Mystery of Kingsland Fire Ties to German Sabotage Claims
Investigators probe the Kingsland plant fire at Canadian Car and Foundry Co. in New Jersey with hints of incendiary origin and possible German sympathizer links. Officials in Union Township and Bergen County press for answers as witnesses depart and jury visits the site to determine if rebuilding will proceed.
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Wiliam M. Offiey
United States Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
Kingsland
N. J
Canadian Car & Foundry Co., Ltd
Board of Commissioners
Union Township
Dominick Las Cala
Huckson
Grand
Bergen County
Wlliam M
Union Towns
Las Cala
Manhattan
Preaient Curry
Gaulon Bus Company
la Cerrying
Ruthless U-boat campaign urged by Berlin paper
The Berliner Kreuz-Zeitung editorial calls for an immediate ruthless submarine warfare campaign by Germany in response to Entente peace demands. It argues German hesitancy with Zeppelins gave Britain time to develop defenses, and warns Britain will find a shield against U-boats if action is delayed.
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The
Hague
London
Berliner Kreuz-Zeitung
Germany
Milwaukee Afloat Afloat Rescue Near Eureka
The Milwaukee cruiser ran aground near Eureka California with 421 officers and men aboard. Coast guards and surf boats saved the crew without loss though one seaman was hurt twice. A court of inquiry may follow to determine responsibility.
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Eureka
Cal
United States
Milwaukee
Laun
Aaverd
Coast Guard Service
Humboldt Bay
Coast
T. 8
Decker
Intendey Eee
Utenan Ewton
G. B. Roth
Milton 8
Davis
Eric F. Zemke
Navy
Sea Rover
Acg
Coast Life
Naval
Lula
Washington
Admiral Caperton
Pacific Fleet
San Diego
Sanezo
Caperton
W. S. Newton
Breckinridge Demanded 3000 For Protection, Witness Says
Division Street cloak and suit manufacturers testified that Albert L. Wilson promised police protection through Lucian S. Breckinridge in the New York County District Attorney Office. They paid over 2000 dollars in cash for Breckinridge’s alleged protection during a strike, with further payments arranged for legal and other fees.
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Division Street Cloak and Suit Manufacturers’ Protective Association
McAdoo
Albert L. Wilson
Wilson
Lucian S. Breckinridge
New York County
Breckinridge
Edward Swann
Mr. Breckinridge
Suramons
Martin W. Littleton
Utr
Litleton Hellels
Wilson Himsel
Supreme Court
Hendrick
Chambers
Lberty
Lloyd P. Stryker
Swann
James A. Delehanty
Oterae
Sopneel Aest Aes
Tally
Battle
Breckink
Ould
Itle
Breckenridh
Newcoe Federation of Manufacturers
Ladies’ Hat Manufacturers’ Association
Nam
Division Street
Jacob Klein
Fifty-third Street
Brooklyn
Breckin
District Attorney's Office
Ts Protective Association
Wiilson
Reckinridge
Klein
Nson
Division Street Association
John Jt
Bogert
Jacobs
Bethlehem Steel CEO presses bid on four battle cruisers
Eugene G Grace, president of Bethlehem Steel, told a Terrapin Club dinner Bethlehem would soon offer to build two battle cruisers in private yards and two in government yards at cost. He accused the Navy of discouraging private enterprise and urged Congress to fund navy yard upgrades.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Company
Terrapin Club
Bethlehem Organization
Navy Department
Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
United States
Secretary of the Navy
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Congress
Bethlehem Ship Yards
Bethlehem Company
Hadfield’s, Limited
United States Navy
Bethlehem
Department
New York and New Orleans Limited at Southern Way
Train service update notes a route involving the New York and New Orleans Limited passing through the Southern Way line. The memo lists station addresses including 264 Fifth Avenue, with a note on the Atlantic route and inland connections.
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Atlant
Christian Lfport
NEW Mae Ideal
New York & New Orlans Limited
Aioe N. S
Ava—Aart
Wives in Vienna Appeal for Full Pay Amid War Strain
Vienna tramway workers wives ask Burgomaster for full pay as their husbands serve in the colors. A letter notes half pay and rising destitution, calling for compassion for their families. Dr. Elmer Count says Bulgaria favors peace and faces food shortages despite fighting.
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Vienna
Count
London
Arbeiter Zeitung
Amsterdam
The
Times
House arms Rules Committee with broad leak probe power
The U S House without dissent adopts two resolutions giving the Rules Committee authority to compel witnesses and papers in the leak inquiry into the President peace note. It orders Thomas W Lawson of Boston to name any member of Congress who gave him information. Hearings resume Monday with Lawson set to testify.
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New York Times
Washington
House
Rules Committee
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Lawson
New York
Henry
William R. Wood
Indiana
Committee On Rules
House of Representatives
Committee On Accounts
Thomas W. Lawcen
Congress
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Henry Case
Rules
Germany and Wilson Relations Seen Through Berlin Speech
Ambassador Gerard in Berlin said US Germany ties never closer and praised leaders Bethmann Hollweg Hindenburg Zimmermann as friends. State Department plans an illuminating submarine note to correct possible misreadings while President Wilson pursues delicate peace talks.
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New York Times
Washington
Gerard
United States
Germany
Berlin
State Department
von Bethmann Hollweg
von Hindenburg
Zimmermann
England
America
Wilson
British praise for American note to Wilson softens war tensions
London reports Great satisfaction in Britain at America's allied note to President Wilson. Public opinion remains wary of misrepresentations yet broadly hopeful, with New York dispatches helping clarify American stance. Predictions on Wilson further moves vary, but no hostility expected. Columbia hailed as approving ally, while Germany’s temper is noted as lost.
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Bulgaria
Austria-Hungary
Sofia
Russia
London
Serbia
Saloniki
NEW York Times
America
Wilson
England
A. G. Gardiner
Daily News
New York
Columbia
Great Britain
Germany
Germany Furious Over Allied Reply Rouses Peace Hopes
Berlin reacts with indignation at the Entente note to President Wilson calling it an affront to the Central Powers. German papers hail unity and condemn the peace terms while doubting American reception and weighing Rome sentiments. The Morgen Post mocks the Entente plan as a madness driven document.
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Berlin
London
Wilson
Germany May State Peace Terms If Invited by United States
A German quarter in Washington reports a broad hint that Germany would reveal peace terms if asked by the United States. The note suggests a possible conference and mediation, with secrecy on Allied terms as a condition. Diplomats foresee months of cautious steps and secret moves toward endgame peace talks. Senator Shafroth presses a constitutional amendment to empower the president to negotiate treaties with two thirds of Congress.
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Wilson
State Department
Lansing
Germany
Shafroth
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