Austria-Hungary war with United States looms in 1915
Washington Aug 16 The United States debates possible war with Austria-Hungary as a cabinet considers how to treat Austrian subjects who have become Swedish citizens and the impact on potential alliance with Germany. The State Department has not yet decided if war will be declared or if naturalized subjects may be forced to fight Germany.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Germany
Mate Department
State Department
Satin
Sefee
Third Iowa Guards Prepare Encampment Friday
The Third Iowa regiment will entrain Friday from home stations and report to a new camp named Albert L. at Mine. The First Division of Romer National Guard and infantry under Colonel Benet will guard the cantonment while awaiting green recruits due September 5. No orders changed Second Iowa plans.
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Washington
Repi Cies
Albert L. the
Drigadies
Pera
Romer National Guard Guard
ER Benet
Colomare Thayer
Tak
Botion
Ae Rae
Naeeved
N. Ae Weil
Iowa
Army of Men Hunt Missing Soldiers in Red Cross Effort
London reports a large corps of volunteer searchers, part of the Red Cross, formed after Lord Hubert Cecil’s visit to France. They visit hospitals with lists of missing men, follow up clues, and work to ease anxious families by tracing individual missing soldiers.
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London
Red Cross
France
Hubert Cecil
Uniforms Too Small As U S Troops Develop
An Associated Press dispatch from American Training Camp in France dated August 11 reports complaints that many U S Army uniforms are too small as recruits grow, with officers noting tightening field gear and the need for better sized clothing for advancing troops.
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U. S
Associated Press
France
Boma
Walforms
Plotters nabbed in Beret camp burglary scheme
San Francisco police report Lawrence De Lecy of the Leader weekly and D J Harnedy of a shoe store implicated in a burglary plot at a Beret camp. Authorities say the pair plotted an armed robbery and related diversions, with investigators continuing to trace funds and accomplices.
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San Francisco
Lawrence de Lecy
Leader
D. J Harnedy
Demand That Haller Resign As Regent
Lincoln Neb Aug 16 The state council of defense asked President Frank Haller of the university regents to clear himself of authoring the Patrica Newcomb letters or resign from the board If he refuses the board may remove him The council says the letters were written before war was declared but are unpatriotic and render him accountable to the public
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Lincoln
Neb
State Council of Defense
Frank Haller
Board of University Regents
Patrica Newcomb
Haller
American Troops Parade Through London Attended by King
American soldiers marched through London reviewed by Ambassador Page and King George at Buckingham Palace. Crowds cheered as civilians, front line troops, and the wounded applauded. Cabinet members and officials greeted the troops at Whitehall and the War Office amid vast displays in Trafalgar Square.
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London
Ambassador Page
King George
Buckingham Palace
Whitehall
War Office
Ioyd George
Balfour
Honor Law
Derby
Winston Spencer Churchill
George N. Barnes
War Council
Jefficoe
Trafalgar Square
Occupations 10 Decide Branch for National Army Divisions
Washington Aug 16 Army officers who organize national army divisions will use each man’s special qualifications and prior occupation to assign duty. Training will shift personnel, with tasks in transport, hospital work, aviation, artillery and other lines, and officers will identify future candidates for commissions.
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Washington, D. C
National Army
War Department
Henderson Named Stockholm Delegate
London voters report that the executive committee of the Labour Party and the parliamentary committee of the trade unions endorsed Arthur Henderson's stance on the Stockholm socialist conference. The meeting named Henderson and others as delegates to Stockholm and urged the government to withdraw and prohibit issuing passports to Stockholm delegates.
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London
Natonal Labor Party
Tradea Union
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
Mrithh Way
Stockholm
Menderson
Lociholm
105 Indicted for East St. Louis Riots
Ninety six or more individuals are named in indictments returned by the grand jury in East St. Louis. The charges include murder and assault to murder connected to events from July 1 to 3.
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East ST. Louis
Nelleville
Ixty-Eigh' Ladioneers
Argon
Eonne
Aceault
Bowen Ey
Ula
German Press Criticizes Emperor Over Memoir Telegram
Copenhagen reports cover German critiques of Wilhelm II for unconsulted memo and alleged unreliability. Press blames Bethmann Hollweg for failing to warn the emperor, while officials face sharp censure over perceived foreign policy recklessness.
