Russia to be a worthy partner in the war effort
Professor Makhmetieff and Russian commissioners electrified Congress in Washington with assurances that Russia will not seek a separate peace. Speakers praised the Provisional Government, its democratic aims, and the unity of the nation as it rebuilds and strengthens its army for a constitutional future.
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New York Times
Walington
Serie Makhmetieff
Clark
Bakhmetic
Congress
Whentome
Ce Galeries
Champ Clark
House
Switzerland
Russia
Republic of
Resa
Bakhmetieff
League of Honor
Barsador Spakhmetieff
Russian general says war aims tied to crushing German militarism
Lieutenant General Vladimir Roop, head of the Russian invasion, asserts the army’s belief that German militarism must be crushed to guarantee a lasting world order. He cites weather, Bolshevik unrest, and the need for restored discipline and supply as conditions for renewed operations.
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Washington
Vladimir Roop
Germany
Plan to Greet Russians in Local Welcome Reception
A Russian committee formed locally to welcome the Russian special mission is nearing completion of plans for a reception next Saturday. The group includes representatives of fifty five Russians Lithuanians Po Heh Jewish and others with Professor R V Khrabrov heading the All-Russian Zemstvo committee.
Russian Workmen Vote to End Duma
Historical notes describe the 1905 milestone creating a Duma via imperial decree and later constitutional changes. The text outlines the Council of the Empire as a check and the mixed representation for both chambers, with deputies elected by zemstvos towns and professional groups.
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Russia
Duma
Empire
Zemstvos
Synod
Academy of Ences
Poland
Cracy
Council of the Empire
Gaffney Challenging Britain in Sweden
In Stockholm June 24 T St John Gaffney former American Consul at Munich announced his mission here to advocate freedom and represent Ireland at a conference. Camille Huysmans of the International Socialist Congress commented on Irish representation and the broader socialist lineup for the event. Goldfarb and Reinstein appear in related coverage, with parties aligning over official Socialist Conference participation.
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Stockholm
T. St John Gaffney
Munich
Corre
Ireland
Camille Huysmans
International Sociatist Congress
Thomas O’brien
Irish Socialista
Gaffney
Aero
Daring
Mr. Iene
Duke for Irish chairman likely tops Ireland talks
London June 23 A New York Times report says Henry Duke, then Chief Secretary for Ireland, is slated to become president of the convention amid ongoing cabinet rearrangements. The flow of appointments follows the Gore Ministry’s reshuffle and involves lawmen and senior officials in Dublin and Westminster.
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London
New York Times
Henry Retary
Duke
Sec
Treland
Soldier delivers address to stirred audience
A soldier spoke to a crowd, delivering a determined address that drew wild applause and signaled a sense of purpose shared by listeners. The event highlighted collective resolve and public recognition of service.
Russian General Brusiloff’s Army Gains Momentum
A dispatch from General Brusiloff reports improving army conditions at the front. Desertion ends as troops become aware of their duty to the country and readiness to advance. The Russian command seeks unity with the Allies, awaiting cooperation with French forces under war minister’s guidance.
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New York
London Times
Possi
Brusiloff
Root Mission Stirred Moscow Addresses to Committees and Duma
Within hours of arrival Mr Root spoke to Moscow Associated Committees and the Municipal Duma, receiving warm praise for faith in Russia’s wartime democracy. He assured continued aid as German autocracy endures the threat to Russia’s freedom, drawing broad factional support for resisting surrender. A soldier’s solemn words reflected shared resolve amid war.
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Associated Committees of
Moscow
Municipal Duma
America
Russia
Frontline Force Forms New Battalions Across Russia
AP dispatch from Petrograd describes a newly created army corps forming seven battalions to support the fighting effort. The movement aims to bolster the southern wing and spread battalions widely. Dr. Eugene Hurd of Beattie is noted as active in the central army, with a rising fighting mood and mobilization across regions.
