Russia has new emperor amid Bolshevik collapse
A Stockholm wireless dispatch says Nicholas Nicholaievitch has been proclaimed emperor of Russia as Bolshevik leaders Lenine and Trotzky reportedly flee. Gen Korniloff and Gen Kaledines' forces, along with German troops, are said to have occupied Moscow, while Bolshevik officials retreat toward Murman. Washington officials react cautiously, noting Russia's chaos makes any outcome possible.
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London
Russia
Nicholas Nicholaevitch
Stockholm
Nicholai Lenine
Leon ‘Trotzky
Korniloff
Kaledines
Moscow
Petrograd
Murman
Lippincott’s
Murom
Vladimir
Keren‘sky
Brest-Litovsk
Washington
State Department
Trotzky
Lenine
Archbishop of York Recalls U S War Support Visit
The archbishop of York spoke in London to the Church of England Men's Society about his U S trip. He praised American resolve and unity with Britain, noting war-worn defenders in France and Flanders, and cited major cities he visited as evidence of American wealth and enthusiasm for the cause.
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England
Men’s Society
London
France
Flanders
York
United States
Church of England Men’s Society
New York
Providence
Boston
New Haven
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Russian Revolt Rumors Spur Measures As Grand Duke Declines
Enraged men dragged a body over railway tracks amid reports of German occupation of Moscow and a Bolshevik overthrow. Grand Duke Michael allegedly led anti Bolshevik efforts at Omsk but declined the throne, deferring to the all Russian Assembly. Kerensky reportedly destined for Paris as counter revolts spread across Russia.
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Germany
America
Russia
Michael
Omsk
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Czar
Caucasus
Crimean
Deutsche Tageszeitung
Exchange
Kerensky
Exchange Telegraph
London
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Paris
Alexander Kerensky
Former czar and son executed in Amsterdam dispatch
London reports both the former czar of Russia and his son the czarevitch are dead. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam quotes Wolff News Bureau of Germany as the authority. The czarevitch died after a two week illness.
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London
Czar
Russia
Czarevitch
Exchange
Amsterdam
Wolff News Bureau
Germany
Coast cleared of submarines official belief
Washington reports there is no submarine within 1,000 miles of the coast after a thorough investigation of rumors and SOS calls. Navy officials say no enemy raider is officially known to be in American waters and recent SOS signals likely came from vessels attacked overseas. Twenty four British survivors were landed at an Atlantic port after a week adrift in a lifeboat following a torpedoing.
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Washington
Navy
Navy Department
American
Atlantic
Department
Arlington
Bay of Biscay
Panama
Ireland
Seal Island
Skilled Mechanics to Receive Indefinite Leaves
Washington reports thousands of machinists and skilled mechanics drafted into military service will be furloughed for an indefinite period as plans are finalized by the War Department and the Labor Department. The move follows a temporary pause in industrial projects due to a labor shortage, with a furlough program to be announced in days and draft boards tightening selection of new recruits.
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Washington
War Department
Department of Labor
United States
War Organization
Army meat received in camp full of worms
Washington June 28 Army officers stationed at Camp Travis Texas testified before the federal trade commission that meat shipped to the camp by Wilson Packing company of Chicago was so bad it was full of worms. Sausage from the same company was unfit for use and rejected by mess sergeants.
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Washington
Camp Travis
Tex
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson Packing Company of
Chicago
Prohibition Law Declared Constitutional in Indiana
Indiana’s state prohibition law is constitutional as the Supreme Court reverses a lower court ruling, ensuring the state remains dry. Justice Spencer dissented, with the decision standing 4 to 1.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Supreme Court
Spencer
Berlin Says Von Kuehlmann Must Resign Over War Aims
Berlin dominates headlines as German Foreign Secretary Richard von Kuehlmann faces likely dismissal after a Reichstag speech on war aims. Dispatches claim his position is collapsing amid pan German backlash and Kaisers opposition, with rumors of indirect peace offers and a looming government crisis.
