Russia Urges Offensive and Reich Peace Probe
Petrograd dispatch reports the Duma backs immediate Russian military action in alliance with the Entente to prevent a separate peace with Germany. It notes cabinet plans for a conference on war aims and records the expulsion of Swiss socialist Hubert Grimm, tied to German peace efforts, as ratified by the pan Russian Congress of workers and soldiers delegates.
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Petrograd
London
Dumain
Germany
Russia
Duma
Councils of Workmen's and
Hubert Grimm
N. CU. Tcheldise
Stockholm
Social Demokraten
A. Hoffman
Federal Council
Robert Grimm
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
von Rethmann-Hollweg
Berlin to Offer Armistice to Russians During Election Period
Berlin plans an armistice offer to Russia for the period of the impending elections. German officials hope a stable postrevolutionary government could then enter negotiations. The move aims to bolster pro German sentiment and facilitate peace talks with Russia.
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Berlin
Germany
Russian Council
Russia
Verhandlungsfachig
Root May Go to Roumanian Front and Moscow Tour
The American commission led by Elihu Root held informal talks with Russian officials in Petrograd. Attendees planned visits to Moscow Kiev Odessa and possibly Roumania with naval officers and military staff conducting independent tours. The mission may stay three to four weeks in Russia.
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Roumanian Front
Moscow
Odessa
Petrograd
London
Elihu Root
Alexander J. Guchkoff
Francia
Kiev
Roumania
Glennon
Scott
Russia
British Airman Destroys Zeppelin in Cloud Battle
London reports two killed and sixteen injured in a raid as a Zeppelin is shot down after a half hour battle with anti aircraft fire. The airship was finally destroyed by a Royal Flying Corps pilot and fell in a corn field away from homes. All crew perished. British observer witnesses describe the dramatic attack in the sky.
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London
Kentish
East Oo
West Anglia
Royal Flying Corps
New Democratic group forms to challenge Tammany Hall
A new Democratic organization titled to renew the party in New York was announced in New York City on June 17. Martin W. Littleton will serve as temporary president with members including Francis Lynde Stetson Frederic R. Coudert Frank L. Folk H Snowden Marshall Cleveland H Dodge Irvin S Cobb and Ellis Parker Butler. The group pledges to act as a permanent medium for Democrats who refuse Tammany Hall rule and vows immediate opposition to Tammany.
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New York
Democracy
Tammany, Hall
Martin W. Littleton
Francis Lynde Stetson
Frederic R. Coudert
Frank L. Folk
H. Snowden Marshall
Cleveland H. Dodge
Elkus Aids Townshend in Turkish captivity case
Paris June 17 Abram Elkus former Amelia Ambassador at Constantinople has gone to London to confer with British authorities on Gen Townshend captured by Turks at Kut el Amara and held near Constantinople. He will then visit French and British armies in the field and meet high officials of the armies and government.
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Abram
Elkus
Amelia
Constantinople
London
Townshend
Kut-el-Amara
Eikus
Pershing Dines with Viviant and Foch at Paris
Maj. Gen. Pershing American commander spends a quiet morning handling correspondence and office work in Paris. He lunches with M Viviant minister of justice and visits the American army general headquarters where he meets Gen. Foch and the chiefs of staff of allied armies in France.
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Paris
Belgium War Mission Feted in Washington Arrival Honors at Anderson Home
Belgian envoy and delegation arrived in Washington at 4 30 pm were greeted by Secretary Lansing and officials amid cheers and flowers from crowds. Cavalry escorted them to Larz Anderson's Massachusetts avenue residence for a reception prior to meetings with President Wilson and Congress.
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State Department
Larz Anderson
Washington
Wilson
Union Station
Belgium
Lansing
Polk
Phillips
Warren Robbing
United States
EF. de Cartier de Marchienne
Charles Symon
Massachusetts Avenue
Fort Myer
Cpl. Fenton
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Massachusetta Avenue
Anderson Residence
Baron Ludovic Moncheur
Foreign Office
Senate
House
America
Wilson urges use of all means to stimulate business
President Wilson replies to E P W Ritter of New York merchants exchange that commercial conventions should not be omitted during the war. He cautions against slowing business and urges the continued use of proven measures to stimulate and facilitate business processes.