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Copenhagen
William
Wilson
Gerard
Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Berlin
Preas
Kie Agemann
Actio
Peror Siam
Reichstag
Nord Deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung
Fremdenblat
Nord Deutsche Allgermeine Zeitung
von Kuehlemann
Reventlow
Hollweg
Count von Reventlow
Tages Zeitung
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Exchancellor
Use of Vat Gan Pope's Plan in War Peace Push
Washington officials reject the pope Benedict plan as impossible to accept to end the war. London reports mixed reactions with Lloyd George and U S officials backing victory while cautioning against peace proposals perceived as pro German. Officials say the war must continue until reparations restoration and guarantees are secured.
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United Press
London
Mi—Cermangy
America
Pope Benedict
Lloyd-Heorge
Lens
Washington
United States
Vatican
Amertes
Etilies
Names of Captured Gunners Announced
Washington reports the German submarine has captured the crew of the Campania and named several prisoners. Among them are James Delaney chief gunner's mate and commander of the armed guard, William Albert Miller seaman, Jacob seaman second class, Ray Roop boat-wain's mate second class, Charles Lovan Kline gunner's mate third class, Oliver master of the Campania, all held aboard the U boat.
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Washington
DD. CC
Campania
James Delaney
Armed Guard
Malden
Masa
William Albert Miller
Access Clans
Chicacyees
Jacob
Ce Pitrch
Ray Roop
Boyne City
Mich
Charles Lovan Kline
Heading
Oliver
Campana
Exiled Nicholas II and Family Moved to Siberia
The semi official news agency reports former Emperor Nicholas II and his family have been removed from Tsarakoe Belo palace and are being transported to Tobolsk Siberia. Officials cite political and military aims and note the family traveled by ordinary train rather than the Imperial train. The move follows secret ministerial pensions and ongoing confinement at Tsarskoe Selo.
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Petrograd
Pewa Agency
Nicholas
Tsarakoe-Belo
Tobolsk
Siberia
Nicholas Vas
Alexandrovsky Palace
Tsarskoe Selo
Petrofred
Choice heavy bags price rise at Chicago market
Chicago market report notes choice heavy bags sold at 18 dollars per hundredweight, up one dollar from last Friday, indicating a firming trend in prices.
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Chicago
Lady Feilding to Wed Fighting Man in War Era Match
Fragmentary notice mentions Lady Feilding engagement to a fighting man tied to wartime era events. It references the Earl and Countess, Tipperary, and Dorothie born in 1889, with scattered notes about medals and Croiz de.
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Lady Feilding
Fighting
China Seizes Austrian Ships in Shanghai Harbor
Three Austrian merchant vessels interned in Shanghai harbor were seized by Chinese naval forces without resistance. The undamaged ships were taken over as tensions rise involving German and Austrian ships in the region.
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Shanghai
China
Tragic Rail Wreck Kills 60 Near Petrograd
Sixty people are reported dead and about 150 injured in a railroad wreck between Petrograd and a neighboring area. The collision occurred when a passenger train crashed into a freight car, crushing many passengers. Authorities say rescue teams work at the scene.
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Petrograd
Aug
Ete
British Capture Hill 70 North of Lens Signals Major Win
Canadian forces seized Hill 70 and surrounding positions north of Lens amid heavy fighting. British Haig reports German first lines breached along a 4000 yard front from Lens to Hugo, with hundreds of prisoners taken and continued advance around Lens.
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Associated Press
F Hb
Nee
Helium
Lens
Lois Hugo
Oos
Haig
Antia
British Capture Hill 70 Near Lens in Major Allied Break
Canadian infantry seized Hill 70 after heavy bombardment by British guns marking a pivotal gain north of Lens. British artillery struck German defenses for days before the 4 PM assault, with troops advancing rapidly in fighting described as determined and precise.
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France
Fellum
Hill 70
Lens
Mnet
Loos Salient
Messines
Ypres
Hil
Finland's Troubles Fray Russians Amid Political Turmoil
From Petrograid a report notes Finland faces a looming crisis as land tax disagreements persist after the dissolution manifesto. Petrograd may push dissolution, elections, and a new constitution while the socialist leadership insists on participating and shaping a fresh constitutional framework.
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Petrograid
Helaingfors
Sociallet i
Petrograd
Socialist Conprese
Lanttas
Emily
Taft Heads to Canada After Kansas Visit
Former president William Howard Taft, much in the public eye after over a week here, left Taft Center Kansas today en route to his summer home in Morfytas, Canada.
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Cy Center
Kan
William K. Taft
Murty Tas
Canada
Sammy May Send News Home Easily in Army Secretariat Plan
General McCain announced a secretariat system enabling families to receive prompt information about soldiers. For every 1 million men, about 1,200 officers and enlisted personnel will handle letters, casualty lists, and welfare updates from divisional to base level.
