23 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1917
Page
1
A new expose ties Cohalen and other Irish leaders to German schemes. The Von Ig el papers reveal a wide conspiracy with Devo y and Casement figures named as agents and advisers. The report notes a bomb offer by Viereck and cites a committee on public information releasing official evidence.
A German newspaper headline defends Peutonic diplomatic reps amid exposure of documents proving close ties between Kareer accredits in the United States and plotters against U.S. security. The 1914 1916 Wall Street advertising office run by Wolf Venigel housed a German government insignia safe. A 1916 confrontation over seized papers reveals a violent struggle with Secret Service.
Daniel F. Cohalan, NY Supreme Court justice, releases a statement denying sending remarks urging German aid for an Irish revolution. He cites British plotting against him and asserts Irish loyalty, urging unity at a Carnegie Hall address.
Senator King of Utah told the Senate evidence shows the Austrian Embassy subsidized Austro Hungarian Polish and Romanian newspapers to push Austrian propaganda and cited checks totaling $4,000 to the Fair Play Publishing Company and editor Marcus Braun. He said photographs and documents would aid an investigation into Central Powers propaganda.
Washington dispatch reports that the State Department advises against a congressional probe into Count von Bernstorff’s request for 50000 to influence Congress amid U S German tensions. Secretary Lansing denies any reflection on Congress, noting possible innocent conduct by unknown agencies. Representative Flood favors inquiry. Heflin hints at suspicious actions by several representatives. Continued on Page.
Buenos Aires demands a formal German explanation of Count von Luxburgs conduct and renewed promises on Argentine shipping linked to the Toro settlement. The government weighs war or rupture of ties as Radicals push for decisive action amid stalled Berlin replies and a climate of mass calls for breaking with Germany.
Mayor Mitchel demands a Board of Elections recount to settle charges of fraud raised after the primary. He argues a fair tally is needed and rejects Bennett’s unproven accusations while citing election law allowing ballot examination. Continued on Page 19.
Gaston B Means former manager for Mrs. Maude A King was arrested in Concord North Carolina on a murder warrant issued by the Cabarrus County solicitor. The arrest followed statements from a police captain and a medical examiner and occurred as Assistant District Attorney Dooling encountered Means on a train platform.
The Texas Senate impeached Governor James E. Ferguson and sustained ten of twenty one charges. A 27 to 4 or related votes convict on several articles, with acting Governor William P. Hobby set to assume power. The first article cited a $5,000 personal note payment from state funds.
The report describes Papal opposition to conscription and critiques Allied and German positions. It notes German leaders discussing terms with the Papal Nuncio in Munich and hints at a broader German diplomatic push to gain peace by restoring territories in exchange for abandoning colonies. It cites German papers and foreign correspondents debating restoration of occupied lands and Belgian independence under guaranteed neutrality.
Washington reports Germany and Austria rejected a peace basis proposed by Pope Benedict. Officials view Berlin and Vienna as seeking only an armistice and to avoid fixed terms, risking no lasting settlement and renewed war. London commentary notes Kaiser misplayed a chance to pressure the Allies.
The Vatican notes Pope Benedict addresses a peace reply from Entente Allies and questions of arming, arbitration, and universal conscription. Cardinal Gasparri critiques Wilson’s armament reduction, insisting on practicalities of enforcement, parliamentary support, and treaty constraints affecting any world peace framework.
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