Japan and Britain consult on Russia peace moves
The Japan government warns Russia against a separate peace with Germany and says Japan will stay in the war with Britain and the United States. Tokyo may consult with London on the Russian situation and retain alliance unity to avoid an anarchist threat.
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Kerensky Named Man of the Hour by Times Correspondent
Russian crisis fuels Kerensky’s return to Petrograd as ministers confront unrest. Delayed dispatch notes his push to avert a socialist ministry and guide wartime policy amid economic strain and political pressure.
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Mongolia Gun Thundered At Submarine In Atlantic Action
The American liner Mongolia fired four shots at a German submarine 250 miles from the British coast on June 1. The torpedo failed to harm either ship, and the Mongolia resumed its voyage arriving at a British port. A later incident caused injuries aboard during gun practice.
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Mongolia
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Rice
Peace Conditions Back Alsace Return and League Backed
In a secret session the French Chamber of Deputies passed a peace conditions resolution by 455 to 0, demanding liberation of invaded territories including Alsace Lorraine return to France just reparations and the creation of a league of nations. Premier Ribot urged unanimous support and warned against secret diplomacy while stressing sovereignty and justice for all nations.
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Allies Retake Ground in Counter Blows Near Ypres
Berlin reports growing artillery intensity near Ypres as Allied forces mount a counter offensive. The battles over Belgium continue with heavy gunfire and significant aerial activity reported.
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Registration Day Brings War Enrollment Overwhelming
New York City reports 446 438 men counted with about 520 000 expected as registration proceeds. Officials say the large turnout caused delays but no rioting or disorder. Two men refused to register, while police plan house to house checks for stragglers after returns are tallied. Open patriotic events marked the holiday.
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Registration Day Falls Quietly into Record Time
The Committee on Public Information reports nearly 10,000,000 military age Americans registered for army service against Germany. Officials say the process met the highest standards of Americanism with enthusiastic participation and little evasion. Provost Marshal General Crowder noted no state filed returns by midnight, delaying full reports until tomorrow.
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Recruiting surge and riot amid 1917 draft drive in Montana
The report notes a record one day enlistment of 4 201 bringing total since April 1 to 11 405 and a possible National Guard gain of 15 000 to 20 000 as New York Pennsylvan ia Wisconsin and Illinois show large increases. A riot in Rutland Montana led to martial law and arrests as anti conscription sentiment surfaced amid parade clashes with police and soldiers.
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Draft Day Aids Recruiting Across Services
Rallies and parades mark draft registration day as Army Navy and National Guard draw large enlistment totals. At army HQ 240 Broadway many applied for enlistment without intending to register prompting a registration booth shift. National Guard leads gains with 0 plus demonstrations in armories while Navy enrolls about 100 with many rejected for physicals.
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Elation at the Capital as Draft Registration Soars
Reports from governors across states indicate draft registration vastly exceeded expectations with nationwide totals around ten million. Officials note delays in final returns as registration centers stayed open past closing to accommodate eager enrollees amid limited figures and scattered local glitches.
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Weather Aided Raiders Raid on Southeast Coast
A special cable from June 5 reports seven German planes attacked the southeastern coast after 6 pm. Bombs fell and one aircraft was seen to drop, another reportedly brought down. British fighters engaged, anti aircraft fire erupted, and a strong east wind aided the raiders as they departed inland toward the south.
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Registration Day in New York Brims with Cheery Compliance
Young men across New York registered with a light mood and no sign of panic. Street banter and blue cards sparked jokes about exemptions and possible outcomes as crowds went about the act with casual confidence.
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French Recapture Trenches on the Aisne
Paris reports a spirited French attack last night regained part of trenches lost earlier northwest of Froidmont farm on the Aisne front. Heavy artillery raged in Champagne and French aviators were very active.
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