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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
1
Brusiloff forces sever the three Austrian army groups between Pripet and Bukowina in Galicia and push toward Lemberg. Prisoners rise to around 165,000 with heavy casualties as Czernowitz and surrounding areas endure fierce bombardment and destruction.
June 17 dispatch reports Lloyd George seen as likely successor yet preferring freedom to study empire problems. Greeks complicate Allied talks and coercion debates stir opposition. Ireland and the economic conference theme weigh on England as war news dominates agendas.
A report notes Mrs John J Astor intends to wed W K Dick after several conferences this week. The piece suggests the next fortnight could be pivotal amid wartime diplomacy and outlines a broader extension of an olive branch.
Reports indicate Lloyd George may take the post of Secretary of War, with Asquith offering the premiership. debates center on whether new powers for the War Office will align with a restructured imperial staff and munitions ministry amid ongoing Irish and Greek affairs.
A Kiev dispatch reports two German army corps have moved to Galicia along with two Bulgarian divisions to Galicia and two more to Bukowina. The Rovno Rositche railway line suffered minor damage, with Austrians destroying several points and blowing bridges. Continued on Page 2.
Athens reports that Entente demands on Greece harden after anti Allied protests. The Greek government may face a decisive ultimatum as Allied blockade and bread shortages fuel unrest. Paris notes Skouloudis instructs officials to counter demobilization while a full grievances list is prepared to block kingly maneuvering.
Eyewitness reports describe four days of fighting in Czernowitz with panic among residents and scenes of rapid evacuation. Russian assault sparked chaos as civilians fled through streets, seeking safety amid artillery and air raids.
Maine newspaper reports Halbert P. Gardner, Maine member of the Progressive National Committee, says progressives should withdraw their state ticket and back their preferred party in the September election. Frank H. Haskell and George C. Webber withdraw from Progressive congressional and Senate bids. Gardner will support Republican nominees. Perkins counters that Maine action is not a nationwide plan. John J. OConnell notes similar views and Gardner remains allied with Perkins.
General Pershing rejected Carranza's authority on guiding American expedition troop movements and warned he would not recognize Trevino's command. Secretary Baker later said Washington had received Trevino’s message and that no reinforcements were ordered and Pershing had asked for none.
Mexican protesters destroy rails on an international bridge to block troop movements after a consul issued an ultimatum. Local authorities report disruptions to cross border transport and heightened security measures."}
Civilian Mexicans receive rifles as consuls depart to Texas side following a bandit raid on the San Juan Ranch. Bandits drove off horses and mules while Calles threatens further attack.
A Mexican band raided the San Juan ranch south of El Paso near Fort Hancock and escaped with twenty four horses and mules. No shots were fired and no injuries were reported. Andreas Garcia, local Mexican Consul, denied plans to close the Consulate or move to Juarez.
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