Swedish Envoy in Mexico Acted as Teutonopy
The German minister in Mexico, von Eckhardt, accuses Folke Cronholm the Swedish chargé d affaires in Mexico City of aiding Germany. The letter urges awarding him a Kaiser decoration and describes Cronholm’s role in transmitting German messages via Swedish channels to Berlin. The Washington disclosure raises calls for Swedish dismissal and a diplomatic rupture with Germany.
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Mexico City
Berlin
Stockholm
Washington
Germany
Sweden
Argentina
Berin
Herr von Eckhardt
Mexico
Lansing
Folke Cronholm
von Eckhardt
Buenos Aires
Foreign Office
Morris
Ira Nelson Morris
Constantinople
Imperial Legation
Herr Cronholm
Peking
Tokyo
Hamburg
United States
U. S
Europe
Luxburg
U S Liner Escapes U Boat At Atlantic Port
An American liner arriving from a British port escaped disaster when a German torpedo failed to detonate due to defective mechanism in the weapon. The incident occurred at an Atlantic port on September 17.
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U. S
Atlantic
American ship Wilmore sunk by German submarine
London September 15. The American ship Wilmore was sunk by a German submarine on September 12, the British admiralty announced.
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U. S
London
Wilmore
Admiralty
Russia Proclaims a Republic as Korniloff Revolt Ends
Petrograd reports the provisional government declares Russia a republic, with five ministers in control headed by Kerensky. Korniloff’s rebellion is quashed. the army surrenders at its HQ and leaders pledge peace and reorganization at home and in war.
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Petrograd
Russia
Korniloff
Moscow
Kerensky
M. Kerensky
M. Terestchenko
Verhovsky
Admiral Verdervski
M. Nikitin
M. Skobeletf
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Tsarskoe-Selo
Kugusheff
Caucasus
Korniloffs
Kornioffs
Krymoff
Kornitoff
War Meeting Denounces Pacifists as Traitors in Chicago
Elihu Root declares antiwar arguments enemy plots aiding Germany at a Coliseum rally in Chicago attended by 15,000. Samuel Gompers and other leaders join him as they urge no peace while Teutons remain on French soil. The National Security League organized the event with many dignitaries present.
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Chicago
Elihu Joot
Germany
Gompers
Mr. Root
Root
Samuel Gompers
National Security League
Mr. Gompers
France
Belgium
Mother" Jones
Inbor
Samuel Insull
State Council of Defense
Orrin G. Carter
State Supreme Court
Victor Olunder
Simon O'Donnell
Sugar department head George M. Rolph of San Francisco
George M. Rolph of San Francisco heads the sugar department of the United States food administration. He has been connected with the raw and refined sugar business for nearly twenty years.
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George M. Rolph
San Francisco
United States Food Administration
Germans Plan Retreat On Western Front
Amsterdam reports the population of Roulers behind the German front has been removed and Oostend transport begun. London says a German raid near Iverness copse failed. Cherisy area saw limited British gains and heavy losses elsewhere. Berlin notes British attacks north of the Ypres Menin road were repulsed except at Cherisy where a small advance occurred.
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Amsterdam
Handelsblad
Roulers
Ostend
London
Iverness Copse
War Office
Cherisy
Berlin
Ypres-Menin Road
Ypres- Menin Road
Socialist Leader Rallies Philadelphia War Support
Charles Edward Russell addressed a loyalty meeting at Garrick theater organized by the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy. About 1,000 workers pledged to push the war to victory as Frank Morrison and Clarence Darrow spoke on labor unity and opposing copperhead traitors.
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Philadelphia
Copperhead
Charles Edward Russell
Russia
America
Germany
Garrick Theater
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Mr. Russell
Frank P. Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Clarence Darow
Chicago
United States
Wilsons Back in Capital After New York Stop
President Wilson returned to Washington from New York after attending church services with his wife at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian. He chose not to sail back aboard the Mayflower due to urgent business and possible delays from foggy conditions on the Potomac.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Potomac
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
General Edward Vollrath Posts Duty at Presidio
Brig. Gen. Edward Vollrath of the Forty first Division and Sixtieth Depot Brigade is on duty at the Presidio in San Francisco, which is described as a scene of great military activity.
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Edward Vollrath
Fortyfiret
Sixtieth Depot Brigade
Presidio
San Francisco
German Envoy Safe Amid Buenos Aires Mob Turmoil
Count von Luxburg, Germany's minister in Argentina, narrowly escaped a London style mob in Buenos Aires as crowds devastated German businesses and injuries rose. Police redirected him to San Martin station to avoid harm, while Berlin and Buenos Aires sought explanations over the envoy's anti Argentine telegrams and sinking policy.
