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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
4
London reports Russian forces capture Czernowitz after swift actions across Bukowina. The Austrians retreat toward Carpathian lines, with Russian advances from the Stripa and Pripet fronts. Official tallies cite large prisoner numbers and heavy ammunition gains amid ongoing assaults.
Vienna reports June 11 capture of over 1500 Russians and thirteen machine guns near Kolki after three Russian regiments crossed the Styr. Berlin confirms German divisions along the Stripa River repelling Russian assaults north of Przewloka and freeing a height near Tarnopol.
A Hungarian correspondent reports Czernowitz under severe threat as June Russian advance nears the city. Bombardment, Russian aircraft overhead, and massed evacuation fears accompany the gala unveiling of the double edged eagle at City Hall. Count Esterhazy among the wounded in serious condition.
A dispatch from Petrograd reports Austrian losses in eight days of fighting reach about 300000 killed and wounded with many prisoners. Russian offensives show repeated attacks while the Austrian army patches its lines, recalls divisions, and moves crippled troops to noncombatant roles as Czernowitz battles continue. The push on Tarnopol and Czernowitz persists with the Russians advancing on the Siripa sector and northern flank despite renewed Austrian resistance.
From Petrograd June unspecified, dispatch reports Russian artillery breaking records with a newly invented shell causing terror and widespread panic. Details on the shell are undisclosed, but observers say it admits of no effective defense and reflects a year of Russian research by universities pursuing superior war materiel.
The London Daily News reports German forces appear to mask a troop move from Baronovichi district to the south of the Pinsk marshes via Haronovitchi Kovel. Prisoners say Germans reinforce behind Austrians and shoot if they retire, while captives blame Austrian failures.
In The Hague on June 15 Socialist Deputy Shaper pressed the Government in the Chamber of Deputies for broad food controls to curb speculators and swindling. Premier van der Linden replied with measures to prevent export of home-grown foods and said embargo would stay until domestic needs are met.
The London Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution demanding all members born in Germany or Austria, even if naturalized British subjects, resign from the organization.
London reports a semi official French note suggests Germany fears imminent Entente actions as Russia drives westward. Pollard predicts a Western Front offensive this year with Austria defeated soon, while Verdun and Galicia moves shape the balance. British and French leaders coordinate plans with Joffre present in London and Asquith offering aid.
In Verdun on the Meuse west bank south of Dead Man Hill a French assault seized a German trench and 180 prisoners. On the Vosges front German attempts to attack failed. The French War Office reports 130 prisoners including three officers taken on Le Mort Homme slopes after artillery preparation.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports the Danish Postmaster General says British authorities seized all first-class mail from the Danish liner United States bound for New York on June 1 and all first-class mail and parcels from the Danish liner Frederick VIII bound for Copenhagen on May 31. The Norwegian steamer Kristianiafjord arriving from New York was halted at Kirkwall with 0 bags of mail detained by British authorities.
French press report notes ceasefire in infantry on both river banks of the Meuse while artillery activity continues near Chattancourt and north of Souville. In the Vosges, a German probing detachment backed by bombardment is driven back by machine gun fire, and an enemy surprise attack northwest of Bonhommeé fails.
Today's official statement reports no incidents on the Western Front aside from artillery duels and patrol engagements.
Reports from Paris and Athens describe Greek government inaction toward Entente relations and pro German street demonstrations. The Times notes rioting near the French minister and British legation while Greek authorities are accused of hostility to the Entente and blocking actions. Athens meets condemnations and loyalty resolutions praising King Constantine.
Athens June 15. Finance Minister Rhallis delivered the 1915 deficit at 765,776 drachmas? 837,753,155. He forecast 1916 shortfalls of 265,008,050 drachmas. The proposal includes an internal loan of 115,000,000 drachmas at 6 percent via the National Bank of Greece. The bank would issue 390,000,000 drachmas in paper secured by one third specie, with the rest backed by commercial paper and the state earning a quarter of profits.
Official statements recount survivors describing Lord Kitchener on the quarterdeck as the Hampshire sank after a mine strike near the Orkneys. The captain urged boat evacuation but rough seas and failed launches left most crew adrift, with many deaths from cold and the storm.
Eyewitness reports describe raft evacuations during a perilous voyage where about fifty to seventy men per raft escaped. Daylight revealed the ordeal as many crews perished from exhaustion and cold while attempting to land on the rocky coast. only six of over seventy aboard survived.
Paris mourns Jules Hedeman foreign editor of the Matin after his death at Verdun. The noted reporter had worked for the Matin in America, reported on the Mexican crisis, and contributed to the New York Times. Hedeman’s career spanned wartime reporting and international affairs, earning recognition from The London Times and U.S. officials.
An official statement comparing losses from the Skagerrak battle claims German tonnage losses total 60 720 against British 117 150. English prisoners report additional ships sunk. German vessels listed include Pommern Wiesbaden Frauenbirg Rostock and five torpedo boats. English casualties total 513 dead or missing and 41 wounded. German losses include 449 wounded.
A hospital corps member describes Brussels children in war play, wearing faux uniforms with insignia and Red Cross signs. The scene shows cross-cultural interactions as locals react with amusement, while acknowledging lingering hostility toward German occupiers. The writer views the moment as a hopeful omen amid tension.
A London dispatch states British forces advancing along the German East Africa coast occupied Makayuni Wilhelmthal and Tanga while Novanza forces captured Kerewe, aiding attacks on Muansa. Belgian troops claim northwest control as Tombeur pursues the retreating Germans toward Usambura and Lusareki Kasima near Lake Tanganyika. Aviators Behaege and Coldignon bombed Kigoma causing damage to Graft von Gotzen.
Special Cable to The New York E Tim Mae reports from the field that Canadian and British artillery blasted German positions during a heavy bombardment in mid June. The bombardment preceded a counterattack as Canadian guns joined in a joint effort with British forces to take the ground, despite heavy German shell fire.
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