Austria’s Peace Feelers Meet Wilson’s Force Plan
Washington reports reflect a German peace offer via Austria not yet in formal form and a rebuttal of forceful terms. President Wilson’s April Battimore speech urged unwavering force to uphold world law, a stance echoed by all allies. US officials note moves toward neutral negotiations but insist on Wilson’s principles as the basis for any talks.
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Washington
Ermans
Austria
Wilson
Battimora
Amsterdam
Sweden
Germany
United States
Peace Offer to Belgium Contained in German Proposal
The Austro Hungarian note and a prior proposal asking all powers to withdraw from Murman are reported. Germany allegedly offers Belgium neutrality to war end, restoration of prewar German Belgium treaties, and renewal of colonial ties after the war. It also mentions addressing the Flemish question and protection for Flemish collaborators.
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Murman
Germany
Belgium
Helvium
Fifteen Percent Cut in Print Paper Use Ordered
The War Industries Board's pulp and paper section announced a 15 percent reduction in print paper consumption by sericultural periodicals starting October 1. The move followed recommendations from a publishers committee and targets lighter daily papers, arrears subscriptions, free exchanges, and holiday editions while restricting advertising saddlebacks.
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Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Baruch
Audi Periodicala
Ughter
Lloyd George Improves After Influenza Attack
London Premier Lloyd George, struck by influenza after a Manchester speech, slept well and his condition is now satisfactory. Wall Street faces heavy losses as analysts warn of potential 1919 tax revenue shifts. Cardinal Farley remains in critical condition per attending physicians at Liscomb home.
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Lloyd George
London
Manchester
Wall Street
New York
Internal Revenue
Edwards
Fariey
Cardinal Farley
Ainst Orlenta Point
Lis Samomer
World War News Blitz From All Fronts
British admiralty reports air raids on German shelters and workshops on Keunges docks. Turkey moves toward Bulgaria border as Austrian-German divisions vie for spoils. A passenger liner MissisIuble torpedoed near a U S port with passengers aboard. British and German fleets clash near Mannheim with heavy bomb drops on the city. Czech forces exit from Kolovyanna to Penza rail line. allies poised to seize Czech positions for strategic advantage in the German southeast theater.
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Bettish
Keuges
Reisjin
Admiralty
Washington plan aims to float Fourth Liberty loan
Secretary McAdoo asked Congress for immediate registration to support the war effort. Proposals include limiting interest per owner to 80,000 dollars and exempting some income from taxes, with higher wartime taxes on profits. President Wilson indicated no continental plan for the loan and will stay in Washington. The Senate passed an espionage act amendment targeting draft resisters, punishing disloyal talk with up to 20 years in prison or a 50,000 dollar fine or both.
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McAdouw
Congress
McAdou
Presiddent Wilson
Washington
Senate
War News Reports U S Forces Register for Draft Call
Provost Marshal General Crowder says the first call to the colors will include men born in 1896 through 1900 within the specified age limits, with questionnaires to determine eligibility. Secretary of War Baker travels to Europe aboard a transport for a new casualty reporting policy, and Pershing notes 20,000 slightly wounded Americans through August 20. A German U-boat torpedoed the Kronprinzessin Cecilie killing 35 aboard the Mount Vernon near the Prenedh coast, while the steamer Dura, formerly Austrian, was sunk about 4000 miles off France.
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Cnll
Geraber
Newton D. Baker
Prades
Sec
Europe
John D. Ryn
W. CG. Gorgus
Betyg
Wrunk
Hines
George H. Baird
War Department
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Coaurier
General Pershing
Persiing
Americas
Dura
France
Londo
Iowa State News: War Efforts Reshape Fall Plans and Local Actions
Iowa State news reports postponement of the 1918 opening to October 4 with registration set for September 26 due to student army training. It notes resignations on the State Council of Defense, deferred classifications for Express Company workers, Camp Dodge and Davenport labor needs, and price investigations in Des Moines. The piece mentions changes in German bank names, a major land sale at Mason City, sorghum production rising, and Hoover endorsing Tawa’s progress in food work. It concludes with a large Davenport family birth and Red Cross nurse shortages, plus a broad pig club drive spreading across counties.
