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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
5
Fragmentary text describes a roadside motor, golf links at Keetes beach, and a call to extend support for sportsmen with possible references to gasto or gastarateria. The excerpt is unclear and lacks concrete facts or identifiable entities.
Readable fragments show preparations for a seasonal period with notes on markets and social gatherings. Mentions include A. & F. Golf and Tea items and country-house settings as part of festive activities.
Paris dispatch notes potential government crisis in Britain amid air raids on London and controversy over Leré Northcliffe’s appointment as Commissioner in America. public unrest grows as Irish question and war leadership provoke debate while the government seeks stability.
Bulgarian Premier Redoslavoff left Vienna on Saturday evening and told the Neuve Freie Press he was pleased with the visit. He expressed great admiration for the young Emperor and spoke of the strong ties between Bulgaria and Austria.
London June 25 The nine week average daily war outlay stood at 46 615 000 with detailed figures for April to June 1917. Chancellor Bonar Law notes higher army and munitions costs due to delivery surges and recoverable payments. Allied loan payments also discussed.
London Times warns Liberty Loan affects British markets and signals more to come. The Times financial editor notes US strength but cautions American money cannot substitute for needed public support. The piece discusses the loan easing Britain’s financial strain while not offering immediate clarity on long term effects.
The Times reports that following King George's decision princes bearing German names should renounce German titles and adopt the English title of Carisbrooke. This move affects those princes who are subjects and previously held German names in the royal family.
Paris reports that Interior Minister Maloy issued instructions to prefects to ban retail sale of spirits over 15 degrees in cafés and saloons, allowing sales only during main meals. Men may buy during those hours while women and minors face stricter limits, with rationing on wines and high alcohol content beverages.
In Copenhagen on June 25 German newspapers, citing the arrival of Goldfarb Reinstein and Davidovitch from the United States, describe the three Socialists as duly accredited American peace delegates. The tone suggests official recognition and readiness to respond to criticism.
Amsterdam reports three Czech regiments deserted to the Russians. Minister F von Georgi said Czech legions formed in enemies’ armies and only a few Czech soldiers in Russia returned to Austria. He noted ongoing bohemian desertions since early war and referenced the Bohemian bodyguard disbandment.
Special cable from Rome reports Italian Alpini Bersaglieri and engineers stormed Ortigara peak. They seized the summit by morning with heavy machine gun and artillery fire. afterward, Austrian fire raked positions as defenders hid in cratered holes, refusing to yield the sacred height. The War Office later released an update on ongoing actions and isolated engagements near the peak.
The British Commission led by Lord Newton arrived in The Hague to discuss with German delegates led by General Friedrich the exchange of prisoners. Talks cover prison camps reprisals and related matters with the German government represented by Baron.
Lieutenant General Le Clercq told the National Press Club that Belgium’s army is bigger and better equipped, with eight divisions including two cavalry, a 22 mile front, and munitions factories in Havre London and England. He described Belgium’s defense at Liège and the Yser that slowed German forces and inspired Allied unity, noting 34 000 troopers in the enlarged force.
The War Department considers dual censorship on American front news with officers at Pershing's headquarters and in Washington. The plan aims to protect sensitive information, limit correspondent numbers, and align American reports with British and French offices. Details on censor rules and cross-coverage remain unsettled.
A Berne dispatch reports Gustave Ador, president of the International Red Cross, likely to become a Swiss Federal Council member replacing Dr. Hoffmann and head the Political Department and Foreign Affairs until 1917. Edmund Ceretinets would then assume political duties as per long-standing custom. The shift follows German-Swiss opposition and is described as a compromise.
The report says British forces attacked positions near Hulluch in nocturnal hand to hand fighting but were repulsed. British detachments attempted vain efforts at several locations between the sea and the Somme to reach German trenches. Front lines near Vauxaillon saw two French attacks fail on recently won positions. Artillery remained lively near Ailles Sulg on Ripont and Meuse left bank. Three enemy aircraft and three captive balloons were shot down.
The War Office reports unusually active artillery fighting overnight between La Royère and Froidmont Farms and near Hurtebise east of Chevreux. German trench attacks east of Chevreux were repelled with no further outcome. other sectors saw artillery exchange north of Laffaux Mill and at Cerny, Craonne, and Chevreux.
Casualty roster from Ottawa area names four deceased prisoners of war including Lieutenant E F Lewis of New York and B M Foie. wounded personnel listed with initials and hometowns such as Kearn Hedvers of Mass and H Ash of Newpert. other names tied to York, Me Port Austin Mich and Long Island N Y.
The Daily Express reports Brig. Gen. J. E. B. Seely former Minister of War was accidentally wounded in France. No details on the injuries are provided.
Jassy June 26 report that Germany has levied a fine of 250,000,000 francs on the occupied territory of Rumania. The amount stands as a sovereign penalty amid ongoing occupation actions.
Secretary Lansing received a greeting from Dr. Basile Lucaci chief of the Romanian Mission to the United States. The message lauded the American republic and its President and pledged Romanian support for liberty and national self determination. It referenced the Romanian government and people awaiting closer ties and shared ideals.
German and Russian forces fought in Southeastern Galicia and the Carpathians with prisoner captures reported. Macedonian front sees English and Bulgarian raids near Doiran and the Struma plain as Caucasus activity includes Turkish attempts thwarted. Vienna notes heavy artillery in the eastern theater and balloon fire set by shells. Paris records artillery activity around Monastir with an enemy company repulsed north of Pozar.
Troops clash with hundreds of criminals freed during the revolution in Tomsk Province. Martial law is declared as 200 suspects are jailed and casualties are reported before order is restored. Delegations from Don Ural and Caucasian Cossacks swell the All-Russian Congress led by Purishkevich's faction.
Petrograd reports the Russian Finance Ministry plans heavy taxes on war profits to fund the 2 billion ruble loan. Subscriptions to the loan were opening in June as authorities seek large public participation and revenue.
A marine action report says an American destroyer intercepted a British merchantman’s wireless distress call after a submarine shelled the ship. The British crew abandoned ship as the Lee ample crew faced peril in heavy seas, with two days of search failing to locate survivors. Survivors said the General Steam Navigation Company liner Ortolan, en route from Genoa to Liverpool, was torpedoed and sunk earlier, with US armed vessel nearby firing on the U boat.
Montreal report says the British steamship Ortolan of 2,145 tons was sunk after an armed American vessel drove a lifeboat from the scene. Details on location and fate of the crew are sparse in the available text.
The Ministry of Finance proposed a 30 percent rise in progressive income tax for incomes over 400000 rubles and a 70 to 90 percent tax on premises of industries supplying war material. The government ordered measures to distribute cloth boots and other gear to the population and to organize food, fuel, and essential articles through the Supplies minister.
At a Democratic congress in Tiflis Georgia is shown as a district within Transcaucasia under Russia. The gathering discusses autonomy for Georgia amid regional divisions, noting athletic competition among tribes and a large participation by both men and women.
The Argentine steamer Toro of 1,161 tons gross was reported off Gibraltar en route to Genoa with Argentine projects. The Buenos Aires government asked the Madrid legation to investigate the sinking and determine details of the cap tain and crew.
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