War News From Front and Peace Speculation Across Europe
Reports from Paris and Amsterdam describe Foreign Secretary Von Kuhlmann admitting Germany may not win by force, stirring a storm in the Reichstag. exchange rates show the mark and crown slipping. American troops push on the Marne, taking 216 prisoners, while Italians fortify the Piave line and capture nearly 400 prisoners at Caposile.
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Javal Agency
von Kuhlmann
Germany
Reichstag
Zurich
Petit Journal
Geneva
Berlin
Vienna
Amsterdam
von Nachhnain
von Hertling
von Payer
Rome
Caposile
War Office
Local Auto El nt Committees Plan Road Repairs
In a broad coordination, committees nationwide prepare for the grips over roads. Most will short out this afternoon or evening, and those unable to finish today arrange to depart the region this week. By July 1, nearby roads are expected to be repaired with sign placement recommendations submitted to the secretary.
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Auto Elnt
Hoss
AmeriGang figures cited on WWI combatant ratio near France
Secretary Baker said nearly seventy percent of American soldiers sent to France were actual combatants. He noted figures are rough estimates and pointed to the upcoming anniversary of the first American division landing in France. He warned against overstatement of achievements.
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Washington
Dune
France
Baker
Tamomow
Amearonga
Draft Terms Tie Americans Abroad To Homeland Service
British subjects in the United States aged 20 to 31 would be drafted under newly approved treaties, with options to return home for service. About 54,000 American citizens in the British Empire, including 36,000 in Canada, would be affected, while 210,000 British subjects in the United States, including 60,000 Canadians, face the same rules. Exemption for draft in their home countries applies to signatories such as the Irish and Australians. Fertilizer shipments may be ordered early across the border.
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Washington
United States
IS Senate
British Empire
Canada
Ex-Emperor Nicholas Romanoff Rumors Denied
London dispatch notes no foundation for reports that Nicholas Romanoff former emperor was assassinated. Telegrams quoted Moscow dated June 21 claimed Red Guards killed him at Ekaterinburg, with German sources last week claiming he was moved to Moscow for safekeeping.
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Copenhagen
London
Nicholas Romanoff
Eperor
Moscow
Gopenhapen
Stockholm
Viitt
Red Guards
Ekaterinburg
GPR machinists walk out to support Winnipeg union
Moose Jaw Sask June 26 machinists specialists and helpers of the PLA system quit at noon en masse in sympathy with Winnipeg strikers. They will remain out until the CPR concedes to remove an individual blamed for dissension in Western shops. Local men orderly in strike. passenger engines left in good shape for 24 hours freight repairs completed. Superintendent Stevens to meet the men later. Note mentions Medicine Hat machinists. no action yet reported.
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Moose Jaw
Sask
PLA
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Lee Abbey
C.pr
Wiynipeg
Stevens
CPR
Toronto Deputy Chief Archibald resigns after long service
Acting Deputy Chief David Archibald tendered his resignation to the Toronto Board of Police Commissioners after 53 years of service, with the resignation to take effect later in the summer.
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David Archibald
Toronto Board of Police Commissioners
Bervico
Czech officer plans movement of Czech troops to front
A member of the Czechoslovak national council in Tokyo is arranging transport for Czech compatriots to Vindivostock and to Siberia for the French front. The Czech leader, a former Russian Army captain, will travel to the United States to consult Professor Masarik after a few days in Tokyo.
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London
Canadian Soldiers Noted for Fine Behavior in London
Ottawa bulletin quotes Sir Edward Kemp praising Canadian troops as finest behaved soldiers to deal with. The imperial authority responsible for overseas military force in Canada reports on their conduct in London, answering how the soldiers conduct themselves abroad.
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Ottawa
Ing
Edward Kemp
Caada
Imperial
London
Labor Party Ends War-Time Political Truvee
London conference adopts resolution declaring the wartime party truvee no longer recognized by the British Labor party. The move signals a shift in party discipline and political practice after the war period.
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London
British Labor Party
Great Britain
Anglo German talks near agreement on exchange terms
Indications from authoritative sources suggest progress toward an agreement between Britain and Germany over exchange terms. The conference has indicated it will sit for a few days while Bates consults with their respective governments.
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Bates
Canadian aviator Bishop reaches seventy two enemy planes
Toronto reports Major W A Bishop, famed flyer, credited with 72 enemy aircraft. Cable from Bishop to Mrs. Charles Burden confirms he will return to England to settle there. Last month he left England for France with 47 victories and reportedly added 26 more at the front.
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Toronto
W. A. Bishop
Bishop
Charles Burden
England
France
Government weighs response to Machin interview
Ottawa June 26 There will be no government statement today about the interview given by Col Machin director of military service in Montreal. He met with Justice Minister Doherty and Deputy Minister Newcombe to discuss his criticisms as the government weighs its line of action.
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Ottawa
Lisut
Cel Machin
Montreal
Col. Machin
Ion
J. C. Doherty
Wis
Mm. O. Newcombe
Military Department
Col Machin
Heavy rains improve crop outlook across Manitoba regions
Manitoba reports widespread rainfall last night including Medicine Hat to Winnipeg, with 0.24 inch in Moose Jaw Regina and Edmonton areas. Rain boosts moisture, easing crop fears though some districts still face uncertain yields. Forecasters predict fair and moderately warm weather for the next 48 hours across prairie provinces.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Co. P. RR
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Regina
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Prairie Provinces
Returned soldiers admitted free at Calgary Exhibition
The Calgary Exhibition announces free admission for returned soldiers. The policy grants complimentary entry to veterans attending the event, highlighting support for military personnel and their families.
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Calgary
Emperor Ghag Declines Austrian Crown Seat
A report states Emperor Ghag refused Emperor Charles invitation to form a new cabinet. The Vienna crown council meeting deemed the broad situation critical, with Emperor Charles informing Emperor William of the developments.
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Lenden
Baron von Seydler
Charles
Furth
Exchange Telegraph
Crown Council
Vienna
Eamperor Charles
Mantle
William
British air raids strike German railways and plants
London June 26 German elites and towns on the east side of the Rhine subjected to raids by British aerial squadrons. Bombing on June 25 targeted Saarbrucken railway sidings and factories, Offenburg engine sheds and barracks, and Karlsruhe explosive factory and railway station with multiple direct hits. Photographs confirm damage at the Saarbrucken and Karlsruhe sites. Two enemy aircraft were shot down, two forced to land out of control. three of our planes are missing.
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London
Aar
Saarbrucken
Offenburg
Karlsruhe
Omenburg
Salmon sandwiches sadden Shallow Lake family
Canned salmon in sandwiches caused concern for Mrs. Lesnox and her family at Shallow Lake near Owen Sound highlighting a serious incident in the community.
Kerensky Arrives in London on Way to America
Alexander Kerensky former Russian premier reached London on June 26 after several days in retirement. Reported to be in frail health he has endured a strenuous escape from Russia and is en route to the United States.
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London
Alexander Kerensky
Russia
Kerensky
America
Rusaia
England
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