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Iowa University
James M. Pierce
State Council of Defense
American Express Company
Washington
A. L. Urick
William Bennett
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
M. H. Cohen
Food Administration
Army Training Corps
Iawa
Davenpore
Arsenal
A. J. Urick
German Savings Bank
Carroll
American Savings Bank
New Liberty
Liberty Trust and
Saydings Bank
Mason City
U.S. Wheeler Estate
Iowa
Tawa
Herbert Hoover
Traugott Richter
L. H. Richter
Davenport
A. E B. Kepfora
Red Cross
Chicago
Fred
Pettit
Waterloo
Charles H. Hoomhower
John Joseph
Boomier
Winneshiek County
Ben Buer
Decorah
Vayette
Winniehick
Payette
Advertising to Victory in War Time
A WWI era piece argues readers should rely on newspaper advertisements to make informed purchases quickly. It claims clerks are overburdened, readers benefit from print salesmanship, and government campaigns use ads to conserve effort and aid Liberty bonds, Red Cross, and other efforts. It urges readers to read ads, decide before entering stores, and follow the slogan Advertising to Victory.
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Trankin
Wm. 1
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Y. M. Qlay Knights of Columbus
Salvattes Army
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Knights of Columbus
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Salvation Army
Todlny
At Last He Understood Sandy and Mac’s Illness Visit
Sandy realizes Mac has been unwell with influ enza symptoms for years. Mac explains the illness makes him unable to work and jokes about his poor memory and long time struggle to name the condition. The scene unfolds with regional dialect and humor.
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Sandy
Mac
Bomb-proof Theaters and Raid Night Reflections
A historic item notes enterprising theater managers in Pennsylvania who installed cellar heaters for two tense performances and a staged raid scare. The anecdote mentions upstairs auditoriums, a rehearsal, and a pivot to the cellar as danger looms during a play titled HOCH On.
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Pendurtom Angia
Falnis
Redfield’s Private Secretary Mrs Agathe Stewart
Mrs Agathe Stewart, private secretary to Redfield, born 1888 in Norway, arrived as a child, educated in Port Richmond and New Brighton. She worked as stenographer for American Blowes Company, served as confidential clerk to Congressman Redfield, and remained in Washington as private secretary under Wilson’s cabinet before returning to duty on loan to New York. She has five sisters and four brothers. her father is a ship carpenter.
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Wis Bern
John @tsen
Trendwell Avene
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Ashe
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American Blowes Company
William G. Rowfield
Redfield
Congress
Washington
Amit
Nitrate Wizard Bradleys Air Based Nitro Chemistry Tale
The United States government plans a vast nitrate and cyanide plant at Musselshell Shoals on the Tennessee River near Sheffield Alabama. Charles S Bradley, the nitrate wizard, is highlighted as a youthful, energetic scientist with New England Yankee roots and a background with Thomas A Edison. His major contribution is developing methods to synthesize nitrile acid by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, linking heat and electricity to practical war and peace needs.
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Ala
United States
Charles S$. Bradley
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Victor
Ontario County
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Rochester University
Tyndall
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Archbishop Germanos Urges Syrians to Fight for War Cause
In Detroit Archbishop Germanos of Baalbek urges Syrians to enlist in defense of the United States World War effort. He speaks at St George's Syrian Orthodox church cornerstone ceremony and calls loyal émigrés to bravery, praising America and warning against traitorism. He notes his recent move to lead the Syrian Orthodox church in North America after arriving here before the war declaration.
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United States
Detroit
Germanos
Selephkins
Baalbek
Syria
North America
St. George's
Woman Seeks A Toga In Nevada Governor Anne Martin
Thene Nevada famed for two things includes Misa Anne Martin known as Governor Anne. Voters may crown her United States Senator Anne in fall elections to boast the first woman in the U.S. Senate. Born in Nevada she rose through University of Nevada Stanford Columbia Cambridge studies and taught history at UN Nevada.
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Nev
Misa Anne Martin
Anne
Nevada
United States
Senate
Anne Martin
Washington
University of Nevada
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