U boat sinks two neutrals off Virginia in race
German U boats continue attacks off the American coast sinking two neutral vessels 90 miles off Virginia. The Norwegian sailing ship Kringsjaa and the bark Sumea were sunk. survivors of Kringsjaa were picked up by a U.S. warship and are en route to an Atlantic port, while Sumea’s crew was landed at Norfolk. The Kringsjaa’s sinking followed a prior incident near the Virginia Capes as part of the ongoing raid pattern.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Atlantic
Kringsiaa
Sumea
Norfolk
Virginia
Wriday
Navy Department
Department
United States
Samoa
Skeeman
Virginia Capes
Kringsjon
South American Port Sailors Escaped German Sub Pursuit
Officers and passengers recount a Teuton raider shadowing a fast passenger liner near port while a nearby Norwegian bark Samoa was sunk six hours later. The liner swung life belts on deck as crew and passengers watched the lone light follow for three hours, then the pursuer faded and the ship resumed its course.
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Samoa
Venezuelan Pro German Tilt Suppresses Pro Allies Press
Dr. Carlo Lunez Bustamanti of El Fonomraph claims Venezuela, under pro German influence, suppresses pro allied newspapers and imprisons editors. He alleges German money supports bases offshore and recounts a prison cell incident with a poison tragedy. His own paper was jailed and he suffered eight months.
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Venezuela
Dr. Buslaim
Venezuelan
King Victor greets Commander Rizzo after naval victory
Venice reports Commander Rizzo’s sinking of an Austrian dreadnought fills Italians with elation. In rapid action, Italian motorboats engaged the approaching squadron and returned to Ancona harbor with victory pennants as King Victor arrives to honor Rizzo.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadetphia
Letger Co
Venich
Rizzo
Aonzos
Ancona
Victor
Venice
Summer Dangers of Fat People
The piece urges overweight readers to lose ten to sixty pounds this summer using a pill system called Korein, promising rapid fat reduction and a $100 guarantee. It claims daily weight loss of about a pound and offers a free test via mail order from Korein Company NB-119 Station FP New York, NY.
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Korein Company
NB-119
New York
N.Y
Americans Cheer Washingtons in Paris Arrival
Paris June 17 crowds welcomed American soldiers arriving by huge overseas lorries with flowers and cheers as they passed the main boulevards. The Matin highlights an address by former Premier Viviani greeting the American troops and urging the French to stand firm until the army arrives in full strength, already shaping events on European battlefields.
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Paris
Viviani
M. Viviani
United States
Wilson
Europe
Italians Repel Austrians Across Piave Front
Allied forces, led by Italian troops, repelled Austrians along the Piave in heavy fighting. Prisoners totaled 3000 with 9 officers captured as Italian guns and gas shells hit Austrians, who failed to secure gains in the action. Premier Orlando said Italian and allied troops maintained strong resistance and conducted multiple counter attacks.
First Attack Tax Bailure North Italy Front
The AP reports unclear gains for Austrian forces in northern Italy as they attempt to cross the Piave River. Some crossings at Montello and Dona Piave show limited success, but allied counterattacks push them back. German aid may follow if needed, as fighting intensifies and morale rises amid cautious balance.
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Associated Press
Italy
Piave
Brenta
Teutons
Mirce
Montello
Piave River
Alps
Candelua
Zensuni
Dona Piave
France
Italian Front Holds After Austrian Push Across Montello
The Austrian break in the Isonzo region pressed Venetian plains back to the third line but Italians and Allies counter-attacked to retake key positions on the Asiago Plateau and Brenta area. British forces solidified along Montello Height while Italians checked enemy advances on Monte Grappa and Piave fronts. Austria claims prison gains near the Piave and in the mountains, but Italian lines remain firm across the Veneto front as French and British sectors report limited action elsewhere.
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Italy
France
Asiago
Brenta
Montello
Adriatic
Monte Grappa
Piaye
Bassano
Piave
Venice
Lake Garda
Vienna
Rio
Treviso
Adige
Metz
Nivray
St. Mihiel
Lys
Flanders
Ypres
Dickebusch Lake
Italian Front Offensive Seen Good So Far
London June 16 The Public Ledger reports the front situation as favorable. Milan says Italian forces anticipated Austrian bombardment and disrupted enemy concentrations. Austria fields about two thousand guns facing Italian troops in the Trentino and Asiago sectors while the attacker shows Bosnians and Austrians, aiming at the Brenta valley and Vincenza plains.
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Tlondon ‘Times Service
San Antonio
Paladelphia
Opyrieht
the Public Ledger Co
London
Conmerce Milan
Austria
Trenting
Asiago
Brenta
Bassang
Vincenza
Americans In Toul Sector Rout Raiders In Alps War
Americans in the Toul sector repel a German raid on a ridge opposite our position. Artillery dominates the fighting as night shells echo across the foothills. A high mountain view shows enemy lines and distant telecope sightings. Thousands of locals greet the Americans with wild flowers during their move in the third week of May.
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Iridge
Alps
First American Killed On German Soil Receives War Cross
General Pershing announces Private W. J. Guyton awarded the Croix de Guerre as the first American soldier killed on German soil. Guyton, of an American force in the Vosges, was killed by machine gun fire the day after his unit entered the line. The division has now been identified and the information is released.
