Allied Troops Seize Piraeus Without Fight
Allied forces landed at Piraeus and Castella completing the operation with orderly debarkation. King Constantine and his family left Athens for Piraeus aboard a British warship en route to Switzerland. The dethroned monarch's entourage and pro-German supporters were accompanying the escape as Greek officers assisted the occupation and housing of troops under GeneralSurrett.
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Sporting Goods Offer Wide Norfolk Selection
An advertisement touts sporting goods across all stores with a wide Norfolk variety. It promotes knickers long trousers Scotch Tweeds Irish Donegals home spuns and knit items. The Gym Khana golf shoe dries soft after all day soaking. Rogers Prev Company lists multiple Broadway corners and street locations.
Greek Greek troops clash as French advance in Larissa region
In Thessaly tension rises as French cavalry occupy areas near Phalerum Bay and Larissa. Greek officers and soldiers suffer casualties after clashes sparked by General Grivas. High Commissioner Jonnart explains Entente troops stay ashore for health reasons, while the former king proclaims his abdication amid the turmoil.
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Berlin Press Reflects On Constantine Crisis And Greek Turmoil
Berlin dispatch notes lack of telegraphic links with Greece after King Constantine abdicated. Greek Legation cut off for weeks, with only routine instructions via Switzerland. Papers view the Greek tragedy as affecting Macedonia little, citing Venizelos as a tool and Greece’s limited impact on the war’s end.
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Vossische Zeitung
Kaiser Expresses Deep Chagrin at Abdication Of King Constantine
Kaiser Wilhelm expresses sorrow over King Constantine’s abdication as Greece faces political uncertainty and the Hellenic monarchy crisis draws international attention. European observers await new leadership and potential shifts in alliance trade or neutrality.
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British Warships Capture Turkish Red Sea Stronghold
British naval forces defeated Fort Salif on the Red Sea after a three hour battle, taking 94 prisoners and capturing the harbor plant with two mountain guns and three machine guns. The operation marks a push against Turkish positions north of Aden as Britain aims at Suez access.
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Greek King Constantine Moves Troops Across Peloponnesus Threat to Allied Line
Dr Callimachos reports Constantine planned to shift 200000 troops from Thessaly through Attica into western Greece to strike the Allied front. The Allied fleet blocked the Corinth Gulf to prevent transport, forcing the loyalist Greek forces to remain bottled up in the Peloponnesus as the strategy unfolded.
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Messines Attack Declared Most Successful Yet
General Maurice reports the Messines advance achieved all objectives and surpassed Somme gains in the same initial period. He credits artillery and air superiority, downplays mine explosions, notes German orders anticipating the attack, and observes increasing Allied air daring against German trenches.
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Constantine's Army Bottled Up by Alles Strategy
Dr Callimaches editor of Enossis The Greek Nation reveals Allied plan to paralyze Constantine of Greece and force abdication. He claims the entire Greek army of 200000 men is well trained and ready, and outlines strategic steps laid yesterday in the city.
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Neutrality Policy Cited Amid Call for Shared Sacrifices
A fragmented passage references day 1049 and a stance of neutrality while noting duties to various powers. It mentions accepting sacrifices and privations and the potential to obtain essential commodities from allied groups. The text is partial and lacks clear context or names.
Sweden Will Cling To Its Neutrality
Stockholm June 14 Foreign Minister Lindman said Sweden would continue steadfast neutrality amid a long war. He warned of greater sufferings and a poor harvest this year but voiced confidence that the people would endure.
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Day Statements on Messines and Allied Front Advances
Army dispatch reports continued allied pressure at Messines with progress along the front between the River Los and Yves, capturing key ground near Infantry Hill and taking 175 prisoners including officers. Night actions include repelling German artillery and air attacks while British forces claim several enemy mines disabled near Ypres and Monchy.
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Scouts Break Through Enemy Trenches In Western Front Action
A party of our scouts advanced southeast of Smorgon breaching wire entanglements and entering the enemy trenches. They killed a German defender, while several of our men were wounded. Russian airmen increased activity, with several enemy aircraft shot down and our lines briefly shelled in return.
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Germany Holds U S Men Urges Women to Leave Copenhagen
June 14 report from Michael Stark of Chicago, an International Harvester employee in Neuss, Prussia, arrived here after a wait for a passport and was granted permission to depart Germany. The piece notes Americans face passport refusals during the war while German authorities urge American women to depart the country.
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International Harvester Company
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Pershing Pronunciation Debate Raises Public Interest
A June article discusses how the name Pershing is pronounced, noting varied readings like Pareshang and Figaro. The piece highlights how American readers struggle with enunciating the surname and clarifies the correct form, reflecting debates within public discourse.
Harvard Unit Reaches France in Transit
Harvard unit of the America Filth Service arrives in France after crossing the Atlantic. Cablegrams confirm safe passage and current location at Bordeage.
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