Root deemed best diplomat for pivotal Russia task
In Washington discussions, Mr. Root is viewed by many as best suited for a key diplomatic mission to keep Russia allied. Some say success would crown his long career, while others call it a forlorn hope amid pressure from ministers and councils. The debate reflects hopes for an immediate offensive and national unity across government.
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SCOLDS BRITISH WORKMEN AND RAMSAY MACDONALD
Petrograd reports the Council of Workmen and Soldiers Delegates condemns the British Labour stance on Ramsay MacDonald and the war. It notes protests, threats, and violent responses as workers seek peace and oppose war continuation.
Ratify Grimm Expulsion by Pan-Russian Congress
The 61st act of the Pan-Russian Congress ratified the expulsion of Swiss Socialist Grimm for alleged mediation of a German peace effort with Russia. An election named Ortnand as president of the Petrograd Council Workmen and Soldiers, while Cabinet ministers backed full disclosure and actions aligning with the revolution and the Socialist International.
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Petrograd
Grimm
Socialist Internationate
German peace offer to Russia discussed by Swiss socialist Grimm
Telegraphic chatter from Stockholm via London reports German peace terms conveyed to Robert Grimm, Swiss Socialist, with claims Germany seeks no territorial gains and aims to limit economic or political expansion. The note notes attempts to avoid publicity and mentions discussions among Germans, Austrians, and Bulgarians with Grimm, Bethmann Hollweg's counsel.
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Socialist Delegates Arrive in Stockholm Conference Turmoil
Reuters dispatch reports American socialists enter Stockholm for a conference amid government bans on socialist activity. German delegates express disillusion at foreign comrades’ stance and question Germany’s innocence as German and Catholic voices call for peace.
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Stockholm
Germany
Stand by Socialist Minister Amid Political Turmoil
The report notes ministers and conservatives debating cabinet actions in Stockholm. A conservative lawmaker may withdraw from the conference, but no final rupture or new elections are confirmed amid ongoing Scandinavian political tensions and party realignments.
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Lee Zahle
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Stockholm
Germans On Aisne Make Small Gains In Heavy Air
Paris reports German troops on the Aisne front attacking a French salient near Hurtebise farm north of a Napoleon monument. French counterattacks retook most of the first line, while artillery bombardment continued along Chemin des Dames and Rheims, with twelve hundred shells causing civilian casualties. Australian and British troops, including tanks, repelled German detachments and pressed ground near Messines and Huns Walk, as Australians and tank crews displayed bold action amid heavy fire.
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British Airmen Down German Planes In Sector Raids
London reports a day of air combat with seven German planes shot down and two within British lines. Two British aircraft fell, three enemy machines were driven down out of control, and two British planes are missing after raids near Gouseaucourt and south of the Comines. Artillery active south of Croisilles, southwest of Lens, and at various points.
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Lens
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Belgian War Office reports dawn actions and repelled attacks
The Belgian War Office said last night heavy artillery and infantry clashes occurred near Steenstraete and Hetsas with the enemy attempting to approach the advance and the front was held near Sue point. A surprise attack north of Gouzeaucourt was repelled and a German assault south of Ypres failed under our barrage. Since the first of the month Portese troops repelled several enemy attempts.
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Ypres
War Office brief on European battles including Ypres and Cambrai
War Office report describes intense artillery duels east of Ypres and north of Armen titres and limited Allied forward moves near Ypres. British forces counterattacked near Bullecourt and Cambrai while enemy actions near the Somme and Oise quieted. Crown Prince’s Army reports renewed firing on the Aisne and Bavarian troops seizing a hill northwest of Hurtebus farm with counterattacks. Duke Brecht’s army has nothing to report.
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Germans Still Confused War Report From The Front
Special cable dispatch describes minor skirmishes along the British line between Hill and Bullecourt on June 17 1917. German forces withdraw toward the River Warneton and contend with disorganization after the Messines Ridge loss while Allied shells and heat strain troops along Ypres and Flemish terrain.
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Insolent rubbish, German critique of Wilson speech
The Cologne Gazette denounces President Wilsons Flag Day address calling it insolent rubbish. It accuses him of forged rhetoric and asserts Germany stays true to peace while criticizing American propaganda and Anglo American capitalism.
