Peace Negotiations Foreseen For New Year In Washington View
Washington discusses two views on peace with the U S expecting talks to begin next year under U S and allied terms. Officials cite President Wilson's reply to the pope as unchanged while German leaders push optimism about a peace process guided by democracy and justice.
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Community of Nations
Woodrow Wills
Pope Benedict
Rome
German Intrigue in America Spurs War on Austria Demands
Washington Sept 22 The probe into Count von Bernstorff s 850000 slush fund uncovers German propaganda links in Congress and press Austria paid to sway U S sentiment while at peace Senators King Overman Flood call for inquiry State Department officials resist fearing a public scandal The expose links the Austro Hungarian embassy to subsidized newspapers and Fair Play receipts totaling 4500 with Marcus Braun as signer and Braun s involvement noted in a public information pamphlet outlining German activities past and present.
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State Department
Germany
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Senate
Austria
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Flood
Foreign Relations Committee
Utah
Fair Play
Marcus Braun
New York
America
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Richmond Blues Move to Depot Camp
The Richmond Blues moved from the big camp to the depot hillside position near the machine gun camp. They spent the day erecting tents and policing grounds while maintaining their long held identity and name. The move followed a challenging week with drills continuing and a sense of relief among the Blues and other camp men.
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Rafferty to Speak at Anniston Chamber Meeting
Brigadier General W. C. Rafferty recently named temporary Camp McClellan commander will address the Anniston Chamber of Commerce on Monday afternoon. He said he is not a public speaker but will meet local business leaders as transportation actions for the camp are discussed with Alabama Power officials.
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Camp McClellan
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Mitchell
Anniston Ordnance Company
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Fosdick
H. B. Rudisill
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Wilmington Box Bets Baseball Gear Aids First Delaware Infantry
The people of Wilmington Delaware sent a large box of baseball supplies to Company D First Delaware infantry. The soldiers were grateful and spent the afternoon playing ball while drill and discipline kept the unit in good order.
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First Delaware Infantry
New American Record Set by French Driver at Sheepshead Bay
Lewis Chevrolet in a Fron tenac machine set a new American 100 mile record at Sheepshead Bay Speedway New York, finishing first to win the Harkness trophy from 18 starters with a time of 1 hour 54 minutes 20 seconds, beating the prior mark by 2 minutes 30 seconds. De Palma won the futurity handicap at ten miles with a 6 minute 11 and 3 sixteenths second time.
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Unloaded Gun Kills Virginia Soldier at Camp McClellan
Private Maddox of Company L, Second Virginia infantry, was fatally shot by a rifle believed unloaded while at Camp McClellan. The death occurred in quarters as a bunkmate cleaned a rifle, discharging it and striking Maddox near the ear. His body was taken to Bagley & Stanley undertaking parlors and will be shipped to Pulaski, Virginia, for home.
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Weatherly Named Liberty Bond Campaign Chairman
W H Weatherly president of the First National Bank Anniston will lead the Liberty Bond drive in the Anniston reserve district. He appointed county chairmen W F Johnston J K Dixon J M Atkins C M Pruett and J W Grady to oversee bond sales. M B Wellborn of the Atlanta reserve board said strong plans are underway for the Sixth district and expects a good showing.
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Doctor Reiland to Preach at Grace Church Anniston Today
Dr. Karl Reiland rector of St George's New York will preach at Grace Church Anniston this morning at 11 o clock for Dr. Carleton Barnwell. Reiland is religious work director for the YMCA at Camp McClellan and visits units daily. He is known for horsemanship and a mounted role with Virginia soldiers. He will return to New York October 1.
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St George's Episcopal Church
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Grace Church
Anniston
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St. Georges Church
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Germans drive deep into Russian lines at Jacobstadt
London reports a 25 mile wide 6 mile deep German breakthrough at Jacobstadt on the Dwina front southeast of Riga. German forces captured 440 prisoners and 50 guns, while Russians fled across the river. The surge threatens the wider Russian line as Hindenburg aims to unfold a larger campaign from Dwinsk to Foe san i.
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British Air Strikes Halt German Seaplanes at Ostend Front
British aircraft patrolled Ostend and the Flanders front shooting down three German seaplanes and ten more machines, with six driven out of control. Bombardment of German coast works reported successful. British gains held at dusk despite a renewed German attempt to retake lost ground amid heavy combat.
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Ostend
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Teutons
U boat focus shifts to merchant ships as troop transports slip free
Washington reports German U boats target merchant and supply ships while sparing troop transports. Admiral Benson says Americans’ ships in the zone use balloons to help gunners range subs. A new super submarine with extended range and six inch projectiles is noted. Russian forces retreat in Riga fighting. General Scott and General Bliss to join Pershing in France after retirement, eager to serve.
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Germany
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Hugh L. Scott
Tasker SH. Bliss
France
Pershing
Not Guilty Moody and Guilty Maxwell In Separate Prohibition Trials
In the circuit court, Matt Moody was acquitted after a Monday trial by jury, while Tuesday John Maxwell was convicted on similar charges with a $400 fine. The separate trials followed a severance and drew attention for the contrasting verdicts and proceedings.
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