Austro Hungarian Offensive Nearing Final Phase
The front on the Piave remains the focal point as Austro Hungarian attacks persist with heavy Austrian pressure while Italian and Franco British forces press gains. Prisoners in Italian hands near 15000. Vienna faces new riots and food shortages amid war tension.
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Frank Charlton
I. N
Orlando
Italy
Piave
Nervasa
Montello
Mervesa
Montelly
Vienna
France
Amsterdam
Neue Freise Pressia
Eoeeenekst Ae Tee Sree Aaa
Zurich
London
the Hague
Austria-Hungary
the Express
Germany
Bretteneux
Picardy Front
Strazeele
Flanders Front
War Office
Villers Bretteneux
Lenine Resigns Reported by Telegraph Dispatch
London reports Nicholas Lenine the Bolsheviki premier of Russia has resigned per an exchange telegraph dispatch from Zurich citing Deutsche Tages Zeitung as the source. Lenine and Trotzky rose to power after overthrowing Kerensky in Petrograd and arranged a separate peace with the Central Empires amid accusations of German payment.
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London
W Nicholas_Lenine
Russia
Zurich
Deutsche Tagges Zeitung
Lenine
Trotzky
Kerensky
Petrograd
Wells Fargo Adams American and Southern in Big Merger
Washington reports the railway administration announces a formal express merger under government control. The companies involved are Wells Fargo Adams American and Southern.
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Wells Fargo, Adams, American and Southern
Washington
The
Railway Administration
Wells Fargo, Adams
American‘and
Southern
Chief of Staff Optimistic as U S Sends Five Months Ahead to Front
Gen. Peyton C. March reports that about 900000 American troops have sailed to France, five months ahead of the original plan, with 12000 Marines at the front and the Rainbow division praised for teamwork. He notes Italy’s unity of command and the western front lull aiding full manpower deployment.
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France
War Department
Washington
Peyton C. March
Army
Man Power
March
International
United States
Robert J. Bullard
Wilson
Germany
Chateau Thierry
Marine Corps
James Harbord
Pershing
Rainbow
C. T. Menoher
Massachusetts
Noted performers among Hagenbeck wreck dead and missing
Gary Indiana June 22 sixty killed and 25 missing after a Michigan Central passenger train crashed into the Hagenbeck Wallce circus special west of Gary. Fire followed, many burned. several notable performers including Rosie Roseland reported among the missing.
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Gary
Ind
Here
Michigan Central
Federal
Rosie Roseland
Hammond
Mercy Hospital
Gary General Hospital
Hagenbeck
Ivanhoe
Unmder
Fred Leggett
The
Wardrobe
James Connors
Ross Hostler
Z. Cartledge
Wilfred Grantin
Steel City
Edward Ballard
French Lick
Camcus
Germany Aims for Victory and Peace Terms
The article portrays Germany seeking land victory while considering surrender of Belgium and pulling back from Russia. It discusses potential peace terms with indemnity, and what concessions Germany might offer to secure a favorable settlement and future stability.
Austria Situation Appalling
London reports a German captive’s account that Germany seeks victory to gain indemnity and raw materials, even willing to surrender Belgium and retreat from Russia if a peace offers those terms. It notes Germany’s focus on postwar economic needs and tonnage, with Austria Hungary food promises and eastern annexations seen as secondary.
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London
Germany
Russia
Austria
Hungary
Fortifications Bill Seeks $5.435 Billion in War Appropriations
Ordnance head outlines three years more of war program. Legislation proposes record total appropriations and authorizations totaling 5.435 billion dollars, the largest military bill ever presented to a legislative body. Fortifications emphasis highlighted among defense projects and funding.
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Program OF Ordnance Heads
War gun program advances with record $5.43 billion bill
The House appropriations committee backs a fortifications bill totaling 5,435,096,224 dollars aimed at war preparations. It emphasizes 10 to 16 inch guns, with production limited to Bethlehem and Midvale plants and a new steel factory to be built near Pittsburgh.
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America
Bethlehem
Midvale
Pittsburg
Attempt Life of Emperor Charles Reported on Amsterdam Bourse
Reports circulated on the Amsterdam bourse claim an assassination attempt on Emperor Charles of Austria. No confirmation yet. The last updates place the Emperor on the Italian front and Austrian papers had stopped publishing his movements.
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Charles
London
Charles of Austria
Amsterdam
Rainbow Division Receives French Citation For Valor
The Rainbow division of the American army in Lorraine has earned a French general’s citation praising its high military qualities and readiness to fight. The order commends offensive use of terrain and disciplined conduct of officers and men, noting the unit's diverse origins across many American states.
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Newton C. Parke
France
United States Army
Lorraine
Rainbow Division
American States
Washington ship yard completes 8800 ton steamer West Apaum
The Skinner and Eddy Corporation of Seattle finished the 8800 ton steel cargo steamer West Apaum in 78 working days. The Shipping Board announced the completion and chairman Hurley sent congratulations to the company and workers.
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Bulletin Washington
West Apaum
Skinner and Eddy Corporation
Seattle
Washington
Shipping Board
Hurley
Northwest Commandeered Fir Log and Lumber Output
Washington June 22 The United States has commandeered the entire fir log and lumber output of the Pacific Northwest. After essential war needs are met the remaining supply will go to commercial buyers. Prices for fir logs and lumber in the west were fixed by the War Industries Board.
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Washington
United States
Pacific Northwest
West
War Industries Board
Express Companies Granted Interstate Rate Increase
The Interstate Commerce Commission this afternoon granted a ten percent rise in interstate rates for Wells Fargo Adams American and Southern Express companies. The move follows an application filed last December citing higher operating costs from labor and a surge in freight carried by railroads.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wells Fargo, Adams, American
Southern Express
Trailroads
Weather Outlook for Washington After June 22
The forecast calls for fair, then cooler conditions tonight in Washington. Sunday is expected to stay fair with pleasant daytime temperatures.
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Washington
War Industries Board Sets Cotton Cloth Prices
Washington June 22 announced that the War Industries Board will fix prices for manufactured cotton cloths starting July 1. All sales between June 21 and October 1 will use this basis, with a revision on October 1 to cover through December 31. Prices recommended by the war service committee are substantially lower than current market levels.
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Washington
War Industries Board
War Service Committee
Board
Questionnaires to be mailed to class of June 1918 registrants
Washington announced that questionnaires will be mailed to selective service registrants of the class of June 1918, starting June 25 for three days, with 25 percent mailed daily. Locals Boards will follow registration numbers and defer classification until order numbers are assigned under forthcoming regulations.
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Washington
Selective Service
General Crowder
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