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Kenemy ‘Territory
Washington, RD. C
W. J. Guyton
General Pershing
War Department
Guyton
Vosges
Ife
Lieutenant Bartlett Starts Flight From Chicago Home
Lieutenant Frank M. Bartlett in charge of flying at Kelly Field begins a 3000 mile air journey from Chicago to Kelly Field making the first leg from Nelly Field to Chicago. He plans to visit several flying fields along the route and will bring back Maj. East’s airplane.
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Frank M. Bartlett
Kelly Field
Chicago
Bartlett
Nelly Field
Lund
Scott Field
Belleville
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Wark Wield
Memphis
Tenn
Eberts Vield
Lonoke
aArk
Post Field
Fort Sill
Okla
Call Field
Wichita Walls
Tex
Rich Field
Waco
Taliaferro Field
Fort Worth
Washington
W. J. East
J. M.A
Washington, DC
Little Rock
Ark
Fort Sill Okla
Ozark Mountains
Brownsville
Welly Vield
Kingsville
University of Washington
Seattle
Wash
San Diego
WH. S Burwell
Burgwell
Rolly Field
Lowell TL. Smith
Germans Alonglys Live in Hun Made Hell
Front reports shelling around Hinges Diekebusch and Scherpenberg in Flanders while German officers utter grim boasts before dying. Allied troops hold a tense quiet behind lines as Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria commands a strong force to threaten the southern front.
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Hun Made Hell
Ones
Jack
Uewih
Hinges
Diekebusch
Scherpenberg
Flanders
Ilanders
Somme
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Tonysius
Hatte
British attack north of Bethune inflicts 1000 casualties
British forces struck north of Bethune on Saturday causing about 1000 casualties to the German Eighteenth Reserve Division accused of atrocities at Louvain and Termonde. The unit, previously attacked, suffered heavy losses while attempting to raid toward Paris. prisoners were discouraged by their failure.
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Mes Service
P Antonio Light
Philadelphia
T. Copyright
Public Sector Co
France
Bethune
Louvain
London
Paris
Secretaries Baker approves courts martial sentences for conscientious objectors
Washington announces approval of jail terms from 18 months to 20 years for 12 men at Camp Upton and Camp Gordon who refused military service. The sentences range from 15 to 20 years, with one 18 month term, as Baker signals allowance for relocation to countries of preference.
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Washington, D. C
Camp Upton
Hyman Polks
William J. Seiler
Joseph White
Anton Zaddak
Julius Tevinthal
Louis Silverman
Mayor Suffkind
Louis WH. Blaumenthal
Samuel Spire
Emperor Says German Sword Will Triumph
In a wartime dispatch the emperor voices confidence in the testing spirit and fighting strength of his troops. He asserts belief in victory with continued support, urging morale and resolve amid ongoing conflict.
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Cnprss
War Minister Declares Allied The serves Used Up
Amsterdam report quotes a war minister saying Teutonic allies are stronger while Entente powers rely on main reserves. Central powers' position is more favorable than at war start. Entente offensives halted, Britain France Italy strained by shipping and U boat losses. Prisoner numbers and booty cited as proof of Entente weakness. potential renewed Entente offensive uncertain. Separately, Frank Sommers named Democratic county commissioner candidate for Precinct No 3. Belgian clergyman to discuss martyrdom in France and Belgium in San Antonio at 6 pm with Bishop Capers presiding. speaker Rev. Avnet from Brussels recently toured battlefronts.
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Amsterdam
Vossische Zeatung
Teutonic
Entente
Galente
Wis
Ure
Ais Asad
Britain
Prance Sengk
Italy
Amelia
Fure
Wilkoe
Bastian
Tyrol
Piave
North Sea
Cergyman
France
Belgium
San Antonians
Tenrt
Anet
Boo
Brussels
AL B Weakley
West Wootlawn Avenue
Doeelor Avnet
Mlamlers
Irined
W. T
Kaiser Grows Sympathetic Amid War Wounds
June 17 reports Kaiser's courtesy to two wounded British soldiers near Montiver, with Karl Rosner detailing the scene. The emperor, after brandy and care, expressed a pledge to aid wounded enemies and to uphold Christian duty, promising humane treatment and eventual reconciliation if foes lay down arms.
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Ampperdam
Willian
Karl Rosner
Lota Anziozer
Wiemen
Juan Rosner
Jas
Ous
Hair Growth Recipe Promises Free Mail Offer
A business man nearly bald discovers an old Indian recipe that allegedly regrows hair and offers to mail it free on request. The notice cites J. Hart Brithiin at 113-119 Station TF, New York, and claims dramatic growth reports from both women and men.
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Tadkat
J. Hart
Ordnance production reorganized to speed overseas war effort
In Washington D C on June 17 a reorganization assigns each of the ten ordnance districts a single district chief to oversee offices and field work. Brig Gen C A Williams says the change will coordinate field forces and contractors. Also from Amsterdam on June 17 Hungary requisitions all new crops and places flour mills under government supervision.
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Washington, D.C
Amsterdam
Budapest
What Is Rheumatism Why Suffer From It
A historic ad explains rheumatism as uric acid poisoning in the blood and urges deeper treatment beyond salves. It promotes S S S Blood Purifier as a long used remedy to extract rheumatic poisons, claiming it strengthens blood and aids recovery. The notice offers free physician advice and provides Swift Specific Company contact in Atlanta, Ga.
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S. SS
Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlants, Ga
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