German Plot to Buy New York Evening Mail Revealed
Count von Bernstorff attended a 1915 meeting in New York where six or seven discussed buying the New York Evening Mail to publish unbiased news of the European war. Ludwig Nissen described the scheme and said no concrete action or government backing was ever secured.
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Associated Press
Neww York
Count von Bernstorff
United States
New York Evening Mail
Ludwig Nissen
National Jewelers’ Association
Berlin
Nissen
Germany
New York
Europe
Davis
Percival Kuhne
Evening Mail
Collapse of German Offense Fails in First Phase
London dispatches report Germans gained a six mile front only once, deepest point a mile and a half, at Rheims Mountain, but at enormous cost. Washington says first two days show limited success for Germany while Franco American cooperation strengthens Allied resolve.
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Associated Press
London
Rheims Mountain
Washington
M. Edouard, de Billy
United States
Rheims
de Billy
Paris
Mr. de Billy
Weather outlook across states with showers and clouds
Ohio fair Thursday with possible north showers. Friday showers in the north. West Virginia partly cloudy Thursday, showers Friday. Indiana partly cloudy north Thursday, showers south Thursday night and Friday. Kentucky showers Thursday, partly cloudy north Friday. Temperatures from stations including Boston Seattle Denver Cincinnati and Kansas City show highs near 80s and 60s with light precipitation totals around 0.02.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Crisis Believed Past By American Observers
Washington officials cautioned on the front reports while press dispatches suggested the German offensive had been held in check. Generals Pershing Bliss and March withheld firm conclusions, though officers on the ground signaled the battle was nearing a half-win with a narrowed front after three days of fighting.
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Washington
America
Paris
Associated Press
Pershing
Bliss
Baker
France
March
War Department
Berlin
Celebrate Labor Day as a second Fourth of July
The Shipping Board is asked to declare Labor Day a second Fourth of July to launch a record ship tally to defeat Germany. Chairman Hurley sent the idea to Samuel Gompers for AFL discussion with Pacific coast unions, aiming for a national celebration with general approval. Officials note the proposal originated from workers and should be developed by them without urging.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shipping Board
Germany
Hurley
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pacific Coast
Premiums on Price of Crude Plan Proposed to Stabilize Oil
A plan to stabilize crude oil prices recommends payment of premiums above posted rates in the Appalachian midcontinent and gulf coast fields. The plan, valid until November 1, aims to keep oil flowing smoothly and was submitted to M L Requa by A C Bedford of the National Petroleum War Service Committee. Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast fields were not included in the recommendation at this time.
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Associated Press
New York
Jin
Appalachian Mid-Continent
Gulf Coast
National Fuel Administration
A. C. Bedford
National Petroleum War Service Committee
Althe
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Bedford
Oil Division
The
Fuel Administration
Heineken warns against Mittel Europa as economic cure
Philipp Heineken, director of the North German Lloyd, argues in Deutsche Stimmen that a true postwar revival requires resuming economic relations with all nations rather than pursuing Mittel Europa. He notes entente pressures on Bremer and Hamburg, urges freeing central powers from state controls, and says Austria Hungary remains dependent on imports.
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Amsterdam
Philipp Heineken
Lloyd Steamship Company
Deutsche Stimmen
Bremer
Hamburg
Berlin
Heineken
Mitteleuropa
Europe
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Middle Europe
Labor Federation Initiates Separate Labor Party Bid
The Minnesota Federation of Labor at its thirty sixth annual session in Virginia Minnesota voted to call a caucus in St Paul on August 24 to organize a separate labor party and nominate a full State ticket.
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Virginia
Minn
Minnesota Federation of Labor
St. Paul
Propaganda Against U S Shipyards Denied
Washington reports German efforts to undermine shipbuilding fail as the Shipping Board debunks claims of higher injuries in ship construction. Hog Island yard cited as model of safety, with May accident rate of six per thousand, below prewar 21.8. Two departments created to boost worker safety and prompt reporting of minor injuries.
