 11 108 miles, carried about 5.5 tons of aural mail, and logged 157 hours 9 minutes aloft. Edgerton set the best aviator record with twenty flawless flights of 1 mile each without accident.
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Troop Train Collides With Circus Train Near Gart Ind
A Michigan Central troop train traveling at fifty miles an hour crashed into the rear of the Hagenbeck Wallace circus train near Gart Indiana at dawn. At least forty six soldiers were killed and over one hundred injured as fires burned wreckage and delays hampered rescue efforts. Chicago doctors and nurses were rushed to the scene. The circus executive officers and animal menageries escaped in the first section while a wounded clown aided his family amid the debris.
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Joseph C. Coit
Vienna Socialists Plan Protests Over Food Ration Cut
A Vienna protest movement gains momentum as bread and flour rations are cut sparking fears of strikes. The cabinet faces dissolution or reform as Premier von Seydlers may reshuffle the ministry and seek imperial budget authority amid a hostile Reichsrat over concessions to Polish and other nationalities.
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Scheidemann Sees Dutch Socialist to England
Amsterdam reports Phillip Scheidemann leader of the regular German Socialist Party arrived at Leeuwarden to meet Pieter Trotsstra the Dutch Socialist leader who will soon travel to England for the annual British Labour Congress conference indicating cross party dialogue ahead of the event.
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Paris Officials Thank Red Cross for Relief Aid
Ambroise Renda and M. Poire met with the American Red Cross to thanks the organization for housing and caring for Paris children sent to the country. The Paris City Council delegates conveyed city gratitude for the aid and shelter provided to families in need.
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Vantage in National Supply From England Questioned
Fragmentary text suggests debate over reliance on England for national supplies if production falls short. The note references potential impacts on the nation’s needs and strategic considerations amid shortages.
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