Duma Refuses Dissolution Demand Amid Support Halfhearted
The Duma rejects the council's dissolution demand and pledges to act as a revolutionary institution if needed. Helsingfors reports Finland delegates and Kronstadt rebels receive support from Soldiers and Workmen, while Petrograd factions condemn the Kronstadt endorsement. The Kronstadt stance calls for backing the revolution and loyalty to the fatherland.
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Brusiloff Greets Root Pledges Russian Army to Fight with America
Elihu Root and Foreign Minister Terestchenko arrived in Petrograd after a brief visit to headquarters. General Brusilov welcomed them and pledged the army would fight for liberty and align with America to ensure nations shape their destinies. Mobiley village showed a quiet scene near the Dnieper with soldiers watching the imperial train.
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Aid from U. S. Welcomed By Russian Red Cross
Petrogran June 7 The United States plans a Red Cross mission to Russia drew hearty praise from army and medical circles. Boris Ordin, president of the Red Cross supplies committee, said American aid boosts military readiness and medical support. The arriving mission in the land advanced relief work and tank repairs, with hopes for further U.S. assistance.
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Comiskey Makes Red Cross Donation at Local Event
Orton Smith, chairman of the local Red Cross, receives his third contribution as part of a 10 percent share of proceeds from home games allotted by Comiskey. The money supports Red Cross rotation efforts and relief work in the area.
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Dutch Cruiser Zeeland Visits New York Harbor
An inbound light armored Dutch cruiser Zeeland sails into Sandy Hook and signals for a pilot. Commanded by Captain Emil Foch with 324 naval cadets aboard, the ship plans a week in New York for coaling before continuing to Curacao and the Panama Canal.
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Entire U S Ambulance Peace Plan Cited for Valor
Paris reports Section 12 of the American Ambulance field service is cited for efficiency courage and coolness in orders of the 1th Army Corps. May 25 wounded soldiers were removed under heavy bombardment. Individuals Thomas Isidy and James L Thompson are singled out from Section 14. Powell Fenton of Philadelphia receives a second citation in the Copenhagen orders. Scheidemann in Stockholm reports Socialist talks fell short but improved. warns revolutions unlikely during war and criticizes separate peace overtures with Russia.
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Stockholm
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Germany
Herr Scheidemann
Russia
Borden Urges Canada To Fight for Victory With Resolute Spirit
Premier Sir Robert Borden in Ottawa urged Canadians to pursue victory with resolute spirit in observance of the Dominion’s semi centennial. He contrasted Canada’s growth and progress with the wartime test of sacrifice and urged national unity and steadfastness to avoid failing the world.
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Turks Close Palestine And Syrian Schools
Djemal Pacha, leading Young Turk commander in Syria and Palestine, says Haglish, French and Rus presence must be removed and schools closed as step against Entente influence. He vows to oppose Jewish colonization and notes the June 3 dated review arrived by secret route.
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Japanese Minister Seeks Army Expansion Debate in Diet
On June 28 in Tokyo Lieutenant General Oshima, Minister of War, indicated in the Diet the possibility of increasing the number of army divisions beyond twenty five. Opposition leader Yukio Osaki accused the government of non interference in China while backing militarist policy, and Premier Teruwichi defended non intervention and aid to China as a future benefit. A casualty list from June 29 mentions Americans including Lester, Nichole, Rescoe, Otis Street Rochester, and J A Murphy Ridgeway.
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Fiske Urges Allied Attack on German Fleet and Bases
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske, retired, urges an Allied strike on German fleets and U-boat bases using torpedo planes within six months. He argues sea power endangers Allies fastest by threatening oil supply and global trade, urging coordinated air and naval action supported by the Aero Club of America and Churchill’s circle.
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Will Force Neutrals To Use Ships Now Held in Own Ports
Washington reports that neutrals in Europe will be compelled to sail their own merchant ships or risk losing supplies from America. A 1,000,000 ton fleet tied up in ports will be released under a new export act aimed at controlling shipping from U S ports with licenses for bunker coal restricted to force neutral nations to use their tonnage. Officials noted British passage questions but expected American licenses to permit transit through the blockade. neutral diplomats blamed British pressure for submarines zones rather than direct German action.
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Digging Out and Regulating Coal Prices Face Debate
In a debate echoed by Winston Churchill style arguments, authorities warn that direct naval forays against German coastdefences are impractical under modern warfare. The piece weighs coastal fortifications, mines, submarines, and air power against a broader strategy to maintain sea control. Washington reports coal price reductions agreed by producers and enforced by the Coal Committee and government, with scrutiny of distributors and jobbers to curb profit margins and ensure consumer relief.
Japan to Contribute Ships to the Allies
Washington reports indicate Japan may play a more prominent wartime role in the first year, possibly supplying mercantile and military ships for allied use. The State Department denies talks on using Japanese ships as American army transports, while the Japanese press cites discussions among the United States, Britain, and France.
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Nurses to Leave A Few Pounds Home
Chicago women urge the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defence to establish camps in which nurses bound for France receive two to six months of intensive training. They argue nurses are sent underconditioned, carrying excess weight from hospital fatigue and long shifts, and need exercise to boost vitality and resistance before frontline service.
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Germany's 1916 Cremation Toll Reaches New High
The Evangelical Church Chronicle reports 11,463 cremations in Germany for 1916, up 813 from 1915, with 6,500 males and 4,773 females. Among religious breakdowns Protestants dominate, Catholics and others present, and about 52 percent had funeral services in crematoria. The total cremations rise to 95,519 for the year.
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Prices for Coal Adjustments in Allied Markets
The report outlines new price controls for bituminous coal and notes that current contract prices will not be disturbed. An Allied price stabilization plan might emerge if the American government and Allies agree. Possible methods include reworking freight hauls to equalize consumer prices and an interstate rearrangement of shipments. Coal shortages are blamed on inadequate railroad car service. Last year bituminous mines produced 500 million tons over 200 working days. with sufficient cars and days, output could reach 750 million tons.
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German Plotters Still in Latin America
Information from the State Department indicates ongoing German propaganda in parts of South America. A Caribbean consul and a man connected to a newspaper group are accused of pro German bias and anti American sentiment including a theatrical piece titled The American Intervention. The broadcasts and materials claim blighted relations while trade with the United States continues.
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