Carranza Moves to Mexico City Ahead of Plan
Washington reports Carranza pushing to establish himself in Mexico City before a Latin American conference plan takes effect. Officials anticipate his resistance to a provisional government, while Villa and Zapata align with peace talks. U S recognition prospects hinge on foreign powers backing any course.
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Washington
State Department
Hus
Carranza
Mexico City
United States
Villa
Zapata
Mexico
Pursuit Not Slackened In Eastern War Zone
London reports the German pursuit of retreating Russians shows no slackening with progress along the eastern line except in Northern Courland where Russians resist stubbornly. Germans claim breakthrough from southeast of Kovno toward Vilna and Niemen Grodno routes as Russians fall back toward Pripet marshes. Military observers question whether Germans will press on or man positions to trap Muscovites. Artillery dominates western fighting with Allied guns shelling the German line as large air squadrons strike barracks and positions.
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London
Berlin
Courland
Kovno
Vilna
Niemen
Grodno
Bieloviezh
Pripet River
Murder Puzzles Police in Tolleston Killing
In Gary Indiana one man is arrested and several detained as police hunt the murderers of Rev Edmund Kayser killed at his Tolleston home. Chief Heintz noted motive unclear possibly tied to Kayser pro German utterances. Elmer Leroy, who denounced Kayser, was held then released.
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Gary
Ind
Edmund Kayser
Tolleston
Carranza Moves Offices to Mexico City
Advices from Vera Cruz report the Carranza government sending furniture and documents to Mexico City as its offices relocate. The transfer signals ongoing reorganization within the Mexican government during the period.
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Carranza
Washington
Vera Cruz
State Department
Mexico City
Sixty Two Airships Raid German Factory
Sixty two French aviators on August 25 flew over a German shell factory north of Saarlouis in Rhenish Prussia, dropping over 150 bombs including 30 large calibre. Official reports note heavy fighting in the Arotis area and continued artillery activity near Roye. The raid marks a major air offensive in the region within three weeks of prior attacks.
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Paris
Saarlouis
War Office
Arotis
Souches
Nueville
Roye
Argonne
la Folle Morte
Offenburg
Baden
Karlsruhe
Grand Duchy
Dellingen
Rhenish Prussia
Treves
Germany
Saarbruecken
Saint Ongbert
Zweibruecken
Mediation Hope Grows Over Seas Freedom Plan
Washington officials foresee Britain accepting a U S suggestion for mediation between Germany and Britain on freedom of the seas. The move follows the Lusitania note and hinges on Germany settling the Arabic incident. Acceptance would accompany Germany’s likely settlement for American losses aboard the Lusitania and pave the way for a formal offer to Britain.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Lusitania
Roosevelt Denounces U S Policy at Camp Address
In Plattsburg New York Theodore Roosevelt denounced thirteen months of U S policy as ignoble and cowardly saying the weak were protected while Americans were murdered at sea. He attacked the government for lack of preparedness and condemned Germany as brutal and ruthless.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Quell Portugal's Disorders in Northern Portugal
Lisbon parliament passed a resolution to employ rigorous measures to preserve order in Northern Portugal amid grave events. Reports cite Capt. Henrique De Paiva Couceiro as the royalist leader fueling disturbances. Interior Minister Silva said a monarchial movement has broken out and that barracks at Guimaraes near Braga were attacked with many wounded.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Henrique de Paiva Couceiro
Silva
National Council
Guimaraes
Braga
Russia to raise another B16 army for 1916 campaign
London Gen Polivanoff says Russia will raise 1000 more troops. Germans hold Brest Litovsk line and push toward Petrograd as Russian retreating forces burn supplies and destroy assets. Austrian claims Kamieniez-Litovsk aflame on Archduke Joseph Ferdinand arrival. Russians evacuate forts before Germans advance.
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Brest-Litovsk
Petrograd
London
Polivanoff
Russia
Baltic
Mitou
Kovno
Vilna
Dvinsk
Olita
von Hindenburg
Archduke Joseph Ferdinand
Kamieniez-Litovsk
Warsaw
Brest- Litovsk
Haiti to Accept Treaty Forecast by Port au Prince
Washington dispatches report Hatien Parliament is expected to ratify the proposed American protectorate treaty. President D Artiguenave supports the convention and has backing from senators and delegates for swift action. U S plans include using War Department officers to aid Haiti police if needed. Marines stay on the island until protectorate machinery is set up. Some north rebels may oppose, but little trouble anticipated.
