Sir Roger Casement Treason Trial Ends With Lawyer Collapse
In London on June 28 Sir Roger Casement denied treason charges claiming he never took foreign money for himself or Ireland. His lead counsel Sergeant Sullivan collapsed during a heated summing up as the court overruled a defense motion to quash the indictment.
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Dr. Aked Seeks British Visit After Berlin Peace Visit
The Rev. Dr. Aked, president of the Ford Peace Conference, returns from Berlin claiming officials refused to discuss peace terms. He notes Berliners show a growing wish for peace and support for an " annexation" fading as policy figures decline. He sought permission from the British government or legation to visit England on the same terms as his German permit.
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Tauscher charges trick by von Papen in German plot trial
Federal court heard Captain Hans Tauscher testify he supplied dynamite and pistols to Horst von der Goltz’s North American expedition to blow the Welland Canal. Defense claimed Tauscher was deceived by German Military Attaché von Papen and acted under orders to report for guidance, not to betray the United States.
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Italians Push Advance on Trentino Frontology
Italian forces report renewed gains on the Trentino front with captures of Monte Giamondo and Monte Cavioso, advances on the Asiago Plateau, and progress toward Galamarra Valley. On the Isonzo and Brenta fronts artillery activity continues with captures and raids, while Austrian defenses show strong resistance.
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Austrians Retreat Thoroughly on Trentino Front
Special cable dispatched from Vicenza reports a rapid Austro Italian clash in which Austrian forces retreat from Val Arsa to Val Sugana. In two days they lose half the territory gained after forty five days of fighting, with 130000 Austrian losses estimated over six weeks. Only 200000 frontline troops remain, as reserves are diverted and Innsbruck sends units to Russia.
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Ministers to quit over Irish crisis in Westminster turmoil
London reports say Lord Lansdowne Walter Long and possibly Lord Cecil may resign from the cabinet amid Irish settlement tensions. A House of Lords backlash could force a general election during war, risking collapse of the Irish talks and Coalition government stability.
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Foreshadowed action sparks clash between democracy and aristocracy
The text notes a potential conflict between democratic and aristocratic forces as some action by lords is foreshadowed. It asserts trade unions agreed not to strike midnation workers and to face penalties if they subordinate national to sectional grievances, while urging Unionist leaders to show patriotic self sacrifice.
Marine Killed in Santo Domingo Amid Rebel Skirmish
Rear Admiral Caperton reports one U S Marine killed and another wounded in Santo Domingo engagement. Private John Acriment of the Twenty seventh Company named as the fallen, not in Navy records. Private Albert Vielbaum of Aberdeen Washington wounded. Rebels entrenched in two lines sixteen miles from Monte Cristi were driven off after artillery and assault. Colonel Pendleton with marines advancing from Puerto Plata toward Santiago and Le Vega.
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TIDE TURNING SAYS TIZA IN BUDAPEST REPORT
Premier Tisza in the Lower House declares the Russian offensive halted and Austro German counteroffensive advancing. He notes retreats in Bukovina with orderly conduct and reports Volhynian gains while Russian efforts in Galicia show signs of stalling.
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