Italian Official Statement On Enemy Pursuit Issued Today
An Italian official statement released today describes the enemy as being closely pursued by Italian troops. The text this statement is based on has not yet been received.
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
7
Italy's Losses Said To Exceed Official Claims
A Rome note accuses Austrian officials of falsifying wartime figures. It states the claimed 40,000 prisoners actually equal Italy's total killed, wounded and missing. The report also challenges the air casualty totals, arguing Allied losses were far lower than announced and exposing discrepancies in June aviation figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ill-Starred Italian Front Offensive Causes Heavy Austrian Losses
The Italian High Command reports that Austrian casualties in the latest northeast Italian offensive are estimated at 180000 or more. Italian shells in the preattack hours targeted troop concentrations, amplifying losses on Montello and San Dona di Piave after the initial two days of fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montello
San Dona di Piave
Orlando Predicts Another Assault On Tyrol Front
NOME Saturday Austrian offensive described as a defeat with enemy forces four times larger than Italian troops. Fremiey Orlando spoke in the Senate amid cheering. He warned another battle could follow as Austrian forces mass in Tyrol and Trentino. A proposal to declare Monte Grappa a national monument was revived with renewed enthusiasm after the premier announced it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Fremiey Orlando
Senate
Inter
Tyral
Trentino
Monte Grappa
Italy
UY the Yaw Association
London
France
Maly
Tay
Switzerland
Winve
Austria-Hungary
England
Germany
Times
Austria
League of Nations
Montdidier
Noyon
Compiegne
Rheims
Emperor Charles Decorates Brother For Taking a Town
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor Charles has honored his brother Maximilian with the Grand of Leopold in recognition of the Archduke's forces capturing Fossalta. The Vienna telegram notes the decoration signals a celebration of this military achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor Charles
Amsterdam
Charles
Vienna
Maximilian
Leopold
Fossalta
Dis
Americans Exceed British Expectation in French Fighting
American troops in France have exceeded British expectations with bold advances and effective assault actions. Allied forces report strong American morale and cooperation, plus successful raids along the British front. In Belgium and Flanders, Belgian and Australian units also conducted raids, inflicting damage and pressuring German positions as naval harassing fire continued along coastal fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Gayrelle
Strateole
Morlancourt
St. Julian
Flanders
Austrian Retreat on the Piave and U Boat News
London dispatch reports the Austrian offensive failure on the Piave as part of a broader Allied update. The Naval Consulting Board outlines anti submarine measures, convoy importance, and new detection and masking efforts while noting German subs and secret bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Consulting Board
Ace
Jiamphlet
War Office reports strong Allied pressure on front
From Rome June 2 war office says artillery bombards enemy fronts and Montello Piave area pressure maintained. British forces conduct raids kill 100 and take 31 prisoners near Asiago. air war continues with 10 planes shot down. Vienna reports heavy rains halt Austrian drive and flood Piave complicates supply lines. Italians in Prume front see lighter fighting and renewed cold weather hardships. Berlin notes British actions near Morlancourt and Rheims, with 36 Italian prisoners taken near Bligny. Paris confirms raids and counterattacks with gains and losses on various sectors. Haig confirms local attacks near Morris Morlancourt and Bucquoy. Aveluy Wood sees continued artillery activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
War Office
Montello
Piave
Fagare
Asiago
Vienna
London
Venetia
Rheims
Berlin
Somme
Morlancourt
Ancre
Mery
Bligny
Paris
Fontdichou
Oise
Marne
Mount Bligny
Haig
France
Morris
Bucquoy
Aveluy Wood
Germans Blamed for Church Vandalism at Hammett Place
In St Louis on June 23 Federal authorities suspect German sympathizers behind the desecration of the Hammett Place Presbyterian Church. Violent vandalism followed a sermon by Rev. W. G. Johnston. Interior ruined with furnishings torn, flag mutilated, pulpit wrecked, piano destroyed, Bibles and hymnals damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Hammett Place Presbyterian Church
Germany
W. G. T Johnaton
Denver Judge Witnesses Austrian Offensive in Italy
Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver returned from the Italian front where he witnessed the entire Austrian offensive. He expressed himself impressed with Italy's efforts. Lindsey started for Paris today and expects to reach the United States in late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lindsey
