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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
6
The front reports show improved discipline and steady policy as War Minister Kerensky tours the front. Officials say the Kronstadt issue and Russian antiannexation aims align with allied readjustments after careful analysis of German propaganda.
Amsterdam dispatch says Mons was fined $100,000 after a Belgian Catholic paper published in Holland claimed Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria was in Mons when Allied air forces bombarded the city. Local authorities denounced the report as false. The fine was imposed for defaming the city by publishing unverified claims.
Death notices from June 1917 list Benjamin F Browan, Sodian Goetz, Mrs H E Burton, Joseph Harrie Emy, Rosa A McDonald, Montanaro, Mary OBrien, OBrien family records, plus Ellis Spear. Services scheduled at residences or local churches. interments at Congressional and Mount Olivet Cemeteries. multiple relatives named.
American warships arrive in French waters with transports carrying food and supplies for the U S Army. The Jupiter, an electrically propelled vessel, joins others and a naval cutter arrives laden with wheat and other cargo. Secretay Daniels notes the transit and describes camp layouts for infantry artillery and aviation units in France.
Kronstadt closes its rebellion as local soldiers and workers declare allegiance to the Provisional Government. The Kronstadt republic surrenders unconditionally after a peace accord negotiated by M Tseretelli and M Shobeleff, with Kronstadt officers and officials submitting to Petrograd authority. The deal requires civil administrators to be approved by Petrograd, and orders Red Cross and medical staff behind lines while under-49 rank and file are sent to the front.
Prof. Boris Bakhmetieff heads a special Russian mission to coordinate purchasing commissions and serve as resident ambassador in Washington. He will also remain assistant minister of commerce and a cabinet member, indicating a temporary stay until a permanent ambassador arrives. He is not related to the retiring ambassador and has prior ties to Moscow academia and New York committees.
A June 7 Russian cabinet statement explains Gen Alexieff's removal from command and placement on half pay. It notes no change in government sentiment toward him, but cites a lack of energy and enthusiasm deemed essential at this juncture. Gen Brunalloff succeeds him, with Alexier appointed military adviser to the provisional government.
Sir George Cave states broad wartime unity among British government the Commons and the country in line with French parliament aims. Pacifist Philip Snowden interrupts asking if allies will fight regardless of other aims until goals are met. Cave insists the previous answer stands. Mexican embassy says Gen Carrante ordered maximum land cultivation to combat looming global food shortage.
Miss Hulda Von Ahlstrand, a cloak model, won a $2,500 verdict in the New York Supreme Court against Daniel Gordon Frank over a breach of promise of marriage. The trial spanned three days with an eight hour jury debate and featured a torn paper alleged as proof of a promise.
New York on June 7 announces license to wed for Mrs Elizabeth Shevley Shevlin widow of the famed football star Tom Shevlin and Marshall Hackney Russell a 33 year old local stock broker. The ceremony is planned for June 14. Russell hails from Winchester Virginia. Shevlin, age 29, inherits her late husband's estate valued at 3.5 million dollars and has lived in the city since his death. Lisbon wireless station near Cintra to be built with antennas about two thousand feet high, among the world's most powerful.
The Navy actions recount a May 30 Mediterranean battle where the Silver Shell struck the submarine after 69 shots. Commander William J. Clark led the vital shot and may receive a commission alongside crew members likely to be awarded congressional medals. The list includes Atwell Celone Leahy Brosseau Chishold Hearn Mertens Maurer Ray Seedorf Briner Patterson among others.
A Petrograd dispatch reports a vote by workmen and soldiers delegates and Leninists in favor of moving former Emperor Nicholas II and his family to Kronstadt. Some groups abstained due to humor over proposals like sending the imperial prisoners to Siberian gold mines.
Rome reports repulse of Austrian attacks on the Trentino front after an all day battle in the Padre valley. Austrian forces reinforced attacked Carso positions near Hill 247 and Versix to Jamiano, but were held. In Vienna the day's effort to regain ground failed. Austrian war office says 27,000 Italian prisoners have been taken since May 12.
