Russian Workers Deputies reject separate peace with Germany
The Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies of all Russia adopts a resolution rejecting any separate peace with Germany and calls for ending the war to save revolutionary democracy. It warns that separate peace would boost one belligerent, cause new wars, and deepen famine. Delegates plan an international conference and a US commission member, Charles Edward Russell, speaks in support of democracy and wartime aims.
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Germany
Russia
Couness of Workmen's
Congress
Sweden
France
England
Charles Edward Russell
Amercan Commission
United States
Russell
United States Troops Arrive to Rousing Welcome at French Port
The second contingent of American troops landed at a French seaport amid frenzied cheers. Major General Sibert takes command at a nearby camp as convoys and ships fill the harbor and streets. Pershing expected tomorrow as troops move toward the front.
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William L. Sibert
Pershing
Petain Explains War Aims in Army Bulletin
General Petain, commander in chief, writes a series of articles titled ok We Are Fighting. The first installment appears in the army bulletin and argues for continued warfare and against a premature peace. The pieces are highly praised by the press.
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Paris
General Petain
Army Bulletin
Lens in ruins as German defense tightens in France
British and Canadian forces press toward Avion and Hill 65 as Lens and its environs become a fortress. German command razes Lens to deny machine gun fields. floods from the Souchez river hinder advance. Prisoners claim German promises of peace by September amid heavy losses and fresh drafts.
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Associated Press
France
Lens
la Coulette
Avion
Hill 65
Souchez
French May Not Strike as Haig Near Lens
British near Lens threaten capture of the coal city and surrounding fields, while French plans remain cautious. German actions appear to hinder French advances along the Aisne and Champagne fronts as Petain seeks to hold gains for a future push. The notable French move at Hurtebise west of Craonne cost the Germans a fortified position used by the crown prince for counterattacks.
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Haig
Lens
Aisne
Champagne
Petain
Hurtebise
Craonne
Departue
British gun fire check German counter attack at Arras front
British forces halted a German counter attack early today near Fontaine Le Croissilles on the Arras front. The official war office report states the action occurred at dawn and the British fire checked the German advance in its incipiency.
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London
Arras
Fontaine-Le-Croissilles
War Office
Artillery Fire Rages Near Hurtebise Fortress Cavern
Official dispatch from Paris on June 27 reports heavy artillery in the Hurtebise area. It describes capturing a cavern called the Dragon used as a fortress with machine gun exits and as a base for enemy counterattacks and storage of significant war material.
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Paris
Siuertebise
Hurtebise
Des Moines Chosen for National Army Cantonment Site
Secretary Baker confirmed Des Moines Iowa as the site of one of sixteen national army cantonments. The announcement marks a key military expansion during the early postwar period.
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Des Moines
Washington, D. C
Baker
National Army
Cocchi May Plead Insanity in Court
In Bologna June 27 Alfredo Cocchi the New York slayer of Ruth Cruger may be sent for a mental examination. Attorney Signo Venturio says such an examination is indispensable and Cocchi may plead insanity.
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Bologna
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Signo Venturio
Cocchi
Drastic Prohibition Clause Agreed Upon by Senate Committee
Drastic amendments to the food bill would prohibit beer and distilled liquors while allowing wine with presidential discretion. The Senate agricultural committee approved the measure as a substitute and extended government control to copper, lead, lumber and timber during the war.
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Washington, D. C
Administration
Senate Agricultural Committee
President Carranza Orders Juarez Gambling Ban
Juarez Mexico June 27 dispatch says orders have been received from President Carranza to stop all gambling activities in the city and surrounding areas as part of a broader crackdown. Authorities state the measure targets gaming houses and street dens to curb vice and illicit profit.
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Juarez
Mexico
Carranza
Weather forecast by the Light across five cities
The Light reports St Louis 76 degrees cloudy with 8 mile southwest wind and Thursday’s high at 76. Chicago 64 partly cloudy northeast wind with possible rain and highs to 86. Milwaukee 62 partly cloudy with 8 mile north wind and Thursday clouds. Kansas City 68 partly cloudy with 32 mile southeast wind and Thursday fair. low 63 high 84. New York 70 partly cloudy with 12 mile southwest wind. low 60 high 78. Washington 74 partly cloudy 8 mile south wind. low 70 high 83.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Anarchists in Court in New York Trials for Berkman and Goldman
Secret service men were assigned to guard the United States District Court room for the trials of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman. Each defendant faced a $20,000 cash bail after being indicted for conspiracy to obstruct the draft law. The guard was ordered after threatening letters reached Judge Julius M. Mayer and A. D. Harold Content.
