Costa Rica War Aid Inquiry Opens in Senate
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee referred to a sub-committee for investigation a Gallinger resolution urging acceptance of Costa Rica ports and waters by U S war vessels and recognition of its alliance value. The sub-committee, led by Swanson with Lodge and Fall, is expected to report in favor of the pro-Ally Tinoco government over the pro-German Gonzalez regime, citing Costa Rica’s wartime actions and diplomatic moves since 1917. The inquiry, based on Tribune summaries, may report before the full committee meet next Wednesday.
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Tribune
Tribune Association
Washington
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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New Hampshire
Germany
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Virginia
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Mississippi
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Delaware
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Massachusetts
Fall
New Mexico
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United States
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Swanon
Williams
Neudral
Guirmen Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Alfredo Gonzales
Congress
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Rusia
Ils
Costa Rea
Panama
Nicaragua
Senate of the United Ee
Strikes Spread in Austrian Factories and City Unrest
A Vienna riot reportedly left four strikers dead and nineteen wounded, as government claims are contradicted by police reports. News says strikes extend in factories, with many at a standstill, miners on strike, and unrest growing in postal transport services. Corn shipments from Germany to Austria remain limited with 400 to 1,000 truckloads noted.
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Tribune
Rotterdam
Neue Freie Presse
Austria
Germany
London
Vienna
One Vote May Decide Suffrage Issue in Senate
Special dispatch reports the fate of the federal woman suffrage amendment as the Senate nears a crucial vote. Leaders on both sides express confidence while noting the tight margin and the urgent need to secure one more vote. Key figures include Senators Hollis of New Hampshire and Ollie James of Kentucky, with James ill and paired with Weeks of Massachusetts.
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New Hampshire
Ollie] James
Kentucky
Johns Hopkins Hospital
John W. Weeks
Massachu
Wilson to Send Mission to Russia Amid Crisis
Washington report says a Cabinet meeting debated immediate action in Russia. The President favors dispatching a mission to offer cooperation on restoring economic order without forcing intervention. The plan stresses aid to agriculture trade and industry while denying intended forceful interference unless Russia requests armed help. Allied views vary on a joint policy versus a practical approach.
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Washington
Russia
Italians Gain Ground On Piave River Front
Rome announces Italian forces advance northeast of Capo Sile extending their bridgehead. Austrian counter attacks fail as Italians reconquer artillery and material, taking over five hundred more prisoners and recovering weapons and stores along the Piave battlefield.
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Capo Sile
Rome
Wilson Congratulates Diaz on His Victory
President Wilson sent a cablegram to General Diaz praising the Italian army’s successes. He said America’s spirit lauds the achievement and that a great blow for the liberties of Italy and the world has been struck.
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Charles Calls on Kaiser to Supply Food Crisis Deepens
Baron von Seydler announced in Vienna that Emperor Charles declined to form a new cabinet. He told Crown Council the food situation was critical and discussed measures. Reports note bread and meat shortages across Austria Hungary, with unrest and rail disruptions.
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Galicia
Travaria
German Air Attacks Hit Paris Provoking Aerial Alarm
Paris officials report that German aircraft penetrated the city defenses Wednesday night, dropping several bombs and causing material damage. Anti aircraft batteries opened fire after an 11:16 PM alert, with an all clear sounded at 12:35 AM Thursday.
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Kuehlmann to Resign as German Foreign Secretary
BASLE Switzerland June 26 A tumor has reached here from Berlin that Dr Richard von Kuehlmann the German Foreign Secretary will resign his portfolio.
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Basle
Switzerland
Berlin
Richard von Kuehlmann
1 450 000 Men Abroad Soon Says Baker
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Committee that within three months an enlarged army plan will be presented to Congress to show maximum fighting power. He indicated troop movements are ahead of schedule and a total force around 3.5 million may be in arms, with Class 1 exhaustion possible by October and August arrivals in France projected.
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Mareh
Chamberlain
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England
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Great Britain
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New York Captured Germans Told of U S Army Front
On the Marne front a German officer said his commanders told troops that Germany has landed an army in America and captured New York, now marching toward Philadelphia. He added submarines have sunk 40 to 50 ships in Long Island Sound.
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Philadelphia
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Baker Halts Draft Age Increase Request
Washington June 26 Congress is not likely to change the draft age until the War Department requests it after current studies and a report. Secretary Baker says Class 1 provides enough men to meet drafts for the year without raising the age, while the War Department plans expansion and says no immediate need exists. The Senate awaiting action will likely wait further after being briefed.
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Washington
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Army Department
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Army
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Germans Captured Near Belleau by Pershing’s Troops
U S forces trap and capture 264 German soldiers near Belleau Wood after a surprise assault. Pershing’s men drive the enemy from a dominant height, securing a strategic position in the area. The action reflects continued U S offensive pressure on German lines.
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Americans Break Into Belleau Wood After ThirteenHour Bombardment
American forces extended their line northwest of Belleau Wood after a thirteen hour artillery bombardment. They captured 264 German prisoners including seven officers and seized machine guns and other booty. The attack yielded control of key positions on the ridge, with Germans reporting fierce hand to hand fighting and concealed machine guns found in rocks and shell holes.
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