Root as War Maker Shapes U S Plans for East
The article argues Elihu Root could influence U S war policies as he returns from Petrograd. It discusses Russia’s role, the eastern front, and the transportation problems for sending troops to assist Russia or France. It notes military minds favor cooperation with Russia despite vast logistical hurdles and the potential second front strategy through the Balkans and Saloniki.
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Elihu Root
America
Washington
Mr Root
Russia
France
Germany
Crisia
Root
Petrograd
Pacific
Kerensky Restores Death Penalty To Save Army
Reports from Petrograd describe Kerensky returning capital punishment to the army to restore discipline as field courts operate. A broad proclamation warns against treachery at the front amid a German offensive. Korniloff threatens rearguard action unless the death penalty is reinstated.
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Kerensky
Paczacz
Teutons
Korniloff
von Hindenburg
Petrograd
Galician Front
Two Die as Race Rioting Reopens in Chester
Special to The Washington Post reports Chester, Fa the scene of renewed race violence as two men died from gunshot injuries and scores were hurt. Police and Army units moved to restore order after mobs of white and black residents clashed, with hundreds arrested and a Chester policeman shot in the leg. Mayor McDowell requested state aid as tensions surged in the Black Belt area of the city.
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Washington Post
Chester
Joseph McCann
James Garrett
McDowell
Harrisburg
Sixth Infantry
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chester Hospital
Pershing Sits in War Council With Allied Leaders
Paris July 25 Maj Gen Pershing commander of the American expedition and allied chiefs including Gen Robertson Smuts Foch and Cadorna conferred on the military situation. Montenegro invited to participate with Eugene Popevitch to represent his government. Also an itineraries note on Seashore excursions by Baltimore and Ohio R R offering Friday and Saturday trips until September 8 with return by Tuesday.
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Paris
Pershing
William Robertson
Smuts
Union of South Africa
Foch
Ministry of War
Count Cadorna
Montenegro
Eugene Popevitch
Woman to Die as Spy Mata Hari Condemned by Court
Paris July 25 a military court condemned dancer Mata Hari born Marguerite Zell to death for espionage. She was born in the Dutch Indies and claims Dutch nationality.
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Paris
Mata Hari
Marguerite Zell
Dutch Indies
Bombs Hidden in Cargo Revealed on Sund Voyage
A Sund steamer arriving at Bombay from America with a cargo of wood showed explosion marks during unloading. The attempt to damage Norwegian vessels failed, and the owners received a telegram confirming the information.
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Speen Caae
Woman Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Christiania
the Times
Hague
Sund
Bombay
America
Demand for Real Data on U Boat Havoc
London Times dispatch reports Lord Beresford warning in the House of Lords that shipping losses from August 1914 to January 1917 totaled 4,000,000 tons, with nearly 4,600,000 tons lost since January 1917. He cites a 5,000,000 ton annual loss rate and argues current government loss figures omit total tonnage, stressing a dangerous shortage of ships and engines.
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London Times
Public Ledger Company
London
House of Lords
Hur
Germany
Beresford
Bail May Not Free Three Anarchists
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports that Alexander Berkman Louis Kramer and Morris Becker anarchists convicted in a conspiracy to violate the selective draft act will likely remain jailed after bail is set pending their appeal Brandeis granted bail pending determination. Berkman faces two additional charges before liberty and would be rearrested on a murder in the first degree warrant related to the San Francisco parade bombing Emma Goldman is expected to arrive from Jefferson City and deportation is not believed possible after testifying to becoming a naturalized American citizen.
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Washington Post
New York
Alexander Berkman
Louis Kramer
Morris Becker
Justice Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Federal
Atlanta
Berkman
San Francisco
Emma Goldman
Jefferson City
Roumanian Sergeant Reports Mass Deaths in German Camp
A Roumanian sergeant who escaped from a German prisoners camp says 2000 of 8000 Roumanian and Russian captives died in January. He describes brutal treatment and widespread hunger among Germans civil population, with provision trains often looted by hungry crowds.
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London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
the Times
Germany
Peace debate in Commons seeks German peace terms
A pacifist faction in the house of commons introduced a resolution urging a restatement of allied war aims and acceptance of a Russia-proposed people’s conference. Former premier Asquith warned against weak peace and called for a clear restatement that restores Belgium and France and upholds freedom for all. The debate centers on ensuring any peace does not reward conquest or leave nations vulnerable.
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London
Charles F. Trevelyan
Michaelis
Belgium
France
Uty
House of Commons
Michielis
Reichstag
Asquith
Berlin
Russia
United States
Serbia
Greece
French Retake Aisne Front Amid Fierce German Assaults
French forces held ground and recaptured portions of trenches in the Aisne area as German attacks along Hurtebise and La Nouvelle Berlin intensified. British and French fronts faced heavy bombardment with significant losses reported on both sides, while the Meuse and Verdun sectors saw continued artillery duels.
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Hurtebise
la Nouvelle
Berlin
France
Associated Press
Chemiin-des-Dames
Aillies
California
Casematea Plateaux
Paris
War Office
Aisne
la Bovelle
Aubertve
Champagnes
Champagens
Hurteblse Farm
Meuse
Verdun
London
Flanders
Roosevelt Warns of Future and War Seriousness
In a concise dispatch, leaders discuss war’s gravity as the nation braces for ongoing conflict. Major figures critique policy, while international actions and domestic debates shape the public mood amid wartime pressures.
Block Drugs to Drafted in Cleveland Campaign
Local federal officials in Cleveland on July 26 launched a drive to block drug use by draftees to render them temporarily unfit for military service. One physician and a young man under treatment are under surveillance, with reports indicating several other men are also receiving drug treatment.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Nations must halt aid to Germany through neutral ports
The piece argues neutrals in Norway Sweden Denmark and Holland must stop supplying Germany or face starvation or armed conflict. It details U S efforts to withhold food licenses and letters of assurance, noting hunger riots in Norway and Holland, pro German Sweden, and Denmark’s shift toward Germany. It cites Dutch steamers halted by German submarines and warns ironclad guarantees are required to permit shipments.
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Germany
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Teutons
Ryley Grannon
Fridtjof Nansen
Special
Norwegian Commission
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New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
North Sea
United States Export Council
Ying
America
Gerardia
Geremany
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