Root Mission to Russia Arrives for Aid to New Republic
The Root mission to Russia arrives in Petrograd to pledge unstinted U S aid for the new democratic government. The party, led by Elihu Root, sails from the Pacific coast after a censor ship kept details private. The group includes General Hugh L Scott Admiral Glennon and several military and civil aides.
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Washington
Damias
Russia
Elihu Root
Commisioneft
United States
Aperts
Wilson
Oot
Pacific
Orient
Petrogrid
Mr. Root
John J. Matt
W. McCormick
Samuel R. Berwon
James Duncan
Charles Edward Russell
Hugh L. Scott
James McKenna
Clyde S. Stilwell
James F.rourke
Jay Keegan
Duane FE. Washbors
Walter W. King
George D. Gregory
Paul Z. Randolph
George E. Long
Baron Rosen Urges Peace Terms to Save Russia
Baron Rosen, former Russia ambassador to the United States, calls for a diplomatic conference with the Entente Allies and the United States to craft a definite peace proposal with the Central Powers. He warns Russia is on the edge of "a preei" and insists on transparency, dignity, and adherence to Wilsonian principles as conditions for any settlement.
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Petrograd
London
Baron Rosen
Russia
United Sates
County of
Empire
Rursia i
Haron Rosen
Steiby
United States
Wilson
Russia plans to boycott Krow Mod for revolt on Page 3
Russia signals boycott of Krow Mod amid revolt coverage with other Hus sian news listed on Page 3. The item frames official stance and regional updates, highlighting tension and policy responses.
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Russia
Krow Mod
U Boats Threaten Allied Fuel Supplies
Washington June a warning that submarines force fuel shortages strike a blow as severe as sinking ships. The article calls for urgent US effort to keep Allied navies supplied with fuel oil while the submarine threat persists. It notes French and Italian fleets hampered by fuel, and US task to sustain supply until a solution is found.
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W. Gilbert Tashington
England
Germany
United States
Truth About Submarine War Report Described by Official
An official note criticizes cheerful wartime reports from Britain and the press. It argues the public is misled about submarine tonnage and Allied offensives, noting government insiders seek the truth though they distrust publicized figures. The piece cites a private report deemed unreliable by experts.
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the Tribune
Acti
Public mood doubts submarine losses and war outcome
Readers fear truth about U boats. They argue Germany may win the war by submarine. Secretary Lane's weekly loss figures sparked criticism as optimism from London followed. Many believe only drastic new measures or events could change the course before merchant shipping collapses.
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Lane
London
Germany
England
France
Scarcity Of Shipping Hits War Effort And Coal Supply
The article argues that submarine destruction has reduced shipping by about half from April,約500,000 tons monthly, delaying war momentum. It warns continued low shipments will fatally pinch oil, coal, and wool for uniforms, citing Paris dispatches on coal shortages in France and Italy and urging ships to avert further scarcity.
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Dispatchea
Ong
Paris
the Tribune
France
Italy
Australia
Eleven Chinese Provinces In Revolt Headlines Civil War
Eleven provinces refuse to recognize central authority while three loyal provinces back President Li Yuan-Hung. A provisional government under Heu-Shi-Chang forms as military governors seize control of railways and threaten dissolution of Parliament amid looming crisis. Sun Yat Sen and other leaders flee toward Canton.
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Li Yuan-Hung
Peking
China
Chi- Li
Kwang-Tung
Kwang-Si
Yunnan
Heu-Shi-Chang
Tuan-Chi-Kwei
Tuan-Chi-dul
Thao- Julin
Tung-Haulung
Lmer
Li- Yuan-Hung
Germany
Tr ix
Sian-wan-Chuan
Malles
Chang-Soulin
Mukden
Sun Yat Sen
Tang Shag-yi
Canton
South China
Provisional Assembly of
Kevwng-Tung- Sing
Shipping Shortage Threatens Global Trade Decline
The article notes severe shipping pinch with 500000 tons destroyed and annual losses rising. It cites world ship production at about 3000000 tons this year and projected destruction depleting capacity, predicting around 9000000 tons to be built to meet demand while losses surge. It warns the shortage will worsen month by month with high fleet depreciation and war damage.
