Kerensky Granted Unlimited Power as Russia Feels Insecure
In Petrograd Kerensky gains unlimited powers to lead the government of national safety amid front line turmoil and home unrest. Reports warn of a counter revolution as the council warns readiness. red guards are disarmed and weapon seizures rise, with arms and shells recovered near St. Peter and Paul fortress.
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Pripet
Smorgon
Krevo
Vilna
Petrograd
Council of Soldiers’ and Workmen’s
All Russia
Kerensky
Government of National Safety
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers’ Delegates
Council of Peasants’ Delegates
Central Committee
Red Guards
Vassily Island
Viborg
St Peter and St. Paul
America
Russkia Volta
Neva
Fetrograd
Grenadier Regiment
Oftea
Prince Lyoff
Lyoff
Lawa
Loyal Troops Fresh from Front Stir Petrograd
A Petrograd special from the Times, July 21, notes improved army discipline as loyal troops arriving from the front help restore control. Kerensky may reorganize the ministry. Red Guards surrender after partial disarmament. Dispersed fighting quiets, though Lenine and allies face scrutiny. Odessa and Moscow moods remain steadier.
Tarnopol Occupied By German Troops In Galicia
London reports German forces have seized Tarnopol in eastern Galicia as Russian attacks along the Smorgon front falter. The Russian lines near Tarnopol face a potential flank threat if German advances continue, with Tarnopol held by Russians since early war days.
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Tarnopol
Galicia
Reuters Limited
Berlin
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Smorgon
Petrograd
Krego
Vilna
Pinsk
Teuton
Serezh
Stripa
Zlota Lipa
Pinsk Gnarshes
Carpathians
Tarnool
British ask 657 million pounds credit in war funding
Chancellor of the Exchequer Andrew Bonar Law plans to seek in the House of Commons on Tuesday a vote of credit totaling 657,000,000 pounds equal to 3,250,000,000 dollars. This request would raise Britain's wartime credit to 5,292,000,000 pounds about 26,466,000,000 dollars, the largest single sum in British financial history.
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London Times
Public Ledger Company
London
Exchenquer
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Lenine in constant touch with Berlin exposed
Special correspondent Herman Behnstein reports Lenine alias Ulyadoff as a German agent in contact with Germany through Ganetsky and others in Stockholm. Telegraphic messages reveal German propaganda sources and a calculated provocation against Russia. Petrograd faced unrest calmed by rain as Kronstadt rebels and agitators were dispersed. The government claims control and promises the public full story of a German conspiracy aiding revolution.
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Washington Post
New York Herald
Petrograd
Paris
Lenine
Germany
Ganetsky
Stockholm
Russia
Ulyadoff
Kronstadt
The
New York Herald Co
German Air Aces Fail to Find U.S. Training Camp
In France on July 23, German airplanes sought the American training camp but failed. French and American officers, in a touring car far from the camp, witnessed fifteen planes in the sky as the Germans were driven off.
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France
Allies' War Council to Address Italian Russian Needs
A grand Allied war council, likely to include Gen. Pershing and Vice Admiral Sims, will tackle transport, submarine threats, and shipping shortages. Italy and Russia require supplies, while Japan may curb steel shipments to meet U S demands. Domestic voices urge war unity and reject peace talks while forecasting broader European shifts.
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Pershing, Sims
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Sharp
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Sims
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Pershing
Railroad Commission
Russia
John F. Stevens
Shipping Board
Pacific
Italy
Austria
Adriatic
British General Election Averted By Corn Bill Victory
Special Cable from London reports the British house of commons defeated the Wardale amendment to the corn production bill by 301 to 102, preserving a government confidence vote and averting a general election during wartime. Ministers argued wage provisions protect farm laborers while warning higher minimums raise costs to farmers, with potential financial exposure to the state.
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Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Berlin
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Wardis
Walter Runciman
Runciman
Frederick E Smith
George J Wardale
Rowland E. Prothero
Board of Agriculture
German aircraft downed by British in July air action
London report cites Gen Haig noting continuous fighting from dawn to dark with excellent visibility. Our planes and artillery dropped over three tons of bombs on enemy airfields and dumps. nine German aircraft were shot down in combat, four out of control, one by our aircraft guns. one sea crash. one observation balloon burned. nine of our planes missing.
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London
Haig
England
Earle
U boat sunk by American steamer Paria report
Paria July 23 An American steamer sank a large German submarine after being attacked on a voyage from the United States The submarine fired but the steamer answered with 35 shells and the submarine disappeared beneath the water in a perpendicular plunge per Havre dispatch to Temps
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Temps
Havre
United States
Bost
Quake at Samoa Worst in 50 Years
A massive tremor on June 25 in Pago Pago and surrounding areas was the strongest in half a century. Homes rocked, people fled outside, and no serious injuries were reported. Leona Church was cracked prompting a shutdown by Gov Poyer. Mormon Church damage noted. A small tidal wave prompted hillside evacuation before receding. Center located about 79 miles southwest of Samoa. Reports reached Tonga and Kepfer Island noting high lagoon waters and fish losses.
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Russian Admiral Joins U S Special Fleet Command
A London Times London dispatch cites the Odessky Listok that Admiral Koltchant, after refusing to return to his Sebastopol post since a mutiny, has accepted a high command in the American fleet.
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Times
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Sebantopol
Only One Gould Drafted Leads Ocean County Call
Special to The Washington Post New York July 23 The discovery that Kingdon Gould red serial number 775 was in the 194th capsule drawn in the army lottery suggests he will be in Ocean County first quota The brothers Kingdon and George Gould Jr registered June 5 Numbers drawn far apart Geo Gould Jr 776 3244th on the Met Both brothers are on honeymoons Ocean County will take 162 men on the first call
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Met
Americans Receive War Cross for Valor in France
Paris July 23. The French war cross is awarded to Basil K. Neftel of Larchmont New York and Ora R. McMurray of Madison Wisconsin both with the American field service for courage and devotion in removing wounded under fire.
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Madison
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Revolt Breaks Out in Ecuador Leaders Named
Panama reports a revolt in Ecuador led by Gens, Marillo and Vinces, confined to Manila province, sparked by alleged sale of the Galapagos Islands. Government forces move to quell the disturbance as casualties are listed in Canada.
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Leadere
Galapagos Island
United States
Luther Burbank Seriously Ill At Home In Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa July 23 Luther Burbank noted horticulturist is seriously ill at his home here from overwork and a cold. He is 68 years old.
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Pier Blast at West Twenty-third Injures Twelve Workers
An explosion at a steamship pier near West Twenty third street ignited a large sewer, blowing up manholes over five blocks. Twelve workmen were injured, three critically, with part of the pier roof damaged. Fire crews and ambulances responded, but overall damage was limited.
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New York
West Twenty-third Street
Kerensky Dictator Rising Amid Allied Council Talks
The issue reports Kerensky as a dictator in the making with loyal troops in Petrograd and notes a stance by Wilson against war committees. It covers shifts in draft exemptions, ship row endings, and a reported war tax bill, while outlining neutral fees, embargo attractions, and theater notes.
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Allies’ Council
Petrograd
Wilson
Cerny
Scofia
U. S. Aeros
Russia
U. S
No War Committee Plea Cites Lincoln Trials
President Wilson urges Congress to drop a joint war expenditures committee from the food control bill, calling it a constant harassment risk. Lever and leaders pledge fight. opposition grows to a three member food board and other provisions. Wilson argues section 23 would hinder war administration and recalls Lincoln era committees as precedent.
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Food Board
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Wilson
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Food Control Board
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Food Administration
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