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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
2
The posting notes Italian forces defeat the enemy near Montello and press the Piave while Austrians report a less violent day and widespread rains flood the plain. The piece discusses morale, supply difficulties, and the strain on both sides amid the renewed fighting.
British and French forces report night raids and counterattacks on the Somme and Aisne fronts. Haig says operations near Bucquoy Morlancourt and Montdidier succeeded, with prisoners taken. Italian troops counterattacked east of Rheims and retained the line.
Times dispatches on the Italian Front describe Austrians pressing from Montello to the Piave with overwhelming numbers The battle sees heavy Austro Italian fire across the river as Italians repulse crossings The Austrians aim to seize Venice and threaten Padua while Emperor William warned of hard days ahead
Italian headquarters report on June 92 tensions as German Kaiser directs Austrian forces. Strategic aims include joint operations and pressure on allied fronts. Rusted telegraph wires show mood and potential shifts in command structures.
Special Dispatches report on British raids and German reactions on the front. Describes artillery, air attacks, and gas causing German casualties, desertion, and nervous strain. Notes German morale fragility and the expected new offensive while British and American reinforcements tip balance.
Premier Orlando told the Senate that the Austrian offensive failed and Italy repelled the attack. He noted Austria plans a renewed push in the Tyrol and Trentino. General Corsi said the front’s mountain region remained a setback for Austria as Italian counterattacks continued.
In Amsterdam June 23 Hungary objects to von Payer's proposed Germany Hungary alliance terms. Karolyi, Tisza oppose Germanization and demand Hungary set its own trade policies. Prime Minister Wekerle insists Hungary may pursue other alliances and seek favorable terms. Germany worries over Austrian food shortages and pledges larger aid despite ration limits.
Vienna officials report a worsening bread shortage as Germany delays Ukrainian corn deliveries. The Vienna Municipal Council condemned bread ration cuts, while the Vienna Workmen's Council calls for peace without annexations and hints at potential revolt once signaled by authorities.
Geneva dispatch reports Emperor Charles visiting the Italian front. At Martinsbruck he spoke with the Swiss Postmaster on the bridge dividing Switzerland and Austrian Tyrol, inquiring about economic conditions in Switzerland. He predicted the war would soon end.
The report notes a decisive victory by the Central Powers and states that American troops could not be made effective in time. This assessment highlights the strategic setback and potential impact on allied operations.
The Vienna Labor Council issued resolutions, but the German Socialist organ publishes only the first four points. The fifth point about early week strikes is questioned by Vorwirts and the sentence on delaying transport is omitted. Scheidemann endorsed the published text as seeking prompt negotiation.
Paris reports a sharp revival of hostility to the body in Italy cutting across classes including Revolutionary Socialists and Vatican sympathizers. The trigger is blamed on the Bucharest treaty terms showing what peace with Germany could bring if the body gains power. A Reichstag speech by von Ruhlmann calls Romanians destined to toil for German capital.
Associated Press reports American airman Clarence Young of the aviation forces was compelled to descend in Austrian lines during a flight. His comrades assured headquarters that he was not injured and are monitoring his status from northern Italy where Italian Army Headquarters is based in June.
Vienna telegram reports Emperor Charles conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold with war decoration and swords on Archduke Maximilian. The message credits his troops with capturing Fossalta at the southern end of the Italian front.
Paris reports show upheaval as war refugees flood provincial towns. Food prices rise and hotels demand higher rates while population booms in Bordeaux Marseilles Lyons and other cities due to war work and nonmilitary arrivals. Some refugees return to Paris after false alarms and housing shortages.
Amsterdam dispatch reports a broad German drive to conscript workers, draining shipbuilding and war industries of able labor. Daimler works is cited as showing marked reductions under military supervision as authorities target all nonessential production to fill army gaps.
The article reports Austrian forces crossing the river faced supply and reinforcement problems. Italian reserves counterattacked successfully at the right moment, possibly yielding prisoners and matériel. Diaz may not pursue across the river, but allied propaganda and diplomacy could gain from the crisis in Vienna and an expected Diaz report strengthening calls for action.
A German noncommissioned officer and his wife escaped Germany in a small boat and reached Moen in the Baltic. They, with other deserters, were interned pending investigation. A Copenhagen dispatch said two planes each carried two Germans who fled Berlin and landed in Denmark Friday.
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