Cardinal Della Chiesa Elected Pope Benedict XV
Rome, Sept 3. Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa archbishop of Bologna was elected Pope Benedict XV to succeed Pius X. The conclave began Aug 31 and the vote was two thirds. He accepted the election amid emotion and plans to issue the first apostolic benediction to America.
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U S Cruiser Barred From Turk Straits
Washington reports Turkey refused U S request to let the cruiser North Carolina pass the Dardanelles to deliver 150000 dollars in gold for Americans in the Ottoman empire. The grand vizier cited mined waters and warned it could set a precedent for foreign warships. The North Carolina will proceed to the Mediterranean via alternate routes as diplomacy remains highly critical.
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Kaiser Urges Sweden to Atta ck Finland
Stockholm reports rising anxiety over German moves to push Sweden from neutrality toward joining Germany in a war against Finland. The Star correspondent notes articles in German papers aiming to draw Sweden into the conflict to weaken the Russian push in East Prussia.
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Wilson to Seek War Tax Revenue in Joint Session
Washington reports Congress will hold a joint session tomorrow afternoon to hear President Wilson's message urging a war tax to raise about 100 million dollars. The plan centers on an Internal Revenue tax on select commodities, with details kept guarded amid protests and political caution.
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British Consul Holds German Sailors After Ship Quits
Savannah Ga September 3 Special Five German sailors arrested on complaint of the British consul after quitting the British steamship Egyptians before their terms expired They left over fears of arrest when the ship neared a British port Their wages suit against the master was filed yesterday They are held in police custody with a hearing set for tomorrow morning.
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Rebellion of Boers Planned by Viljoon
El Paso Texas September 3 General H J Viljoon a Boer commander in chief under Louis Botha cabled Pretoria urging Boers in this country to rally to the old flag and cast off English rule forever He is a resident of New Mexico and before the African war served as adjuvant to President Kruger He was linked with the Madero revolution as military adviser to the late President Madero.
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German Aeroplanes Fail To Fly Over Paris
Paris reporter notes the city was disappointed as no German aeroplane appeared over Paris today Crowds gathered at major squares from 4 pm to 7 pm to witness an aerial pass. Trench machines patrolled the skies ready to engage the enemy and explain that machine gun fire in a city risks casualties from misdirected shots.
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Want Ads Promote Reliable Help Across Trades
The Constitution urges readers to use its Want Ads to quickly and inexpensively find competent help across factory, sales, cooking, and maid roles. Ads are read by capable people and backed by the paper’s prestige, with nationwide reach and frequent updates. Telephone Main 5900 or Atlanta 5001.
Battle at Forts of Paris reports cautious optimism
Paris reports a guarded mood as rumors of a government move to Bordeaux circulate among journalists and officials. The Temps predicts allied success at the forts, citing reduced German pressure on the left and French gains in Lorraine and along the canal. An English officer reports heavy German losses near Compiegne as French and British forces press forward.
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50 Zepplins Ready To Start At Any Time
Two American oil engineers who traveled from Romania via Budapest and Berlin report scenes in Bresulé and Silesia heavily mined and heavy aerial activity in Germany. They note food in Berlin was cheap with restaurants cutting tariffs while business ran normally and recruiting stations in Unterden and Linden had hundreds of men awaiting conscription.
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Kaiser's Forces Close On Paris As War Progresses
German forces press toward Paris, with Compeigne and Sensles noted as about 45 and 32 miles away. Paris braces for possible investment as Bordeaux hosts government operations and aeroplane patrols. Britain reports 5 228 casualties as 60 000 new recruits join Kitchener s second army.
German Advance Halted Near Paris in War Office Notice
The War Office states no contact with German forces around Compiègne and Senlis since yesterday. Precautions halt any enemy offensive movement and steps are taken to pursue. continuation noted on Page Two.
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