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Associated Press
Washington
Europe
France
Shipping Board
Hog Island
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Roosevelt son Quentin killed in French air battle
Reports from Paris and London confirm Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt was killed July 14 near Chateau Thierry after engaging German fighters. The pilot was last seen in combat with a thirteen plane American patrol when two enemy aircraft turned on him and his machine fell back inside German lines. Colonel Roosevelt issued a statement praising his son’s service to country.
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Associated Press
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Quentins
Roosevelt
Quentin Roosevelt
France
London
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Exchange Telegraph Company
The
Aviation Service
Mineola Training School
British Vessels Carry U S Soldiers to Europe
In the House of Commons Sir Leo Money said 350,956 of 637,927 American troops moved to Europe in April June were carried on British ships. He noted plans to transport larger numbers in the future.
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Associated Press
London
Europe
House of Commons
Leo Money
Ministry of Shipping
Naval Promotions Considered In Large Numbers
Secretary Daniels announced the Naval Selection Board began sessions to pick officers for promotion. The Bureau of Navigation projects 5 permanent and 21 temporary Read Admirals 11 permanent and 93 temporary Captains and 24 permanent and 219 temporary Commanders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Naval Selection Board
Bureau of Navigation
Dry Goods Men Push Price Fixing Plan
The National Wholesale Dry Goods Association will appoint a seven member committee to confer with the War Industries Board and craft a price fixing program. The plan aims to set prices for cotton goods and other commodities at levels equal to those charged to civilian buyers and government buyers, aligning with manufacturers’ stance. Gerrish H. Milliken of New York Spencer Turner of the War Industries Board and John W. Scott of Chicago participated in discussions.
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Associated Press
New York
National Wholesale Dry Goods’ Association
War Industries Board
Gerrish H. Milliken
War Service Committee
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Spencer Turner
John W. Scott
Chicago
Interurbans Get a Boost
Ohio Public Utilities Commission approved higher passenger fares for fourteen interurban lines stating relief is needed to prevent bankruptcies. Some roads had evidence submitted while forty five did not. The new rates, two to three cents per mile, fit necessity without aiming for steam-road parity. Specific roads granted increases include Toledo Bowling Green & Southern and Lake Shore Electric Railway among others. Freight rate decision expected soon.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio Interurban
Public Utilities Commission
Toledo, Bowling Green & Southern Traction Company
Western Ohio Railway Company
Stark Electric Railroad Company
Fostoria & Fremont Railway Company
Tiffin, Fostoria & Eastern Electric Railway Company
Cleveland, Alliance & Mahoning Valley Railroad Company
Sandusky, Norwalk & Mansfield Railway Company
Cleveland, Painesville & Eastern Railway Company
Cleveland, Painesville & Ashtabula Railway Company
Cleveland Southwestern & Columbus Railway Company
Cleveland & Eastern Traction Company
Ohio Electric Railway Company
Toledo, Fostoria & Findlay Railway Company
Lake Shore. Electric Railway Company
Theiss Found Guilty of Embezzlement in Ohio Case
Special Dispatch reports Jacob Theiss, infirmary superintendent, found guilty of embezzling $553.80 after a trial in Hamilton Ohio. The jury deliberated for about two and a half hours before verdict. The case details and timing are noted in the dispatch.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, O
Jacob Theiss
Wilson expected to seize trunk line telegraph and telephone systems
Washington reports an executive order by President Wilson to take over trunk line telegraph and telephone networks and place control with Postmaster General Burleson. Consolidation aims to allow trunk lines to carry messages and conversations and to accept telegrams at post offices, replacing stamps with a unified billing method.
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Wilson
Tele
Burleson
Small Gains Amid Severe Losses In Allied Drive
Allied lines near Rheims remain under heavy attack with only small gains in isolated sectors. East of the cathedral French forces hold and hold ground despite German shelling. Americans near Fossoy and along the Marne inches advance while sustaining fierce combat. French and Italians push back to inflict heavy casualties on the invaders.
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Associated Press
London
Altho
Alli
Rheims Salient
Marne
Rheims
Champagne
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