Kerensky Addresses British Labor Convention in London
Former Russian premier Alexander Kerensky spoke to the labor convention in London pledging democracy against tyranny. He said Russians fighting for freedom will join the cause and urged support as he travels to America to organize a new revolution. The convention also passed a resolution ending the political truce with Britain.
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London
Exander Kerensky
Russia
Arthur Henderson
Kerensky
America
Labor Convention
Italians Make Gains in Wheat Price Debate
New York reports an advance of possibly 25 cents per bushel in wheat price under discussion at a grain corporation meeting. Washington lists 91 names in Gen. Pershing casualty report with 50 marines named. Condon notes mediation ideas urged by Neutral leaders following talks with Kuhlmann and Balfour.
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New York
Grain Corporation
Washington
Condon
Kuhlmann
Balfour
Kerensky Heads to United States From London
Alexander Kerensky left London for America amid denials from officials of any special purpose behind the visit. The former Russian premier arrived in London a few days earlier and some speculation arose about a potential trip to the United States.
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Kerensky
U. S
London
Alexander Kerensky
America
United States
Belgium Receives Additional U S Credit of 2 25 Million
The United States extended Belgium a further credit of 2 250 000 dollars on June 26. The loan increases Belgium’s access to funds amid postwar economic needs and reflects continued aid from Washington.
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Belgium
Washington
United States
Czar Not Assassinated, Moscow Dispatches Say
Allied dispatches from Moscow dated June 21 report there is no foundation to persistent rumors that the Czar has been assassinated.
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Czar
London
Allied Exchange Telegraph Company
Moscow
Former Secretary Von Kuhlmann Peace Offer Rejected
Washington reports the latest peace proposal from former Secretary Von Kuhlmann is seen as insincere like prior offers. The State Department offers little to no discussion or consideration.
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Washington
von Kuhlmann
State Department
Largest hospital opens on Staten Island for soldiers
New York June 26 The largest base hospital in the world opened by the government at Fox Hills Staten Island for soldier treatment. The eleven acre area cost three million dollars and has a staff of 350 with equipment including a theater seating two thousand. German reserves being rushed in to French mountain regions.
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New York
Fox Hills
Staten Island
Washington
France
Italians Score Important North Offensive Advance
London reports an important Italian success in the Grappa sector southwest of Monte Asoloni where counter offensives pushed forward about one mile. The development comes from authorities as of June 26.
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London
Grappa
Monte Asoloni
Irish Situation Largely Unchanged After Conscription Debate
London June 26 The Coramons debate left Ireland's situation about the same as before the passage of the conscription act despite Lloyd George's claim it would be enforced if volunteering failed.
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London
Lloyd George
Paris Residents Refuse Panic Amid Shell Attacks
Miss Bertha Mellett, sister of Lowell Mellett, arrives from Paris and notes that Parisians and Londoners do not feel the strain of bombardment. She recalls a shell landing near her Parisian location, witnesses calm shop assistants continuing work, and confirms multiple shells fell between noon and 130. The piece contrasts French steadiness with fears elsewhere.
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New York
London
Paris
Bertha Mellett
Lowell Mellett
Gothas
New Draft Calls Total 324,525 for July Training Camps
Washington reports in the last twelve hours draft calls total 324,525 men to training camps in July. Four calls add 124,525 men to the 200,000 issued last night, with further mobilization outlined for the upcoming month.
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Washington, D. C
Americans Gain Ground in Bel Jean Wood Action
Americans in Bel Jean Wood advance about 400 yards under German fire on June 24. They inflicted severe losses on the enemy, captured machine guns, and dug into enemy trenches. A small fringe of wood remained in Bocies hands as weather favored defense. American losses were light relative to gains.
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Bel Jean Wood
Small Steamer Finnemore Mined at Atlantic Port
A small enemy steamer Finnemore in navy service at an Atlantic Port was mined yesterday. No lives were lost, according to incomplete information received by the navy department.
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Atlantic
Finnemore
Navy
Navy Department
Kathryn area social and visiting notes from Monday to Saturday
A community roundup lists residents visiting relatives and travelling to nearby towns including Kathryn Valley City Litchville Fingal and Normal. Names appearing repeatedly include Henrikson Aas Olstad Monson and Anderson with various visitors and shop trips and several driving or bus journeys noted across the week.
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Ole Hoiberg
Wrns Henrikson
Litchville
R. B
Rasmus ‘Monson
Peter A. Anderson
Otto Kraft
Kathryn
Joseph Stevens
Martin Olstad
Iver Rudd
Valley City
Eva Olstad
Green picnic and town notes from Hastings and Bryan
The May and June Green picnic drew town folks to the Hastings Friday dance. Edna and Am Evanzen of walks visited the Mortenson home. High school exams are under way. Citizens plan to attend the Chautauqua on July 3 when We3yan will speak. Faye Stillings is home from an extended western visit. Sam Stillings farms nearby. Residents urge letters to soldiers as promised.
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Plextahsun
Bryan
Faye ‘Stillings
Western
Sam Stillings
Submarine Busy Reported After Fog Landing
Reports from Washington on June 24 say 20 men landed in fog from a British steamer at an Atlantic port indicating a new submarine. The navy department withholds details until authentic information is secured.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department
Italian Troops Hold Blighty Mountains Near Rheims
Italian forces at the Blighty Mountains eight miles southwest of Rheims repelled a German attack after sharp fighting. They inflicted heavy losses, took prisoners, and held the position, according to the French war office.
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Paris
Rheims
French War Office
Emperor Karl Rejects Austrian Cabinet Resignation
Copenhagen dispatch says Emperor Karl refused to accept the Austrian cabinet's resignation. The likely remedy is reappointment of the ministry. Reportedly Hungary's cabinet to resign, and Mount Tesla is said to have formed a new ministry.
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Copenhagen
Karl
Vienna
Mount Tesla
Casualties Reported by Gen Pershing
Washington June 24 Gen Pershing reports 62 total casualties to the war department among them several severely wounded Privates A Anderson Eldridge ND T Huber Westhope ND and B Lantelang Berg ND named among the wounded and listed under the casualty roll.
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Washington
Gen. Pershing
War Department
A. Anderson
Eldridge
N. D
T. Huber
Westhope
B. Lantelang
Berg
Chaplain Dankers Dies of Wounds in France
A chaplain from Worcester Massachusetts Frank Dankers died of wounds received in a German air raid after Mass on Sunday in France. He is the first American chaplain killed in action there and was recently decorated with the French War Cross for aiding wounded soldiers from No Man's Land.
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Frank Dankerrs
Worcester
Mass
France
Dankers
No Man’s Land
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