War Powers Granted to Kerensky Amid Global Turmoil
An article reports Russia's Provisional Government granting unlimited powers to Premier Kerensky as war minister to restore order on both fronts. It describes strategic German offensives in Eastern Galicia and near Craonne, with Petain's French forces steadfast on the western front and British actions south of Avion.
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Russia
Council of
Petrograd
Government of National Safety
Committee of Public Safety
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Seda
Keren
Petain
California
Cassemates
Alrciay Front
Stripa
Zlota Lipa
Itis
Ians
Krevo
Vilna
Railroads Show May Receipts Up From 1916 Figures
A public report from the Interstate Commerce Commission based on May data shows total operating revenues of 345 million dollars for railroads, up about 145 million from a year ago, with net operating income of 107 million after expenses and taxes. Eastern roads declined in net revenue, while Western roads led gains with revenue up 22 million and net operating income rising to 41.6 million.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Roads
Southern Railroads
Germany to Lose Neutral Food Supply, Erzberger Says
The Daily Mail quotes Herr Erzberger saying Germany based wartime plans on neutrals supplying food and other goods to both sides. He warns American neutrality exports would end, cutting Germany’s lifeline and affecting military capacity.
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Associated Press
Tanion
America
Neutrals
Iail
Herr Erzberger
Reichstag
Herr Jrsberger
Next Governor to Be Decided On in France
Raleigh July 23 The Wake county bar seeks tax exemption for all North Carolina soldiers and other measures as part of the State Council for Defense. Colonel Albert Cox's regiment forms as drafts proceed, with Judge Cox likely to retire at start of August. James H. Pou predicts soldiers will dominate future politics. the governor's race may be decided abroad.
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North Carolina
Wake County
National Council For Defense
State Council For Defense
D. H. Hill
James R. Poll
State Council
Albert Cox
Cox
Sanford
Governor Bickett
War Department
Arthur Fletcher
Fletcher
Superior Court
Thomas H. Calvert
Supreme Court
Riley-Stone
Colonel Cox
France
James H. Pou
Pou
Mr. Pou
Germany
Explosion at New York steamship pier causes fire and sirens
An explosion occurred at a steamship pier at the foot of West Twenty Third Street in New York this afternoon. Fire apparatus and ambulances responded as manholes along the waterfront blew open for five blocks, with authorities investigating the incident.
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Associated Press
New York
West Twenty-Third Street
Canadians Raid German Trenches Southeast of Avion
British headquarters reports a daring Canadian raid on German positions along a 700 yard front southeast of Avion in France. After heavy artillery, Canadians seized second line defenses and dugouts, taken prisoners reportedly including an officer, with light casualties.
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Associated Press
France
Avion
Avion-Herincourt
Gant Rules On Voluntary Enlistment After Names Posted
Washington July 23 Brigadier General Crowder announces that registrants under the selective draft law lose eligibility for voluntary enlistment in the regular army or National Guard once their names are posted for examination by local exemption boards. The posting marks the start of the prohibition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Regular Army
National Guard
Crowder
McCain
Plans to unite American aviation forces under single command
Paris reports complete plans to bring all American air units under centralized control with two classes tactical and strategic. Tactical squadrons operate within 25 km with troops for reconnoitering and bombing. strategic squadrons cover about 200 km, attack defenses and supply bases. Observing balloons aid artillery. News dispatches may name only Pershing and Sibert.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pershing
Sibert
Wilson Pushes for Single Food Administrator Role
President Wilson aims to have conferees accept the House plan for a single food administrator rather than a three member board. He may also influence other contentious Food bill sections including prohibition language and wartime investigative provisions. Dry leaders vow to oppose Senate liquor amendments and seek to limit beer and wine production during the war. Smoot’s redistillation amendment faces attack for not covering liquor out of bounds.
