World News Digest Signals Fresh Fronts and Political Shifts
Reports from Europe, the Balkans, and Russia detail Italian offensives toward Trieste and Gorizia, Bulgaria reinforcing fronts opposite Italy, and a collapsed Korniloff revolt in Russia. British bombs strike Belgian coast destroyers, and French troops pierce German trenches in Champagne. Domestic notes include a bank raid near Sullivan Missouri, and Roosevelt praising Liberty motor trials.
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Foreign Office
Washington War and Policy Roundup
Federal farm loan associations expand to borrow under the Farm Loan act. Exports restricted by embargo for war interests. Congress likely adjourns before December. 1,300,000 have volunteered for defense. Sweden accused of collusion with Germany. Federal insurance for officers passed by the House. Aliens may be drafted or face expulsion. Liberty Motor completed for aircraft use. State Department cites Sweden episode as proof of Kaiser plotting.
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State Department
First US troops hold field day in France guests attend
American infantrymen at their French camp stage a field day with Prime Minister Clemenceau among guests. Private Nem, praised as a model soldier, commits suicide after a reprimand. Pershing says US troops will use French guns due to better quality. Breathing Kentucky patriots pledge 1000 volunteers to aid the Kaiser defeat. Bonar Law comments Germany erred by provoking America. victory now certain.
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Sweden must have 12 million bushels of grain or starve
Dr. Alex Nordwall warned Sweden needs 12,000,000 bushels of grain or risk famine. A committee will distribute a million copies of Elihu Root’s Chicago speech on America’s Part In the War nationwide. Representative Hersey linked defeat of woman suffrage to White House picketing. Dartmouth reports 850 enrolled this year vs 1,500 normal. War Department seeks 600 chaplains for the National Army bound for France. Exports for seven months through July reach $1,007,065,190. National Guard units to be sprinkled as little as possible. L B Martindale of Chemical National Bank charged with $300,000 fraud over sixteen years, confirmed by Controller John Skelton Williams.
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Sweden
Elihu Root
Chicago
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France
National Guard
L. B. Martindale
Chemical National Bank
New York
John Skelton Willams
Connie Mack Eyes Omaha Rookie Grif fin First Baseman
Connie Mack of the Athletics picks up a likely youngster Grif fin from Omaha who can hit and field. Stuffy Meln nis likely to keep his spot as the team considers young talent following recent showings. Perritt allowed only one run in four games and may start a World Series game against the White Sox next month. Jim Coffey stopped Joe Bonds in the third round of a 10 round bout in New York. Bonds’ seconds threw in the towel to spare him a knockout. The Chicago National League directors authorized Charles Weeghman to spend 250000 on top ball players for the club.
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Prussian Agents Terrorize Venezuela and Baltic Rumors Grow
A foreign emissary reports Prussian agents terrorizing Venezuela and pro ally tours restrained. Stockholm Socialists issue a manifesto opposing German counterplots to Russia and urge pacific Europe. Berlin press calls for clear stance on Belgium. Russia proclaims republic September 14 with Ke rensky and Justice Minister. Poland’s fate outlined in Imperial patent by von Beseler. British Columbia shipbuilding plans 50 vessels totaling 117 009 tons.
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Pacific
Europe
Germany
Belgium
Berlin
Kussia
Kerensky
von Beseler
Poland
British Columbia
War Insurance Bill Approved by House
The House passed the soldiers and sailors insurance bill by 144 to 77, preserving a $10,000 cap while in practice offering $1,000 to $10,000 optional coverage at about $8 per $1,000. Dependents receive monthly allotments and survivor benefits. total yearly cost cited is $176 million.
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House
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Senate
Wonmien
General Korniloff Yields at Russian Rebel HQ
General Korniloff's revolt has collapsed and the army at its headquarters surrendered. M Skobeleff of the Verensky Cabinet and the Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates confirms the collapse and surrender in Petrograd.
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Verensky
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Standardizing loaf of bread moves on national scale
Chicago reports the National Association of Bakers began a drive to standardize bread loaf sizes across the United States. In Buenos Aires officials discuss Germany's Luxburg incident and Argentina faces unrest and a potential revolution. New York cites plans to select nineteen cities to host hospitals to treat and reintegrate wounded soldiers. Chicago notes a coal famine and relief efforts as frost approaches.
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del Molina
Berlin
Germany
New York
Argentina
Proclaimed Russian Republic Forms Five Member Cabinet
Petrograd reports a Russian Republic proclaimed to stabilize the state with a five member cabinet led by Premier Kerensky to govern until a new ministry is appointed by September 25. The Korniloff rebellion is deemed failed while army loyalty to the provisional government remains strong amid inquiries into Mohilev and Petrograd events.
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No Food Or Munitions Exports From United States
Washington The Export Administrative Board states the embargo on exporting munitions and food staples is nearly absolute. A list of commodities is public and exports will be allowed only if they directly aid the United States war effort. Wheat and wheat flour are named as food products. The rest covers metals and chemical bases used for munitions.
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White House Picket Repents and Secures Early Release
Mrs. Bertha M. Jackson of Baltimore gained release from Occoquan workhouse after apologizing for picketing the White House and promising not to repeat the act. She had faced 10 days in default of a $25 fine. She said militant tactics injure the cause of suffrage.
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White House
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Occoquan
Costly New Jersey fish nets and wage woes hit shoppers
In New Jersey the menhaden net industry faces price jumps and a lax fish conservation effort. Net owners and cordage trusts gain, while workers are mostly foreigners. Retailers struggle with higher prices and surveillance by employers as wartime shortages bite. Red Cross knit sweaters reach Camp Edge Sea Girl for soldiers.
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