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Petrograd
Ieee
Aeps
Eugene Hurd
Beattie
Saree Olen
Russia
New Russian Front Activity Reported by War Office
June 23 Petrograd dispatch says the Western Front shows renewed bombardment and increased artillery duels near Possitured and Krevo as scouts return to trenches. Romanian and Caucasus fronts also report lively fusillades and Turkish activity.
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War Office
Krevo
Caucasus
Maudes Appeal to Arabs Urges Bagdad Uprising
Special to The New York Times reports Lieut. Gen. Sir Jiani y Maude issues a Baghdad proclamation calling on Arabs in the Bagdad vilayet to rise for liberation. He frames British forces as liberators and stresses restoration of Arab prosperity, culture, and self-rule under allied guardianship.
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Washington
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Y Maude
Bagdad
Bagdad Vilayet
Halaka
Midhat
Fagdad
Persia
Arabia
E Ture
Bagdad Egate
Sherif Hussein
Turkey
Germany
Kaweyt
Nejd
Great Britain
Great
Capea
Amara
West
WANTS RUSSIA REBUFFED IN WAR AIMS TALKS
Rome dispatch reports the Nazionale urges allied governments to reject talks on war aims with revolutionary Russia. It insists Russia must prove loyalty and fight the invader before any discussion of life and death issues. The piece condemns Russia’s alliance with the enemy and warns against press pressures to bargain.
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Russia
Provin
Cat
Urges Russia to Hold Firm in World Safety for Democracy
An American Rights League message to Petrograd urges Russians to stand firm in the struggle to make the world safe for democracy. The address, signed by leaders including George Haven Putnam and Theodore Roosevelt, argues Allies seek peace without annexations and oppose Teutonic robbery. It asserts Germany must be defeated and opposes any peace that allows seizure of lands or indemnities.
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American Rights League
George Haven Putnam
Sameee Feck
Fred Ageee
Meric Sou
Thomas A. Edison
Charles Fairchild
Franklin H. Giddings
John Greenerree Kenn
R Chasenesennan
Louis Marshall
Theodore Roosevelt
William Bonte Thayer
Williiam English Waling
E W. Wickersham
Germany
Russia
Buland
Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alsace-Lorraine
Armenia
France
Germans Deport Belgians in Military Work Move
The Belgian government reports a new phase of deportations labeled military. Hundreds of men and now women are registered for removal and assigned to rear-line labor such as roads and fortifications. Some Belgians repatriated from Germany are among the deportees, with fears the policy may extend nationwide.
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New York Times
Paris
Belgium
Whitlock
Ben
Mons
Luxembourg
Germany
Romania
French Merchant Marine Growth Calls for Central Office Control
Paris June 23. The Chamber of Deputies resolution urging centralized work to build buy and charter merchant ships was accepted by the government and supported by a show of hands. Lip provisions cited by Louis Nail Under Secretary for the Mercantile Marine show the fleet up to the war 2 6 million tons now 560 000 lost 680 000 built 140 000 in stock. Premier Ribot admitted difficulties in buying ships and said the nation should focus on munitions manufacturing given scarce raw materials and labor.
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Chamber of Deputies
Nands
Merchant Marine Committee
Louis Nail
Mercantile Marine
Act
Retary Nail
Germany
Bouisson
France
England
Ribot
Tribune
Tardieu
America
Germans Press On Aisne Front As Attacks Continue
Paris dispatch reports German forces renewed assaults in the Aisne region near Vauxaillon and Filain with heavy bombardment around Craonne and Chevreux. Despite multiple efforts, French lines held and German losses were described as serious. French counterattacks at Mont Carillet and Vauxaillon yielded no gains.
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Paris
Aisne
Vauxaillon
Filain
Froidmont
Nts
Chevreux
Cavaliers de Courcy
Chambrettes
Chemin-des-Dames
Russian Guns Active on Front in Volhynia and Dniester
Vienna dispatch reports June 23 that Russian artillery activity continued on the mountain front and in Volhynia. British lines indicate Russian troops engaged near the Dniester with intense fire while Allied artillery answered from the front.