Italy
Rome
Denver
Lindsey
Paris
United States
U S Chaser Sinks U Boat Off French Coast
An American submarine chaser, credited by its destroyer, accounted for a U boat near the French coast on May 20 after depth charges and gunfire. Officers Anthony Vandenheuvel and Maurice Ver Breach, part of the chase, reported seeing wreckage and a conning tower hit as the sub sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Anthony Vandenheuvel
West End Avenue
Maurice Ver Breach
Gates Avenue
Brooklyn
Paris Council to Name Street For Wilson Allies Drops 15 Tons
Paris June 28 A proposal to name a large Paris thoroughfare after President Wilson will come before the City Council soon. The idea has cautious support from several councillors as Allied sentiment and wartime symbolism shape municipal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wilson
Eee
U S Flyer Descends Within Austrian Lines
Clarence Young of American aviation forces forced to descend within Austrian lines during a flight in northern Italy. Comrades report he was unhurt, and Italian headquarters confirm the incident occurred on June 24. The report notes hostile air over northern Italy and sets the context of Allied operations in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Armentides
Steenwerck
Bac St. Maur
Bruges
Clarence Young
Italy
American Chaplain Dies of Shell Wound in France
The Rev. Walton Danker of Worcester Massachusetts, chaplain of the 104th Infantry, died from a shell wound near Apremont. He was the first American chaplain to die on the American front, decorated for gallantry with 116 men at Apremont last April. He served as rector of St John’s Worcester and held multiple church and Boy Scouts positions. Born 1874 in Little Falls New York, he studied at Trinity College and the General Theological Seminary, later serving as chaplain with Massachusetts units on the Mexican border and in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Prance
Walton &. Danker
Worcester
Mass
104Th Infantry
Dankey
Frederick H. Danker
Musa
Wilton S.danker
St. John's Church
Western Massachusetts
Boy Scouts Coun
Little Pulls
N.Y
Trinity College
General Theological Seminary
Bayonne
N. J
Milford
Brooklyn
St. Massachusetts Regiment
2D Masachusetts
Ile
104Th
Start and Finish of The Austrian Drive
Austrian attack launched June 15. General retreat began June 23. Front spans 110 miles. Longest drive since trench warfare began. Max Austrian advance 41 miles. Max territory 30 square miles. Pine River crossing 33 miles. Prisoners: Austrians 40,000. Allies 11,000. Austrians lost 83 aircraft. Allies 11. Estimated Austrian casualties 180,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinve River
Pigeons to Carry Messages in Gas Mask Trial
At the Allied Heroes exhibit during the New York International Exhibition pigeons wearing gas masks will be released from the model trend to fly to Pershing Stadium. The masks were invented by a Long Island City gas defence plant worker and will be tested publicly the coming Saturday. If successful, production will begin for Signal Corps use in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing Stadium
Long Island City
Signal Corps
France
Italian forces drive Austro Hungarian retreat in Piave line
Military Comment by William L. McPherson notes Austro-Hungarian armies admit defeat in Northern Italy and begin retreat across the Piave after failed offensives. Boroevic’s bridgeheads on the west bank are jeopardized by flooding and supply issues, while Italian counterattacks threaten a decisive draw. The piece also reports Italian gains on the Aisne Marne front near Bligny and praises renewed Italian morale and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Piave River
Piave
Arsiero
Montello
Boroevic
Piava
Horoevic
Vienna
France
Aisne-Marne
Rheims
Bligny
Foch
Caporetti
Pope Benedict XV Orders Prayer for Peace Next Saturday
The pope calls for a universal prayer for peace and the safety of troops to be said in all Roman Catholic churches next Saturday. He cites ongoing European conflict, urges humble supplication, and directs priests to offer Mass for the intention on June 29, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Christ
Jehoshephat
Bieself
Additiohis
St. Peter's
Benedict XV
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Orlando
Tyrol
West
Europe
Ee Pee
Draper
Josephus Daniel
Navy
Naval Consulting
War Committee of Technical Societies
Pete
Vaval Gonaulting Board
Board
Wongrene
Colligo
Venice
Plave
U. S. Chaser
Daniels
Washington
Frank Bush
Vallejo
Cal
Denisis
U. S
Miller
Mer Larupe
Doslere
Edward Miller & Co
Park Place
New YO
Woolworth
Fort Wayne
Detroit Free Press
Plattsburg
War Relief Committee
Allen
Army
William L. McPherson
SS. Peter and Paul
Columbia Trust Company
wEihe
Member
Federal Reserve System
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