Finland Moves Toward Immediate Independence At Finland Diet
Special dispatch reports Petrograd reaction to the Finnish diet’s second reading of a bill for immediate autonomy and possible independence. Finland seeks internal autonomy to be internationally guaranteed after the war, with debate over Russia’s suzerainty and the October constituent assembly.
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Petrograd
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Council of Workmen’s and Soldiers
Helisingfors
Lvoff
Sirzheviya
MM Lyoff
Finland
Russia
Constituent Assembly
Retch
Toko
Department of Economics
Helsingfors
Finlard
Germany
Russia's Finances Under Strain Report Says
In Petrograd on July 12 1914 Deputy Eublkoff disclosed Russia's fiscal woes to the duma private meeting. He noted a gold reserve of 1 71160 000 rubles covering 124 percent of currency in circulation, with 1913 debt around 800 000 000 rubles. Including war era paper money, the real debt would rise to about 45 000 000 000 rubles.
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Tetrograd
Duma
Eublkoff
British Valor at Battle on Yser Gives Fight Place in History
British HQ Paris July 13 German attack along the Belgian coast resembled the Messines ridge assault of June 7 but on a smaller 1400 yard front. German forces reached the British support line, while British troops withdrew to the Bank of the Yser and defended sand trenches against heavy 59 centimeter shells in a costly stand at the coast. Northamptonshire and King’s Royal Rifles held the line as bridges across the Yser were blown and some survivors swam the river to safety.
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France
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Ware
Northampton
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Mesopotamia Inquiry Crest in British Plans to Quiz
London July 14 The House of Commons adjourned without a decision but a statutory tribunal to probe Mesopotamia charges seems likely as Andrew Bonar Law says the government expects Parliament to back the plan. Sir Archibald Williamson defends the report noting full justice requires reviewing the commission’s evidence and actions. Premier Lloyd George laments Austin Chamberlain’s resignation and says remedies have been sought to fix system deficiencies while pursuing fair punishment only after due judicial review.
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J Austin Chamberlain
India
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German Reform Crux States Foreign Officials See Peace Over War
State Department review declares German crisis centers on peace and internal reform rather than personalities. It foresees likely Prussian voting reform and equal manhood suffrage, with pressure to abandon the war program of 1914. The piece notes rising peace sentiment amid bread shortages and factional shifts, while warning of potential scapegoats like Zimmermann.
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Igdued
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Reicnstag
Arma Prily
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Paril
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Hungary
Batock
Zimmermann
Barefoot Clerks Help Berlin Save Leather
Berlin clerks in a patriotic protest walk barefoot through major streets to conserve leather amid an economy drive. Scores of workers abandon shoes to spare resources as authorities urge frugality.
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Berlin
London
Women Plan for New Liberty Loan Campaign
A meeting of the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee outlined a nationwide effort to engage women in the next Liberty Loan issue. District chairmen were named in ten Federal Reserve regions including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, St Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas and San Francisco, with state and territorial chairs to follow.
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Virginia Furman
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Cleveland
Roger G Perkina
Richmond
John Skelton Williams
Atlanta
P J McGovern
Chicago
Grace Dixon
St Louis
Featus J. Wade
Minneapolis
Edmund Pennington
Kansas City
George W Fuller
Dallas
B. Reppert
San Francisco
Frank Sanborn
French Lose Four Vessels In Week
Paris reports a week ending July 8 saw three French merchantmen over 1,600 tons and another smaller vessel sunk by mines or submarines. Nine merchantmen were attacked unsuccessfully, while 1,067 ships entered and 1,009 left French ports. Naval air depots conducted 2,627 patrol flights averaging 1.5 hours, with May actions against submarines and mine fields. Coastal engagements included an enemy cruiser encounter and eight nighttime bombardments of bases in Belgium and the Adriatic. Three air battles destroyed two enemy aircraft. one distressed ship received aid. French patrol boats towed a submarine-abandoned steamer to port on July 1, and another steamer near Yeu Island was refloated and towed off on July 6 before being deemed a loss.
