Austrians Repelled in Piave Drive as Italian Front Holds
Reports from northern Italy describe three failed Austrian crosses of the Piave with limited gains elsewhere. German and Austrian forces hit forward positions in France and Italy, but Italian counterattacks along the Piave and Adige kept the enemy from breaking through. Bulgarian Premier Radoslavoff resigns amid treaty criticisms, while Italian, Austrian, and German actions continue with heavy bombardments and prisoner captures cited by Vienna.
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Great Battle Has Only Begun On Italian Front
Rome reports a semi official note saying the great battle that began Saturday has just started. Austrian pressure remains strong along the Brenta Piave front as Italian artillery and counter attacks reclaim positions. 3000 prisoners and 69 officers taken in the first day amid scattered gains and heavy gas bombardment.
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Long term sentences approved for conscientious objectors
Secretary Baker approved court martial sentences of 18 months to 20 years for objectors at Camp Upton and Camp Gordon. He endorsed executing the penalties while noting possible postwar repatriation to each man’s country of preference, and stressed naturalized citizens’ equal duties and rights.
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Michael Ciupa
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Army of the
French Ace Aviator Quette Missing Since June Fifth
Paris reports Adjutant Quette the French aviator with ten downed German planes is missing since June 5. He was proclaimed an ace on June 4 in a wartime record of notable aerial feats.
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Emperors Timeless Trust in Prussian Militarism
Amsterdam June 17 Emperor William declares Prussian militarism will bring victory to Germany. In a reply to Chancellor von Hertling's jubilee telegram he calls the German people the most capable and vows strength to bear sufferings. He praises invincible armies and Prussian leadership amid four years of harsh war.
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Capture of O Leary Followed by Arrests of Others
Washington reports the capture of Jeremiah O Leary, Irish American leader, on treason or espionage charges. Officials say further arrests of Irish agitators in the United States are imminent as government evidence against O Leary and companions grows. O Leary is being taken to New York in DOJ custody.
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Connie Mack Goes to Court for Perry
Cleveland June 17 The national baseball agreement may be abrogated after Connie Mack manager of the Philadelphia Americans filed suit in common pleas court seeking an injunction to stop the Boston Nationals from interfering with pitcher Scott Perry. Perry was awarded to Boston by a national commission vote and Mack says he will fight to keep Perry. Judge Morgan granted a restraining order allowing Philadelphia to use Perry pending final hearing.
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Probe Debs Speech Sparks Sedition Investigation
Justice agents opened an inquiry into Eugene V. Debs speech at Canton Ohio to determine if he made disloyal or seditious remarks. United States attorneys in Cleveland and Copley are leading the probe.
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German raid on Xivray thwarted by American artillery
German assault on Xivray in the Toul sector failed as American artillery observed and stopped the raid before it could unfold. About 600 German troops rehearsed behind lines for a three-pronged attack. only a small body reached the village and many were captured or killed. Casualties fell mainly on Germans with French civilians also wounded. American and French hospitals treated the injured.
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Water from Danville to Fight Flames
Three yard locomotives hauled water from Danville to Pelham North Carolina to battle flames endangering a Southern Railway coal chute and water tower. Danville firefighters requested aid as Felham lacked water, with locomotives shuttling ten miles to sustain the fire crews. Main line traffic stalled for several hours.
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Eve of Revolt Across Ukraine Threatens German War Effort
A Stockholm dispatch to Washington quotes a Petrograd report saying the entire Ukraine region is on the brink of revolt against Germany, signaling a potential shift in the war dynamics on the eve of broader unrest.
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German plane crosses Kent coast near London
An air raid occurred when a German plane crossed the Kent coast of England shortly after noon. British anti aircraft guns chased the aircraft back to sea, ending the threat.
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Premier Clemen ceau at the front smiles during talks refusal
Paris dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau spent Sunday at the front. He declined to discuss the situation but smiled when asked about it, according to the Journal.
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Etit Journal
Austrians Driven Back Along Piave River
Austrian troops that forced the Piave were driven back in fierce Sunday fighting along the river with the Italian Army. The battle near the Piave remained intense as双方 clashed.
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Calm Confidence In Bla Offensive Deepens Allied Resolve
London June 17 Daily Express reports optimism in Austria-Hungary offensive, citing defender resilience and initial enemy set backs. Papers link initiative to German influence and internal strain, warning of potential political fallout if a decisive result fails to emerge.
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Two German Organizations in Savannah to Disband
Savannah Ga June 17 Acts on the advice of Rev Willi Hoppe pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension special meetings have been called of the German Friendly society and the Country club formerly the German club for the purpose of disbanding both organizations Dr Hoppe told the members it was their patriotic duty to do this W H Eskeder president of both organizations says the property of each will be placed in trustees for the duration of the war and he expects funds on hand will go to the Red Cross or buy Liberty bonds The German Friendly society has about 25000 dollars in cash and the Country club realty is very valuable
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American Soldier First Killed on German Soil Receives French Cross
Washington reports General Pershing announced the award of the French cross of war to Private W J Guyton, the first American to die on German soil. Guyton served with the American force in the Vosges.
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Vosges
Made Commanders Appoint Captains to Squadron Rons
Paris June 17 Captain David McKay Peterson of Honesdale Pa and Captain Kenneth Marr of San Francisco have been appointed to the rank of commander of squadrons of American flying machines.
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Honesdale
Kenneth Marr
San Francisco
Crops Requisitioned by Hungarian Government
Amsterdam reports on June 17 that all new crops have been ordered requisitioned by the Hungarian government. Flour mills are placed under strict government supervision.
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