Kaiser Envoy Tries to Bribe Congress Over War Aid
Expose claims Von Bernstorf sought to pay up to 50 000 through a known organization to sway Congress. Lansing cites a German declaration in favor of Ireland to gain Irish support. Flood and Heflin urge investigations as lawmakers report German propaganda and possible payments to officials.
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Ireland
Bernstorf
Lansing
Congress
Senate
Lobby
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Representative Flood
State Department
von Bernstorf
Bernstorff
Capitol
Henry D. Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Tom Heflin
Alabama
von Bernstorff
Kitchin
Ferris
Burnett
Yess
Ohio
Howard
Georgia
Washington
Mexican government threatens mine seizure over suspended operations
Douglas Arizona reports that the Mexican treasury department warned in Orientacion from Permosillo that if Cannon Consolidated Copper does not resume work within a month the government will cancel concessions and confiscate the companys property.
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Douglas, Ariz
Orientacion
Permosillo
Sonora
Treasury Department
Cannon Consolidated Copper Company
Haig Reports Great Success in Ypres Offensive
British forces consolidate a newly won front east of Ypres after a night of limited opposition. Haig’s bulletin cites 3,000 German losses and the capture of Anzac southwest of Zonnebeke as a major victory with ground prepared for further attacks.
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France
Belgium
Ypres
Zonnebeke
Messines
Gheluvelt
Tower Hamlets
Langemarck
Havrincourt
Lens
Flanders
Our Boys Start For France In War's Dark Call
A patriotic tribute notes mothers sending their sons to fight in France. The piece honors the boys as they march away, vows of liberty and justice, and the nation’s duty as soldiers in its time of need. It reflects courage, grief, and belief in a just cause.
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France
Millions drafted as U S heavy mobilization proceeds
Washington dispatch reports Provost Marshal General Crowder receiving messages from across the states praising the first heavy mobilization. More than 200000 drafted men moved to camps with about 120000 transported in the last two days, desertions rare and machinery stable. Mobilization to continue through October with 40000 weekly transfers and a second 40000 slated for October 5.
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Washington
Crowder
America
Channtonments
Nts
Chmds
Baker
Camp Meade
Peace Plea From Pope Benedict XV Draws German Support
Amsterdam reports the German government endorses the pope's peace appeal and hopes for its success. Emperor William II notes the pontiff’s efforts to ease suffering and end hostilities with impartiality. Austria Hungary also expresses readiness to negotiate for lasting peace.
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Amsterdam
Benedict
Wiliam
Austria
Proportion of Men Yet to Be Examined Cited
The report notes that roughly one in four men available remains to be examined, a figure that is expected to hold for the men still awaiting screening.
Baseball Standings National and American Leagues
The record shows National and American League team standings with wins and losses. Notable entries include New York Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Boston with varying win totals and percentages.
Baseball scores recap from National and American leagues
National League results show Pittsburgh 1 New York 3 Chicago 2 Philadelphia 4 with no further games scheduled. American League totals list New York by percentage and St Louis 6 Philadelphia 3 Cleveland Boston 1 Chicago 2 Washington 1 Detroit 7.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Detroit
White Sox win pennant over Red Sox in ten innings
The Chicago White Sox clinched the American League pennant by defeating the Boston Red Sox 2 to 1 in ten innings. Pitcher Faber delivered standout work as Boston managed no hits until the seventh, giving Chicago a 97 win 49 loss record with pivotal late runs.
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Boston
White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Faber
Red Sox
Gil
Felsch
Jackson
Food Riots Hit German Cities Prompt Guarded Stores
Serious food riots broke out in Cologne Dusseldorf Elberfeld and Dortmund Germany, with authorities placing military guards over food stores to quell the disturbances reported from the German frontier.
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Cologne
Dusseldorf
Elberfeld
Dortmund
The
Hague
Censorship Criticized Over War Unit Details Publication
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Frank McIntyre demands end to publishing lending details of U S army units in France. He warns such disclosures threaten soldiers lives and war operation success.
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Washington
France
United States
Frank McIintyre
War Department
McIntyre
Greek General Papoulosa Arrested in Missolonghi
General Papoulosa, who ordered Greek troops against French and British forces in Athens last December, has been arrested at Missolonghi. He is considered a dangerous reactionary by the government.
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Athens
Papoulosa
Missolonghi
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OUR Boys
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G. G. Mitchell
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