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London
Richard von Kuehlmann
Berlin
Copenhagen
Vossische, Zettung
von Kuehlmann
Amsterdam
Express
Neuste Nachrichten
Krupp
France
Caillaux
Vorwaerts
von Bethmann Hollweg
Herr Naumann
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Kaiser
von Muehlmann
the Express
Deutsche Zeitung
Bucharest
Iit
Paris Raid by German Airmen Second Night Toll and Damage
Paris suffered another German air raid last night with several squadrons in the attacking fleet. The official count reports eleven killed and fourteen injured amid material damage from the bombardment.
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Paris
Allied Shipyards Outpace Submarine Losses in May
Washington reports that in May British and American shipyards launched 391,274 tons while submarines sank 356,694 tons. This marks the first month of the submarine war where output surpassed sinkings, according to the Shipping Board.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Bond Issues Resolution Called Up in Washington
Washington June 28 the Ways and Means Committee chair Kit chin brought up a resolution authorizing new bond issues totaling 8 000 900 000 in the House The move surprised many members who expected Treasury to seek authorization after the summer recess The measure if approved would leave untouched authorizations totaling 12 000 000 000 and pave the way for treasury certificates of undebtedness plus the 6 000 000 000 Liberty loan drive in October
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Congress
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Department
Treasury
Fifty Addit ional Citations Awarded U S Soldiers
Washington June 28 Gen Pershing announced fifty additional citations to American officers and men for heroism at Cantigny. The communique extends the June 26 report and confirms the French cross awarded to Private Joseph Leitvan who died aiding buried soldiers at Courtemelle France on April 27. Pershing notes no further significant actions beyond repulses of hostile raids in the Vosges.
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Washington
Cantigny
Pershing
Joseph Leitvan
Field Artillery
War Department
Lietvan
Courtemelle
France
Vosges
Army Appropriation Bill Still Pending in Senate
Washington notes the twelve billion dollar army appropriation bill remained before the Senate as it resumed work. An amendment by Senator Fall changing draft ages was under special consideration while efforts to move the woman suffrage resolution occupied debate. Senator Chamberlain hopes the bill can pass later today after the draft issue is decided.
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Washington
Senate
Fall of
New Mexico
Chamberlain
Weather Forecast Unsettled With Showers Likely Today
Washington forecast shows unsettled conditions with likely showers this afternoon or tonight. Saturday looks fair with warmer temperatures in the southern portion.
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Washington
Labor Party adopts resolutions on women eligibility and postwar trade unions
London and Longo June 28. Labor Party resolutions urged women be made eligible for election to parliament and other public bodies and called for postwar restoration of trade union conditions. Another plan proposed full maintenance for unemployed and equal pay for women displaced by men after the war. The session also backed home rule for Ireland and abolition of the house of lords. Kerensky spoke amid Bolshevik heckling, departing with a formal, if brisk, address.
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London
Labor Party
Lonco
Alexander Kerensky
Russia
Kerensky
Litvinoff
England
Kenersky
International News Service
General Strike Halts All Work in Budapest
Amsterdam June 28 reports say a general strike has halted all work in Budapest. Premier Wegerle announced it in parliament as advices arrived. Thousands of men are out. Budapest socialists formed a council of workmen and adopted demands including more food immediate peace police removal dissolution of parliament.
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Amsterdam
Budapest
Wegerle
Assassination Confirmed of ex-Czar Nicholas
London dispatch confirms Bolshevik telegrams to Darmstadt official sources stating the assassination of ex-Czar Nicholas of Russia. The Copenhagen exchange wires report the same confirmation, marking a decisive event in early 20th century turmoil.
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London
Darmstadt
Nicholas
Russia
Copenhagen
Battle Fronts Quiet amid Rumors and Paris Gains
Political developments overshadow the war news as fronts show little action. Reports from Stockholm and Budapest spark rumors of Bolshevik upheaval and strikes. Paris says French troops seize thirty prisoners near Senecap wood and conduct minor operations between the Ourcq and Marne rivers. London notes heavy bombardment on the Flanders front with a small raid near Arras and a daylight raid near Mericourt yielding prisoners.
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Senecap Wood
Montdidier
War Office
Picardy Front
Senecat Wood
Ourcq
Marne
Dammard
London
Flanders
Moyenner
Arras
Mericoug
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