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Vienna
London
War Office
Volhynia
German Forces Capture French Position Southeast of Filain
Berlin reports a French stronghold southeast of Filain on a front of about 1.5 kilometers with 500 meters depth fell to German troops. Army Group of Prince Rupprecht states 500 prisoners were taken. Raids occurred on the Flanders front and in Artois with lively artillery activity near the coast.
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Armentiéres
Loos
Bullecourt
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Filain
Chemin-des-Dames
Mont Carillet
Vauxaillon
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Meuse
Amy
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Albrecht
Berlin
London
Prince Rupprecht
Flanders
Artois
Germans Try to Hold Lens Front in France
Canadian Army Headquarters reports fierce German resistance around the Souchez Valley as Haig’s forces push toward Lille and the Lys. Despite gains on Vimy and Messines ridges, enemy defenses crumble slowly with heavy shelling and gas mask use. Prisoners seized include young 18 year olds from the 1919 class.
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Lille
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Lys
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Europe
Sinking of U boat reported by Navy observers
The account describes an American vessel engaging a German submarine with forward and after gunfire. A torpedo strike near the beam failed to explode, the periscope was hit, and bubbles marked a possible sinking or heavy damage. Several crew members including Gullickson, Savage, Guernelow, Wilson, Grutting, Beam, Medina Burris, Hausman, Richman Blackmer, Hopkins, Niehaus, Fales, Metzger are listed as armed guards aboard the ship.
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Old John Gullickson
Madison
Wis
Patrick Savage
Paterson
N. J
Howard Chester Guernelow
Cleveland
Ohio
Freddie Wilson
Highwood
Iil
George Anton Grutting
Newark
Siebert Orr Beam
Seaman
Bridgeport
Blackmer
Grand Rapids
Mich
Robert Edward Hopkins
Shelton
Conn
Silvester J. Niehaus
Webster Grove
Charles William Fales
Jamestown
Wiliam Arthur Metzger
Lake Forest
Ill
Destroyer Too Late to Save Torpedoed Merchant Ship
A U S destroyer rushing to rescue survivors arrived too late to save a British merchant vessel torpedoed by a submarine. The ship sank within minutes. the destroyer rescued crew members, with Vice Admiral Sims aiding survivors and sharing coffee ashore.
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Associated Press
Sims
Admiral Sims
Charles Dalton
New York
Mye Eral
Dalton
Greeks Suffer Heavily as U Boat Sinks Twelve Vessels
Special to The New York Times reports from Washington that 12 Greek vessels have been destroyed by German U boats since April 1, amid ongoing wartime losses. The dispatch notes U boat activity and impacts on Greek shipping.
Maritime Losses Reported by Consulate in Athens
The Consulate in Athens reports twelve ships totaling about 4 502 000 dollars have been sunk by German submarines since the latest attack at Nestos. The register lists Greece in 1916 with 361 steamers of 449 578 tons and 78 sailing ships of 16 222 tons.
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Athens
Trian
Sft Nestos
Uig Greece
Another Norwegian Ship Sunk
LONDON June 23. Another We gian steamer Laateros of 1,458 tons has been sunk by a German submarine. The Norwegian Foreign office reports the crew were rescued and brought to safety.
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London
Laateros
Copenhagen
Unclear Sailings Report From Copenhagen In June
A fragment from Copenhagen reports fewer sinkings and unclear figures. The Trabladet cites a German naval authority attributing sinkings to tonnage at sea with more ships lost in May and surrounding months.
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Copenhagen
Trabladet
Claresa
Root May Visit Japan As Talks On Allied Support Continue
Washington June 28 The Root mission faces no firm decision on a Russia trip and may instead focus on Japan. Admin officials weigh advise about possible shipbuilding material support and potential Japanese participation with Great Britain in supplying ships for the Allies.
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Japan
United
Bassador Root
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