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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
1
The river Piave is strewn with Austrian corpses after Italian artillery halted their crossing attempts. Reports say thousands were killed or captured as bridges collapsed, with a possible Allied offensive if cooperation with Italy continues.
President proclaims June 28 a day for saving and buying War Savings and Thrift Stamps in Thomas County schools at 2 p.m. Speakers assigned across many districts urged volunteers with autos to transport presenters to schools by 1:30 p.m. Merchants urged to close Friday afternoons for the national campaign.
Official dispatches from Rome say Italian forces have routed the Austrians along the Piave and pushed toward the Adriatic, with 45,000 prisoners and large stores of war material seized. German troops are sent from France to reinforce Austria as the Italian success continues.
Italian forces pursue along the Piave from Montello to the river mouth as Austrians retreat under cover of darkness. American aviators aided the effort, aiding disorganization of Austrian troops. Italians recapture positions and cross the Piave, west of the main stream.
Italians harass Austrian attackers with artillery and bayonet assaults while allied aviators bomb the enemy. Austrians counterattack Montello plateau but are repulsed as Piave flood waters rise, leaving Austrians under heavy pressure. An Italian officer vows the Piave will be written in blood on Austrian hearts.
Paris reports the Austrian offensive ended in rout according to Havas summaries. The Paris press believes German forces will strike the western front to offset losses on the Italian front and to retrieve material and prisoners from the victorious Italians.
Washington D C June 24 Wednesday or Thursday may be fixed as the date for the drawing of the order numbers for the young men who registered on June 5th last.
Amsterdam June 24. Austrian food minister Paul, in a Vienna interview, said only enough corn for half a bread ration exists and the department tries to fill the deficiency with other foods including two pounds of horse flesh per person weekly. He warned the defeat will impact the dual monarchy population. Echo de Paris predicts new German offensives against the Franco British front may follow the Italian front outcome.
London dispatch reports that all but one of the bridges for the Austrian retreat across the Piave have been destroyed by Italian artillery, leaving a single crossing intact.
Paris report says German forces attacked Bligny at 11 oclock after hard fighting were repulsed with heavy losses and prisoners taken. French forces repelled a German attack in the Anthueil region west of the Oise river according to the official statement.
Pershing's communiqué notes further improvement in American positions north and east of Chateau Thierry. Artillery activity and the repulse of an enemy raid in the Vosges are also reported.
New York reports the first phase of the Austrian offensive failing as Italian forces and allied British and French armies halt the advance along the Piave. Austrian losses reach about 180,000 with the enemy forced to retreat from the Montello to the Adriatic as pontoon bridges are swept away.
London and Berlin dispatches report a decisive Austro Italian clash near the Piave that sent Allied hopes soaring. Italian commander Diaz claims Austrian retreat in disorder while Italy presses pursuit. observers weigh impact on the western front and Austro-Hungarian morale amid Bar on Burian's Berlin visit and calls to delay further offensives.
Washington observers anticipate a renewed Austrian offensive with German support as Italian forces press the defeated Austrian army across the Phiave. French and Belgian fronts show quiet activity possibly due to German reinforcements moving to Italy, prompting speculation about General Foch’s plans.
Vienna dispatch reports from Berlin say Austria would not declare against cession of east Galicia as Polish demands grow. Foreign Minister Burian cites internal affairs while Premier Von Seydler favors constitutional partition only by a two thirds Reichstag vote. Poles seek an express denial and a binding German party promise on Austro Polish settlement.
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Charles will not accept the resignation of the Von Seydler cabinet. The government will remain as formed, except possibly the Polish minister who is expected to retire.
The text notes the Austro Hungarian government is near collapse amid famine and riots, risking a complete rout. It claims Italian observers in Rome say German high command has paused or abandoned its major offensive in France, citing a week of quiet.
Metcalfe wins the silver loving cup donated by Hon. Fuller EB Galloway of LaGrange for the town in Georgia with the best showing in the Third Liberty Loan drive. Metcalfe reported 3100 dollars assessed and over 30,000 dollars raised, earning ten stars on the Liberty Flag. Chicago fireball tragedy follows as Hagenbeck and Wallace circus wrecks kill dozens.
Narration notes a disordered flight and large numbers of the enemy seen moving up behind the northern line in the mountain region. It suggests the second phase of the battle may begin soon while complete confidence remains in Italian and allied commands.
Preliminary talks among Bulgaria Turkey and Germany have opened about Dobrudja. The espionage service leaks reveal the discussions with Austria likely to join in separate talks within days. The Hague correspondent notes these developments.
A member of the Czecho Slovak national council now at Tokio seeks to organize transport for compatriots from Vladivostok and Siberia to the French front. The dispatch notes their eagerness to reach the front at the earliest moment.
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