Stelvio Pass battle as Italians fight Austrians in Alps
Geneva reports a fierce struggle at Stelvio Pass with Italian Alpine troops and Tyrolean Jaegers clashing high above. Italian attacks rush rock barricades while Austrians defend from strong positions and shelling affects Rovereto and surrounding valleys. Noncombatants flee Gorizia as bombs reach Isonzo front.
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Pass
Monfalcone
Gradisca
Geneva
Stelvio Pass
Europe
Val Tellina
Rovereto
Comment of newspapers on Wilson note to Berlin and Bryan
Rome reports Italian gains on the Isonzo toward Tolmino and Gradisca as the note from President Wilson to Germany is praised for its sanity while Bryan is criticized for excessive pacifism. American officials urge a pacific tone but the note leaves room for negotiation. Washington presses for assurances to safeguard American lives and ships, with no ultimatum issued.
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Berlin
Col
Bryan
Rome
Monfalecone
Trieste
New York American
Tolmino
Breune
Germany
Isonzo
Goritza
Italan
Robert Lansing
Prin Isonzo
Engineering Corps
Ead
Prince Eugene
Talbach
Vienna
Lusitania
Itern
Assur- Bryan
Wison
Diario
Voice of
America
NEW York Herald
NEW York Times
Falaba
Mr Bryan
William J Bryan
New York
United States
Boston Post
Tus
Boston Globe
Boston Herald
Chicago Tribune
England
Atlanta Journal
Woodrow Wilson
Fust
War reports from France Austria and Germany WWI era dated June 10 19
The dispatches recount ongoing artillery combat near Arras and Hebuterne with gains claimed in Neuville St Vaast Beausejour and Les Eparges. Austrian front reports press northern Galicia and Bukowina advances while Italian forces hold Isonzo lines. German notes deny major Allied gains near Souchez and Neuville with prisoner tallies and trench gains reported. Western front and eastern reports include Tyrol Trentino activity and air bombardment of Kragusgevatz.
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France
Pars
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Arras
Neuville St Vaast
Hebuterne
Champagne
Beausejour
Meuse
Les Eparges
French War Office
Lorette
Souchez
Austria
Vienna
Upper
Dniester
Obertyn
Horodenkad
Bukowina
Pruth
Katamann
Isonzo River
Plava
Gradisca
Sagrado
Fitch
Karn
Plocken Pass
Tonale
Berlin
Neuville
Dubysa
Bessagola-Zoginie
Niemen River
Przemyal
Mikolaiow
Rohatyn
Lentberg
Linsingen
Lityma
Drohobac
Zurawna
Stanislau
Kaledniz
FFALY
Rome
Tyrol
Trentino
Podestagno
Cortina
Frekofel
Isonzo
Montal
Kin-Po Institute Promises Cure For Drink And Drug Addiction
A public appeal advocates KIN-PO treatment as a remedy for whisky and drug addiction. The piece cites endorsements from Father James Donohoe and Archbishop Ireland, praising immediate, effective help, and urges sufferers and families to seek guidance at the Kin-Po Institute to end the “curse” of alcohol and drugs.
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James Donohoe
Ireland
Kin-Po
Kin-Po Institute
KINPO
KinPo Institute
Lusitania Dispute Shapes U S War Note Debates
Am war policy debate centers on Lusitania issue as U S presses for guarantees under international law. Papers quote Wilson and editors warning Germany that peaceful talk must yield to firm, humane demands and readiness to use force if needed.
Will Hold Up Cotton Says Germans Get Goods
London June 1 Walter Runciman president of the board of trade announced in the house of commons that cotton yarn exports to some neutral countries have reached hostile powers. A cotton licensing committee will be appointed to issue licenses for exports to neutral ports, similar to coal controls, to prevent reexport and potential aiding of Germany. The government will monitor and restrict cotton shipments from the United States and enforce guarantees against reexport.
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Jin
Germany
United Sates
London
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Great Britain
Simlar
Runciman
United States
Foreign Office
Lancashire
Col William E Harvey Elevated to Brigadier General
The President signed the commission of Col William E Harvey to brigadier general to command the District militia. The White House action awaits his acceptance, oath, and final clothing with authority. Harvey will oversee radical militia reorganization per War Department plans, including disbanding the second infantry regiment and forming auxiliary companies.
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William E Harvey
Second Infantry
White House
Harvey
War Department
German View of War Remains Split Over Dernburg
In New York on June 10 the U. S. withdrawal of welcome to Dr. Dernburg sparks debate. Herman Ridder notes Bryan’s statement would boost foreign relations discussion, praises his justice and peace stance, and condemns coverage aligned with Britain. The piece argues Americans seek truth and fair treatment of European nations despite press bias.
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United States
Rar
Hard Dernburg
Dernburg
William Jennings Bryan
America
Bryan
Bis
New York City
New York
Herman Ridder
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Boston Advertiser
Bryans
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Woodrow ‘Wilson
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New York Evening Telegram
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17Th & L Streets
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Weedow
Batiste
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Albany Knickerbocker Press
New Orleans
Indianapolis Star
Shanti
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Trade Board
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Col. Harvey
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Staats-Zeitng
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