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Washimeton
France
Jettern
McCain
Thia
Labor Interests Delayed U S Probe at Mare Island
Washington August 14 A Navy League statement alleging labor influence hindered the Mare Island navy yard powder explosion probe drew denials from Secretary Daniels and Hobber Thompson president of the league The league claimed the July blast killed five and injured three and involved a time fuse suggesting criminal conspiracy Thompson a former naval officer and prominent financier urged resignations to force Navy action
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Waerhington
Navy League
Mare Island Navy Yard
Dantes
Hober M. Thompson
Bongs
Thompson
Navy i
Beague
Det
Annapolis
Daniels
League
Hae Vngormany
Japan and United States vow stronger friendship visit
Viscount Ishii leads a special mission to the Pacific port area promising a new era of cooperation. He declares that Japan and America should forget past disputes and work together as comrades at a dinner hosted by local officials and attended by federal, state, and city leaders.
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Pacific Port
Japan
America
Viscount Ishii
United States
Ishii
Gavin McNab
Washington
Hisakhi Sugano
Takeshita
Army
Navy
State Department
Breckenridge Long
Americans That Admire Kaiser Noted in German Letters
London dispatches quote German commentary on James W. Gerard disclosures. The Zeitung Am Mittag defends German political conduct, questions Gerard’s motives, and notes that many Americans view the German emperor as a leading figure in contemporary history.
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Merlin
London
United States
James W.lerard
Zeitung Am Mittaglass
William
Wilson
Ferman
Gerard M1
Gerard
Sinn Feiners Arrested in Ennis Ireland
A large number of arrests were made in County Clare today under defense of the realm powers. The prisoners are charged with openly defying the volunteers and related activities in Ennis.
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Ennis
Ireland
Ang. Ui
Chire
Defense of the Realm
Meguiky
Sing Pelo
Tom Fairweather Plans Run for Mayor in Des Moines
Des Moines, Aug. 14. Tom Fairweather, city council member and former Brounx City resident, announces he will run for mayor when Captain McVicar leaves for war. He pledges to prevent a famine by winter and outline steps for the city.
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Des Moines
Tom Fairweather
Brounx City
McVicar
Fairweather
Homer Chautauqua Plans Stronger 1918 Season
Homer officials announce a recontract for 1918 Chautauqua with a more complete program. The season aims to reverse a financial recession and draw crowds from the surrounding country, despite previous weaker attendance and limited offerings.
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Homer
Homer Chautatuqua
Sven
Wheat price to be fixed within a week by price board
Washington reports the wheat price board will fix the 1917 crop price within a week as part of Hoover policy. Senator Curtis quoted Mr. Hoover saying millers and farmers will be advised. A $59 million corporation was formed to stabilize prices and purchase the harvest if needed.
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Washington
Wheat Price Board
Hoover
Curtis
Kanenas
Kansas
United States
The
Food Administration
Newal
Costa
Garfield
Williams College
Wheat Price Fixing Commission
Henry A. Garfield
Charles J. Barrett
Union City
Farmers’ Union
William D. Doak
Roanoke
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Eugene E. Funk
Bloomington
National Corn Association
Edward F. Kadd
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota Agricultal College
Goodwyn Rhett
Charleston
Henry J. Waters
Sanitate Agricultural College
Grain
Herbert Hoover
Julius Haines
Duluth
Martin H. Lindley
San Francisco
J. W. Shorthill
York, Neb
Mille Assured Flour
James F Hell
Minneapolis
AP. Husband
Chicago
Albert (. Loring
Northwest
Andrew J. Hunt
Arkansas City
Kun
Southwest
EK. M. Kelly
Nashville
Tenn
Southeast
Mark N. Mennel
Toledo
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Theodore
Wilcox
Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast
Samuel Plant
St. Louis
State of
Mipple
Bernard A. Eckhart
Milwaukee
Rumor of Higher Ups Involvement Circulates in Hutchinson Draft Case
August Friedrich, among 16 arrestees by federal officers under the Espionage Act, claims higher authority inspired a petition by 15 German socialist supporters in Hutchinson County South Dakota urging a draft referendum. Officials say county war support remains fragile with much of the population reportedly German oriented.
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Tripp, & D
Hutchinson County
South Dakota
August Friedrich
Sociliet Party
Mutchinson
Agricultural conferences aimed at boosting exports announced
Washington August 1 reports the department of agriculture directing conferences to stimulate exports for New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and others. Dr A Pearson of Wisconsin State leads the effort to mobilize producers and explain initiatives to Secretary Hoover.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
New York
Jersey
Pennsylvania
Bk A. Pearns
Wewis Blale
Houet
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