Japan and Britain press Russia on peace risk
Japanese and British diplomats in Petrograd warn the Provisional Government that Russia’s peace move would align with Germany and invite punishment. They urge the Entente to deter pro peace elements while noting Japan’s focus on the Orient and the danger the masses pose to stability.
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Russians Call World Labor To End War Peace Drive
A joint statement from the Council of Soldiers and Workers Delegates appeals to labor parties and unions worldwide to unite for peace. It urges a conference to determine a policy for ending the war, with a planned opening in Stockholm between June 28 and July 1.
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War Bills Wait Congress Rests
Congress adjourned for a holiday as major measures stall. The war deficiency and espionage bills await House action while the Senate honors Confederate Veterans. Goethals shipbuilding funding and aero plane provisions hang on new appropriations, delaying Allied supply and tightening the Shipping Board's leverage.
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Petrograd Council Backs Cabinet Against Kronstadt
Petrograd delegates support the cabinet and condemn Kronstadt secession. The council drafted a resolution praising Kronstadt’s devotion but warning the move threatens democracy and empire unity. Voting on the resolution delayed until Friday amid debates with Kronstadt delegates and Socialist ministers.
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British Fleet Raids Belgium Bases In Night Bombardments
London June 5 British naval forces conducted three operations against Zeebrugge Ostend and related targets off the Belgian coast. A German destroyer S-20 was sunk one damaged, seven survivors were taken prisoner and no British casualties were reported in the night and morning actions.
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Sixteen German Planes Raid England Tonight
London reports a raid by sixteen German airplanes over the North Sea hitting Essex and Kent settlements. Two aircraft were shot down by British guns. Casualties cited as two killed and twenty-nine wounded with substantial property damage. British anti-aircraft fire and interceptors aided defense.
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British Ship Loss Still Kept Low None Sunk Friday
London reports a favorable weekly merchant vessel loss tally with last Friday recording no sinkings. Improvements from Allied cooperation and American units bolster anti submarine efforts as British naval leaders note a likely continued decline in losses. A subsequent item notes Richmond man Israel Gerson arrested for double registration.
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Admiralty
Rush to Register in New York Overwhelms Election Machinery
In New York City the rush to enroll overwhelmed election machinery as registration sites stayed open past midnight. Many districts report thousands registered, with Brooklyn and The Bronx showing large totals while several districts in Brooklyn Manhattan and Queens are incomplete. Draft Day passed mostly peacefully with minimal disturbance.
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Registration Struggles Mark New York City Draft Prep
Thousands of New York City registrants faced delays as the Board of Elections equipment broke down and interpreters were scarce. By midnight registrars pressed to register tens of thousands, with many lines of young men waiting in District 14.
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Exemption Query Generally Ignored in Draft Registration
The Tribune notes a massive war registration surge as young men flocked to sign up with enthusiasm. Officials report record turnout, with cities forced to close booths as blanks ran out and many refused exemption, signaling broad national support despite scattered local issues. Nebraska and Pennsylvania exceed estimates. Maryland, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois show strong results. Florida and Texas also report high city registrations, while Creeks participate in Florida.
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