Overthrow of Bolshevik Regime Reported in Russia
London dispatch claims Nicholas Nicholaevitch elected emperor after Bolshevik regime ousted. Lenin and Trotsky said to have fled. Troops under Korniloff and Kal edine, plus German forces, occupy Moscow. Bolshevik officials allegedly flee to Murom, a city not found on standard maps.
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Russia
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Stockholm
Nicholas Lenine
Leon Trotzky
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Kaledines
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Petrograd
Vladimir
Kerensky
Brest-Litovsk
Deutschengeszeitung
Exchange Telegraph
Washington monitors rumored Russian revolution tale
Washington officials expressed frank interest in Stockholm reports that the Bolshevik regime had fallen and Nicholas Nicholaevitch proclaimed emperor. They cautioned that chaos in Russia made any outcome possible and noted German forces might have influenced events. Nicholaevitch, former Russian army commander, was reportedly imprisoned in Odessa.
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State Department
Stockholm
Nicholas Nicholaevitch
Russia
Trotzky
Lenine
Macow
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America
Grand Duke
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Caucasus
Crimean
Budapest General Strike Demands Immediate Peace
Budapest halted nearly all work as a general strike spread, with socialists forming a workmen council and demanding more food immediate peace police reform dissolution of parliament. Premier Wekerle announced the halt. Junior Food Army plans CT fair exhibit with $1000 in prizes. home bundles to American soldiers organized in London. Austrian losses listed at 20,200 in an ill‑fated offensive.
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G. H. Putnam
America
France
Opposition grows around von Kuhlmann in Berlin
Berlin obsesses over the von Kuhlmann matter as pan German elements intensify attacks. Amsterdam dispatch says the foreign secretary is likely to be ousted. Kaiserin dislikes him over Bucharest party reports and alleged misconduct. Chancellor Hertling travels to headquarters for a key war aims conference.
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Austria-Hungary
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the Express
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Deutsche Zeitung
Hertling
Copenhagen
Vossische Zeitung
Coercive Tactics Alleged in War Savings Drive
National War Savings Stamp headquarters condemned coercive methods reported in upper New York state. Uniformed Home Defense leagues and Sheriffs' Reserves allegedly issued summonses to sign pledges and warned refusals could be sent to Washington or secret services. Washington officials denied approval and said such compulsion is not used elsewhere.
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Fresh Meat For Soldiers In France Under Refrigeration Plants
The War Department announced fresh meat for the American expeditionary forces will be assured through refrigeration and ice making plants in France. New plants, 800 by 300 feet, under construction, will be operated by refrigeration experts to store meat and perishables and guard against shortages.
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France
War Department
King George to Throw Ball at American Baseball Game
London reports King George will follow presidential precedent and throw the first ball at the Fourth of July game. Players will dine at the Savoy and then travel to Chelsea sea football grounds by historic inland coaches.
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London
United States
Savoy
Chelsea
Paris Hit Again as German Air Raids Continue
Paris was raided again by German aircraft for the second time in 24 hours. Several squadrons took part in the night attack causing casualties and material damage.
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Paris
Casualties in Army Report Reflect WWI Losses
Washington reports 56 casualties among American expeditionary forces including 24 killed in action and 4 died of wounds. The list names officers and soldiers from New England states such as Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. among the prisoners is Captain Elmer J. Prosper of Philadelphia.
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Washington
War Department
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Lancaster Ohio
Jerome L. Goldman
St. Louis
Norman J. McCreary
Volant
Ke Ae S. Timothy
Highland Falls
Elmer J. Prosper
Philadelphia
Lis
Thousands Of Army Mechanics To Be Returned To Civilian Status
Thousands of machinists and skilled mechanics in military camps will be recalled to civilian life and furloughed for an indefinite period as plans mature. The move stems from a delayed war production due to a shortage of skilled labor, with the War Department and Labor Department coordinating. The furlough program will be announced soon, and draft boards already observe stricter selection of new recruits.
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Cantonaers
War Department
Department of Labor
United States
War Organization
Los Angeles Physician Jailed for Robbery of Widow
Dr. Joseph Homer of Los Angeles was jailed after conviction in Boston for robbing Mrs. Madge E. Wilbur of jewels worth 17500 at the Hotel Touraine on May 12 1917. Jury deliberated just over an hour. He faces possible life imprisonment. counsel plans supreme court appeals.
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Joseph Homer
Los Angeles
Cal
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Hotel Touraine
Homer
Weather Report for New Haven and Connecticut June 28
For New Haven and vicinity expect showers tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures. Connecticut also sees showers late tonight and Saturday, with warmer conditions and southeasterly winds. The western disturbance causes unsettled weather with thunderstorms from Kansas to Ohio, and the region remains on the southern edge near St. Lawrence valley. Observed temps range from mid 50s to mid 60s with varying cloud cover across reported cities.
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Washington
Young women clerks to staff chain cigar stores in US and Canada
Hundreds of young women will soon be seen behind the counters in chain cigar stores in the United States and Canada. The move signals expanding gender roles in consumer retail during the period.
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United States
Can
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