Premier Kerensky Granted Unlimited Powers in National Safety government
Petrograd dispatch reports the Council of Soldiers and Workers Delegates voted to place Kerensky in command of a government of national safety with unlimited powers to restore order at the front and at home. The move centralizes authority in the premier as war and marine minister, amid ongoing German offensives on Galicia and the western front. The action mirrors revolutionary French precedents and aims to stabilize Russia despite internal and external pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Saldiers
Russia
Petrograd
Government of National Safety
Committee of Public Safety
Kerensky
Galicia
Craonne
Erman
Vilna
Minor Encounters and Petrograd Rise Suppressed
Reports from London on July 1 state Russian embassy dispatches say Petrograd unrest is definitively suppressed. Regiments involved in disturbances are being disarmed and disbanded, with order largely restored and arrests ongoing as authorities move to quell continued strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Regimenta
Win
Regulated Ocean Steamship Rates Backed by Nations
Washington date July 22 reports indicate the United States and Allied governments have approved in principle the regulation of ocean steamship rates. France and Italy have signaled their assent to the principle, with negotiations likely to begin with Japan upon the Japanese mission led by Vice Admiral Takeshita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Historic guns melted into medals to honor soldiers
Representative O'Shaunessy of Rhode Island introduced a bill to melt twelve 12-pound bronze guns captured in France into medals. The proposed medal would accompany the Medal of Honor, with enough metal for about 40,000 awards to recognize United States soldiers for distinguished service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Shaunessy
Rhode Island
United States
Fayette
France
Siam Declares War on Germany and Austria
Washington reports official telegram from Bangkok stating Siam declared war on Germany and Austria at 6 oclock July 22. German and Austrian subjects are being interned and 21 German ships have been interned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Siam
Germany
Austria
State Department
Bangkok
British Raid Enemies Positions Near Avion and Loos
London July 23 A war office report says British forces conducted a successful night raid south of Avion with some losses. They reached objectives, took prisoners including 61 brought in, raided south of Harvincourt near Bullecourt and Hollebeke, captured more prisoners, and damaged enemy depots. Hostile raiding parties were repulsed southeast of Loos and near Lombacrizyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ux Fagt
Avion
Ray
War Office
Tao
Mona
Har Tincourt
Bullecourt
Hollebeke
Belgian Queen Honored by King View on Valor Medal
Sunday, July 22, King Emmanuel of Italy awarded Queen Elizabeth of Belatura a military valor medal in recognition of her courage since the war began. The prize counters rumors that Belgium’s queen was captured by the British for aiding the enemy, rumors deemed unfounded as the war continues in western Belgium near Nieuport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panis
Tor Emmanuel
Italy
Elizabeth of
Last Stand of German Troops on Russian Front and East Africa
Reports from July reveal harsh measures against deserters on the Russian front as German forces face disorganization and a harsh crackdown. Concurrent dispatches describe German East Africa troops making a stand and then retreat under Allied pressure, with heavy losses and continued Allied advances in multiple fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Forces
East Africa
London
German East Africa
Mount Bhakama
Lik Sage
Nerongambe
Kitone
Medaba
Songea
Nahenge
Lake Natron
Engaruka
Jhoma
Food Control Bill Moves to House Conference
Washington July 13 Congress faces a fight over the administration food control bill. After Senate passage and bitter debate the measure returns to the House where disagreement on the senate amendment and a three member food administration board are expected to shape conference talks. Leaders hope to send the bill to President Wilson for signature by week’s end despite pro hibition sections and other conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Wilrog i
Board of Food Administration
Post Office Probes Ban on Socialist Publications
Washington watchers report the House Postal Committee approved a resolution to investigate the denial of mail to socialist publications under the employments law. Postmaster General’s inquiry found the action potentially incompatible with public interest, delaying any further purges for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Monal
