Russia Girds Self for Long Struggle
The first Russian Duma session pledged to focus on mobilizing resources and producing military supplies. Rodzianko and Sazonoff urged unity, autonomy for Poles, and support for allies. The address condemned German warfare and the Lusitania sinking, while stressing neutrality and cooperation with Sweden, Italy, and other nations in pursuit of victory.
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Duma
M. Redzianko
Ruzsky
M. Goremykin
Vladimir Bourtzeff
Paris
Russia
Reuter
Petrograd
Bmperial
Michael Viladimirovitch Rodzianko
Ruaala
M ‘Rodzianko
Modzisnko
Ous
Sergius Sazonoff
M. Sazonom
Suzanoff
Urah
Italy
Sweden
Stockholm
MM Sazonof
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Wilson
Dardamelles
Gal- Upgu
Sazonoff
Auia Minor
PSET
Poland and Russia Unity Under War Leaders Endorse Victory
War ministers Polivanoff and Goremykin address Russian resolve amid heavy Polish questions. They warn Warsaw’s strategic weak point may yield under larger enemy forces, while pledging autonomy talks postwar. The emperor orders bills granting Poland rights to organization under the Russian scepter and calls for impartial national policy and unity for victory. The message highlights sacrifices, preparation, and a shared belief in eventual triumph.
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1812
M. Polivanoff
Russia
Warsaw
E ‘Escow
Vicory
M. Goremykin
Poland
Duks
Plans Approved for Six Big Cruiser Destroyers
Washington August 1 Plans for six Big cruiser destroyers authorized by the last congress have been approved. They will be the first vessels whose design has been influenced by the European war. Naval information abroad was scrutinized closely by constructors before plans were drawn. The ships will reach 20 knots, displace 1125 tons, measure 310 feet overall with 30 foot beam and 8 foot mean draft. Each destroyer will carry four triple torpedo tubes, a four 4 inch guns battery and two 1 pounder anti aircraft guns. Bids for construction will be opened October 1.
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Washington
Department
Bridge Parties Do Not Spare Time for Gossip
From The Lafayene Courier the note that bridge players keep busy with cards leaving little chance for gossip. It also reports Canada will spend 785000 dollars this year on maintenance of experimental farms.
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LaFayene
Canada
Rise and fall of the Persian empire lecture
Dr Thornwell Jacobs, president of Ogrethorne University, spoke at Central Congregational Church on the first Aryan nation in history. He traced Persia from Kaikhosrou Cyrus to its decadence, warning that the same quest for pleasure endangers nations today.
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Ogrethorne University
Central Congregational Church
Jacobs
Persia
Kaikhosrou
Cyrus
Dr. Jacobs
Jacoba
Troops Take Charge of Massena Strike Situation
Massena officers call in three companies of state militia from Malone and Ogdensburg to quell the Aluminum Company of America strike after a deadly riot. Sheriff Day and deputies faced hostile strikers at a bridge entrance as a policeman was clubbed. militia arrive to restore order and stay until calm is restored.
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Massena, N
Malone
Ogdenburg
Aluminum Company of America
Sheriff Day
St. Lawrence County
Massena
Labor groups oppose embargo on munitions
Washington August 1 A two day labor peace council convention comprising farmers and labor bodies adopted a memorial urging Congress to authorize the president to place an embargo on war munitions to belligerents. Oliver Wilson of the National Grange presided as delegates tried to pass resolutions backing the administration in keeping the United States from entering the European war.
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Labor
National Peace Council
Witson
Congress
Oliver Wilson
National Grange
Peace Council
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