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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
24
British artillery intensifies shelling on the Somme as French gains push toward Thiaumont while Berlin reports repulses east of the Meuse. The clash stretches along the Somme and Meuse sectors with heavy bombardments, infantry actions, and counterbattery fire as both sides renew attacks and defenses.
The note through Ambassador Penfield demands apology indemnity and punishment for Austrian submarine actions in the Mediterranean described as a deliberate insult to the American flag and an invasion of U S citizens rights. Officials say further details and reactions are under review.
A damaged wartime note describes a submarine firing on the steamer Petrolite after signaling ramming danger. It alleges misidentification, accuses the submarine commander of reckless conduct, and calls for punishment and reparations by the Austrian government backed by U S statements.
Report from June 28 describes German assaults on Linewka in Volhynia and Fresher frontline fighting near Rokhva and Sikul. Russian communiques claim repulses near Riga and Dvina with heavy aerial activity and tank fires, noting German attacks and Soviet countermeasures along several fronts.
In a crowded court, Sir Roger Casement insisted he did not urge aid to the Turks, as Lord Reading ruled his non oath statement could not be cross examined. The defense argued the indictment lacked grounds, while Casement appeared nervous and a verdict may come tomorrow evening.
Swiss and Allied dispatches discuss German pressure on Switzerland to withhold cotton and food exports unless demands are met. A Brussels denial rebutts claims of German calls to Belgians and outlines Germany’s war aims, including an Irish brigade plan and potential moves to Ireland or America depending on Germany’s war outcome.
Fragmented dispatch describes a tense Atlantic scene with a German submarine threat near the Chesapeake and Baltimore areas. Reports cite Admiral Damianos and a possible capture or interception plan as U S authorities monitor movements from Norfolk to Locust Point.
In Petrograd on June 28 the Dowmy debated permanent vodka prohibition. Lawmakers pressed for abolishing vodka sales, citing enforcement failures and rising liquor substitutes such as furniture polish and eau de Cologne. Figures showed 16 million gallons of government liquor seized in eleven months, with drunkenness increasing despite prohibitions.
Italian forces press the Trentino line advancing near Monteado north of Fusina and engaging positions along Porina Antico and Monte Cuvioni. The government reiterates resolve to continue the war with Allies, praising King Victor Emmanuel and listing a large new cabinet as troops gain ground with artillery, raids, and prisoner captures.
German reports confirm Viscount Crichton has been found and reinterred. He had been missing since November 1914, was born January 17, 1886, and served in the Guards. His father is the Earl of Gatland. Crichton becomes Earl of Erne in line, with marriage to Lady Mary Cavendish and connected to the Duke of Westminster.
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