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Wilson
E. P. W. Ritter
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Exchange
New York City
Ritter
British Evacuate Macedonian Villages Under Sarrail Wing
The war office announced British troops have evacuated several villages in the Struma lowlands in Macedonia while holding Gen. Sarrail's right wing. The statement notes the settlements were set afire during the withdrawal.
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Berlin
London
Sarrail
Macedonia
War Office
Struma
Five Shot In Gang Fight Near Opera House
Five men were shot in a gang fight in front of the Central Opera House on Six ty seventh street east of Third avenue New York tonight one is dying at Flower Hospital four arrests were made.
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New York
Central Opera House
Sixty-seventh Street
Third Avenue
Flower Hospital
London Citizens Demand Ceaseless Air Attacks On German Cities
A London citizens meeting at the Opera House urged government reprisals to punish German towns. The resolution calls for ceaseless air attacks to force Berlin to stop assaults on open towns, with support from allied powers and targets like Frankfurt and Berlin discussed.
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London
London Opera House
House of Commons
France
England
Frankfort
Berlin
Immediate Action Urged for Largest U.S. Air Fleet
President Wilson will push for immediate approval of a $600,900,000 air fleet appropriation to fund an aircraft program driven by the Council of National Defense. War Secretary Baker and aviation leaders say the Navy and Army will lead a swift push to Congress, with plans for a continuing, vastly expanded air force to aid Allied efforts. The Aero Club of America urged Treasury acceptance of Liberty Loan subscriptions over $2 billion to fund the fleet.
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War Baker
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Germany
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War College
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Navy
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New York
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Dictator Chang Hsun Emerges In Chinese Crisis
Peking reports Gen Chang Hsun now rules with Li Huan reduced to figurehead. Insurgents plan a Tientsin convention to form a provisional government headed by the dictator who may seek restoration of the Manchu empire. He urges a Russian-style cabinet and a wartime stance against Germany as Canton leaders seek constitutional rights.
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Chang Haun
Li Huan
Tientsin
Premie
Chang Hsun
Russia
Germany
Canton
Ruth Cruger Case Deepens Mystery in New York
Ruth Cruger, 18, Wadleigh High School student, whose body was found in Alfredo Cocchi's bicycle shop basement, is believed murdered with her own skates. Authorities detain Cocchi's wife Marie and two men as witnesses while Gov Whitman and the State Department push for Cocchi's return to the United States for full inquiry.
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Alfredo Cocchi
Italy
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Whitman
State Department
Washington
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Victor Brady
Joseph Charles Palumbo
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Stoke New Peace
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France to Stand With U S On China Policy
Diplomatic and administration officials dispute the meaning of Japan's response to U S calls for keeping peace in China. Some see a dampening of U S influence, others expect a quick correction. France is expected to align with U S or remain passively compliant, while Great Britain's reply had not yet arrived.
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China
Republic
State Department
France
French Republic
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New Italian Ministry Planned in Rome Reform Approved
Semiofficial notice from Rome says Premier Boselli proposed a cabinet reshuffle to King Victor Emmanuel with most current ministers keeping posts. Gen Astano Grandona named war minister, Vice Admiral Arturo Triangi marine minister, Gen Dallo minister of armaments, and Ricardo Bianci transportation minister. Arlot moves to high commissioner to the U S. The coal board to be abolished and merged into transportation. A ministerial commission will study war and peace with parliament and industry experts.
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Paris
Boselli
Victor Fimmanuel
Astano Grandna
Arturo Triangi
Dall Ono
Ricardo Bianci
Enrico Arlott
United States
Coal Commission
Transportation
Signor Scialofa
Rheims To Be Monument For War Dead
Plans to convert the battle torn cathedral at Rheims into a pantheon for the heroic dead of all armies who died for democracy were approved by the government. The idea envisions placing remains within the surviving framework and dedicating the site as a monument to fallen fighters.
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Rheims
France
Ana Merne
Mr. Hoover
United States
Seteariens
Homer
Ana An
Hoover Calls Women into War as Food Conservers
Herbert Hoover outlined plans to enlist all American women in the food administration to conserve supplies and aid the war effort. Registration runs July 1 to 15 through defense councils, with a pledge to reduce waste and observe six principles including wheat and meat saving, fat reduction, and promoting local, home-grown foundations. Clergymen are urged to assist, and later calls may target other food workers.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Food Administration
Council of National Defense
France
Mr. Hoover
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