Exiled Greek King and Entente Occupation of Athens
June dispatches report former King Constantine leaving Athens aboard a British warship as Entente forces land at Piraeus and Kastella. Berlin notes Greece communications cut, marking a turning point in the abdication aftermath and the German view of the royal escape amid the war’s tragedy.
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Constantine Abdicates Amid Quiet Departure From Athens
Belated dispatches from Athens confirm King Constantine abdicated and left Athens without serious disturbances. A correspondent reports that Corfu and other leaders describe the scene as calm, with no notable unrest accompanying the royal departure aboard a French destroyer.
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Constantine Held Urged By British Paper In Greek Crisis
The Daily Chronicle backs ousting Constantine and placing his second son on the Greek throne. It warns Allies to discard pro German allies and proposes detaining Dusmanis Metaxtae Streit Gounaris and others as hostages until after the war to prevent renewed intrigues.
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Kaiser Greatly Chagrined King Constantine Fall News
A Cologne gossip dispatch relays that the news of King Constantine’s fall deeply pains the German staff, producing a painful impression as reported in The Hague on June 14. The brief item notes the impact within German circles following the event.
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Italy Hopes for Greece's Independence in Allied Friendship
Rome reports a semi official statement says the measure against King Constantine could not be avoided and Greece should pursue absolute independence in friendship with the Allies. The piece notes Constantine’s policy and the country’s urged cohesion amid wartime upheaval.
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Entente Pressure on Greece Over War Policy
The Entente powers seek Greece under King Alexander to join the alliance against the Central Powers. A dispatch from the Athens Foreign Office suggests political circles believe King Alexander will lean toward loyalty to the Entente and induce the Greek government to accept their measures, shaping Greece's stance in the war.
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British Warships Capture Fort Saliff in Red Sea
British forces seized Fort Saliff on the east shore of the Red Sea. The fort, at Kamaran Bay in Arabian waters near Perim, was captured with prisoners and guns reported. The action targeted enemy positions in the Kamaran anchorage and surrounding coast.
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May Free Irish Prisoners Promised by Bonar Law
London June 14 The British Government plans a grant likely and an early announcement in the House of Commons. Bonar Law stated that the decision regarding the Irish prisoners would be made known immediately.
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Not a Soldier Hit in the London Raid Debunking Claims
London authorities deny civilian casualties in Wednesday raids as the War Secretary reports no soldiers killed or wounded and no German planes brought down. Officials note reports of destruction are unverified while ambulance crews, nurses, and police assist civilians amid ongoing air raid fear.
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Russian Council Attacks Allies Over Permanent Establishment
The Russian Council criticizes Allied forces and calls for Russia to reassert its position in favor of a permanent settlement. The piece continues from page one, outlining disputes over strategic aims and recognition of Russia’s role in shaping postwar arrangements.
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Council's Organ Criticizes Wilson Note In Isvestia Lead
A Petrograd dispatch reports the Isvestia leader of the Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates denounces President Wilson's note as idealistic and notes that only a united laboring class with world powers can secure peace. It cites calls for an international conference, the stance on Alsace Lorraine, and demands for no annexations or indemnities while promoting solidarity among workers against imperialist war aims.
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Council Replies To Allied Labor Envoys In Petrograd
In Petrograd on June 14 the Executive Committee of the Workmen s and Soldiers Council issued a reply to a joint letter sent by Albert Thomas the French Minister of Foreign Trade or War. The statement discusses Allied labor concerns and the role of labor in the ongoing war effort.
Battles and bereavement after nightlong search across flooded areas
Emergency crews toiled through the night in areas hit hardest by disaster as hospitals and police stations saw long waits for news of missing relatives. Berlin reports say German planes bombed London dropping good hits but failed to destroy the defenses. a British airman was lost over the Thames.
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Zeppelin L-45 Destroyed Over North Sea
London reports naval forces destroyed Zeppelin L-45 this morning over the North Sea. Chancellor Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons that the airship L-43 also burst into flames and fell into the sea.
