United States Seeks Mediation as German British Tensions Ease
Diplomatic developments indicate Washington pursues a mediation between Germany and Britain over submarine attacks. Germany signals readiness to accept three proposals, including disavowal of the Arabic sinking and indemnity for American lives, while urging U S cautions on future conduct. Count von Bernstorff assures Lansing of disavowal if commanders violated orders. The crisis edges toward a tentative accord avoiding further danger.
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62 French Flyers In Raid On Rhenish Prussia
Paris reports a major air raid victory as French forces strike Rhenish Prussia causing damage to blast furnaces and arms factories. Another German communiqué claims two enemy air drops in the Saar valley with casualties and a retaliatory loss.
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Tmingen
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Fortress Orest-Litovax Falls to Austro Germans
Berlin reports the capture of Orest Litovax, Runotan fortress guarding the Warsaw approach, after a short siege. The fort's fall marks a brilliant German victory and a pivotal moment in the second Marstan line defense.
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Wood Scored for Speech at Camp Piattabure
Secretary Garrison telegraphed Major General Leonard Wood expressing deprecation that Roosevelt's sensational speech was given at the camp in Piattabure New York and directing that nothing similar be permitted at other camps. The note referred to Roosevelt remarks on military unpreparedness and the administration's attitude.
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Leonard Wood
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Rooenvelt
German Army Reports Gains On Eastern Front
Teutonic forces storm a hill at Kopytew near Brent-Litevek as official German headquarters claim progress on the Niemen front. Across the region, captures include 2,600 men and eight machine guns. fighting also reported near Kieserele and the Ballowieska forts as Mackensen’s troops push northeast of Brest Litovek. In Texas, bandits and Mexican armed groups clash near Progreso with casualties among U.S. cavalry horses. Pan American conference in Washington moves to reassemble and advance the Mexico peace plan.
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Kodak Firm Is a Trust in Sherman Law Case
Buffalo Aug 2 The Eastman Kodak company of Rochester was found to hold a monopoly in restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman antitrust law by Judge John Hazel of the Ontonague district court. The decision grants Kodak an opportunity to present a plan to abrogate the illegal monopoly on the first day of the November term.
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U S to Aid Cotton Growers in South Reserve Fund
Treasury Secretary McAdoo announced that 30 million dollars or more will be placed in reserve banks of the South to finance the cotton crop if needed. Funds will be reloaned to cotton producers at low interest rates to support the industry amid wartime disruption.
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Haiti press for ten year customs control draft
Port au Prince report says the American government urged Haiti to quickly accept a draft convention for ten years establishing effective customs control and administration. a receiver general and American employers would be involved. Also notes the death of Irish dramatist James Connor Roche in New York at age seventy two. and a London dispatch: the Arabic did not carry gold for ally war supplies when sunk.
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White Starling
Balkan and World War News Highlights in August
Reports from Sofia and Constantinople say Turkey and Bulgaria sign a treaty for direct sea access and benevolent neutrality. Serbia claims Albania settlement moves toward Italy, easing Balkan tensions. Green camouflage barbed wire is produced in Pittsburgh for European armies. Germany’s Reichstag backs a food bureau with power to seize goods. An explosion in Wyandotte kills three men at a sealing plant. Wilson formalizes U.S. neutrality amid Italy Turkey war. Mexico arms seizure at Versal i a ends suspected revolutionary shipments. Carranza offers amnesty stirring Mexican families toward Mexico.
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Mystery in Murder Rocks Tolleston Pastor Kayser
Gary Ind Aug 27 Two main theories emerge in the pastor Rev Edmund A M Kayser murder probe. Police cite fanatical pro German opposition and a church factional fight amid threatening letters from his congregation tied to pro German views. Letters, now with federal authorities, warn of danger to Kayser and his wife if he does not stop his views.