House Postal Committee
Canadians Raid German Trenches Near Avion
British Headquarters reports a bold Canadian raid northeast of Avion after heavy bombardment. The raiders breached German defenses along a 700 yard front and assaulted fortified dugouts toward the Avion Merincourt railway. At least sixty prisoners were captured. casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Avion
Merincourt
Canadiana
Russian Forces Jeopardized After German Push Near Krevo
Petrognam July 23. Soviet dispatches report the Nor Mana attacked German positions north of the Pinsk marshes near Krevo and Vilna, penetrating Teu lon Maes for two miles. The statement claims 1,000 Germans captured, but notes morale and cadre weakness risk Russian gains amid actions between the Iver Sereth, Girlos and Zinta Lipa. Hungarian offenses persist with Vilinera taken and a Russian divisional chief killed during river crossing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrognam
Nor Mana
Krevo
Vilna
Pinsk
Girlos
Zinta Lipa
Vilinera
Tan Wan
Wnter
Anita
Popular Girl at Nations Capital Debutante Active in War Charity
Miss Margaret Clark, a debutante from the past winter, is a popular favorite in Washington social circles. She is actively interested in the war and engaged in charity work that currently occupies the attention of the Washington smart set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clark
Washington
Washington Smart Set
Turks Defeated Near Palestine in July Operations
London reports a military bulletin from July detailing Turkish losses near Beersheba. Cavalry regiments driven back with thirteen prisoners. July 20 raid southwest of Geran yielded one Turkish officer, 101 men, seventeen prisoners, a machine gun, mortar, rifles, and other booty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Palestine
Heersheba
el Dupgerel Girleh
Beersheba
Geran
Russ Regiment 1S Disbanded in Mutiny at Petrograd
A dispatch from Nijal Novgorod reports that on July 17 a vest ment of troops ordered disbanded for insubordination mutinied in Petrograd. They seized the town and remained active on July 20. Cadets from Morcum tried to quell them, with revolver fire causing casualties on both sides and the mutineers surrendering or negotiating with the Moscow garrison. An agreement to surrender control followed order restoration.
Admiral Arrest Report Signals Turbulent Naval Plot
Petrograd reports Rear Admiral verdes, commander of the Baltic fleet, arrested on charges of passing secret government material to agitators. In Petrograd, July 22, workers and soldiers councils are urged to remain mobilized as revolutionary activity widens, with local organizations called to stand ready to rally to the central committees amid counterrevolution concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrogran
Apers
Verdes
Talticeet
Asterram
Saitora
Revolution
Patrograd
Workmen's End Rollers
Manitento
Draft check underway as exemption rules prepared
Washington July 23 Officials checking draft tally sheets and printing master sheets to guide local exemption boards for the first increment of 687 000 troops. Separate state drawings will place additional cards. local and district boards to handle exemptions and examinations as they arise. Brig. Gen. Crowder ruled that men posted for examination are not eligible for voluntary enlistment in the regular army or national guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Algher
Saloon Ban Near Military Camps Enforced Across District
President Wilson issued an executive order prohibiting dis orderly saloons within four and a half miles of any military camp. Towns with existing licensing are untouched but no saloon may lie within a half mile of a camp. Private individuals within five miles may possess liquor for personal use but cannot furnish it to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilrod
Auch Radiua
British Army Recruiting Parade Captivates Chicago Crowd
Chicago on July 23 witnessed a British Army recruiting event as 200 men from the 48th Canadian Highlanders marched through downtown led by pipers and the regimental band, signaling a week of recruitment for both British and United States forces. An earlier note references a Dutch commission to study American export ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kilte
Tare Itang
United States Army
New Orleans
Pebrere
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kerenoky
Chlera Sea
Astico
Patzola
Teutons
Chaos
Russ
Kerenjeky
Council of Workmen's and
Aaidiers
Kovernment
Second Army
Atern
Cas Laxtrophe
Ety
Toretings
Congress
Russ Regiment 1S
Sailora’ Committee
Heart of Chicago
Amsterdam
America
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!