German policy shift signaled before Arabic sinking
Officials in Washington and London digest a German pledge disavowing the Arabic sinking and promising reparation for American lives if done by a German submarine. They see this as clearing the way for a final settlement of disputes, while Britain insists on full protection of noncombatants and neutral commerce.
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Germany
Kaiser
Arabia
United States
Washington
Great Britain
Wilson
U-boat Sank Arabic Captured in Net of Steel
An Atlantic officer said the German submarine that sank the Arabic was caught in a steel net and that its double crew were prisoners in England. Britain reportedly has captured many submarines in the past sixty days, while Sir Herbert Hall of the Royal Bank of Canada discussed a planned readjustment of foreign exchange with American officials. Major General Sir Sam Hughes, Canadian minister of militia, arrived after touring battle fronts in France and training camps in England.
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New York
White Star
Atlantic
Liverpool
England
Herbert Halt
Royal Bank of Canada
British Financial Commission
Canada
United States
Herbert
Sam Hughes
Battle Front
France
Branders
Englen
Mayor Promises Aid To Atlanta Carnival Plan
Mayor James G Woodward endorsed a three day Atlanta and Georgia jubilee to begin November 16. He asks the common council to appoint a strong committee to cooperate with carnival officers and reserve the Auditorium Armory for big events. The plan aims to unite business and professional leaders and present a united, patriotic Atlanta.
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James G Woodward
Atlanta
Atlanta and
Georgia
General Council
Carnival Association
Homer Weaver
Auditorium Armory
Presidents Club
Exchange Rates Rise Amid Swift Recovery in New York
Foreign money values recovered sharply with sterling up from last night, francs and Reichsmarks gaining as traders priced in near normal rates. Reported arrivals of British and French financiers and potential large gold shipments suggested a broader financial readjustment was ahead, though some details remained unconfirmed.
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New York
Halifax
British Cruiser Sunk in August Torpedo Attack Off Fatland
Berlin reports detail the August 17 engagement off the Fatland coast in which a British cruiser of the Aurora class and a British destroyer were sunk by German torpedo boats. The German admiralty says the British were surprised and that the cruiser sank within four minutes while the destroyer went down after a torpedo hit.
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Berlin
Tuckerton
Admiralty
Naval Ten
Fatland
Bucharest
Hilonzing
Germany pays indemnity to Spain for 1914 deaths
The German government notified Spain via its Madrid ambassador that 240 000 pesetas valued at $48 000 will be paid as indemnity for the deaths of seven Spaniards shot at Liega in August 1914. Also noted is a Finnish scientist claim about air purity near pine trees due to needle emissions.
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Germany
Spain
Madrid
Paris
Prd
Liega
Denies Plotting Death of Husband in Providence Case
Elizabeth Tiffany Blair Mohr, held on $10,000 bail after confessing by three men she allegedly hired for 7000 to kill her husband Dr Frankl Mohr a wealthy physician of Providence and Newport. The shooting wounded his secretary Miss Emily G Bulger as the trio lounged in a dark Nayatt Road spot. District Attorney requested $25,000 bail. judge set at $10,000. Two alleged accomplices remained jailed, while Mohr denied the charge.
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Providence
Elizabeth Tiffany Blair Mohr
Frankl Mohr
Newport
Mohr
Emily G Bulger
Nayatt Road
Beach
Brown
Victor Brown
Henry Spellman
George W Healis
Tomgit
Bristol
Miss Burger
Tate
Allies to Help Direct Strategy of Russ Army
Berlin reports that France and England will aid Russia by sending expert strategists to Grand Duke Nicholas and by forming a Franco British advisory board for finances. The Lokal Anzeiger notes a Washington treasury loan of 350 million and discusses how Britain’s cotton embargo would align with American policy toward England.
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Berlin
Tuckerton
Today
Lokal Anseiger
Paris
France
England
Russia
Nicholas
Financial Ex- Pon
Gokal Anzeiger
Ties-Jury
Washington
Great Britain
Russian Army Quits Grodno Fortress In Fierce Assaults
Russian forces abandon Grodno fortress as German and allied troops push from Vilna and Bieloviezh. The day yields heavy captures, including 2070 prisoners, three heavy guns, and multiple machine guns, with forts Nos 4 and 44 taken and lines evacuated.
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Vilna-Grodno
Merocz
Niemen
Grodno
Landwehr
Dombrove-Grodno
Baden
Bieloviezh
Swislocz
Makarewce
Odelsk
Thig
Ossowetz
Atmy Epour
Leopold of Bavana
Bieloviez
Jasielda
Austrians Press Russian Forces on Multiple Fronts
Vienna reports continued Austro-Hungarian and German advances against Russian lines. Troops under General von Bashm-Limoli move east from Brady toward the Sereth while other forces press near Kowel Zalasts and Jarnopol. In the Dardanelles, Turkish transports were torpedoed by British submarines as the August week ends.
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Vienna
London
von Gothmer
Korow
Zalasc
Jarnopol
Sereth
Pmanzer
Kosyer Stripa
Dnioster
Bessarabia
Kobrin
Russia
Brest- Litovsk
Murghs
Jasiolia
Tyrolean
Tonwle
Lagaronne
Lalgaiin
Montjatonia
Vontcostun
Carinthian
Vente Peralba
Bleducr
Bidlah
Dardanelles
Poa
Patrol and transport actions near Gallipoli and Nagara
A fragmentary report notes heightened activity near Bu 2k Anaforta and Achashiliman with transport sunk on August 20 by a British submarine. Four more transports torpedoed at sea, two near Achashiliman and two between Gallipoli and Nagara, as battleships and other vessels anchor in the straits.
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Anaforta
Achashiliman
Gallipali
Nagara
Allies' Offensive Repulsed at Gallipoli
Constantinople reports heavy fighting on the Gallipoli peninsula. Turkish war department says French and British forces failed to advance near Seadul Bahr as trenches were bombarded and enemy mine sweep operations repelled near the Dardanelles.
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Constantinople
Londo
Stin
Gallypoli Peninsular
Seadul Bahr
Mondz
Birits
Dardanelles
Sddul Bahr
Furious engagements on the Western Front report bombardments near Lieuport and surrounding sectors
A wartime office statement notes heavy bombardments against Lieuport and adjacent sectors Stracite and Batkagh with artillery exchanges and aerial activity. German shells fall on Soissons area as exchanges persist between Allied and German batteries around Armantiaut and Canny.
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War Office
Beiziom
Lieuport
Pteun- Stracite
Batkaghe Oui Artilery
Bomn Taegers
Irtels
Oiser
Armaniaurt
Soissons
Mtleise
Atsne
Local Front Reports Skirmishes Across Lorraine and Fecht
Fragmentary dispatches describe cane nonades and clashes near Ville Aux Bois and Go dat in Chamsaena with fighting on the western outskirts of the Arkonns. Additional incidents are noted in Lorraine and the Vostes in the Fecht sector amid ongoing tensions.
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Ville Aux Bois
Godat
Chamsaena
Arkonns
Lorraine
Vostes
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