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Shipvereck
Destruction Still Outfoots Building in Europe War Effort
A naval officer urges rapid ship production to counter U boats, advocating 200 destroyers and a Goethals plan targeting eighteen months for millions of tons. The piece criticizes slow shipbuilding, calls for focused submarine heating, and questions North Sea actions while noting experiments in reviving steel ship construction.
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Teas
Europe
Sayery
Eeematy
North Sea
England
Ruth Law to Drop Liberty Loan Bombs in Ten Day Flight
Ruth Law will depart from Cleveland Tuesday on a ten day cross country tour to promote the Liberty Loan. She plans to drop paper bombs over Middle West and Southwest cities urging subscriptions while delivering patriotic messages. Law offered her services after a spring return from Fits cope and said she is ready to fly to the front when needed.
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Ruth Law
Bern
Washington
Ruth Law Will Hart
Cleveland
Liberty Loan
Miss Law
Middle West
Southwest
Fitscope
McAdoo
Plese
U S Honored in Paris by French Protestant Societies
Paris reports French Protestant societies gathered at the Temple de Pointoire Rue de Rivoli to honor the United States. Ambassador William Averell Harriman and Premier Aristide Briand were represented as pastors and church leaders from America addressed the gathering.
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Paris
Tene Ple de Pointoire
Rue de Rivet
United State
William Present
Tes Graves Sharp
Ribot
Amearis
Nev
Charles Wagner
Adeau
British Socialists Urge Peace with No Annexations
Leeds June 8 Eleven hundred delegates gathered in the Coliseum to hail the Russian revolution and urge peace without annexations. Robert Smillie presided as resolutions favored a people’s peace and a workers and soldiers’ group modeled on Russia, amid police protection and hostile crowds outside the event.
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Turday
Independent Labor Party
Robert Smillie
Petrosgrad
Smillie
England
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Pneitiers
Gynom
Workmen's and
Oldiers
Workmen’s and
Stockholm
Capt. Albert Ball British Air Hero Killed in Action
Captain Albert Ball one of Britain's noted aviators was killed in action after engaging three German planes near Lene on May 7. He had been missing since May 7 and his score reached twenty nine enemy planes by year end. He was just twenty one.
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London
War Office
Great Britain
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Ball
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Lene
Qrntes
Vem
Mac
British Win Near Lens Then Lose In Counter Blow
British forces attacked south of Lens and south of the Soucher River but gained little and faced strong German counter thrusts. French troops repelled assaults on the Vallelere and California plateaus while Haig tested enemy strength. Despite early gains including the Avion power station, German attacks widened the fighting across the front as French lines edged toward Laon and Rheims.
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Kabir
London
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Coal City
Soucher River
Vallelere
California
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Craonne
Ypres
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Hindenburg
Haigt
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Wytsehuete
Belgian
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Maig
Loos
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Monehy
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Chorisy
Scarpe
Ines
Tonday
Chemin-des Dames
Laon
Rheims
Miette
Brimont Dite Surroune
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Champagne
Rom Rheims
Government Plans For Prompt Arrest Of Draft Evaders
In the Tombs last night three men were jailed on charges of conspiring to smuggle code letters to German military and naval experts. Letters were seized and handed to code experts while investigators say invisible ink may have been used. The case informs Washington and leads to arraignment before Commissioner Hitchcock. The men face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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Comunicada
Albert Sander
United States
Hitchcock
Whitman Urges All To Support Draft
Governor Whitman calls New York citizens to back federal registration in The Recruiter weekly. He cites 1776 pledge and urges renewed dedication, urging every name on the books to reflect the nation’s power and spirit.
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Albany
New York State
Whitman
Resource Mobilization Bureau
Norrow
Werner
New World Democracy
New York
Where to Register Draft Venues in New York Tomorrow
A full list of draft registration locations in New York is published, with the morning Tribune listing venues for registration on June 5. The pages include addresses for multiple sites and times to accommodate residents seeking enlistment.
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New York
Tribune
Arrangements Made For Registration of Americans Abroad
The State Department announced that many Americans abroad seeking registration for the draft may now register. Arrangements have been completed to handle registrations. American consuls have been instructed to proceed and certify eligible applicants.
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State Department
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