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Idra
Belgium
Adriatic
Atlantic
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Premier's Assassin to Die in Austria Court Ruling
An Amsterdam dispatch says Austrian authorities refuse to pardon Dr Friedrich Adler sentenced to death for the assassination of Premier Stuergkh at Vienna last October. The Austrian court asked the supreme court to confirm the death sentence and an appeal was also made on his behalf at Pasela.
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Nenténde
Stuergkh
Vienna
Austrian Court of Justice
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Ian Sotialiats Alsio
Pasela
Lone Airman Fights Army Over Canadian Front
Canadian front reports another airhead increase with German aviators diving on posts in Avion. German planes attacked Canadian occupancies. two enemy planes were shot down inside Canadian lines. One crewman killed, another severely wounded.
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Avion
Irish pessimism over convention tempers Dublin dispatch
London July 13 The Dublin correspondent of the Times reports a wave of pessimism about the coming Irish convention following East Clare defeat. Leading nationalists express gloom as Sinn Fein gains height and party discipline breaks down. Commentary urges constitutional reform and clarifies that convention findings should go to a referendum for acceptance or rejection.
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Reichstag on Strike War Credits Waits
The piece describes pressure from Vienna and Berlin circles toward a parliamentary regime in Germany, urged by Wilsonian ideas of peace without annexation. It notes Erzberger and other reformists pushing for equal suffrage and dismantling Junker influence, while reactions from Bavaria and the case for a constitutional shift surface amid a looming peace negotiation.
Embargo Brutal Says German Paper
A German newspaper denounces the American embargo as brutal while contrasting Britain’s stance on neutral fisheries. It reports German sentiment about American actions, citing Allied accusations and sympathetic North European views. The piece references neutral treatment, submarine risks, and perceived American coercion, with critical language on U S policy.
Henderson Hopes for Russia in War Time Survey
Arthur Henderson member of the British war cabinet visiting Russia reports a more hopeful spirit among the people. He credits government support, front line offensives, clearer Entente aims, and belief revolutions risk being damaged by disorder. Newcastle reunion of North Carolina United Confederate Veterans canceled due to war.
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Arthur Henderson
Russia
Tisk
Durham
North Carolina Division
United Confederate Veterans
Dress Tranks and Trunks in Various Sizes on Sale
Vintage travel trunks described with worn leather and wood details, trays and hat boxes included. Prices quoted in low dollars with large value ranges and special sale offers across multiple styles and sizes.
Thaw Downed Eighth German Plane in France
Paris July 18 William Thaw of Pittsburgh a member of the French air corps shot down his eighth German aeroplane killing the pilot and observer. Other American aviators in the news include Sergt Edwin C Persons of Springfield Mass and Sergt Harold Williams of Boston who downed three German machines, and Sergt Andrew C Campbell of Chicago praised for landing his plane after part was shot away.
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Sergt
Harold Willams
Boston
Andrew C Campbell
Chicago
Britain seals 1917 crop control over staple foods
London July 13 The ministry of food will assume control of the entire 1917 crop of potatoes wheat barley oats and rye. The order will prohibit private dealings and cancel all existing contracts for these crops.
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London
Ordare
Praise of America's Course in French Envoy Note
Stockholm reports July 13 that French Envoy to Russia centers with Minister Morris in a briefing from Stockholm. The article names M Joseph J. B Be Moulena as the new French ambassador in Russia and notes diplomatic developments.
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Russia
Morris
Stockholm
Joseph J. Bbe
Moulena
French envoy stops in United States en route to Petrograd
The French plenipotentiary Noulens paused in a Dor to Russia route segment and held a conference with Ira Nelson Morris, American Minister, before continuing tonight toward Petrograd. He spoke with the Associated Press, praising America’s attitude.
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Uruguay Banquet Honors Admiral Caperton in Montevideo
In Montevideo on July 18 the war and navy minister hosted a government banquet for Admiral Caperton, leader of the American fleet and staff. President Viera, ministers, and officials attended, followed by a ball to conclude the evening.
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