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Holland Threatens to Cut Off Belgians
The Dutch government warns restricted American exports to Holland would force broad measures. Minister Posthuma cites ample Dutch cattle and farm goods, but risk to meat, dairy, vegetables, and fuel if grain and coal imports drop, possibly shifting supply to the east and harming Holland’s economy.
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Amsterdam
London
Associated Press
Miiister of Agriculture, Industry, and Commerce
F. E. Posthuma
Kiperton
France
Ameri Relief Committee
Belgium
Pershing Receives Allied Leaders at Paris Opera
General Pershing spent a quiet Paris morning at his office and lunch with René Viviani before visiting General Headquarters to meet General Foch. He attended the Opéra Comique in the evening, greeted by enthusiastic crowds as American flags colored the box.
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Paris
General Pershing
René Viviani
Foch
France
Marshal Joffre
General Pétain
Opéra Comique
Mme. Richardson
Mile
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Pépiniére
St. Ann
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Clemenceau Praises Pershing Simplicity in Paris Welcome
Paris remarks on General Pershing's arrival as Clemenceau lauds simple soldierly virtue and America's role in the war. He notes French resolve, Allied unity, and the moral force over brute force shaping the conflict's course. The commentary emphasizes frank admiration for Pershing and the allied cause.
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France
America
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Neral Peréhing
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Ermans
Hinburg
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Hindenburg
French Premier Praises Venizelos In Confident Note
Premier Ribot sent a message to Eleutherios Venizelos praising him and Greece. The note highlights French support from the protecting powers and Greece’s historic path toward unity and expansion. The dispatch notes Constantine I’s arrival at Messina en route to Switzerland with Queen Sophia and royal party, amid rough seas.
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Greek Officers Arrested in Larissa Fight
London reports Colonel Grivas and other Greek officers were arrested after the clash with a French cavalry patrol that occupied Larissa. Some Greek garrison troops attempting to escape were captured. A Piraeus dispatch notes the mayor, Venizelos ally, has resumed duties amid French-occupied Thessaly.
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Allied Troop Movements in Greece Advance in Thessaly
The War Office reports the advance in Thessaly continues without incident. French cavalry has reached Pharsala and Domokos about sixty kilometers south of Larissa, with contingents occupying Derif.
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Rhondda Warns of Broad Powers Over Food Supply
Lord Rhondda states as Food Controller he has ample powers and may take over food supplies if needed. He vows strict action against speculators and aims to reduce prices, calling profiteers “blackmailers” during wartime.
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Sharp Distributes War Crosses in ParisHospital
American Ambassador William G. Sharp visited the Scottish Hospital in Paris and, in the presence of Belgian, Danish, Portuguese ministers and French medical officers, distributed military medals and war crosses to wounded servicemen.
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Paris
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German Baltic Peace Talks Signal Buffer State Plan
Reports from Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung and a meeting of the German Baltic Society under Duke Johann Albrecht show open German aims for a Baltic buffer state from Russian Poland. Speakers, including Dr. Bolf, outlined colonization plans for Lithuania and Baltic provinces with large land transfers to German settlers and peasant compensation.
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Petrograd
Food Control Bill Faces Bitter Fight In House Senate
The Lever food control bill moves to the House floor with leaders Cannon and Moore opposing and Haugen arguing for broader national control. Presidential delegation to Hoover fuels Senate debate as Gore seeks to place the measure as unfinished business amid anticipated obstructions.
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Clergy to Aid in Food Campaign and War Menu Reform
National Food Director Herbert Hoover calls 200000 churches of all faiths to promote food conservation and reduce waste. He designates Sunday July as Food Solving Day and urges pastors to preach on saving food. Railroads and restaurants revise menus to curb waste, including Delaware Lackawanna & Western introducing a war portion pricing with lower rates for smaller portions.
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Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
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Women soldiers in food conservation urged for war effort
National and local food administrators appeal to women to join a July 1 registration drive for the United States Food Administration. Volunteers pledge to cut waste, conserve wheat, fats, and meat, and support local production and distribution during wartime.
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Washington
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