Congress Debates Food Bill Amid Russia Patriotism Wave
International News Service reports a surge of patriotic sentiment in Russia after the U S mission arrived led by BAN Root. The duma presses for immediate offensive against Austro Germans, with Kerensky and war ministers reiterating rejection of separate peace, shaping public opinion toward renewed conflict.
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Spain Revolt Movement Grows Toward Republic
Paris dispatch reports Spain facing widespread revolt with a strong push to replace the monarchy by a republic. The movement, led by the Return party and Senor Alvarez, claims military and civilian support across the kingdom, warning of disorder unless concessions follow.
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Diver Campaign Causes Huge British Shipping Losses
The British admiralty released a statement via the Navy Department detailing submarine campaign losses since February 17. It shows 613 British ships sunk, including 299 vessels attacked but not found, with total tonnage over 1,600. Sailing fishing vessels' losses are noted as unknown.
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Denman Believes U Boats Waiting Off Atlantic Coast
Chairman Denman of the Shipping Board says it is highly likely a large fleet of German U boats lies in wait off the Atlantic to attack American transports bound for France. He notes sinking rates off England and Tretyad have fallen, suggesting Germans redeploy submarines, while Germany rapidly builds new boats for submarine warfare.
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British Forces Fall Back On Two Fronts
A dateless dispatch notes allied forces retreat on two fronts in Macedonia and the western front after hard fighting with German Bulgarian forces. British positions on the Struma front yield to a German Bulgarian offensive while Haigh’s troops pull back elsewhere. Italian front reports quiet with limited artillery activity.
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Congress Opens Debate on Food Question Under War Measures
Both Senate and House begin consideration of a broad food control bill. It would grant the president authority to appoint Hoover as director of the food situation with power to regulate distribution and prevent cornering of foodstuffs, license businesses, requisition plants, close stock exchanges, and fix minimum prices. The measure also aims to ban alcohol use of foodstuffs during the war and includes a $150 million appropriation.
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French Front Quiet After Night Raids On Front
Paris June 18 French forces carried out raids on German positions last night while the front remained quiet otherwise. French air squadrons bombed a supply base near Reims and reported several serial battles.
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War Office
Reims
Perfect Woman at the Dream Tonight
Andrey Munson billed as a perfect woman in an artful presentation called Inspiration a five act romance that faced debate over The Nude in Art. The Dream promises a big headliner free of vulgarity with a tense plot. Also a misc ad mentions bulbs bathhouse Moonlight water and a new Nome Nugget subscription note.
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Germans Raid Russian Port In Baltic Operation
Berlin reports a daring June raid by a German air force squadron on the Russian naval base at Runö near Riga. The war office says bombs hit docks and buildings, causing heavy damage while the Russian garrison offered little resistance and the Germans returned unharmed.
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Germans Blamed for Kennicott Strike in Alaska Mines
New York report cites investigators and copper company detectives who claim German agitators started labor unrest at the Kennicott copper mines. They say most active organizers are of German extraction or descent and question whether any action will follow. An unrelated line notes an experienced drill man position and a local bath house shop contact.
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