Russians Hear Root Explain Why U S Is at War
Petrograd June 21 American envoy Elihu Root addressed a large Russian audience under the Russian American Exchange Committee. He outlined U S causes for entering the war and pledged to fight until democracy is secure worldwide. Root urged optimism in Russian democracy and friendship between the two nations as he left for Moscow.
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Root
U.S
Petrograd
Ealihy Prot
N. A Pokrovsky
Ye. Root
America
Russa
Mr. Reet
Busela
Old Republic
Sasign
Moscow
Russian Congress Approves Coalition Cabinet Plan
The All-Russian Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates vote 543 to 126 to back a coalition government. They urge the Provissor Government to prosecute counter revolution, convoke a constituent Assembly, and create a single organization representing Russia's democratic forces including peasant delegates.
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Petrograd
Coalitas
Provissor
P ‘Frinme
Pesce
Tng
Russia
Equal Suffrage for Russian Zemstvos Is Among New Reforms
The Provisional Government in Petrograd continues reforms. Zemstvos gain universal vote independent of property. Elections move from proportional representation. Zemstvos freed from титeage administration. Skobeleff drafts revised Wickes and Insurance law 1913 benefiting many workers. Sick funds move to employee control. Kerensky proposes military jurisdiction reform for approval.
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Zemstvos
Petrograd
Zemstron
M. Skobeleff
M. Kerensky
War and Marine
Americans Seek Art Treasures of Russians
A dated advertisement from an unnamed American corporation claims a plan to purchase in Russia antiques and art for a price of 180 amid a push to curb export of works of art. Gorky condemns the plan as robbery of national treasures and urges similar restrictions like those in Italy.
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Rover
Vremya
Russia
Procelain
Sapeater
Lasin Gorky
Furioss Peeters
Italy
Japan to Help Russia Organize Its Democracy
Japan pledges support to Russia to stabilize its political process and organize a framework for democratic governance amid post Soviet transition. The proposal marks Tokyo’s push for international backing and reformist cooperation with Moscow.
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Japan
Russia
Firnieh
Costa Rica Aligns With Brazil On Neutrality Policy
Costa Rica announces its stance aligning with Brazil on war neutrality amid debates over Pan American solidarity and international law. The government stresses its position mirrors Brazil's and reaffirms commitment to small nations' defense and the interpretation of the Monro Doctrine. Santee and other soldiers will be served liquor in hotels or restaurants in Forestier. In Quebec a provincial law was adopted amid a Beanie meeting.
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Kansont
Costa Rica
Reitz
United States
Germany
Brexil
Quebec
Envoys Reach Sebastopol Amid Black Sea Sailors Mutiny
U S envoys led by Rear Admiral Glennon arrived in Sebastopol as mutinous unrest and the deposition of Admiral Koltchak unfolded. Leninist factions backed by Kronstadt led actions while the Provisional Government recalled Koltchak and transferred command to Admiral Lukin.
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Petrograd
Black Sea
Koltchak
Grubin
Noglecting
Lukin
Britain Allows Import of U S Hosiery and Glassware
The government relaxes the export ban and permits imports from the United States. Licenses will be issued for cotton hosiery and glassware, effective June 22, enabling shipments to proceed under official approval.
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Britain
U. S
Tendon
United States
Kronstadt Sailors Back Anarchists In Viborg Standoff
In Viborg a group of Anarchists seized General Durnove's country house and thousands of workmen armed with rifles ringed the property. Kronstadt delegates attended meetings and warned that Maximilian, born in Vienna in 1805, has military training and could intervene, as the Provisional Government threatened forcible evacuation to end the siege.
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E Kronstadt
Social Republic
Viborg
Durnoyo
Petrogran
General Durnove
Pereviezeff
Kronstadt
Maximilian
Vienna
Emperor Charles's Brother to Wed Princess Francoise
Vienna dispatch reports Archduke Maximilian brother of Emperor Charles will marry Princess Francoise second daughter of Prince Conrad Hohenicke Schillingfuerst former governor of Triste. The announcement from Amsterdam cites a formal betrothal in European royal circles.
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Amsterdam
Amega
Vienna
Maximilian
Francoise
Conrad Hohenicke-Schillingfuerst
Triste
Special dress sale on taffeta and georgette frocks
Today we offer women’s taffeta and georgette crepe dresses priced at 14.50 with three charming models. Made in good quality chiffon taffeta with georgette crepe sleeves and trimmings. Navy blue and black available in small and medium sizes.
