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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1917

Page

4

New Liberals Form Government In Russia War Crisis

A new cabinet led by Prince Georges Ilvoff as premier and foreign minister Paul Milukoff is announced. The regime aims to abolish the Emperor and appoint Grand Duke Michael as regent, with full amnesty and freedom of speech, as Russia shifts toward a liberal government amid the war.

Georges Ilvoff Paul N. Milukoff Manueloff Moscow University A. J. Guchkoff The Duma M. Ichingareff Petro Lvubilid M. Godneff Kazan M. Kerenski Paul Milakoff Associated Press Nicholas Michael Professor Milukoff M. Shingaroff Russia Paul Milukoff Pskov Petrograd Tsarskoe-Selo

Deposed Czar Nicholas II and Family—Births and Descent

Nicholas II, abdicated Russian emperor, born May 18 1868, ascended November 1 1894, married to Alexandra Alix Grand Duchess of Hesse. They have four daughters Olga Tatiana Marie Anastasia and son Alexis born 1904. The Romanovs descend from Michael Romanov and Duke Karl Friedrich of Holstein Gottorp, with many marriages into German houses.

Nicholas II Russia Alexander III Alexandra Alice Alix Ludwig IV Grand Duke of Hesse Olga Tatiana Marie Anastasia Alexis the Czarevitch Michael Romanof Karl Friedrich Holstein-Gottorp

Grand Duke Nicholas Reaches Petrograd to Command Troops

Reuters dispatch reports Grand Duke Nicholas arriving in Petrograd and likely to take command of troops. The article notes urgent need to decide on replacing officers disarmed by their troops as the provisional government acts.

London Grand Duke Nicholas Reuter Petrograd

How To Gain Flesh Hypo-nuclane Tablets

A noted remedy claims weight gain by taking 3 grain hypo-nuclane tablets after each meal for several months. The tablets allegedly boost red and white blood cells, aid digestion, and promote absorption of nutrients to form blood and tissue. Available from physicians and apothecaries.

Russia's Petrograd Crisis Brings Food Fears and Street Scenes

The Duma and Zemstvo push joint but separate proclamations as Petrograd faces food shortages and unrest. A mobile bulletin squad relays official appeals to avoid violence while factories patrol districts and Prime Minister Kerensky contemplates amnesty. News describes rapid order restoration, street demonstrations, and shifting loyalties among troops and the Tsar’s officials.

Duma Zemstvo Council Executive Committee Rodzianko Zemstvo Kerensky Petrograd Reuter Nicholas Caucasus Alexieff Russia Tsarskoe- Selo

Great Russia Joins Democracies as Absolutist Ruler Resigns

London reports that Great Russia has joined the democracies and one of the three great absolutist rulers has abdicated in response to global demands. The development marks a significant shift in world leadership dynamics amid ongoing political upheaval.

London Russia

Russian Revolution Seen as Benefiting Entente, Says Hyndman

The article notes mixed reactions to Russia's upheaval with optimism in allied capitals. It cites Henry M. Hyndman, stating the revolution should be favorable to England and France and that Russian leaders are split between anti German and pro German factions.

Russia Germany Great Empire England France

New Revolution Rumors Circulate Over Mexico Conflict

Rumors of a new political alignment in Mexico claim General Alvaro Obregon would oppose General Carranza and the de facto government. The chatter reached El Paso and Juarez from interior refugees over the past day.

EL Paso Tex Mexico Alvaro Obregon Carranza Juarez

Villa Troops Battle at Rosario in Chihuahua

Villa engaged government troops yesterday at Rosario on the Durango Parral railway. Estimated force 2000 to 3000 men. General Murguia says a general engagement may come in days. Murguia arrives to organize a flying column of 6000 men. Santa Rosalia garrisoned by 3000, with Carranza detachment at Satevo nearby.

Chihuahua Santa Rosalia Jiminez Carranza Satevo Parral

Munitions Seized Near Laredo In River Smuggling Case

Federal officers seized fifty thousand rounds of ammunition intended for Carrancista forces when smugglers tried to cross the Rio Grande at a point two miles below Laredo. One man was caught with a wagon load and jailed.

Laredo Tex Carrancista

New Regent Grand Duke Michael Amid Russian Crisis

London reports Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch named regent of Russia. He is Emperor Nicholas II’s younger brother, previously banished in 1913 over a morganatic marriage and later returned to take a military command. He opposed German influence in the dynasty.

London Michael Alexandrovitch Russia Nicholas Alexis Nicholaevitch Michael Marie Feodrovona Alexandra Great Britain Iongland

Acreage Up For Early Potatoes Across the South

Potatoes from South Washington reports a rise in early planting due to scarcity and higher prices. The Agriculture Department notes increased acreage across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, and Texas, totaling 188,000 acres this year versus 161,000 last year.

Washington, D. C South Texas Department of Agriculture Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama

Carranza embargo plan is declined

The United States rejects General Carranza’s proposal to embargo food and munitions shipments to European belligerents to force peace. The decision will be released after reaching Mexico City. The inquiry mentions Dublin indoors on St Patrick’s Day with no confirmed orders from Andrew Bonar Law.

Washington, D. C Carranza Mexico City United States House of Commons Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Andrew Bonar Law

Irish Accused of Retarding War Debate in Commons

In the House of Commons today Andrew Bonar accused Irish leaders of retarding the war effort while discussing the Irish situation. Bonar described opposition as uncooperative and warned of broader impact on national unity. The remarks framed a tense session on Ireland amid wartime pressures.

London House of Commons Andrew Bonar Law

Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound for Dark Hair

An old time recipe improved with other ingredients promises to darken faded gray or streaked hair naturally. A 50 cent Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores is applied with a sponge to each strand, concealing gray hair after one or two uses.

Wyeth Wryeth

Deaf man jokes about dancing with mystery partner

A humorous dialogue notes a deaf man recalling dancing with a charming woman and wondering whether she compared his steps to a zephyr or a heifer, teasing about misheard judgments.

Weed bill to governor in Texas sanitation focus

Both legislative branches have passed Nordhaus backed weed control bill regulating cutting on property of unknown owners. It authorizes large cities to cut weeds fill cesspools and charge costs to the property, now before the governor with sanitation implications.

Austin Tex Nordhaus Bexar County

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