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Washington
Hatien
State Department
Charle Davis
Port Au Prince
D’artiguenave
United States
Haiti
War Department
Philippine Constabulary
Zapata Replies Favorable to Peace Conference Aid
General Emiliano Zapata favored the Pan American conference note offering help to convene in neutral Mexican territory a plan for a provisional government and elections. Messengers J W Russell and Frank Azzis delivered his reply along with favorable responses from Generals Manuel Palafox Francisco Chazarro Pacheco and Lazo.
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Mexico
Emilion Zapata
J. W. Russel
Frank Azzis
Zapata
Manuel Palafox
Francisco Chazaro
Pacheco
Lazo
Chicago Jury Indicts Greenbaum Over Hast Land Disaster
Chicago Walker K Greenbaum manager of Indiana Transportation Company indicted by county grand jury for manslaughter in connection with the Hast land disaster. His act tied to the steamer for the fatal excursion.
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Chicago
Walker K.greenbaum
Indiana Transportation Company
Tao
Germany Proposes Terms in Arabic Case and Lusitania Sinking
Washington reports diplomatic developments point to an end of the dispute with Germany. Berlin signals willingness to concede US demands if mediation between Germany and Great Britain proceeds. Germany says submarine crews warned before torpedoes and vows disavowal and reparations if missteps occurred. Count von Bernstorff may present notes to Lansing for a satisfactory adjustment. The US seeks disavowal of Lusitania sinking, reparations, guarantees against repetition, and a seas freedom understanding.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Josephine L. Bruguiere
Edmond T. Woods
Lusitania
von Bernstorff
State Department
Newport Flood Improves After River Crest at Newport
The White river flood has receded over two feet since the August 25 crest, freeing parts of Newport sidewalks. The south levee was dynamited August 26, releasing trapped water and lowering levels. Relief trains reach the city and food is scarce though funds are needed for tents and groceries. No deaths reported, but property loss may reach 3 to 4 million dollars. Assistance pours in from Little Rock, Batesville, Brinkley, and the Elks lodge with a $500 donation.
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Newport
Ark
White River
Little ,Rock
Batesville
Brinkley
National Lodge of Elks
J. M. Gibson
Submarine Destroyed Near Ostend by Air Bombing
The secretary of the admiralty reports Squadron Commander Arthur W. Bigsworth of the Royal Navy destroyed a German submarine this morning by bombs dropped from an aeroplane. The submarine was observed completely wrecked and sank off Ostend near Belgium.
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London
Ostend
Belgium
Secretary of the Admiralty
Arthur W. Bigsworth
R. N
Tsank
Mississippi State Briefs Heavy Freight Wreck Near Penn
Artesia A northbound M. and O. freight derailed after wreckage south of town near Penn. Thirteen cars overturned. Conductor E. M. Hassell and Fireman Jim Carter injured but not seriously. Wrecking crew cleared debris promptly. Summit petitions circulate in Fourth district to rescind extra road funds. Corinth farmer Frank Davis fatally shot himself, death instantaneous, no calls made. Columbus eyes Jackson Military Road route. Florence-Columbus-Meridian plan favored. Nashville September delegation planned. Clarksdale fire destroys mill building and adjoining residences. material loss about 100000. several boxcars burned. Itta Bena John Oliver, 60, shoots and kills Howard Burns, 17, over a pig dispute. Oliver surrendered to sheriff. West Point high school adds science department. slate Springs sawmill accident kills Herman Levene, 35. Walter Williams, army wireless operator, killed in Galveston storm, buried at Booneville.
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Artesia
Here
Penn
E. M. Hassell
Jim Carter
Itta Bena
John Oliver
Howard Burns
J. E. Langford
Oliver’s Field
Langford
Oliver
Howard
Sarhuel Burns
Blaine
Givian
Pentecoste
Taylor
Yerger Pardoned After Long Prison Term By Brewer
Lawrence Yerger, once secretary of the prison trustees, freed by Gov. Earl Brewer from a 15 year sentence for embezzling about 30000 state funds. Yerger, who had run the Belmont farm commissary, received an unconditional pardon restoring his citizenship. Races in Mississippi Democratic primary are decided with Edwards defeating McDowell for railroad commissioner by 366 votes.
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Jackson
Lawrence Yerger
Board of Prison Trustees
Earl Brewer
Yerger
Belmont Farm
H. A. Fagan
Mississippi
Stokes V. Robertson
Charles J. Moore
Marc Antony Brown
Henry C. Wood F
George R. Edwards
James R. McDowell
Edwards
Lave
L. J. Stone
P. E. Matthews
Benton
Stone
Benton County
State Committee
McDowell
Matthews
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