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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
6
A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd on March 1 reports widespread hunger and street violence attributed to German influence. Russians from all classes support the new regime, with the Petrograd garrison backing the Duma as unrest spreads, blaming shortages and looting on external manipulation.
Notices listing deaths and funeral arrangements for multiple individuals including Mary Woot, Collier, Vincendon, Forney, Creer, and McIntosh. Details mention dates in March 1917, interment at Sunbury or North Cemetery, and chapel services at Gawler and Terre outlets with private or family burials.
Russian Emperor Nicholas II, born May 18 1868, eldest son of Alexander II and Maria Feodorovna, has sat on the throne since 1894. Married Alexandra of Hesse, their children include Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexis.
Reports from London say the Russian people distrust Empress Alexandra and fear her influence on Emperor Nicholas. Amid revolts, the Duma’s supporters urge immediate action, with Rodzianko and generals sending urgent telegrams as mutinies spread through Petrograd and the capital braces for a new government.
A formal statement from Jassy, the temporary Romanian capital, says Roumania will receive a $200,000,000 loan at 5 percent interest. The agreement, reported by a Reuters dispatch, outlines the loan terms and official backing.
Revolt by the people and army swallows Petrograd as government troops lose control of key squares and the admiralty, duma leaders declare the old regime overthrown. Ministers resign, police posts burn, red flags rise, and the duma plans a new cabinet while the emperor faces a dissolved parliament.
A Petrograd-backed view argues the Russian duma revolution against the ministry shifts power, foretelling a harsher war posture. It warns Germany may exploit any Russian disorder to gain the eastern front, risking wider wartime impact on the United States and Entente aims.
London reports Bonar Law announces in the House of Commons that Emperor Nicholas II abdicated and Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich named regent. He notes the coup was conducted calmly and that the movement aimed at poorer war conduct rather than peace, with no consolidated push for peace by Russia. The sentiment blamed government inefficiency for continued war.
London dispatch notes British and French ambassadors formalizing relations with the duma executive committee. Grand Duke Cyril offered to place marines at the duma’s disposal and later told Rodzalanka he acted under his orders. Moscow residents reportedly backed the revolutionary movement without bloodshed.
Telegraphing from Petrograd on March 15 Reuters reports Kronstadt fortress and seaport at the Gulf of Finland 20 miles west of Petrograd has joined the revolutionary movement. Two deputies Pepelautt and Taskine acting on duma orders arrived and troops aligned with the duma. Pepelau named commandant of Kronstadt, a major Russian naval base.
The 1916 Adamson act faced constitutional questions with Supreme Court review in January 1917. Baltimore and Ohio kept time records for affected workers and offered to pay increased wages if constitutional, or arbitration if unconstitutional. The company urged fair, orderly resolution without strikes, emphasizing loyalty and national welfare.
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