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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
3
Italians press the Piave as Austrian forces retreat across a flooded river under heavy fire from General Diaz's guns. King Victor Emanuel's troops pursue, turning the rout into a military debacle.
United Press reports Italian forces crossed the Piave at four points across a 20 mile front with bridgeheads at Falze Nervesa Ponte Di Piave and Capo Sile. Cavalry moved between Conegliano and Oderzo as Austrian losses exceed 200 000 and prisoners reach 45 000. Italian forces pursue along the Montello to the Adriatic while Austrians abandon cannons and retreat across the flood swollen river.
United Press report from Washington on June 25 notes officials caution against premature victory claims as Austrian setbacks at the Piave provoke German concern. Allies anticipate possible counter offensives in Italy while discussions consider broader strikes through Austria toward Trieste and Vienna.
Washington reports a major Italian counteroffensive near the Piave drove Austrian forces back after bridges were destroyed. About 45,000 prisoners and vast war materiel were captured as divisions were decimated by artillery and infantry. American airmen showed bravery and an Italian pursuit pushed the enemy across the river into the left bank.
Rome June 26 the Italians crossed the Piave pursuing fleeing Austrians. Italian and cavalry forces cleared the western bank near Capo Sile and Montello, taking thousands of prisoners and large quantities of material. Austria suffered heavy losses with nine divisions wiped out and total losses over 200,000, while Italian losses were about 40,000. Diaz exploited the situation as two bridges remained after floods. Washington June 24 a tax claim on broom worn crops was denied by the Agriculture Department.
Reported scattered lines describe movements on the Argonne front and Austro German crossings at a river, with Italian forces repulsing an enemy action. The text is highly garbled, but references Trentino and Dnelster as battle mentions. This appears to be a collapsed wartime wire report with incomplete names and places.
United Press dispatch reports ongoing fighting weather on the French front but limited gains and continued delays to Hindenburg level thrusts. German public opinion in Paris is said to blame delays despite Austrian offensives and arrivals of Russian prisoners joining the West front.
London reports a lively attack on Lloyd George's government in the House of Commons after Ireland policy and conscription issues. Labor ministers face possible split and pacifist pressure, with fears of a coalition shift but the government likely to survive.
The Austrian cabinet rejects a purported resignation of Count Tissa from the post of former premier. A new ministry is expected to be formed in Budapest, with officials noting continued political instability and possible leadership changes.
United Prose reports from London that Bolshevists aim to conclude a commercial pact with Germany to finance Russia’s debts. Brensky, Bolshevist commerce and industry commissioner, says loans would be repaid in raw materials with concessions on Russia's natural resources as guarantees. Washington cautions any concessions by Bolshevik government will be repudiated if the government changes.
Fifteen of forty Socialist deputies in the French Chamber repudiated international negotiations with enemy socialists. The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy said a substantial minority now backs a re war stance and opposes the Berne conference and others in London. John Spargo and others will represent American socialists.
Chief Gunner's Mate Harry R. Chambers of Atlanta commanded naval armed guards on an American steamer. He was commended for actions on May 12 during an engagement with an enemy submarine. After four torpedo attempts the gun crew fired four shots, the fourth hitting the conning tower as the U boat submerged. a heavy black smoke plume rose over the sea.
Amsterdam reports the Reichstag will consider a fresh wartime credit of 15,000,000 pay marks to fund military needs. The move raises Germanys war debt to 139,000,000,000 sngrita as stated by Berliner Tal batt.
Walter F. Dankers of Worcester Massachusetts died of wounds from a German bombardment in Lorraine. He is recorded as the first American chaplain killed in France and was honored with the French War Cross for carrying wounded from No Man s Land during heavy shelling.
Federal authorities suspect German sympathizers caused desecration of the Hammett Place Presbyterian Church in St. Louis on June 24. Interior ruined, furnishings torn, flag shredded, pulpit and pews axed, piano destroyed, Bible and hymn books mutilated beyond repair. Churchgoers found the damage Sunday morning. The act followed recent pulpit attacks on Germany.
Washington June 24 Navy figures show the manpower of the U S fleet rising to 450000 men including 36285 officers The report notes submarine activity off the Atlantic coast and references wartime mobilization and population ratios in Austria Hungary as context.
Washington reports confidence that the war may end this year if allies press the offensive against Austria. Reuters notes Austrian retreat across the Piave and prisoners taken, while German troops move from France to aid Austria. The piece mentions Austrian difficulties and rising German worry over a likely collapse.
Washington June 25 United Press. Article argues Bolshevism spread to Austria via Lenine and Trotsky, weakening Austrian army morale and governance. Acknowledges Italian military success but credits Russian doctrine with undermining Austria's cohesion, undermining fighting capacity as the Piave front shifts.
United Press war analyst J W T Mason reports Italy has taken the offensive from Austro Hungary and may push farther if the Piave river flood eases. Austrian troops on the western bank are cut off from supplies. a rapid flood return could turn a retreat into rout and pressure Vienna’s government amid food shortages and war weariness.
June 24 reportage from Maine describes U S troops in Belleau Wood advancing 100 yards amid fierce German resistance. Americans capture machine guns, dig in on new lines, while Germans suffer heavy losses and strengthen defenses in Chauteau Thierry sector. Gas shell bombardments affect American units, with terrain scarred by shelling and trees torn by explosions.
Stockholm reports Thornwell Haynes American consul at Helsingfors warned Ambassador Morris that Finns now see Germany’s real aims. Germans move north toward Murman, push propaganda to split Finnish and Swedish speakers, and push German influence, with socialists alienated and government seen as German-led.
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