Peril Awakens Russia First Stepf in Petrograd
A London Times dispatch to the Washington Post claims Petrograd faces a chaotic situation as German advances threaten a collapse of Russian defenses. The piece notes mutinies, disarmament of Red Guard elements, and government steps toward order amid upheaval. It highlights changes in military leadership and the ministery of justice indicting Zinoviev and Kamponen, with Odessa reporting dire Galicia front reverses and calls for a military dictatorship to save the country. Fugitives abandon comrades in critical moments as disorder worsens.
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Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
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Red Guard
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Polovstev
Ardelll
Eleventh Army
Odessa
Germany
Russia
Odesaky Sfamok
Tarnopol
Galicia
Kieff
Sereth Germange
Radical measures urged as Free Russia faces peril
Special cables from foreign capitals report collapse of discipline in the Russian ranks at Tarnopol and Galicia. Cowardice and ignorance blamed for defeats as convulsions of agitators mislead the public. Protests at Sebastopol and a shift in local strikes show extreme tension and political intrigue amid brutal war conditions.
Russians Signal Positions To Germans From Rear Traitors Put to Death
Fetrograd reports Galicia battles with Cossacks and Russian and British motor cars defending the Sereth line. Korniloff orders to shoot traitors. A grenadier division commander removed for refusing to fire on deserters. Fifth cyclist battalion fights bravely in several actions. Belgian artillerymen and mechanics in Petrograd form a battalion of death to honor Russian front valor.
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Sereth
Korniloffs
Duma
Dvinsk
Petrograd
Yser
Ypres
Russian Women Fighters Capture 162 Prisoners at Front
Dispatches from the Dvinsk front report the Legion of Death women soldiers charging a shell torn field and taking 162 prisoners including officers. Mme Bochkariova and Mile Skryblova were wounded. the unit sent to Minsk for treatment before return to Petrograd. Crowds gathered at Poltava to honor the wounded and cheer the fighters along their hospital-train route.
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Womens Legion of Death
Mme Bochkariova
Mile Skryblova
Minsk
Poltava
Legion of Death
Anarchists Free Lenine After a Pitched Battle
Petrograd July 27 Lenine antiwar agitator and suspected spy was at large again after a pitched battle at a country palace in Torneau Finland between government agents and anarchists. Mme Kolontay, a strong Lenine supporter and alleged German agent, was arrested there with a dozen other agitators.
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Petrograd
Nicholai Lenine
Torneau
Finland
Kerensky Calls National Council On Grave Front Crisis
Petrograd July 27 Premier Kerensky acted to save the fatherland without waiting for the constituent assembly. The extraordinary national council will convene July 31 with Duma members zemstvos municipalities and labor leaders to review the country’s condition and advise on saving the nation. Kronstadt receives an ultimatum to surrender three Bolshevik agitators including Roshal. blockade possible. Front reports show slight improvement after Tarpol evacuation deemed premature as Russian generals are ordered to recapture the town.
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Constituent Assembly
Jek Moscow
National Council
Duma
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Kronstadt
Roschal
Tarnopol
Lloyd George Inflates British War Strength and Ship Output
Paris July 27 David Lloyd George told French editors Britain now fields between 5.0 and 5.5 million soldiers plus 406k to 506k navy personnel, with dominions and colonies bringing near a million more. He outlined a 4 million ton annual merchant ship building plan and praised American convoy aid while noting five million in war work in the UK. He warned Britain will remain self supporting in the future.
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David Lloyd George
Lloyd George
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Priest Tortured Then Put to Death in Belgium
Amsterdam reports that a chief of the German espionage service in Belgium was assassinated near Lommel. A 3,000 mark reward is offered. Belgian executions include seven at Liege on July 12, among them a Swiss curate and a commissioner. The priest and his assistant were deprived of food and tortured to force speech, then killed.
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Roumanias New Cabinet Formed In Coalition
Jassy Roumania July 27 a new Roumanian cabinet will replace the Dec 30 1916 administration. Bratiano keeps the premiership and foreign affairs. Gen Jancovesco is war minister with Constantine sco interior and food minister Titulesco, and Vintilla Bratiano arms minister. The cabinet blends eight liberals and five conservatives, with liberals holding a parliamentary majority.
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M Constantinesco
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Lberals
Fighting at Chengtu as provinces vie for control
A North China Daily News report says heavy fighting resumes in Chengtu the Szechuan capital as Kwai-chow and Yunnan troops clash over control. The city is ablaze and residents flee in panic. Also reported, Mo Lissak wiky named as Russia’s first ambassador to the Vatican in Rome.
