Kerensky Gains Unrestricted Power From Russia Councils
In Petrograd on July 23 the soldiers and workers council and peasant delegates voted to grant Premier Kerensky full control to restore order amid turmoil. The move places public welfare and empire stability in his hands as the government of national safety. Admirals report Baltic sailors remain loyal and will back the Kerensky ministry. A sailors deputation heads to the capital to pledge continued fleet support.
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George Lloyd George Declares England Free From Starvation Danger
Premier Lloyd George states England will not starve as long as autocracy rules Germany. He calls for continued war until autocratic forces are defeated and praises Kerensky as Russian democracy rises. He cites a curbed submarine threat and a summer cultivation push to secure food for 1918 to 1919.
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England
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British Isles
Germans Press Heavy Attacks Along French Front
Paris reports the war office says German forces renewed violent assaults last night on multiple French sectors including the Aisne river front and Craonne plateau. Heavy losses were suffered by Germans, who failed to gain trenches while French artillery halted most storming waves.
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Paris
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Craonne
Russia Renew Offensive North of Dvinsk
Russian forces renewed attacks north of Dvinsk near Krevo and Vilna and claimed substantial gains. The war office said Germans were forced to withdraw and over a thousand were captured, but warned of moral weakness and unstable resistance threatening the advance.
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Rates for Foreign Steamship Rites Finalized in Principle
Washington reports the United States will regulate steamship rates with foreign nations in principle. No rate controls will be enacted until the administration deems action necessary to ensure reasonable freight costs.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
United States
Nome Nugget Lunch Counter Ad and Baths
Starting Monday July 23 the Board of Trade lunch counter will serve the best 50 cent dinner in Nome Elite Baths operated by Billy Anderson open all day and night MR NEW ARRIVAL You can keep posted on world events by subscribing for the Nome Nugget.
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Seattle strike threatens general tie-up on Sound
Associated Press reports Seattle faces a broad strike wave as lumber workers and street railway crews join in demanding presses on the government. Federal officials urge settlement while shipyards fear a wider disruption impacting war camp construction.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mine Strikes Develop in Colorado Leadville District
In Leadville Colorado a new wave of metal mine strikes spreads across thirty seven properties as workers demand higher pay and changes to company rules. With most metal miners siding with the strikers a broader metal miners strike may follow if resolutions are not reached soon.
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Associated Press
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Baker Answers Training Camp Objections
Secretary of War Riker told the senate that training guardsmen from northern sectors in southern camps was arranged to avoid climate variation. He argued that warmer, steadier southern conditions allow effective winter training and minimize temperature fluctuations.
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Washington
United States
W. Riker
Senate
Zeppelin Factory Building Airplanes
Geneva reports from German sources claim Germany is accelerating air power by converting Zeppelin facilities at Frederickshaven to airplane production. German papers say the army believes Zeppelins have limited practicality due to size and altitude, while the United States and allies push a major aircraft build-up.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Switzerland
Germany
United States
Follies
Frederickshaven
Eoces
Dismissal in Webb v Nelson and Nome tax sale order noted
Legal action Webb v Nelson dismissed by Judge Tuncker on stipulation of litigants. City of Nome order for sale of delinquent property approved by Judge Tucker. Draft registration lists include Ivan Isan, Holger Heen, Waldyslaw Wiczecz. A wedding at Mr and Mrs Keene's residence unites Miss Disa Steinberg and Mr Kristan Gudmundson.
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Navy Seeks Fresh Navy Budget To Boost War Needs
Secretary Daniels submitted estimates totaling 130 million dollars for naval war needs. The request focuses on ammunition ordnance supplies and improvements to ship productions yards and seaborne facilities.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Germans Press Eastern Galicia Advance Into Tarnopol Front
The German general announces continued eastern Galicia advances after Russian offensives falter along the Zlota Lipa line. German troops cross the Zlotoft Tarnopol railroad on a 40 kilometer front and push toward the Galician border as Russians retreat with few defenses. Destruction and burning villages mark the advance.
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