Root Mission Declared Merely Diplomatic by Washington
Washington stated the Root mission to Russia is purely political and diplomatic, while the Bakhmetev mission to the United States mixes diplomacy with business. Officials said the Russia mission will not negotiate contracts, as duties fall to the Russian mission in Washington. Unofficial estimates place U S aid to Russia around 100 million dollars monthly in recent months, aimed at locomotives rails freight cars and rail construction, with American railroad experts assisting and a small army of workers to follow. Russia is seen as benefiting next to Britain from American financial relief, tied to securing frontiers and military lines, with aid planned for permanent improvements pending Russia's stance on a separate peace.
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Tranefarma
Washington
Root
Russia
Bakhmetev
United States
State Department
United
Finnie
Great Britain
Kavsia
Boys' All-Wool Suits and Knickerbockers Sale
Prices soar for woolen goods push big reductions for today only. Boys aged 7 to 18 offered all wool suits with extra knickers in fancy mixtures and shepherd checks. Blue serge suits at 9.95 include knickers. tailoring aims for smart, dressy models.
Women's Pongee Silk Sport Dresses at $12.50
Pongee sport dresses offered in silk for country or sea shore wear. Models include coat and dress effects with sizes 34 36 38. Price tagged at 12.50, a rarity for such fabrics and styles in this catalog.
200 Gingham and Voile Dresses Special at $7.95
Smart gingham frocks in checks and plaids with broken patterns and dainty voile dresses featuring embroidered collars cuffs and vestees. Colors include pink blue lavender black and white in sizes 34 to 44.
French Linen Coat Dresses at 12 50 and 15 00
Attractive man tailored models with hand embroidered pockets showcased in French Linen frocks. The store promises superior values never seen before in these linen coats, with prices listed at 12.50 and 15.00.
Warm Weather Frocks for Women from Linen to Crepe
Colorful lineup of white lingerie style frocks and ramie linen sundresses features French crepes and Ni fabrics. Cool summer silhouettes emphasize airy fabrics, light colors, and comfortable fits at remarkably affordable prices.
Two Remarkable Bathing Suit Values Rise from 7th Floor
New Prince line models priced at 4.95 feature one piece slip ons in taffeta silk poplin and mohair fabrics with or without sleeves. Offered on the 7th floor, these bathing suits are promoted as new arrivals.
Durable War Time Plan for Rus sia Railway Coordination
A wartime program proposes a durable structure to coordinate Rus sia railways and industries. It envisions financing through loans to Russia, with the money expended in the United States as part of a broad industrial support effort during the conflict.
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Russia
United States
Ex-Brazilian Deputy Charged Over 2 Million Theft
Vendon y Mendoua, former Brazilian deputy, arrested in Geneva on allegations he diverted 2 million dollars from a 10 million franc Paris sale proceeds. The dispatch states he sold securities cheaply and kept the money, claiming fear ships could be torpedoed if remitted to Brazil. The case involves the Excelsior and Lyon's sale profits.
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Om Weepasen
Lyons
Excelsior
Vendon Y Mendoua
Geneva
Paris
France
Brazil
Heckscher Gives Park To Huntington L I
August Heckscher has donated a fifteen acre park on Long Island to Huntington residents. The gift, from the Heckscher estate, will be known as Heckscher Park and honors migrating birds and local children. About $110,000 has been spent on beautification including a trout pond enlarged and rustic bridges linking islands to shore.
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August Heckscher
Huntington
Long Island
Heckscher
Ezra Prime
Chic Summer Dresses for Misses in New Frocks
Advertises chic summer dresses for misses in sizes 14 to 18 years. Features plain striped or Figured Voile dresses at 5.95 with dainty collars, and pink and white variants. Also offers large plaid checked gingham frocks at 8.75 with blouse effect or bow back, plus novelty Voile frocks in assorted combinations.
Navy Blue Taffeta Dresses in Summer Styles
Navy Blue Taffeta Dresses priced at 18.50 feature cool, dainty frocks for summer. Models include coat and tunic blouse ensembles with shirted or side draped skirts, collars in Latin Organdie Georgette crepe, available in sizes 14 to 18 years.
Practical Summer Dresses For Girls At Discount Prices
Serviceable little frocks priced at $1, $1.95, and $2.95 in Empire, waistline, and two piece models. Made from gingham, flowered, figured and plain fabrics for ages 6 to 14 years.
Marine Dresses For Girls Special at 3 95
A smart military frock in White Drill two piece model features regulation blouse with sailor collar and cuffs trimmed in patriotic Red and Navy Blue starred materials. Skirt bottom trim matches the blouse.
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