War urged engineers to back wartime auto industry effort
Secretary of War Baker told 799 members of the Society of Automotive Engineers that victory will go to those most subtle ingenious and scientific as he linked automob ile and aircraft progress to national defense. He warned the war hinges on innovation and urged engineers to support aircraft production and war plans nationwide.
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Air Army Outflanks Trenches In Aerial Warfare Theory
Paris reports Commandant Civ ileux argues aerial warfare will decide long conflicts by altering attack dynamics. He compares air power to cavalry, stating Allied air strafing and artillery cooperation threat to trench lines, predicting German troops will endure cannon fire from behind.
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Russians Repulse Strong Attacks On Multiple Fronts
A dated Kremlin news dispatch reports on June 26 detailing Russian forces repelling enemy assaults along the Western front near Zlochoff Perpetniki Brzezany and Svistelniki with counterattacks restoring trenches. It notes heavy shelling near Potuory Ribney Kotev and local fusillades, plus Kurdish incursions repelled near Mount Akabah and Panjwin. A Turkish Black Sea cruiser Brestau bombarded a radio station lighthouse at Leidonis before retreating.
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Austria Presses on After Monte Ortigara Losses
Rome reports heavy Austrian attacks to recapture Monte Ortigara positions in Trentino as Italian forces defend on the Asiago plateau. Despite severe losses, Austrian offensives continue with counter attacks by Italian troops and limited front adjustments on the Carso near Versio.
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British aeroplanes engage ten German planes over Flanders
London reports three British naval aircraft engaged ten German machines near Roulers on Monday. They fought sixteen minutes and downed one enemy in flames, with two more believed driven down out of control before weather obscured the action. All British airmen returned safely.
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Root Mission Boosts Hope for Russia After Moscow Talks
The Root mission reports renewed optimism for Russia's future after conferences in Moscow with leaders of industry and politics. U S opposition to using superdreadnoughts is voiced by naval critic Arthur Pollen, while American and British officers debate costs and feasibility of inland pressure on German positions. Root leaves Moscow for Petrograd amid praise from workers, soldiers, and officials.
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French Break German First Line Northwest of Hurtebise
Paris reports a surprise French assault northwest of Hurtebise with an artillery prep. The war office says the entire first German trench line was captured and over 200 prisoners taken after counterattacks failed. Berlin confirms French penetration and heavy artillery exchanges along the Aisne front with ongoing shelling near Ramscapelle and Dixmude.
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Russian Workers Applaud U S Socialist Speech in Petrograd
Charles Edward Russell, an American socialist and member of the U S commission, outlined U S wartime aims before a first council of workers and soldiers delegates in Petrograd. He noted possible hostile reactions but received broad sympathy and applause.
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Allies War Aims Opposed By Pan Russian Congress
Petrograd June 26 resolutions adopted by the all Russia congress of workmen and soldiers delegates decry the Friday and Saturday demonstrations by the Maximalists. The resolutions urge democracies to adopt peace formulas with no annexations or indemnities and condemn governments for usurping war aims that jeopardize the Russian revolution and hinder an international workers union.
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Norwegian Skippers Betrayed Ships to U Boats for 80 Each
An officer reports two Norwegian passenger-ship skippers were arrested for feeding German submarine commanders information on sailings from Norway to Great Britain. Each destroyed merchantman yielded $80. one skipper had twenty-five years in the trade and had been trusted by Norway. The scheme used a secret flag signaling code and avoided wireless to evade detection. The story notes Norway’s possible move toward the Allies to avert famine and end German aggression in the North Sea.
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Norway Demands Bomb Plot Facts From Germany
Christiania June 26 reports outraged citizens call for full disclosure of the German bomb plot to destroy Norwegian steamers. A ton of explosives hidden in coal lumps and devices including glass vials and pens were found. a trunk bound for the German embassy, admitted without examination, is linked to plans to place explosives on ships to America.
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Ex Premier Rejoins Army as Montenegro Governor
Amsterdam reports Count Clam-Martinic the former Austrian premier has returned to military service and been appointed colonel and military governor of Montenegro.
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Olympia of Manila Bay Still Retained in U S Navy
The Olympia, Admiral Dewey s flagship at Manila Bay on May 1 1898, remains in the U S Navy due to revered history and continued maintenance. Built in 1892 at San Francisco and commissioned in 1895 it displaced 5870 tons with a 446 man crew, 349 feet length, 25 foot draft, and 2169 knot potential. It bore four 4 inch guns ten 43 inch guns and four 6 pounders, armored with 4 1/2 inches of steel.
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British Mesopotamia report brutal in verdicts on conduct
London June 24. The scathing official inquiry into the Mesopotamia expedition finds the campaign justifiable but marred by insufficient forces and preparation. It assigns chief blame to Gen Nixon and Lord Hardinge, blames government policy, and condemns transport and medical services plus technical failures led by Surg. Hathaway. A separate note suggests placing the Indian army under London’s War Office.
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Berlin Press Attacks Chancellor and Denounces Reforms
German editors react to Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and war aims. Theodor Wolff criticizes the chancellor for referencing President Wilson and urges inner reform and suppression of democratizing movements. Eugene Zimmermann attacks democracy in Germany while urging a capable statesman. Georg Bernhard questions a separate peace with Russia and hints at terms to end the war. Overall, editors split between demanding strong action and seeking negotiated settlement, with public opinion framed around military and political strategy.
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Registry call in Britain appeals to Americans
London June 26 American consul general Robert F Skinner announced that after the required forms Americans in the United Kingdom are asked to register for military service under the act recently passed by Congress. It is estimated there are 3 600 American males of all ages in the United Kingdom.
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