Col A Warren of Toronto, in charge of the medical corps exams at Britain’s recruiting HQ, says the “little man” under army height limits shows strong fighting spirit. Canada’s bantam regiment, all below standard height, has proven fearless in battle. most officers, except the colonel and one, were killed, yet command to retreat was never learned.
Havre France June 7 During the first fortnight in May it is reported that 600 young Belgians were deported from Etterbeck for an unrevealed destination. Numerous other Belgians chiefly of the former class were collected from the neighborhood of Arion and Mons by the Germans and deported to northern France to work on the railroads.
French high commissioner Andre Tardieu announces a wartime plan for all Allied contracts to be placed through the U S government. The arrangement gives Washington full price and delivery control, with 300 to 400 staffers in New York and Washington to coordinate war needs and shipping.
Lord Northcliffe arrives in the United States to take up business duties with a New York office as head of the British war mission. He emphasizes a non touring approach, aiming to advance allied efforts and enlist British subjects in the United States while coordinating with Balfour’s successor. He plans to report to the British embassy in Washington on arrival.
Roanoke June 7. Second Virginia regiment guards near St. Paul Wise county are fired on from ambush over two nights. Six attackers attacked guards in darkness. men belong to Company A Farmville. Justice Department agents report gathering information on mountaineers organized more than $090 strong to oppose conscription and commit crimes including murder and robbery.
Rockford sheriff asked Governor Lowden for state troops to prevent disturbances after arrests of over 100 anti draft agitators jailed for refusing registration. Illinois National Guard to aid peace efforts as needed. Other cities report registration activity and raids on alleged floaters in Chicago.
Federal officers arrested Richard Lindsey and Benjamin Bernam in Birmingham for alleged registration violations and slacker charges with bonds set at 1000 dollars. Two colored men in Jefferson county released after registering. Centerville Iowa jailed 41 aliens for failure to register, following a note claiming foreigners need not register. John M Jenkins in Des Moines pled guilty to evading registration and awaits grand jury. In Richmond, Gov Stuart learned of Andy Banks arrest in Covington for counseling against registration, with bail of 500 dollars set for Wolfgang Bergen awaiting hearing.
Congress has authorized about 4.285 billion in war appropriations so far, with figures from the appropriations committees showing a breakdown across general deficiency, military construction, armed forces, and naval bills. The urgent deficiency bill has been sent to conference for final action.
Prominent Washington leaders plan a merger of three major commercial and civic groups. A consolidation committee will be formed to promote welfare and unify scattered efforts. A publicity committee will inform the public of the benefits of union ahead of member approval.
The June Program is near completion with tentative allotments and an early advance of 100 million to France. Britain Italy and Russia are expected to receive further funds in June with total loans to the allies likely at least 409 million, lifting overall advances to about 1.145 billion by month end. Expenditures for military needs may push total funds raised under the war finance law to about 1.5 billion by July.
William Truitt aged 30 faces treason charges for alleged utterances against conscription in Jersey City New Jersey. He was held by federal authorities without bail awaiting grand jury after failing to register.
Paris June 7 Rear Admiral Lacaze minister of marine told the chamber of deputies that the proportion of submarines sunk had increased markedly and that a very efficient method was being used with plans to improve it. He reviewed submarine operations noting Germany’s blockade dates and defending navy amid criticisms. He cited eighteen hundred voyages by cruisers between Algeria and France with only the Medperda sunk, and pledged inquiries into spying and merchant ship protection.
A bill introduced by the French finance minister with President Poincare’s approval seeks authority to loan allies and friendly states an additional 427.6 million dollars. This would raise France’s total advances to over 1.2 billion dollars, with current loans totaling 775 million.
Berne June 7 Abram I Elkus former American Ambassador at Constantinople leaves for Paris this afternoon with his family and staff, traveling via Geneva. The party is expected to reach Paris Friday morning.
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