Americans Drive Forward On Marne Front In Major Action
American troops extended their line northwest of Belleau Wood in a bold offensive near Chateau Thierry. About 216 prisoners were counted, including a captain, as German defenses collapsed under a thirteen hour bombardment and fierce hand to hand fighting. Paris reports note Allied raids elsewhere and renewed Canadian and British patrols on the Picardy and Flanders fronts.
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British raid and trench fighting in Western Front tensions
British raiders strike between Flanders and the Romm, testing German lines and garrisons behind. In one engagement southwest of Arras, 21 men without officers and machine guns were captured, while six prisoners were taken on the Scarpe ridge. German retaliation seems weak west of Ralleul as British naval attacks push gains.
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Assassination Report Circulates On Former Czar
London June 26 A Telegraph dispatch from Moscow dated June 21 says growing rumors claim Nicholas II formerly emperor of Russia has been murdered. Copenhagen reports via Stockholm that a Tunisian paper named Vjin says Russian red guards killed the former emperor at a residence in Yekaterinburg and moved him from Tobolsk. German sources last week claimed he was moved to Moscow for safety.
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Belgium Receives Additional War Credit as Nations Conflict Deepens
Wastington June 26 Belgium was granted another credit of 2 350 600 dollars bringing total loans from the United States to 122 200 000. Aggregate credits to the allies now reach 5 972 590 000. Secretary Knehirann urged negotiations for peace, noting overseas troops impacted European fronts. Washington viewed the speech as a peace move inviting proposals from the Entente, while Germany pressed ahead with Russia conquest and reportedly landed forces at Poti near Tiflis, continuing actions that include Batum under Turkish control.
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Italian Forces Expand Piave Bridgehead Frontier Gains
Italian troops advance along the Piave front near Capo Silo, reoccupying the Cana-Bite bridgehead, expanding their gains and recovering abandoned material. Reports note 2000 to 3000 prisoners captured, with many wounded, shoes and clothing looted by retreating Austrians. Duke of Ansta third army press update confirms continuing advance, burying dead and reorganizing defense as shells sweep battlefields.
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Kerensky Arrives in London on Way to America
Alexander Kerensky former provisional Russian premier arrived in London and plans to travel to the United States within days. He says he believes the Russian people will soon join the fight for freedom and that entente support is necessary. Kerensky has been moving quietly since his London arrival.
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Sixty Soldiers Taken in Raid Report
Finance desk reports that on Tuesday June 25 two companies of French and American troops encountered German forces near Badanville. The clash involved heavy shell bombardment and a German battalion advancing in two columns. More than six prisoners were captured and brought in yesterday morning.
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Enlarged Plan to I Ready During August
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Baker and General March opposing any change to draft age limits. They expect a new enlarged army program within sixty to ninety days, detailing training, clothing, transport, and feeding, to guide Congress and ship resources. The Senate military committee agrees to oppose changes in the draft ages for now.
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Fire in 750 Saloons Hold Near Atlantic Port
An early today fire in the hold of a transport ship at her pier caused several thousand dollars in damage. Juno and Army authorities launched an inquiry into the blaze as an army fire unit battled flames threatening vast quantities of airplane parts and other war supplies.
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Italian Victory After Montello River Crossing Massacre
Italian forces crushed Austrian troops at the Piave and Montello. Reports describe massive Austrian losses and bodies strewn along crossing points as 100,000 Austrians retreated in disarray. Italian artillery and machine guns decimated the columns. many fled by river, with hundreds drowned or captured. Venice and other cities celebrated the victory amid high Allied morale.
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Germany Faces War's End and Peace League Debate
Amsterdam reports Chancellor von Hemling dismissing further Wilson points as basis for peace while Count von Tirpitz hints a League of Nations could threaten Germany. German stance stresses defense and warns that a peace league may isolate Germany and advance economic strangulation. In Washington, Baker notes planned American troop deployment to Italy but few details on activation.
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