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Buenos Aires
Count von Luxburg
Berlin
San Martin
Argentina
Germany
Legation
Death tribute drops flowers from warplanes at aviator funeral
In San Antonio a funeral for Lieut. Allen Floyd House drew a flower shower from 15 warplanes. The planes formed a cross above the four mile procession from chapel to depot while the flag draped casket moved along. House was killed in a motorcar crash and had served as assistant adjutant at Reilly Field Aviation Training Camp.
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San Antonio
Tex
Allen Floyd House
Reilly Field Aviation
Navy recounts eight anti-submarine victories
London reports eight brief sea battle descriptions detailing British successes against German submarines. The incidents cover encounters including an auxiliary cruiser versus a submarine, a seaplane versus a submarine, a duel between submarines, and two accounts of armed merchantmen repelling the enemy.
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London
Wheat revolt blamed on pro German propaganda
Washington reports the food administration says pro German propaganda caused farmers to withhold wheat at the fixed price. Hoover notes no reluctance except where antiwar agitations exist. The administration denies plans to commandeer wheat stocks and Justice officials will prosecute those who disrupt war efforts.
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Washington
Food Administration
Hoover
Department of Justice
Russian Troops Repulse German Attacks on Fronts
Russian forces firm on the northern front at Petrograd repelling German assaults as Romanian front probes fail. Italian troops push along the southeastern edge of the Bainsizza plateau near Rome with over 400 captives reported.
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Petrograd
Russia
Rome
Bainsizza
Governor Goodrich Physically Critical in Illness
Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor James P. Goodrich in critical condition with two sinking spells this afternoon. Doctors doubt recovery as stimulants keep his heart action going and his temperature remains dangerously high. he has not recognized anyone for days.
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Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
American artillery arrives in France for intensive training
A large contingent of American artillery has joined the expeditionary army in France. They are training under French supervision using the latest models of the 75mm field guns and six inch howitzers.
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France
Expe.tionary
Mixed World War I Era News From Across the Nation
News brief compiles international and domestic items: a Mexican Independence Day celebration without disturbance, golfer Francis Oulmet certified for U S Army service in Boston, the death of Frank Fox bank president and horse breeder in California, a Climax Michigan bank heist netting $7000, Corporal William H Meeker of Lafayette escadrille killed in France, U S submarine sinking at a dock with no loss of life, Mrs Mildred McLean Dewey named honorary chairman of Navy league comforts committee, rioting quieted in Kansas City packing district with injuries, Hartford seditious arrest at People s Peace council meeting, John Brandeis and 573 Omaha draftees to Fort Riley, Andrew Courtney Campbell Jr of Chicago boasts aerial victories for France, switchmen strike in Kansas City affecting St Louis San Francisco and Missouri Pacific roads.
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Mexico
Francis Oulmet
National Army
Boston
Cincinnati
California
Frank Fox
Climax
Mich
State Bank
William H. Meeker
Lafayette Escadrille
France
United States
Atlantic
Navy Department
Washington
Mildred McLean Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Comforts Committee
Navy League
Packing House
Kansas City
Kan
Omaha
Fort Riley
Paris
Andrew Courtney Campbell, Jr
Chicago
Ill
Squadrilla
Soldiers' Risk Bill Passes House With $176 Million
Washington report states the war insurance bill, with a $176 million appropriation, passed the house by a vote of 819 to 5. It replaces the old pension system, requires service members to allot pay to spouses or children, caps at 50 percent or a minimum of $15 monthly, and offers life or total disability insurance up to $10,000 for each officer and enlisted man.
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Washington
House
America
United States
Japs Honor Commodore Perry in Newport Visit
The Japanese war mission led by Count Ishii paid homage at Commodore Perry's grave in Newport Rhode Island on September 17. They laid a wreath and reflected on Perry's role in opening Japan to American trade about 75 years ago.
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Commodore Perry
Newport
R. I
Ishii
Japan
Market Report Shows Mixed Cornes and Livestock Prices
Chicago markets September reports show corn prices around 1.16 with slight declines and mixed gains in oats and rye. Flour prices list multiple wheat grades with patent, patent soft, and hard winter varieties, while cattle, hogs, and sheep prices range from moderate to high, including good to choice steers and prime hogs.
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Chicago
Stancard
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Indiana
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U. S. American
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