Germans Strike on Aisne Front as Petain Holds Ground
Paris reports renewed German assaults at Chemin des Dames despite heavy British bombardment. French forces, including special troops, repel attacks from Teton Height to Royère and retake some trenches south of Moron. Berlin confirms French recapture of several trenches with German gains in Champagne contested.
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St. Quentin a Fortress Returns Waited Refugees Pour Into Paris
Paris reports arriving refugees from St. Quentin describe a town evacuated by German forces after occupation. Survivors say shortages of food persisted as Germans cut supplies, aid from distant villages reached the area, and evacuees traveled via Germany and Switzerland to safety.
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German Paper Attacks Ambassador Gerard Again
The Vosische Zeitung of Berlin accuses former Ambassador Gerard of causing Ludwig Grosse's death by action. The piece cites Jacques Meyer and Isaac Wolff, president of a so called American Chamber, alleging Grosse collected funds for the Red Cross while in America and used Gerard’s name in passport matters. Gerard denies wrongdoing and says Grosse misused his letters and citizenship.
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Gerard Expiates Crosse's Salicide
A disjointed report details Gerard admitting involvement in a death by action tied to Ludwig Grosse and German Red Cross funds. The transcript mentions debts, misused accounts, and a mission involving Berlin and Germany, with references to payment and concealment.
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Red Cross
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Berlin
Assails Prussia's Leaders and Peace Negotiations
A fragmentary report discusses Dr. Arthur Hoffmann, former Swiss Federal Council member, who sought peace talks with Russia but faced obstacles. It notes Prussian traditions and voices in favor of peace and leadership challenges amid evolving political tensions.
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Federal Council
Russia
Heine
American Ship Reports Sinking a Submarine
An American steamer captain reported locating and firing on a German submarine about June 4, two days out from Liverpool en route to an Atlantic port. The ship fired 19 shots, damaged the submarine, and the crew observed the craft sinking. uncertainty remained whether the submarine finally sank.
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Engi
Aire Chase S
Cuba
Our Destroyers Men Find Luxury Abroad
An American officer reports on conditions of crew life abroad aboard the destroyers. Observers note fees paid, and the contrast between duty and leisure while at sea. Curiously the source hints at expenses and services connected to the ship’s operations and crew welfare.
General Broadwood Killed in Action in World War I
London reports the death of Lieut. Gen. mm wood af Robert G Broadwood from wounds suffered in action. Born in 18%, he held commands in South China and Africa, served with the Don expeditionary force in 1806, in the Sudan war of 1884, and the Boer war. He earned numerous medals and was frequently mentioned in dispatches.
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London
Mm Wood
Robert G
Broadwood
Bouth Ching
Africa
Don
South
Tisza and Kaiser Clash Over Peace and U Boat Threat
The article reports Berlin influence on Hungary's Tisza turning toward peace with Austria and Romania, and Kaiser Charles pressing for end of the war. It notes Von Hetzendorf proposing unrestricted U boats as a last resort, with German support and Austrian concerns about Dual Monarchy stability.
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Berlin
Wilhelmstrasse
Tisza
Berchthold
Herr von Vschirsehky
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Austria
Hungary
Romania
Transylvania
van Kaiser Charles
Count Czernin
Kaiser Charlies
Czernin
Czerni
Zita
Germany
Kaiser Charles
von Hétzendorf
Austria-Hungary
Chermens
Mutiny cuts off news of Glennon and Russia strikes
A report notes a strike by workers on the Nicolas Railway to Moscow and of government wage increases. A Russian republic formation is hinted, as a speech to Americans urged optimism in democracy. The speaker departs for Moscow with plans to return to Petrograd soon.
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Glennon
Russia
Old Republic
Moscow
Petrograd
Russia Should Fight War Aims The New Life Says
The New Life paper in Petrograd argues Russia must pursue a separate peace and oppose allied war aims. It calls for Russia to disavow involvement in joint offensives and to prepare to negotiate with the allied powers. The piece signals a potential rupture between Russia and allied governments.
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New York Times
Petrograd
Gorkys
The
New Life
Russia
Public Speech Impresses Russians in Petrograd
In Petrograd on June 21 an audience gathered under the Russian Economic Committee for Industrial and Rapprochement to hear US envoy Root speak. He outlined repeated assurances about entering the war and fighting to make the world safe for democracy, stressing unity against oppression and a future of mutual security.
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Ofussian Econom Committee For
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Experts Aid Russian Railways With Allied Support
The American Committee of Engineers in London has sent two military railway experts to Russia to advise on reorganizing the Russian railway system. Lieut. Col. Boyle and Lieut. MacDonnell bring war experience from France and are backed by British and American officials. Their mission will extend while they can aid the Russian government. a broader plan was dropped as the American Railroad Commission headed to Russia.
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N. Y. Post
P. Dutton & CO
Germans Jest Russians for Letting Reinforcements Go West
Report from Petrograd on June 22 notes German humor over Russian troops allowed to reinforce the western front. The item states allied cooperation with Russian forces on the northern front south of Smolensk and references strategic movements and gratitude toward Moscow.
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Austrian Premier Fails to Rebuild Cabinet
Count Henry Clam-Martinic, former Austrian premier, failed to reconstruct the ministry after resigning. He asked Emperor Charles to invite another to form a cabinet. A Budapest dispatch says the human minister of justice plans to reform press law and move censorship on political and foreign news.
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Henry Clam-Martinic
Vienna
Charles
Budapest
Seys
Budapest Press Association
Councils Back Cabinet in Petrograd Crisis
June 22 report from Petrograd says the Congress of the All Russian Workmen's and Soldiers' Councils endorses the new cabinet. The action signals unity amid national political realignments and aims to stabilize governance during ongoing upheaval.
Constantine III Heads to Sanatorium Amid Border Demonstrations
Former Greek king Constantine III, traveling with Queen, fled crowd protests at Lugano and Chisso as mobs surged outside the Romita and Palace Hotel areas. He was moved by troops to Than Swiss sanatorium for rest. health deemed precarious. The ex-royal party faced hostile reception and arrests as demonstrations spread across the border region.
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Mittagszeitung
Lugane
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Foreign Office
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Lugano
Constantine
Streit
Palace Hotel
Eanatorium
Switzerland
Chisso
Italy
Chias
Thusis
Greece
Norway Names Commission to import food from U.S.
Christiania reports a six member commission named by the government to go to London and then the United States led by Dr Nansen to organize and procure importation of food supplies for Norway.
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New York Times
Christiania
London
Nansen
United States
Delegates Back Coalition Government Amid Socialist Policy Push
In a vote of 543 to 126, the Diers' Delegates adopted a minority resolution endorsing a coalition government. It calls for the Socialist Ministers to state policy, opposes annexations or indemnities, and urges a constituent assembly. The resolution favors an all encompassing democratic organ and accountability for ministers. A separate move seeks dissolution of the Duma and the Council of the Empire citing anti democratic turmoil during early revolution.
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Crea
Socialist Ministera
Russia
Duma
Council of the Empire
Finland Moves to Declare Independence From Russia
The Finnish Social Democratic Congress adopted resolutions demanding separation from Russia and the creation of an independent republic. It calls for ending Russian troop presence in peacetime, removing fortifications, and regulating economic relations as with foreign states, while appealing to foreign governments to recognize independence.
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Russia
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