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Northcliffe Presses Reprisals Over German Raids
Lord Northcliffe urges the British Government to allow reprisals for German raids. He read Wednesday reports in London papers before departure and plans to continue pressuring authorities as long as Germany raids persist. He intends to visit President Wilson and then return to direct British commission work in Washington.
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Kaiser Seeks to Disprove American Shares Claim
The North German Gazette denounces a neutral notices story that Kaiser Wilhelm II and Prince Henry held American investments. It accuses German agents of circulating the claim to justify delaying submarine warfare and suggests the Kaiser owns property in the Midwest.
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Germans Fall Back Toward the Lys in Narrow Fronts
The War Office report notes Crown Prince Rupprecht’s forces falling back toward the Lys with intense artillery duels only in scattered sectors. Mines near Ypres disrupted the British line while minor actions occurred south of the Douve and near Vauxailion. An English assault east of Monchy was repulsed after heavy preparatory fire.
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Messines Offensive Declared Most Successful British Attack
General Maurice told The Associated Press that every objective in the Messines assault was met and British gains surpassed four days of Somme progress, with casualties about a quarter of Somme figures. He stressed artillery and air superiority over mines as the key to victory.
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German Retirement Order Aims at June British Attack
Scene notes a May 31 German order predicting a British assault between June 8 and 9. It targets the Messines Wytschaete ridge and insists the position must be held. The report records daring British air raids and quotes intense artillery destruction with heavy German casualties.
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Repairing German ravages on the French front
May 30 report describes French forces restoring a war-torn landscape from Soissons to the Somme. Mineladen roads leveled fields replanted, fruit trees grafted, farm work by soldiers revived crops. Civilians evacuated. Germans expected to have ruined land but French peasants and army volunteers rebuild.
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Conference Called by Petrograd Council Likely Off
Stockholm reports details from Copenhagen that the planned conference between June 28 and July 8 may not occur. Dutch and Scandinavian committees and allied delegates judged the recent meeting poor and cited difficulties in arranging personal talks between socialist leaders and their workers.
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Cabinet Warms Army Amid Russian Decrees and Finland Autonomy
A Petrograd decree declares acts of military disorder punishable by long prison terms and property loss. Finland settles disputes over imperial lands, granting internal autonomy. a state sugar monopoly is slated with price controls and distribution through state, co operatives, and private dealers. General Denikin named to Western front command.
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Workmen and Soldiers' Delegates in Stockholm Meeting
German Social Democratic Party and unions sent a delegation to the International Socialist Conference in Stockholm. They discussed Alsace Lorraine and Belgium, endorsed international arbitration, armament limits, abolition of the prize law, and suspended secret diplomacy. They opposed extending the war by economic measures and called for a general conference to pursue permanent peace.
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Stockholm Plans Away Conference Difficulties Report
The semi official news agency reports convocation of a Stockholm conference proposed by the Council facing serious difficulties. The note suggests obstacles to scheduling and participation, with details limited as the source outlines only initial understandings.
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Assails Wilson Note From Berlin Viewpoints
Count zu Reventlow in the Berlin Tageszeitung criticizes President Wilson for using autocratic and argues Russia before the revolution was autocratic and allied with America. He says Wilson should have spoken more clearly on war aims and why a central and south European league threatens world peace. He notes Penfield may still be in Vienna and Elkus possibly visiting Berlin.
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Wilsonian note framed to push world order by capitalism
A commentator analyzes a note shaped with Mr. Balfour’s aid, likening it to the Balfour note to Washington. The piece argues the note targets Germany only and claims Wilson’s policy seeks global domination under Anglo domination, implying far more dire consequences than any territorial changes.
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Alsace-Lorraine in German cause urged by Diet leaders
In Berlin the Alsace-Lorraine Diet presidents pledge loyalty to Germany. Dr. Rielin urges an honorable peace but argues the people want to remain united with the German Empire and reject continued shedding of land for a national future aligned with Germany. The crowd responds with cheers.
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