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Wilson
Senate
House
Board of
Charlotte May Lose the Camp Over Camp Space
The Associated Press reports Charlotte faces removal of the camp unless it provides space for 50 000 guardsmen and regular army regiments, not just 26 800 guardsmen. Major Kilbourne of General Wood's staff authorized the move awaiting Colonel Edward R Ladue’s arrival. Local businessmen say they will obtain land twice the size of the current lease.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
Kilbourne
Dutch mission to come America to promote exports
Amsterdam reports the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce has named a three member commission to travel to America. The delegation includes Engineer Vanselde, Houven vanoodt former East Indian Council vice president, and Van Vollenhoven director of the Netherlands Bank.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Minister of Agriculture and Commerce
America
Engineer Vanselde
Houven Vanoodt
East Indian Council
van Vollenhoven
The
Netherlands Bank
Order to stop extra vessel fees by customs at ports
Associated Press reports that on July 23 Washington ordered all customs collectors to discontinue charging extra fees for clearing vessels on Sundays holidays and at night. The practice had increased at some seaports and was said to stem from a misconception of the 1913 law amending related fees and practices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lynching Follows Shootout at Peoples Palace in Petrograd
In Petrograd on July 23 three occupants of a car disguised as sisters and soldiers opened fire on officers and troops on the Peoples Palace steps. Two soldiers were wounded. A crowd then lynched the three gunmen after a guard of 150 fired on them as they tried to flee. Fifteen civilians were wounded, some seriously.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Peoples Palace
Airship Bill Heads to White House for Signature
Washington July 23 The $640,000,000 aviation bill went to the White House for President Wilson's signature.
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White House
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Russian Front Deserters Targeted in Stern Measures
Telegraph from Petrograd reports Kerensky government orders to fire on deserters as disorganization spreads through western and southwestern front units. The dispatch notes troops abandoning positions, delayed reinforcements, and warnings that the revolution must be saved at any cost. A second note covers American officers arriving at an Atlantic port after visiting western front commands and praising French reception of U.S. troops and baseball as a sign of future combat readiness.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Kerensky
Provisional Government
Council of
Second Army
Stern
Western Front
Russia
Som
Atlantic
England
Belgium
Debate Over Corn Produce Policy Sparks UK Parliament
London July 23 The government faces a pivotal debate on corn production policy including proposed minimum prices and farm labor pay. Reported divisions reflect fears that passage will avert danger while supporters and opponents claim the measure is vital for workers and agriculture.
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Associated Press
London
Naaber
French Cross of War for Americans
The Croix de Guerre has been conferred on Evan Basil K Neftel of Larchmont New York and R McMurray of Madison Wisconsin for courage and devotion in removing wounded men under fire with the American field service.
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Pref
Paris
Erian Basil K. Neftel
Larchmont
N. Y
R. McMurray
Madison
Wis
Florida Representative Proposes War Graft Bill
Representative Clark of Florida introduced a bill to suspend statutes of limitations for three years until a peace is declared, aiming to permit prosecution of wartime graft and related crimes.
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Associated
Washington
Representa Clark
Florida
Germans Occupy Tarnopol City in Galicia
London reports Tarnopol in Eastern Galicia has fallen to German occupation. Reuters Limited notes the capture announced by Associated Press. The development marks a significant advance in the eastern front.
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Tarnopol
Asociated Press
London
Galicia
Reuters Limited
Agree On Rules To Govern Them
Washington reports that the United States and Britain have in principle agreed on regulating ocean steamship rates with allied nations. Negotiations continue between American representatives and British officials to craft an effective program to lower prohibitive rates, with France and Italy agreeing in principle and talks expected with Japan after the Japanese mission arrives.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Denman
The
Shipping Board
Polk
State Department
Wilson
France
Italy
Japan
Takeshita
Siam Joins War Against Germany
Siam declares a state of war with Germany and Austria per a Reuters Bangkok dispatch. Nine steamers totaling 19 000 tons have been seized as part of the move.
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Siam
Germany
Associated Preas
London
Austria
Reuter
Bangkok
Protest Over White House Pickets Draws Public Letter
The National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage released a test from Mrs. Jas W Wadsworth to President Wilson opposing White House picketing by the Woman's Party. The 16 pickets were sent to 60 days in the workhouse. Right suffragists again stood by the gates with banners. An eight policeman kept order.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Association
Jas. W. Wadsworth
Wilson
White House
Woman's Party
Tson
Congress
Revolt in Petrograd Suppressed, Report Says
London reports indicate the Petrograd uprising is likely fully subdued. Regiments involved are disarmed and dispersed, the city patrolled by troops, and many arrests made. Isolated shooting from windows noted as authorities enforce order and curb further unrest.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
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