Baker Outlines Europe Operations and Army Mobilization
Secretary Baker issues the first official statement on military operations in Europe noting allied ascendancy on the west front and a strategy to wear down the enemy until American forces can impact the field. The review covers the week ending Sept 22 and discusses mobilization numbers for the national army and National Guard.
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Argentina to Split with Germany Raises Tension in Buenos Aires
Serious disorders erupted in Buenos Aires after anti German demonstrations and a strike action. An inspector was killed and several wounded as fires and streetcar damage occurred. Businesses closed, waterworks and power stations were placed under guard as authorities consider rupturing ties with Germany pending telegram translations from the Swedish legation.
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Washington
South America
Argentina
Military Guards Control Chillicothe Light Plant
Military authorities still run the Chillicothe electric light plant while Camp Sherman remains dark to provide power to barracks and quarters. Work crews rush to complete a high tension line from Columbus and restore city lighting later this week. The Chillicothe administration’s stance remains untroubled by the situation. Cabinet plots revealed in Athens as a parliamentary commission exposes relations with VeTMan grovagamla and the Skoulandia Lam bros government.
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Crown Prince Rüpprecht Defends the German Front
Crown Prince Ruprecht acts to defend German front in Flanders amid ongoing hostilities. Reports describe preparations and strategic positions as Allied pressures mount. The royal figure coordinates local defense in Belgian territory under wartime strain.
The Coal Shortage in Ohio
Ohio towns report widespread coal shortages as only Bellaire Coshocton and Canton hold adequate stocks. Despite a $2.25 price set by the president, many cities cannot buy, with prices ranging from 35 to 7 dollars a ton for soft domestic coal. National coal actions await federal attention, per H A Garfield.
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Canton
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McGhee
Weekly Toll of U Boats
London September 27 British authorities reported thirteen merchant ships of 1600 tons and over and two smaller vessels were sunk by mines or submarines last week. This total is the smallest weekly toll since Germany began intensified submarine warfare last February. Two fishing vessels were also sunk.
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Germany
German Ambassador Mentioned in Washington Expose
State department disclosures from Wolfe von Igel’s office at 60 Wall Street New York reveal that New York Supreme Court Justice Daniel F Cohalan advised Germany to conduct air raids in England. Cohalan denies sending any such message. Capt. von Papen, military attaché, is linked to plots of violence in the United States. Jeremiah Leary and George Sylvester Viereck are named in connection with the matter.
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Supreme Court
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United States
Jeremiah Leary
George Sylvester Viereck
Bernstorff Knew of U-Boat War Plan Before Funds Request
Washington Sept 27 The State Department holds evidence that Count Von Bernstorff former German ambassador knew as early as January 19 that Germany planned to begin unrestricted submarine warfare before he sought funds to influence Congress. Secretary Lansing confirmed the timeline.
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Lancing
Suffragists Lose Court Decision in Reynolds Act Fight
In Columbus Ohio suffragists failed to block the Reynolds act referendum as the Ohio Supreme Court dismissed an injunction seeking to stop counting signatures from 65 counties. In Franklin County, Judge Rattemel dissolved a temporary injunction on petition counting for 22 counties noting improper certification. A mandamus hearing request remained unresolved.
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Russian General Convicted in Treason Trial
Sept 27 Petrograd reports General Sukhomlinoff former minister of war found guilty of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor.
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Sukhomlinoff
Mrs. Joseph Inglehart Is Returned Home From Hospital
Mrs Joseph Inglehart was removed from the city Hospital last evening in F E Smith Co s motor ambulance to her home at 421 Pierce avenue She had been taken to the hospital on August 14 .
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Pierce avenue
Inglehart
British Drive on Six Mile Front in Fierce Flanders Battle
London reports a new Haig operation driving into German lines along a six mile front in Flanders. British gains reach two thirds of a mile with heavy artillery and air support. Zonnebeke near the rail line to Lille is a key objective amid intensified resistance.
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Uncle Sam Will Have Big Fleet
Washington reports that by end of 1918 the United States will possess a merchant fleet of more than 1 600 ships totaling about 9 200 000 tons for overseas trade. The Shipping Board now operates 474 ships of 3 571 644 tons and has commandeered 400 steel ships being completed in American yards. Of 633 vessels contracted totaling 3 124 700 tons, first launches expected within 60 to 90 days.
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Baker
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guard
Washington
America
United States shipping board
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Logan Fair Draws Lancaster Visitors to Exhibition
The Logan Fair is in session this week with several Lancaster residents traveling this forenoon to attend the exhibition.
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Logan
Lancaster
Germany would evacuate Belgium under certain conditions
A German official dispatch from Berne states Germany would evacuate Belgium only if it keeps freedom to develop economic enterprises in Belgium, especially Antwerp, with compensation for war damages. Belgium would guarantee separation of the Flemish and Walloon districts as Germany desires due to racial sympathy and avoid 1914 threats.
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Subcommittee weighs miners demand amid coal price limits
Washington reports a scale committee of miners and operators considering wage increases up to about 25 percent. Operators argue government coal prices prevent higher pay and threaten mine suspensions, while miners push for a revision after a Garfield led inquiry. The National Coal Operators Association later reorganized, naming W. K. Field president, as calls grow for a price adjustment to sustain production and wartime profits.
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John P White
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J Franklin Fort Reseminated to Federal Trade Commission
J Franklin Fort was named to the Federal Trade Commission as part of a reshuffle in the consumer protection and antitrust agency. The appointment places Fort among the commissioners overseeing competition policy and regulatory enforcement at the federal level.
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Federal Trade Commission
Roosevelt Speaks at Camp Grant on Preparedness
At Camp Grant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt criticized current preparedness delays and urged correction of errors. He detailed equipment, noting about 5900 rifles for drills and claimed Camp Grant led other camps in readiness. He contrasted current stock with earlier promises and warned of lax arms handling at other camps.
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Uncle Sam's First Year War Bill
Washington report shows America's war bill for the first year running to at least 1.85 billion dollars with experts noting monthly expenses around 1.5 billion and daily outlays near 50 000 dollars. The text also mentions loans to the Allies totaling about 126.4 million at roughly 31 and a quarter dollars per day.
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UNCLE SAM
Washington
United States
America
President Wilson plans peace meeting in underway discussions
Philadelphia dispatch reports President Wilson preparing steps for a peace conference with Britain and other European powers. The move follows recent correspondence and signals a possible widening effort toward a settlement while maintaining Allied support for the war.
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Wilson
Washington
Public Ledger
The Ledger
Submarines Attack Two Troop Ships
Reported submarine attacks strike two troop ships of an allied force, causing heavy losses and sinking a transport carrying American troops. Accounts describe torpedo salvos, escort vessel actions, and subsequent sinking of additional vessels before nightfall.
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