Kerensky Regime Backed by All Five Parties in Russia
Petrograd August 5 joint meeting of workers soldiers peasants councils and Duma committee reaffirmed confidence in Premier Kerensky and his return from resignation. Conference hailed as Russia's renewal or ruin with leaders praising his leadership and urging a strong coalition cabinet to avert chaos and war while maintaining liberty.
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London
Winter Palace
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Associated Press
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Berensky
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Fetrograd
M. Nekrasoff
Councils of Deputies
Council of Soldiery
Feng Offers Li Presidency In Peking Crisis
In Peking on August 1 Li Yuan Hung, former president, left a French hospital and returned to his private home. Acting President Feng Kwo Chang urged Li to resume the presidency, but Li declined and said he would retire from public life. Reports say Feng arrived to press the formal conference, with no expectation Li would resume office while Feng’s immediate inauguration was anticipated by some.
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Peking
Li Yuan Hung
Feng Kwo Chang
Jin
Gen. Li
Alexander Sworn as King of Greece in ceremony
Athens Saturday Aug 4 King Alexander took the oath amid pomp. Preceded by soldiers he rode in a four horse carriage from the palace to the chamber of deputies. He wore a white general’s uniform as cheers greeted his arrival and he read the throne speech outlining Greece’s future attitude toward the belligerent powers.
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Argentina Demands Clear Germany Reply Over Toro Sinking
Buenos Aires reports Argentina has sent a final note to Berlin demanding a clear response within eight days regarding Germany’s pledge not to sink Argentine ships in the war zone after the Toro incident. Relations may be broken if Germany refuses full satisfaction.
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Ere
Berlin
Leven
Girl Self Slain In Dream In Edgewood Pittsburgh
Miss May L Wilson aged 25 was found dead in bed by her father in Edgewood Pittsburgh. Authorities believe she killed herself while gripped by a vivid dream. Neighbors describe her as bright and troubled by frequent strange dreams she told relatives about.
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May
Wilson
Edgewood
German plane lands on Ameland with motor trouble
A German air plane landed today on the island of Ameland off Friesland due to motor trouble. The occupants were injured. Ameland lies in the North Sea near the Netherlands, part of Friesland province.
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Ameland
Ameland Mies
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Netherlands
Canadians Push To Lens Front As German Attacks Fail
British and Canadian forces gain ground around Lens with a 1000 yard front, pushing 200 yards into the outskirts while Hollebeke sees heavy fighting. Rain ends and sun returns, aiding observation as Germans shell Battle Wood and canal zones. Canadian lines consolidate amid house and cellar defenses. German counterattacks are limited.
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Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Perry Robinson
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Hollebeke
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Rennebeke
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Cite
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Battle Wood
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Messines
Emperors Arrival and Peace Promises in Reichstag Rally
Copenhagen dispatch reports Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria arriving in Berlin after an informal Reichstag reception on the August 4 anniversary. Chancellor Michaelis pledged a strong, wise peace to preserve the German patrimony and honor fidelity to the emperor as the assembly cheered and a telegram was sent for an honorable peace.
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Berlin
Reichstag
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France
Germany
Johannes Kaempff
Michaelis
Sho t De Saulles on Impulse Says Former Wife Who Tells Her Alleged Marital Woes
Mrs Bianca Errazuriz Vergara De Saulles claims she did not premeditate the killing of her husband, John Longer De Saulles, Yale football figure. She described preparing to visit The Box, enlisting her maid, and returning to regain custody of her son, after arranging a taxi and arming herself with a revolver previously given by De Saulles.
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East Willston
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Westbury
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Chile
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Crossways
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U Boat Commander Kills Fiancee On Ship Sunk
An Atlantic Port August 5 Lars e Larsen recounts a dramatic survivor tale from a Swedish steamship Ada sunk June 12. He speaks of a German suitor Hans von Tuebinger who courted Minna age sixteen, promised marriage, and vanished on submarine duty. Minna dies when a shell strikes the vessel amidships as the family sails near England.
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Washington Post
Atlantic
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England
Sven
Stockholm
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Hans von Tuebinger
Germany
Africa
Mbaldar
Holland Faces War Draft as Allies Readies Clash
A Dutch decision looms as Britain and France push for Amsterdam to join the anti German front while Germany threatens to invade if the Netherlands remains neutral. Electric wire barriers and canal flood prep guard borders. 90 percent of Dutch oppose Germany with pro German elites minority.
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Kerensky Again Russia's Head in War Headlines
Page index lists multiple war related items including Germany halted advances, Michaelis promises peace, and a note on food law this week. Also reports on prisoners taken, tank operations, and Allied offensives. Includes domestic notes on labor shortage, draft riots, and public relief efforts.
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Holland
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Camp Ordway
Washington
France praises 3 Lafayette fliers in war dispatch
Paris reports army orders citing Adjutant Raoul Lufbery Sergeant Willis Haviland and Sergeant Charles C Johnson. Lufbery credited with downing multiple enemy machines in April and a June dispatch states a tenth victory. Haviland and Johnson credited with aerial successes on April 26 and Verdun/Somme actions.
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Official Today
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Adjt
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Sergt
Willis H. Haviland
Charles C. Johnson
Verdun
Somme
Lufbery
Auto race disaster leaves one dead five hurt at Milwaukee state fair
In Milwaukee on August 5, three race cars collided after the leading car blew a tire and crossed the track, piling into the others. Karl Healey of Milwaukee, a mechanic, was killed. Three drivers and another mechanic were seriously injured, and Joseph E Cross, 15, a spectator, sustained internal injuries from a flying fence paling.
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State Fair Park
Karl Healey
Joseph E. Cross
Italian Fliers Set Naval Base Afire
London reports a second Italian air raid on Pola caused major fires at Austrian naval works and arsenals. Fog hindered Austrian anti aircraft guns while Italian planes dropped tonnages of explosives. Austrian attempts to respond with artillery in Monte Rembera failed under Italian fire.
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London
Pola
Monte Remben
Four Are Killed As Trains Meet
Milwaukee witnesses a fatal head on collision when two passenger trains on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line crash after a switch error in the citys southern section. Two enginemen and two unidentified men die, one victim in army uniform. a woman injured aboard the coach survives.
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Chicago
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Washington Post
Food Law This Week Opponents to Help Reed
War program in the Senate is crowded as the food control bill faces final action. Senator Simmons will present the war tax bill and conference to the Senate with hopes to finish within two weeks. Reed, Chamberlain, and others plan further opposition as leaders seek an early September vacation recess.
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Board of Aircraft Production
Americans on Casualty List
Ottawa reports casualty lists include a number of Americans among the McCartney unit losses. Wounded in action are listed for several soldiers from Chicago and nearby communities, with details of hospitals and assignments.
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