German Plot to Bribe Congress Linked to Secretary Lansing
Washington Sept 21 The United States reveals Berlin sought funds up to 650000 to influence Congress via a peace society and an Ireland declaration. Secretary Lansing shared the Bernstorff message, noting similar past efforts while lawmakers push for inquiries into potential lobby interference during the escalating submarine war.
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Congress
United States
Lansing Mate
Court von Bernstorff
Sun Organization
von Jurnstorff
Ireland
Fot Namrdt
Lansing
Wilson
Tne
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Aentine
Overman
Senate Lobby Committee
Representative Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
State Department
House
Heflin
Alabama
Bernstorff
Secretary of State
von Bernstorff
U. G
Riots Erupt in San Francisco Streetcar Strike
Two riots occur in San Francisco during a streetcar strike. Selective draft recruits attack a United Rail car, while hundreds of strikers stone vehicles and clash with police. One woman hurt, several arrested, multiple windows smashed. Seattle shipyard layoffs follow the carpenters strike, about 1000 workers affected.
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United Railromd Company
Nun Santos
Costa Rica Breaks with Kaiser Sends His Consuls Home
Costa Rica severs diplomatic relations with Germany in an official act. Costa Rican passports are handed to German consuls and the legations in both countries recalled. The move is widely approved by the public and press.
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Kaiser
Associated
Prena
Chicago Cinches Baseball Title
Chicago clinched the American League pennant by defeating Boston 2 to 1 in the final game of their season series. Boston's slim chances relied on improbable wins as Chicago secured the leading position.
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Chicago
White Sox
Shortage on Cheyenne Police Highlighted by Long Hours
The State Leader urges Cheyenne residents to push for more police protection without courting a political battle over prohibition. It details current officer duties, the chief's workload, and a call for funding to hire at least five more patrolmen to reduce strain and better police residential areas.
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Cheyenne
Embrey
Wyoming Tribune
Iem
Most Arrests Made on Drunkenness Charges
Cheyenne police report drunkenness arrests dominate the day with nine of ten arrests for drunkenness and a sober man charged with carrying concealed weapons. Officers say the floating population floods the jail, creating chain gang resort and added duties like hospital transport and pursuit of other crimes. Continued on Page Eight.
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Levertern
Tate
Jalil
Port Russell
Minnesota Governor Seeks Action Over Antiwar Speech by La Follette
In St Paul the governor says an official probe into antiwar remarks by Senator La Follette may lead to the senator's arrest. Federal officials are reviewing copies of La Follette and Townley speeches after a Non Partisan league meeting. The league may repudiate La Follette's comments and distancing actions are urged by delegates and local leaders.
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Minn
Ruynquist Annmeuner
Labollette
Minnesota
Lafollette
Pennley
Non-Fartisan League
Be Campbell
Department of Justice
Washington
National Non-Partisan League
America
Wisconsin
League
A. Downley
van Lear
CoOlanine
Sherherd
Frasier
North Dukers
Britons Drive North in New Offensive Claim 3000 Captives
British war office reports that yesterday's fighting on the Keelian front yielded 3000 captives and gains across the line from the North Sea to Switzerland. The move followed several counter attacks by German forces, with analysts noting strategic shifts and evolving Allied plans.
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Keleian
Wer
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North Sea
Switzerland
Haltie
Rock Sea
Oust
Miweden
Austra Italien
Tiene Mothe
Adrian
Emperor of Austria Seeks Peace Through Freedom of Seas
Reported remarks from Vienna indicate Emperor seeks a basis for lasting peace by adopting a freedom of seas principle and international legality. He urges world powers to commit to disarmament and justice while Pope efforts aim to mediate a peaceful settlement. The exchange references potential German reaction and broader hopes for a world order favoring peaceful cooperation.
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