Diplomatic Tensions Rise as German Ambassadors Face Recall
Washington notes broaden the Dumba affair involving Captain von Papen and Austrian consul Nuber amid souring U S relations with Germany over the Arabic sinking. Officials anticipate possible recalls or dismissals if Vienna confirms actions. The White House eyes a firm note to Berlin and warns of growing strain in diplomatic ties.
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Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Berlin
United States
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Dumba
von Papen
James F. Archibald
Ambassador Dumba
Vienna
Count von Hernstorff
Archibald
Lansing
Nuber
Associated Press
Dunsley
Kinsale
New Battleships Authorized by Secretary Daniels
Plans for two new battleships signed by Secretary Daniels will create the largest and most powerful vessels in the American navy. Each ship features twelve five inch main guns, improved torpedo safeguards, and anti air craft defenses.
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Washington
Congress
Daniels
Austria Has Not Replied To Wilson Request
Washington reports Austria had not replied to President Wilson's recall request for Ambassador Dumba by September 11. Officials would not comment. No development reported in cases involving Capt. von Papen or Austrian Consul-general Nuber.
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Ksomw
Constantinheodore Dumba
Franz von Papin
Alexander Nuber von Pereked
New York
Count von Wernstorff
Associated Press
Austria
Wilson
Dumba
United States
von Papen
Nuber
Carranza Rejects Latin American Peace Invitation
General Carranza declines an invitation from Latin American nations to pursue a peace proposition. He reiterates Mexico's stance amid ongoing tensions and emphasizes sovereignty in the regional crisis.
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General Carranza
Carranza Rejects Foreign Mediation Over Mexican Interior Affairs
General Venustiano Carranza, first chief of the Constitutionalist army, refuses to allow foreign mediation or intervention in Mexico’s interior affairs. He asserts sovereignty remains intact and pledges to drive out rebels to restore a constitutional government nationwide.
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Carranza
John R. Sillman
Wilson
Republic
Venustiano Carranza
Constitutionalist Army
The
Union
Constitutionalist
Pal
Francisco Madero
Jaurez
Huerta
Villa
Chihuahua
Sonora
Morelos
German General Denounces Russian Retreat Strategy in Poland
General von der Marwitz, recovering in Postyen Hungary, criticizes Russia for fighting by retreat, saying it harms morale and that German forces will pursue only while supply lines hold. He argues Napoleon’s lessons apply and Russia cannot mount a large offensive while retreating.
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von der Marwitz
Tenth Army Corps
Postyen
Poland
Chelm
Russia
British steamer Cornubia sunk. fishing smack also down
A British steamer named Cornubia and a fishing smack were sunk offshore. Their crews were rescued and landed safely after the incident, with details limited in the report.
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London
Cornubia
Government Plans Survey Of Oulanchita River
Government will conduct a survey of the Oulanchita River to outline a plan for its future work and potential abandonments. The move signals possible changes to river management and related projects.
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Oulanchita
Public hearings on Ouachita river project set for September
Major J R Slattery U S corps of engineers will tour Monroe Camden Grand Mary Lake Columbia Harrisonburg September 14 15 16 17 18 1915 to decide if the Ouachita river improvement should be modified or abandoned Citizens urged to attend Monroe Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday at 2 PM to present views and support continued river work
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United States Corps of Engineers
Vicksburg
Monroe
Ouachita River
News-Star
Chamber of Commerce
Camden
Ark
Grand Mary Lake
Felsenthal
U. S
Jos. E. Ransdell
Columbia
U.S
Harrisonburg
U U. S
Jos E. Ransdell
Ouachita
War Experience On British Soldiers War Experience On British Soldiers
English soldiers return from Belgium France Egypt India and the Dardanelles likely to bring new language customs and desires home. A front line contributor notes Tommy will demand refined beverages and seating arrangements in pubs and social life may shift as he travels abroad.
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Associated Press
London
Insular
Belgium
France
Egypt
India
Dardanelles
Tommy
English Publicans Urged to Embrace Temperance and Civility
The text notes a shift in British tavern habits with soldiers adapting to temperance and orderly conduct learned abroad. The Daily Telegraph is cited, describing how ordinary civilians will transform after war, gaining discipline and critical insights to improve life at home.
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Daily Telegraph
Overton Declines Louisiana Governorship Candidacy
New Orleans reports John H. Overton of Alexandria announced he would not seek the Louisiana governorship. The statement confirms he will not be a candidate, ending speculation about his campaign.
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Overton
New Orleans
John H. Overton
Alexandria
Louisiana
General Funston Says Mexican Border Under Full Control
General Funston reports the Mexican border situation under full control of U S troops. He says he has sufficient force to quell marauders or an uprising and maintain order along the frontier.
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Washington
Funston
United States
California Open Golf Championship Qualifying Round
California golfers gathered in Del Monte for the California open title. Eighteen holes were played today with thirty six more tomorrow to determine the winner.
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Delmonte
Cal
Carranza Leaders Told to Face Responsibility
About two thousand Mexicans have left Brownsville for Mexico as Carranza commanders on the Mexican side were notified that they will be held accountable for any U S complications arising from their soldiers actions.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Human case bubonic plague reported in New Orleans
New Orleans public health service announced a nineteen year old girl at 5111 Prytania has the bubonic plague in a mild form and has recovered. It is the first case since October 1914 and no outbreak is feared.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Public Health Service
Prytania
Russians Take More Teutons
Russians seize additional German forces as pushes continue on the eastern front. German defenders aim to control major rail lines, signaling heightened strategic moves in the conflict.
Delicate Situation Persists as German Attacks Repelled
Russian reports claim five thousand Teutons captured on the south Galician front as von Mackensen advances near Pinsk and marshes. Meuse and Lorraine battles continue with sharp artillery actions. Paris says Crown Prince’s army failed to break through in the Argonne.
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Associated Press
Ladon
Petrograd
von Mackensen
Germany
Pinsk
Teutonse
Gromo Ang
Rovno
Paris
France
Department of Meuse
Lorraine
Argonne
German note on Orduna attack raises German conduct
Washington officials debate Germanys reply to the Orduna sinking and the Arabic note. The note to Ambassador Gerard is viewed as clarification of the July 9 torpedo attempt rather than a direct Arabic sinking explanation, prompting cautious moves toward further negotiation or possibly sending the case to The Hague for dispute resolution.
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Washington
Gerard
Germany
Ordans
Orduna
Wilson
the Hague
French steamer Ville Demostaganem sunk by German submarine
A Havas dispatch from Algiers reports the French steamer Ville Demostaganem sunk Thursday by a German submarine. Sixteen crew members were rescued and three were wounded.
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Paris
Havas Agency Disputch
Algiers
Ville Demostaganem
Italians Depart for Naples Aboard Cretic Amid US Cheer
Fourteen hundred Italian reservists began their voyage aboard the White Star liner Cretic from Boston to Naples. The group was greeted by a large crowd and cheered the United States as they departed for Italy.
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Cretic
Naples
United States
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