Bernstorff cable asks for 50 000 to sway Congress
The Bernstorff dispatch to the German government is examined as investigators ponder how German funds were used to influence Congress. Bernstorff seeks authority to spend up to 50 000 to sway lawmakers and even mentions Ireland to gain Irish influence in Washington. The State Department released the cable, prompting calls for a thorough inquiry into possible pro German manipulation in Congress.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Bernstorff
von Bernstorff
Heflin
Alabama
Congress
Count von Bernstorff
Ber‘ Jin
German Empire
United States
Wilson
Foreign Office
State Department
Ireland
Senate
House
Bomb Explosion Kills Two on Pacific Steamer Seiyo Maru
Two men died and ten were injured when a bomb exploded in a nitrate cargo on the Seiyo Maru in a South American port. Five more bombs were found after the blast. a German painter was arrested and a box of dynamite and bombs found at his house.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Pacific
John L. Reeder
South Pasadena
Cal
Reeder
Government aims to stop luring workers amid Pacific shipyard strikes
The Federal Shipping Board chair announces plans to urge voluntary employer agreements to curb enticing workers from rival plants. Pacific coast disputes drive a push to uniform wage scales and wider industry participation, with meetings set on the West Coast and McNab named to represent the board in San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hurley
Federal Shipping Board
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Seattle
England
San Francisco
One Seattle
Portland
Builders and Shipping Board
Gavin McNab
Shipping Board
Weather summary and regional temps across states
The report notes fair and warmer weather across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky with sections for West Virginia. It lists current and high temperatures plus precipitation at stations including Montreal Salt Lake City Jacksonville Denver Pittsburgh Phoenix Chattanooga Seattle Chicago St Louis San Jose Memphis Kamloops Omaha Cincinnati and more. A September 21 1917 record from Cincinnati shows 7 p.m. readings with highs and lows and precipitation totals.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Montreal
Salt Ty City
Jacksonville
Denver
Pittsburg
Phoeniix
San Joe
Memphis
Kamloops
Omaha
Cincinnati
Minnesota considers arrest over La Follette seditious remarks
Governor Burnquist announced that if an official investigation confirms seditious statements by Senator La Follette at the Nonpartisan League high cost of living conference, the Minnesota Public Safety Commission will seek the senator s arrest.
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Senator la Follette
Nonpartisan League
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
Largest Hay Compressing Plant To Be Located Here
Cincinnati plans to house the largest hay compressing plant in the United States after a conference with Colonel Charles A. Dravo of the Army Quartermaster Department. The old Sedamsville plant has been converted and is in operation, compressing three bales into one to save transport. Dravo praised the facilities and predicted Cincinnati would become a major hay market and export center.
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Cincinnati
United States
Cincinnati Grain and Hay Exchange
Charles A. Dravo
Quartermaster’s Department
United States Army
Middle West
Dravo
Sedamsville
Incinnati Cooperage Company
Queen City
New Richmond
Toledo
Trunks of Documents Sent to Aid King Case Probe
Three trunks of documents were taken to Concord North Carolina by Assistant District Attorney Dooling Dr Otto Schultze and Detective Jones to assist the investigation of the August twenty ninth shooting of Mrs Maude A King. The material was found largely in the New York apartments of Gaston B Means Mrs Kings business adviser.
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Associated Press
New York
Otto Schultze
Jones
Police Department
Dooling
Concord
N. C
Maude A. King
Hayden = Clements
Gaston B. Means
Judge Bingham to probe Mrs. Bingham death rumors
Louisville attorneys for Judge Bingham announce a personal investigation into rumors surrounding the death of Mrs. Robert W. Bingham and possible autopsy plans in Wilmington. They deny a $50,000 fee for Dr. Ravitch and say they will be notified of any action affecting the estate valued over 70 million.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Robert W. Bingham
Bingham
British Fortify Key Ground on Anzac Front in France and Belgium
British forces hold and consolidate high ground gained from the Germans on the Anzac stronghold south of Gheluvelt. Six counter attacks north of Anzac were repelled as Australian, South African, English and Scottish troops pressed forward. Heavy shelling and entrenched machine gun positions were overcome with artillery support and sustained infantry pressure.
