Czech Army Advances in Siberia Reach Omsk Rail Hubs
London June 15 The Czech Slovak troops press into Siberia and Ural regions, seizing Samare Omak and towns along the Tehо Nadinsk to Tomak railroad, cutting Siberian grain routes to Moscow and Petrograd. A new Siberian government asserts control in Novo Nicholaevsk, pledging to resist Moscow’s Soviets and to negotiate grain supplies. The move threatens bread rations and deepens the political split as Bolsheviks seek ceasefire talks.
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Bolsheviki Invade Foe Army Ranks
German soldiers returning from Russia adopt Bolsheviki ideas and spread revolutionary pamphlets. Von Bisser cites need for strict discipline as sitting sees attacks on military authorities. Mueller claims 3,700 officers in Bucharest are misassigned, provoking complaints of training gaps. Von Stein denounces Mueller's revelations during the Copenhagen dispatch.
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Amendment to permit government insurance payments
Washington June 15 government allowances can be paid dependent relatives of a golfer or sailor only if the insurance law is amended treasury officials explained. An amendment now under discussion by Congress would allow such payments to distant relatives or nonblood Parsons. Sho Buratu of war risk insurance announced 380,000 May checks issued and the distribution will finish late month. first June payments will go out July 1.
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Marine Casualties Report From Washington D C June 11
A chaotic casualty list from Washington details U S Marines killed wounded and missing. Names include Lieutenant Orlando C Crowther Captain Donald I Dunena Corporal John T Wenpler and many privates with locations such as Hartford Conn Wilmington Del and Bridgeport Conn. Also notes a June 16 update on federal mediation urging rapid settlement of a threatened telegraphers strike.
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Yankee Ace Down Five Foe Planes in Paris Dispatch
Sergeant David J. Putnam of Brooklyn Magy claimed five German planes on June 1 as official reports list three confirmed and five under investigation. If accreditable, this would raise Putnam to thirteen victories, surpassing Lieut. Frank Bayles as American ace. The Paris dispatch notes Putnam’s feat may be second only to Lieut. Rena Fonel’s six on May 9.
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Kiev Munition Plant Blown Up
Amsterdam reports a Ukrainian munitions plant near Kiev exploded on June 8, with twelve large blasts and hours of further detonations. The worst hit area saw shells raining down, the Syjornotz cathedral collapsed, and streets filled with debris and fire. Rumors blamed Bolshevik machinations against Skoropadsii the Ukrainian hetman.
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Ukraine
Hans Threaten U. S. Officers
Amsterdam reports the Swiss legation in Washington has been asked to investigate alleged German officers forced to perform labor in the United States. Deputy Stroemmann cited London papers about a photograph of Captain Kognig. Colonel Franzky said it is unclear if officers are compelled. If no satisfactory answer is received, American officers may face similar treatment.
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Hospital Ship Comfort Sent Unarmed Toward War Zone
Washington dispatch reports the hospital ship Comfort will sail to Europe unarmed and without convoy. The U S State Department notes the German government has been notified the ship will carry airplanes and hospital equipment, becoming the first American hospital ship to enter the war zone.
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Treasury Extends Extensive Allied Credits
Washington reports the treasury extended new credits totaling 176 million dollars to Great Britain and 9 million to Belgium. The total Natal credits rise to about 5.96465 billion, including 3.17 billion to Great Britain and 121.55 million to Belgium.
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Belgium
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German Offensive Fails As Allies Hold Front
Reports from Paris and London describe a renewed German push on the western front stalling after brief gains. Allied artillery and patrols have limited enemy movement, with over sixty prisoners and several guns captured north of Bethune. The French news agencies note preparations for a peace offensive and warn the German strategy remains in doubt.
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Austria Faces Crisis Report Amid Rising Tension
Wire dispatches from June report serious unrest in Austria with tensions in Vienna and calls for peace at any price. Semi official and private sources indicate grave events looming in Ans ch as Amsterdam notes stock market jitters and rioting rumors.
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Distinguished Service Cross Award for American WWI heroes
The Associated Press reports in Washington that six Americans, four of whom are dead, received the Distinguished Service Cross in France. Major Alexander Rasmussen, Sgt Gray Swingle, Private Oscar Griffith, Private Frank Goldcamp honored. Corporal Thomas Carroll and Private Leallon Lane also noted. American airmen downed two enemy planes. heavy shelling reported northwest of Chateau Thierry along the Marne front.
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Chateau Thierry
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Porsilug
Alexander Rasmunsen
U.S. Ra
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Oscar Griffith
Frankie Goldcamp
Eywe
Pershing
Paris Defense Plans Outlined by New Governor
Paris reports General Guillaumat, newly named military governor and Paris district commander, will lead the city’s defences with a defense committee. Premier Clemenceau said measures are protective, not provocative, and private art collectors are warned to move prized works to safety. Guillaumat, 66, has led French forces at Verdun and on the Somme and since December commanded the Salonika army.
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Men Over 40 Called Up for Medical Examination in England
Associated Press reports in London that men aged 40 50 and 61 have been called up for medical examination. Sir Auckland Geddes the labour power controller is quoted saying the urgent need for a year or two longer justifies extending the call up. The Bristol conscription tribunal chairman notes awareness of older men being called while younger workers remain essential to the war effort.
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Americans in France Prove Steadfast in Fight
Reuters dispatch reports American troops in France defeating Germans in encounters. The correspondent notes rapid learning and determination, with praise for bravery and willingness to avenge fallen comrades. He cites Secretary Baker promising mass mobilization and urges doubling the number of U.S. forces promptly.
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German Sub Off U S Coast Seen as Threat Overstated
London reports Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, first sea lord, says German submarine activity near the U S should not alarm. He believes only one submarine is present and its voyage aimed to frighten rather than blockade. He praises American naval cooperation in European waters.
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Charge Dutch Aided Germans
London reports a British dispatch accusing the Dutch government of sheltering a German vessel at a Dutch port to evade capture. The 7,009 ton Mari, entering Tandjong Java harbor in May 1916, is believed to be the German auxiliary cruiser Nag. The British minister at The Hague questioned Dutch adherence to international law in his letter to the Dutch foreign affairs minister.
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Unanimous French academy election honors leaders
In Paris on June 16 President Wilson Premier Salandra and Cardinal Mercier were unanimously elected to the French academy of moral and political sciences. An earlier dispatch notes ongoing tension over prohibition with a Randall California resolution urging the food administration to report foodstuffs used for alcohol in ax and munition production.
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March Says 800000 American Troops Now in France
General March announced that American forces sent to France exceed 800,000, limited only by ship capacity. He described the figure as including necessary support units and said further troop movements would continue as ships become available. He framed the current German offensive as a strategic effort to straighten the line toward Paris, not a decisive push on a single objective.
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Austrian German Tension Closer to Critical Status
Amsterdam June 15 The Amster dam bourse reports the journey of Baron Burinn Austro Hungarian foreign minister to Berlin tied to rising Austro German tensions. A Vienna exchange closed down a point on Friday signaling heightened market unease amid the diplomatic strain.
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Weather Summary for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa and Illinois forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Iowa will warm in the east and central portions tonight, then cooler in the east portion Sunday. Illinois expectations are similar with warming tonight and in the northeast portion Sunday.
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