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North China Daily News
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Petrograd
Vatican
Rome
Russia
Mo Lissakwiky
Five Futile Attacks by Germans on Moronvilliers
Paris July 27 reports a heavy night of artillery and five German attempts to seize positions near Moronvilliers in Champagne. French fire repelled the assaults, while British advances at La Basseeville near the Belgian border were initially successful but counter attacked and abandoned the village.
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France
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Germany
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Belgium
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Ypres
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Berlin
St Quentin
Wurtemberg
Chemin-des-Damegs
Ailles
Hurtebise Farm
Hochberg
AlNea
Suippen
Britain grows six percent more barley oats and potatoes
London reports England and Wales increased acreage by 347 000 acres about six per cent for barley oats and potatoes. The official figures note extensive small cultivation and garden expansion, with army help cited as key to preventing a larger decline. Wheat and other crops totals accompany the update.
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England
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War Office
Sure Kitchener Is Still Living
London July 27 Mrs Parker sister of Lord Kitchener says she believes her brother is alive and did not go down with the Hampshire cruiser This revival of a long running UK rumor avoids details and notes a rumor of a prisoner letter in Germany was never traced The canard status is maintained by officials and press alike
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Parker
Lord Kitchener
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England
Germany
Lord Hatchener
Wrecked U Boat Burned On French Coast
German submarine destroyed on Thursday off the Calais coast after running aground. Crew could not refloat her and opened gasoline tanks, setting the vessel on fire. Sailors reached shore and were captured by authorities.
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Calais
Australia to Consider High Commissioner in Washington
Melbourne July 27 A resolution was moved in the commonwealth senate for the appointment of an Australian high commissioner in Washington. The move underscores growing ties and diplomatic outreach envisioned by Australian leaders.
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Australia
Commonwealth Senate
Washington
Generals Blatchford and Bidle Arrive in England
Gen John Biddle and Gen Blatchford of the American army with their staffs have arrived in England. The officers reached London on July 27 and are reported to meet Allied military officials.
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London
R M Blatchford
John Biddle
England
Germany eyes Mexico to boost wartime trade
Berlin dispatch quotes Die Post saying Mexican raw materials attract German merchants. Mexico is described as very rich with potential prosperity greatly enhanced if densely populated, signaling Germany’s plan to turn commercial attention to Mexico after the war.
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Amsterdam
Mexico
Berlin
Die Post
Briton Praises U S Troops in France Visit
London dispatch describes Gerald Campbell touring American troops in France. He notes their youth and health, strong bodies, and recruits from universities and public schools. He praises American drill and field training and remarks on language gaps yet clear sympathy with local villagers and families. The general in command is commended for knowledge, modesty, and earnest leadership.
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London Times
Washington Post
Pat Ledeer
London
Gerald Campbell
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Times
France
Campbell
America
Vital That Teutons Get No Iron Ore
London July 27 Lord Robert Cecil urged in an AP interview the urgent need to stop the Scandinavian iron ore and wood pulp trade with Germany. He argued US action is justified to halt the flow, noting Swedish ore is vital to German munition production and that halting the traffic could save allied lives.
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Robert Cecil
Associated Press
Germany
Robert
United States
Washington
Sweden
Scandinavia
Tarnowsky Sent To Poland For Polish Cabinet Talks
Zurich reports Count Adam Tarnowsky von Tarnow former Austrian Hungary ambassador to the United States has reached Warsaw to participate in conferences for a Polish cabinet. Tarnowsky named as candidate for minister president. In Warsaw Lodz and other Polish cities many people arrested by Germans suspected of aiding Gen Pilsudski, once organizer of the Polish legions, now said to be a republican conspirator with leanings toward Russia.
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Switzerland
Adam Tarnowsky von Tarnow
Austria-Hungary
United States
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Tarnowsky
Copenhagen
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Pilsudski
Russa
Prisoner Pact Ratified by British and German Powers
London reports the prisoner exchange and treatment pact reached at The Hague has been ratified by both governments. Direct repatriation resumes and medical grounds for repatriation or neutral interment are relaxed. Wounded interred in Switzerland will be returned to their countries to free space for others. Holland agrees to receive 7500 individuals and to intern 6500 officers and enlisted men in neutral countries after eighteen months in captivity.
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The
Hague
James Fitzalan Hope
Sheffield
House of Commons
Switzerland
Holland
Florida real estate pitch from Dr Armstrong in Riverview
A Washington promotional notice touts Florida living near Riverview Jacksonville with winter bo ating and garden perks. Dr Armstrong, sole owner of River view property, cites Florida state familiarity and endorsements from industrial groups and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. He will meet in Washington at the St James Hotel to discuss investments and promises orange and fig trees with lot sales.
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Jacksonville
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Riverview
St. John
Astors
Lunatic Asylum
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Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Riverview Board of Trade
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