Prussian Deputies Clash Over War Taxes and Food Prices
In The Hague session reported from London on June 28, Prussian Deputy Strobel led Socialist protests against the proposed wartime tax measure and indirect levies, arguing they punish the people. Non Socialists backed limited tax duration while Hoffmann urged immediate food seizure to curb prices amid dire wartime hardship. Both speakers faced interruptions as Hoffmann's motion was rejected.
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British Beat Germans in East Africa Battle
London reports German forces were heavily defeated forty miles south of Handent on the Lukigura River in German East Africa on June 24. General Smuts’s troops captured a pom pom two machine guns rifles and various munitions with eleven German prisoners. German losses were four killed and twenty wounded.
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Greece seeks loan to tide over till elections
The Zaimis cabinet opens negotiations with the Allied Powers in Athens for an Anglo French loan to steady finances until elections are held. The move follows assurances given to the_EXTENTE Powers and aims to meet demands imposed on Greece.
Germans Storm Two Mile Front East of Kovel
Berlin reports German troops stormed Russian positions two miles west of Sokul to halt advance toward Kovel after prior successes in Bukowina. Russians claim gains toward Kolomea and Brody, with shifts in Rostov lines and heavy artillery exchanges across multiple sectors.
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Italians Fire on Pirano Torpedo Boats
The Italian admiralty reports torpedo boats carried out a reconnaissance of the Austrian seaport of Pirano last night. Shore batteries opened heavy fire and the torpedo boats withdrew without loss. Field Marshal von Buelow retired after ill health. he commanded during the Marne advance and is aged seventy-one.
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Funeral services for Yuan Shih Kai in Peking palace
Washington officials join memorial exercises for Yuan Shih kai held in the hall of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Li Yuan Hung new president and Dr Paul S Reinsch American minister attended with the diplomatic corps. Yuan's body to be taken Wednesday to Changteh Hunan Province for burial. President Wilson and Cabinet members participated in the ceremonies organized by Dr Wellington Koo.
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Nine Allied Vessels Sunk and Neutral Ship Attacked
London reports nine Allied vessels sunk and a neutral steamer burned in the last twenty four hours. The Astrologer of 518 tons gross was sent down with eight crew landed and the rest missing. The Cunford Chine 39 tons off Calelia, Spain, sunk by a submarine. captain and twelve crew landed at Barcelona. The Danish schooner Svateen attacked and set afire. The Italian San Francisco of 969 tons sunk twenty miles from Barcelona. crew saved.
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Three Armies Lead Arab Rebels Against Turks
London reports from Cairo via Reuters that the Grand Sheriff of Mecca organized three armies led by his sons to strike Turkish forces in Arabia. One besieges Medina, another holds Taif, and a third captured Jiddah, with rebels destroying Turkish lines to prevent reinforcements. The Mecca uprising spurred Turkish efforts and attracted Egyptian attention.
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German Ration Cuts for Civil Prisoners Reported
London report says British civilian prisoners at Ruhelehen are fed less than half the required amount. Dr Kiyer of the American Embassy in Berlin confirms the German government reduced rations despite storing up 60,000 to 200,000 marks for food. Lord Robert Cecil warns that without accepting a prisoner exchange, Britain may adjust rations for German civilians held in England.
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E H Gary to Go to Orient Head of Steel Company
Klbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel will leave New York for a two and a half month Far East trip visiting the Philippine Islands China and Japan He said the journey is not for business and not related to the war and that he is taking a summer vacation in that region He plans to remain active in steel affairs and has no immediate retirement plans
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Poolroom Raid Near Columbia
Detectives from Inspector Ryan raided an alleged pool room on Amsterdam Avenue near Columbia University yesterday, taking eleven prisoners. Harry Fink, said to have run the place, was jailed charged with common gambling. The others were charged with disorderly conduct.
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British and Italian Fronts Clash as Germans Press Verdun
British forces regain ground in West Trentino as Italian units pursue retreating Austrians in the Trentino sector. At Verdun the German push toward Fleury stalls amid French counterattacks while Allied artillery harasses German positions along the Meuse. American, Italian, and British actions mix with Italian gains north of the Mandra Valley and multiple moves across the Isonzo front.
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Mother Urges Return of Boy Gunner From Mexico
Passaic New Jersey June 26 Emma Repashy asks Major Seger King to release her son Fred a nineteen year old machine gun company member from the New Jersey National Guard whom she says is the sole support for her ill family He joined the guard despite his mother’s wishes as preparations to entrain for Mexico proceed and she appeals for his release.
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