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Associated Press
France
Belgium
Gheluvelt
Australia
South Africa
England
Scotland
Bliss Named Army Chief of Staff to Succeed Scott
General Tasker Bliss was named chief of staff of the army, succeeding General Hugh L. Scott who retires tomorrow. Scott will be recalled for active service, likely in troop training duties, with possible later field command.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tasker H. Bliss
Army
Hugh L. Scott
Scott
Baker
United States
General Bliss
Russia
France
Kuhn
Fomer
War College
National Army
Annapolis Junction
Maryland
Bliss
War Department
General Scott
Kentucky
West Point
Mexico
Nogales
General Villa
General Calles
Carranza
Utah
Indian Mountain
Pennsylvania
Artillery School
General Staff
Embezzlement warrant issued for stock broker Hester
Martin J. Hester, a Walnut Hills stock broker, faces a warrant on embezzlement charges over 400 shares of Columbia Gas and Electric stock. Bail set at 12500, posted by John J. Gilligan, amid claims the case is a mistake. Hester had sold his Cincinnati Stock Exchange seat for about 3000, fueling defense claims of misinterpretation and settlement efforts.
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Albert Wehming
Greenwood Avenue
Martin J. Hester
Thoms
Melrose Avenue
Walnut Hills
Wehming
Columbia Gas and Electric
Hestler
Hester
John J. Gilligan
Gilligan
Cincinnati Stock Exchange
First National Bank
Wehning
Altho
Thomas L. Pogue
Thomas K. Schmuck
Emperors Respond to Papal Peace Proposals
Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary and Emperor William of Germany react to Pope Benedict XVs peace proposals. Charles calls for negotiations toward a just lasting peace based on disarmament and freedom of the seas, hoping belligerents follow the pontiffs lead. The dispatch notes hope for a common goal of peace and blessings for the papal mediation.
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Germany
Austro-Hungary
Charles
William
Pope Benedict
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Mgr
sPeace
High Seas
Denison Draft Man Cited For Big Toe Injury
Investigating authorities review the case of Harmon T. Wilmuth a drafted man who said he could not serve after shooting off a big toe in a hunting accident reported in Denison Ohio on September 21.
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Denison, O
Harmon T. Wilmuth
Child Victim of Acid Misadventure
Two year old Ernest Peters of 2106 Vine Street was taken to the General Hospital Friday after swallowing a large amount of acid found in a bottle. His condition is described as very critical.
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Ernest Peters
Vine Street
General Hospital
Argentina Moves to Sever Ties With Germany
Buenos Aires reports indicate Argentina may cut relations with Germany following new developments. Emperor William’s approval of Count von Luxburg’s loyalty is seen as pressing the Chamber of Deputies toward passage of the rupture resolution. The Senate has backed the measure and President Irigoyen signals compliance with public will.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Germany
William
Count von Luxburg
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Irigoyen
War tax bill hopes rise as conferees near deal
Washington Sept 21 Belief grows that Senate and House conferees will reach a complete agreement on the war tax bill after progress on the invested capital and intangible assets issues. Senator Simmons and Representative Kitchin foresee an early conclusion with tentative plans for an 8 percent exemption on invested capital and higher super profits rates.
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Washington
Senate
House
Simmons
Representative Kitchin
House Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Senator Simmons
Soldiers Pour Into Camp Sherman as Draft Rolls In
Camp Sherman Ohio receives 5500 draftees with railroads suspending regular schedules to move men in and out. Norfolk and Western cooperation clears car handling charges. New arrivals drill within a day of landing while berths for seasoned men become noncommissioned officers. Otto Mischke and Fred Hall Jr. are promoted to sergeants in the 329th Infantry. Norman H.
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Camp Sherman
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Norfolk & Western
Columbus
Otto Karl Mischke
Elyria
Fred L. Hall, Jr
Oberlin
329Th Infantry
Norman H
Germany’s Answer to Pope Peace Plan Reported
Amsterdam dispatch reports the German Government replying to Pope Benedict XV with a hopeful tone. The note expresses Emperor William’s long respect for the Pope’s peace efforts and conveys readiness to support a successful appeal.
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Germany
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Benedict
William
Cardinal
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