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New York
Secret Service
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
United States District Court
Julius M. Mayer
United States
Harold M. Content
Carload of Grain Sells for 2700 in San Marcos
San Marcos Texas June 27 A carload of grain sold for 2700 up from 600, sparking comment among local farmers who usually raise cotton and import corn. They say cheaper grain was typical, but this year corn planting failed, forcing grain imports to meet demand.
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San Marcos
Tex
Stettin Hunger Riots Reported as Very Serious
A Gothenburg resident cites the Tijd account of hunger riots in Stettin that began June 18 and featured a largely female mob. Several people were killed as shops were looted and windows broken amid rumors that foodstuffs had been exported.
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Gothenburg
Sweden
Tijd
Stettin
American Ship Galena Sunk By Bomb Off Brest Coast
The American sailing ship Galena of 1048 tons was sunk by a bomb on June 26 near Ushant Island in the Brest area. There were no casualties. fifteen survivors were brought to Brest for safety.
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London
Ushant Island
France
Brest
Americans Among Crew Of Galena Former Fooling Suey
The Galena, formerly the barkentine Fooling Suey, sailed from New York on March 22 with cargo for Rouen France. Her crew totaled eighteen, including eight American citizens.
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New York
Norwegian Ship King Haakon Sunk by German Submarine
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Norwegian steamship King Haakon sunk by a German submarine with only six crew saved. Two Norwegian ships named King Haakon, 2231 and 874 tons gross, are noted. The Maggie, 1118 tons gross, also sunk in the Atlantic with crew saved.
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London
Copenhagen
King Haakon
Maggie
Atlantic
Sinking of Danish Steamer Gunhilde Reported
Survivors stated the Gunhilde was torpedoed without warning and sank before lifeboats could be lowered. Five crew members drowned and one was killed by the propeller. A British destroyer picked up the remaining crew and two passengers.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
American woodsmen arrive in London to start lumber work
Ten units of American woodsmen sent by New England states and organizations landed in London on June 27. They bring full equipment and will set up saw mills to begin logging and milling forests in the United Kingdom at once, drawing favorable comment.
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London
New England
United Kingdom
Venizelos Likely Appointed Greece Premier
Athens reports the resignation of Premier Zaimis over the May 31 1915 Parliament vow and cites King Constantine readiness to heed entente demands. It is understood Venizelos will become premier with M Jonnart pressing for assembly and Synod figures resigning. Proceedings begin against ring leaders of the demonstration.
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Athens
Zaimis
Constantine
M. Jonnart
M. Venizelos
M. Zaimis
Alexander
Venizelos
Drowned on Honeymoon Near Houston Ferry
Barney McDonald 23 and his bride of under a week, plus his sister Marie 16, drowned when their car went off Lynchburg ferry into the Houston ship channel. Clarence Weller and J W Bierly escaped. The couple wed Saturday at Silsbee before a honeymoon trip to Galveston. Authorities search for the bodies.
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Houston
Tex
Barney McDonald
Marie McDonald
Lynchburg
Clarence Weller
J. W. Bierly
The
Pary
McDonalds
Galveston
Silsbee
Weller
Bierly
McDonald
Rush in Automobiles to Mexico to Avoid Duties
Laredo Texas reports a surge in American auto exports to Mexico to dodge new duties due next Sunday. In May 310 cars were shipped and daily shipments remain heavy with forty cars sent yesterday and a special seventeen-carload train arriving last night.
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Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
Mexico
American Troops Land in France Under Pershing Command
Washington reports the first American troops have landed in France and will operate under Major General Pershing as an independent command working with French and British forces. Further troop movements are censored while ships pass submarine danger zones.
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Washington, D. C
France
Pershing
Belgium
Wilson
Accohnan Tte An Mathina
Suffragettes Convicted In Washington Court
Six suffragettes arrested for marching to the White House and bearing banners were convicted of violating a city ordinance in Washington court. They were fined $2 or three days in jail. they refused to pay and sought counsel.
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Washington, D. C
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White House
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