Italians Capture a Fortified Austrian Position at Como Cavento
BULLETIN ROME via London June 16 Italian forces have carried Como Cavento a strongly fortified Austrian position in the easternTrentino, the war department announced today. Haig’s forces strike along the northern French line while Italians resume pressure after repelling major Austrian counterattacks. Berlin admits withdrawals as Van Hindenburg plans another retreat. Spain faces revolutionary unrest amid food shortages and censorship limits.
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French Engagements Developing In Ballecourt Region
June 16 reports from Herlin via London detail early battles between British and German forces in the Ballecourt area near Monchs, with updates on the Russian Front. Vienna reports increased fighting on the Russian front in East Galicia and Volhynia, including repulse of an Italian attack at Monte Rombo, and Italian artillery activity in Carinthia.
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Germany Meet Repulse
A brief report notes a clash between Germany and an opposing force described as repulse. Details are sparse with no clear date location or named organizations available in the readable text.
Transport News: Anham torpedoed and sunk in Tonian Sea
June 16 report states that the transport Anham was torpedoed and sunk in the Tonian Sea around June 11. The vessel is listed as proceeding under orders in the SSE direction.
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Americans Not 10 Be Feared in Europe War Propaganda
A Berlin press briefing claimed American troops would only appear in significant numbers in 1918 due to transport limits. It asserted Germany’s submarine drive would ensure victory, while predicting French and British offensives would shift geographically but not surprise. Air raids on Britain were framed to fix manpower for defense and submarine operations weaken Allied offensives.
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Mayor Thompson Faces Bond Purchase Question
Chicago reports show Mayor Thompson repeatedly denying buying a Liberty bond. He invited Marshal Jaffre to Chicago citing German population, sparking questions about his stance and duties. On the final day, after four days of inquiries, authorities pressed for a direct answer and he again said no.
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Japan Rebuff to Join U S Move on China Crisis
Washington reports Russia dominates talks as the Allied peace plans wobble. Russia’s peasant majority backs prolonged war, while soldiers and workers push for a new declaration. Tokyo resents U S note on China but Britain and France hesitate amid diverging aims. China silent as Li and Chang Haun face parliamentary dissolution.
German Victory Hopes and Wherry Loan Boom Close to Boundaries
Reports from London and Washington describe strong German resilience under Von Tirpitz and Von Hindenburg as they welcome peace signals and vow submarines will win if nerve holds. In the U.S. Wherry loan closes with overwhelming public response, districts pushing totals toward about 2.9 billion dollars, with New York and others tabulating large subscriptions.
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Belgians Reach United States Atlantic Port
A Belgian official mission arrived in the United States at an Atlantic port this day. Led by Baron Moncheur former minister to the U S and now head of the Belgian foreign office political bureau at Havre, the delegation includes General Leclercn Hector Cartier Major Osterrieth Count D Ursel and Iran D Mertens. Moncheur's wife is American, daughter of General Powell Clayton once U S minister to Mexico.
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American Uboat Engagement Report From Brest Transit
An American steamer reporting an engagement with a German submarine off Brest on March 29 describes two direct hits that failed to land and the submarine disappearing after ten shots. Near Ireland the steamer rescued three crew members from a Norwegian lumber ship sunk five miles ahead, and in the English Channel it logged danger calls but did not reply. A separate report notes an American schooner attacked by a submarine and towed into port damaged by shell fire.
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Terms of Peace Offered to Russia
In London on June 16 the Demokraten reports Germany has offered peace to Russia via a Swiss federal council member. The cipher telegram dated June 6 from E Oder, the Swiss minister at Petrograd, says Germany proposes no offensive while a Russia settlement is possible. Germany seeks honorable peace with Russia, economic aid to restore Moscow, no interference in Russia’s domestic affairs, and a balance of influence with Austria return of occupied provinces, with Poland Lithuania and Courland to be discussed.
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Man of Many Wives Arrested in U S Affair
Los Angeles report details a former Prades, Illinois, school superintendent John V. Clark arrested in Jackson Mississippi on a Mano act warrant. Evidence cites three alleged wives, letters, and a Gulfport marriage claim. Delta details include claimed spouses in Oklahoma Chicago and Indiana and a misreported death.
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Misa Careoline Brower
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Munitions plant blast in London area kills and wounds
June 16 London reports partial casualty figures from a munitions factory explosion at Afton?nder-Lynn on Wednesday. Forty one people killed and 130 injured so far as officials confirm the blast resulted from a fire and explosion.
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Peace terms of the German socialist delegation
London reports the German major ity Socialist peace proposals from Stockholm. The delegates call for peace without annexations and outline steps toward lasting peace including an international arbitration court, restricted armaments, a common naval policy, and international control of key channels and contraband rules. They also seek open colonies policy, labor questions per the trades union program, and oppose secret diplomacy.
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