Italians Drive Foe Army Back Near Piave River
Italian forces regained the eastern Piave bank as Austrian retreat intensified, with reports of 200,000 Austrian losses and 40,000 prisoners. Weather and high water blamed for the retreat, while Italian artillery and cavalry advanced beyond the eastern river bank.
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Permit Men in Army 10 Vote in Fall Elections
Washington June 25 Regulations soon will be issued by the war and navy departments permitting Americans in military service abroad and at home from states with absentee voting laws to cast ballots in the congressional elections next fall. Voting will be allowed as long as it does not interfere with military operations or training.
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Hurley warns prohibition risks for war effort
Washington June 25 Chairman Hurley shipping board opposes absolute prohibition saying war victory requires united effort and avoiding nonessential experiments. Bankers warn a strict alcohol ban could trigger financial collapse with many banks and firms bankruptcy. Burleson fears wartime enforcement clashes with prosecutions and food conservation. Gompers denounces prohibition as a nation dividing issue while Daniels backs dry order boosting navy efficiency.
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New York
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French defense holds as German raid fails in Lorraine
British and Canadian forces repelled a German night attack northeast of Le port and near Avion, taking twenty prisoners and seizing six machine guns in Neuville Vitange and surrounding trenches. Artillery fire and raids continued in the Alsne Marne, Wouvre, and Lorraine sectors with light gains reported by the enemy.
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Canadian hospital bombed behind British lines in France
Canadian Army Headquarters reports a field hospital behind the British front was bombed by Germans last night. Several people including doctors, nurses, and office patients were killed or seriously wounded at the site that had been in use for 18 months.
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Canadian Press
President Wilson to Speak at Mount Vernon Fourth of July
Washington June 26 President Wilson will deliver a Fourth of July address at Mount Vernon Virginia as part of a celebration with representatives of all United Nations. Arrangements include major international ceremonies in Washington and the president is expected to announce important war related pronouncements. Foreign born citizens have organized celebrations and the president invites the nation to observe the day in solidarity.
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Plan to Draw Draft Order Set for Thursday
Washington June 26 The Provost Marshal General announced a change in plans for establishing the draft order under the selective service act. The drawing will occur Thursday at 9:30 am in the same office building as last year to determine the service order for about 1 000 000 registrants. The process will be broadcast by telegraph-like updates and keep a steady pace to finish before noon.
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British raid report by Independent air force lands several targets bombed
Associated Press summary from London reports a series of British air raids under an Independent air force designator. Six tons of bombs dropped on Matt-Sablons station with three then a fourth raid, clouds hindered observation. Attacks continued on Saarbrucken, Dillingen, and Metz-Sablonz rail yards despite anti-aircraft and fighter opposition. one enemy plane shot down, our planes all returned safely.
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Metz-Sablonz
Eight hour day plan approved by Conferees
The Senate and House conferees reached agreement on the legislative and judicial appropriation bill. Government employees in the foreign establishment will work eight hours daily instead of seven and receive $120 additional pay annually. Also approved are the consolidation of sub-trusts in nine cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati New Orleans New York Philadelphia St. Louis and San Francisco.
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Slavic Legion Planned in United States Senate Action
Washington June 2 Senate approved an amendment to the 12 billion army appropriation to organize a volunteer Slavic Legion in the United States for service at the front. The unit would consist of oppressed races from Austria and Germany and exclude Poles, due to Polish organizing in France. The amendment passed by unanimous vote as the measure continued through its debate.
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France
Arrest Engineer for Train Wreck Near Gary Circus Disaster
Hammond Ind June Alonzo Sargent engineer of the train blamed for the circus disaster near Gary last Saturday was arrested on manslaughter charges amid today’s inquest He refused to testify when called as a witness on counsel’s advice.
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German War Blame Cast on Russia and France
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Dr. Von Kuehlmann blaming Russia as the initiator of the war, with France as next in culpability and England noted for dark pages in policy. He says Germany will not pledge regarding Belgium and seeks overseas possessions to match its greatness and sea power.
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Yanks Capture Buns of Enemy in German Counter Attack
The Associated Press ledes report German counter attack near Torey repulsed with heavy losses and several American soldiers missing after a Lorraine raid. Pershing communique notes local advances in Chateau Malerry region with machine guns and material captured. Air operations include bombing Metz Sablonz, Saarbrucken sidings, and Dillingen factories.
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Washington, D. C
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London
War Office
Metz-Sablonz
Saarbruecken
Dillingen
Use of Lumber in Year Lowe Washington DC June 25
United States lumber output in 1917 totaled 5.891e9 feet, about 10 percent below 1916. Declines stemmed from private building limits, labor, transport, and trade disruption, while war needs boosted government and shipbuilding demand. Washington led with 4.67e9 feet. Louisiana, Oregon, and Mississippi followed. Southern yellow pine accounted for 37.7 percent of the total. Douglas fir output reached 3.585e9 feet.
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Agents Work On Taxes In Contingent Fee Schemes
Washington June 25 Contingent fee agents hired by tax buyers to file amended returns are operating nationwide. They seek a percentage of taxes saved, proposing to amend returns and obtain refunds of overpayments. Commissions up to thirty percent cited as experts target income and excess profits taxes amid large debt payments and penalties for late taxes.
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Washington, D. C
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Officiala
Greece to mobilize over 200000 armed men in war effort
The Havay Agency reports Greece will have more than 200000 men under arms soon, with additional forces to be called. The Matin cites a Greek legation statement noting the kingdom’s wartime mobilization a year after entering the conflict and praising Premier Venizelos for restoring public confidence and safeguarding national interests.
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Veniszelos
Ammunition Seizure in Dublin Sparks Ireland Policy Debate
Dublin authorities seized 40 000 rounds in Smithfield and 19 000 cartridges in Belfast as part of an effort to move arms into Ireland. In Westminster Sir Edward Carson opened a debate on Ireland policy amid expectations of Lloyd George on home rule and conscription. Nationalists signaled a return to Parliament after talks, with federal governance discussed as a possible path.
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Liberty bond fourth loan set for six to eight billion goal
Associated Press reports that the treasury will seek congressional authorization for the fourth Liberty Loan. The goal may reach as high as four billion more, potentially allowing an eight billion total issue if needed. Additional bonds and revenue measures are under consideration to cover the fiscal year.
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Weather Summary for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions in the northwest tonight and central areas Wednesday. Illinois generally fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures in the north and central portions.
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