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Uie
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German Arrested as Spy in Hampton Roads Area
Washington reports German reservist Gustav Kopsch, twenty seven, arrested by the Secret Service on espionage charges. He possessed photographs and films of Fortress Monroe fortifications and Cape Henry works guarding Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay. He violated the 1911 act prohibiting such defense impairing images with a possible penalty of $1000 fine or one year in prison or both. He is jailed on a $5,000 bond set by a U S commissioner.
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Two Die When Shell Explodes Killing Two Men
Allentown Pa Aug 27 two men killed and several likely fatally injured when a shell containing powder and nitroglycerin exploded while being moved to Bethlehem Steel plant proving grounds at Indian Head Reading Pa One victim was R Paul Stout age 46 of Bethlehem assistant engineer of ordnance He was in charge of a new test France to Limit Martial Law Paris Aug 25 Martial law to be abolished everywhere in France except zones of military activity after Sept 1 No further fear interior will be invaded Ship and Ninety Six Given Up New Orleans Aug 28 Officials of United Fruit give up hope for the steam ship Marantine with 96 aboard believed sunk off coast of Cuba Zeebrugge Damage Slight Berlin Aug 24 During a visit to Zeebrugges British forces fired 40 to 70 shots at our coastal fortifications One person killed six wounded Rube Benton Goes to Giants New York Aug 26 National League board decides Benton formerly with Cincinnati is property of New York NL club To Aid Wrecked Vessels Washington Aug 5 Coast Guard Miami ordered to Gulf of Mexico to assist 2ld and 10 vessels wrecked by a hurricane Mother and Child Killed Raleigh Aug 2 Mrs Luther Stone and her 18 month old baby killed when their buggy struck by a train. husband and older son seriously injured
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Germany to pay full satisfaction for Arabic sinking
Count von Bernstorff told Secretary Lansing Germany would offer complete reparation if the Arabic was torpedoed without warning. He met with Lansing as Berlin signals a one step at a time approach and a move toward settling the submarine dispute. The crisis shifts to diplomacy as Berlin prepares further communications and the United States awaits a full report before judging the Arctic catastrophe.
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Wilson Thanks Governors at Conference Message
President Wilson replies to the governors conference with gratitude and best wishes. He thanks Governor Walsh and conveys sincere appreciation for the governors’ confidence and support and hopes to attend in person.
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Case May Go to the Ohio Courts in Civil Service Test
In Columbus the fight over a valid civil service act for the Eighth General Assembly may lead to an injunction. Former Attorney General Hogan and Judge Olrey consult with Attorney General Turner. Courts may rule on validity. departments vary in action while awaiting the outcome. The state civil service commission vows neutrality.
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Wood Replies to Garrison Convene Ohio Bible Students
A call for a convention of adult Bible students in Ohio to meet in Columbus September 28 29 was issued by Dr W G Clippinger president of Otterbein University and of the Ohio Sunday School Association The meeting will also discuss the state prohibition amendment campaign and related topics.
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Osborn Village Faces Absorption by Conservancy Plan
Osborn Ohio once vibrant with a railroad station and milling interests now waning after floods and economic blows. The Miami Conservancy District may buy out the town for a reservoir, erasing Osborn along with its light plant, bank, and factories as residents confront a grim future.
Allies' Consuls Attacked at Kengh engages German consul
Dispatches from Teheran report that Russian and British consuls and their military escort were attacked at Kengh by armed forces. German consul agent M. O. Schonéman allegedly led the assault. British forces used rifles and suffered losses.
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Baltic Safe In Port After N Y to Liverpool Voyage
The liner Baltic reached Liverpool after leaving New York on August 18 with a 16,000 ton cargo including war munitions and automobile trucks. The message was received by the White Star Line.
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Old Watch on Allens in Medieval England
A fragment discusses the Saxon law of frank pledge through 1270, barring hosts from entertaining foreigners beyond a day and a night unless responsible for guest behavior, and excluding foreigners from London hostels and profitable areas by requiring nativity, with natives favored in city core and Thames banks.
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