Madison Barracks Defies Berlin Rulers and War
Secretary Lansing declares German imperialism must be crushed by force of arms to secure world peace and liberty. He warns Americans that this is a pivotal moment in history as the United States allies with victorious powers to defeat the German government’s aggression and restore human liberty.
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Gacket Harbor
N. Y
Lansing
Great Republic
Germany
Euf
Berope
Tee Struggie
United States
America
Wilson
Edward Carson
Dublin
Geremany
Rhine
Joseph King
A. Bonar Law
House of Commons
Sir Edward Carson
Great Britain
Russia
New Deadlock Over Food Bill in Congress
The New York Times reports a deadlock between Senate and House conferees over the Food Administration bill. Disputes center on a food control board and a joint Congressional committee to supervise war expenditures. Representative Lever pursues presidential talks to break the impasse.
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Senate
House
Food Administration
Food Control Board
Congressional
Representative Lever
Lever
Joint Committee
Joint Congressional Committee
Wee Ee
Herbert C. Hoover
Hoover
German Aviators Kill Four Near Front in Paris Hospital Raid
German air raid near Paris Friday night caused four deaths and multiple injuries at a hospital and nearby buildings. French anti aircraft forces repelled a Saturday night attempt as residents watched from shelters and streets.
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Paris
Associated Press
Parise
Russia Turmoil as Kerensky Seeks Front Conference
War Minister Kerensky heads to Army Headquarters for talks with generals and deputies on leading the front. Secret Moscow meeting bars Finland Ukraine and Maximalists from participation. Mutinous Black Sea sailors confront Admiral Kolchak amid mutiny fallout.
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Ruzsky
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Guchkoff
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Black Sea
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Ministry of the Interior
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Bourse Gazette
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Russia
Finland
Ukraine
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Korniloff
Jemier Kerensky
Constitutional Democrats
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Engvensé
Ee Teisiocas
Agriculture
Sporchernoft
M. Terestchenko
M. Astroff
Trade and Industry
M. Kutler
Ulture
M. Tseretelli
Posta and Telegraphs
Kornioff
Galicia
Agey Justice
Prevda
Social Democratic Workmens
Ollowing
Sebastopol
Constant
Baltic Fleet
Saxonia
Admirallold
Port Arthur
James H. Glennon
Root
Russian Forces Withdraw Behind Galician Border
Berlin reports Russian troops retreating on the Eastern Galician front have pulled back behind the Russian border at Husiatyn. The Carpathians area saw gains by opposing forces as Russia continues retrograde movements. The dispatch notes both sides crossing the frontier and signals continued activity in the region.
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Rumania
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Peace talks resume as Germany seeks prize and Austria seeks terms
Washington observers see renewed peace discussions as Germany signals willingness to discuss only if punishment for outrages is avoided. Austrian Chancellor Czernin echoes the demand for an honorable peace, signaling a shift toward endgame terms but a fear of German resentment. The Times notes Austria-Hungary’s fatigue with war and shows how both interviews aim to keep a unified Allied stance.
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Michaelis
Great Britain
Germany
Count Czernin
Austria-Hungary
Lloyd George
Austria
Charles
Reichstag
von Bethmann Hollweg
Herr Erzberger
Heichstag
Vienna
William
Bavaria
Switzerland Faces German Loan to Secure Coal Supply
Bern officials said Germany would only ship coal to Switzerland if a large loan is granted, signaling heightened tensions as Switzerland relies on belligerent goods. President Schulthess noted American food shipments faced vessel shortages and warned coal prices would rise.
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New York
Berne
Schulthess
Switzerland
United States
America
Germany
Federal
Gustave Ader
Arthur Hoffmann
Political Department of Foreign Affairs
Victory in War Hinges on Russian Revolution and U S Aid
Sir Edward H Carson asserts Entente confidence that Russia will rejoin allied efforts and that America will soon provide overwhelming material support. He credits Russia's revolution with shifting the war toward democratic alignment and foresees Russia reentering co operation with Britain and France against the Central Powers as the United States joins the struggle.
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London
Russia
America
Edward H. Carson
Associated Press
Edward
Great Britain
United States
Germany
England
Turkey
Czernin Echoes Berlin Interview on Peace by Understanding
Vienna reports Austria Hungary ready for an honorable peace with its allies, but vows to fight to the last if the Entente rejects negotiated terms. Count Ottokar Czernin von Chudenitz says Berlin and Vienna share common ground, yet stress no peace unless honorably defined.
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Copenhagen
Austria-Hungary
Ottokar Caernin von Chudenitz
David Lloyd George
London
Reichstag
Michaelis
Lloyd George
Germany
Berlin
Bower
France plots Saar region seizure amid German pressure
Lloyd George lashes out at Germany while France seeks to seize Saarbrucken and other territories. Debates leak as Ribot and Briand are challenged to reveal confidential talks in the French chamber about a Russian treaty.
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Hibot
Moutet
Cochin
Petrograd
Lloyd George
Petrograf
Paris
M. Doumergue
Berthelot
Romania
M. Briand
Erzberger Seeks Peace Talks With Lloyd George or Balfour
Zurich dispatch reports Matthias Erzberger, leader of the Clerical Centre in the Reichstag, arriving and saying he could reach an understanding with British leaders within hours to enable official peace negotiations. He mentions hopes of talks with Lloyd George or Balfour.
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Reuter
Zurich
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Reichstag
Zuricher Nachrichten
Liegé George
Balfour
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