German War Materials Plot Reaches High Levels
The article details a web of German influence involving Dr Alfred Meyer and financier Mrs Selma Lewin in a plan to move Krag rifles and ammunition through American and neutral routes. It cites meetings with Dr Schimmel, Captain Laughlin, and Herr Metz, plus discussions with Secretary Bryan and Count von Bernstorff, all amid wartime tensions and shifting US policy toward arms disposal.
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Uric
Strawis
New York
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Antriee
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Pr. Schimmel
Lewis
Germinge
Meyer
Ender
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Hhey
Alfred Meyer
First Bank
Department of Artsy Supplies
Imperial German Ministry of War
United States
Franz von Tary
von Bern
McAdoo
Carmighiel
Herman Metz Lees Bryan
Mn Bryan
Germany
Areeni
Hegan
Set
Dr. Moyer
Mrs. Lewis
Captain Laughlin
Italy
Greece
Myer
England
France
Wun
Red Cross
Dr. Dernburg
Berlin
Selma Lewis
Dr. Meyer
Ritz
Meyer-Gerhard
Denials Swirl Around Dr Meyer Gerhard Affair
The Tribune reports stuttering denials from Dr Meyer Gerhard and associates, including Count von Bernstorff and Captain von Papen, denying links to the War Office. German Club and embassy figures scramble as telegrams flag Meyer’s lecture ties. the unease grows amid war news and evasive replies.
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Dr. Meyer
Gerhard
Itclicroun
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Tribune
Meyer
Ambansador
Frank von Papen
Euc
New York
The
von Papen
Dr Meyer Gerhard Not In Red Cross
Miss Boardman reports she never heard of Dr Meyer Gerhard in Red Cross circles and doubts his link to the embassy. The note lists a telegram showing a 1945 dollar appeal and urges contributions to Kuhn Loeb & Co for Red Cross delegates at 1123 Broadway.
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Pr. Schimmel
Gerhard
DR. Meyer-Gerhard
RED Cross
Miss Boardman
Bernstorff
Dr. Meyer- Gerhard
Ted Croge
Gereport
Hecker
Bernina
Haly
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Broadway
Mariel Boardman
Washington
Red Cruse
Turks Send Peace Envoy to Berlin
Rome reports that Turkey has dispatched an emissary to Berlin to seek Germany’s consent for a separate peace with the Allies, following advices from Ankara.
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Berlin
Rome
Dea Nazionale
Turkey
Germany
German Press Comments On Peace Talks And Lusitania Case
Varied European papers discuss recent peace talk results and the Lusitania sinking. They cover arrests linked to investigations in New York and Cincinnati, criticism of witnesses and port officials, and debates over international law and sympathy toward wartime actions and German interests.
Hoboken Pastor Claims Lusitania Guns Seen on Deck
Dr Henry Brueckner pastor at St. Matthew's Hoboken and superintendent of the German Seamen's Home swears in an affidavit to the German Ambassador that he saw guns protruding from the Lusitania before her April voyage. The affidavit ties him to Stahl and Hardenburg in a broader grand jury case with German agents and consular probes.
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Henry Brueckner
Hoboken
Brueckner
St. Matthew's
Madson County
New York
Washington
Stah
State Department
Stahl
Dr. Brueckner
William H. Offley
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Yenderday
United States
Roger B. Wood
Hardenburg
German Aviation Corps
Karl Hoy
Cincinnati
Charles Giavechio
R. Simmons
Secret Service
Stahl Univ
British War Losses Hit Over 271 Thousand and 13 Thousand Naval
London reports total British naval losses 13 547 with 6 245 killed and others wounded or missing from start of war to May 1. Premier Asquith updated Commons with army casualties to May 31 at 258 069, including 50 112 killed, noting figures cover Continental and Mediterranean forces, excluding African engagements.
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London
Naval Division
Asquith
House of Commons
Washington Takes Lead in Stahl Inquiry Amid International Ties
Federal officials regard the Stahl case as a major international intrigue since the war began. Gustav Stahl remains isolated in the Tombs jail on a $10,000 bail for a preliminary charge, with no contact allowed. Heinz Hardenberg and his brother Friedrich are reportedly at large, though officials say Heinz is not under arrest and could be needed if evidence arises.
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Washington
Stahl
Mieluski
Hardenburg
Gustav Stahl
Philadelphia
Heinz Hardenberg
Hamburg American Line
Department of Justice
Heine Hardenberg
Friedrich
William H. Offley
Ofley
Offley
Germans Shatter Foe's Dash On Lens
London June 10 The French failed to press the Germans back north of Lens Arras region and were repulsed with great loss according to the Berlin War Office. Local actions and numerous German counterattacks were beaten back while French gains north of Neuville and Toutvent area were held. Artillery duels continued with German trenches shelled and prisoners reporting heavy enemy losses.
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London
Lens
Arras
Berlin
Paris
Harlin
Moulin-sous-Toutvent
Lorette
Neuville
Toutvent
Quennevieres
Tracy-le-Mont
Inerday
French Break Through Gashed by Stubborn Fronts Near Arras
The June assault saw French forces press to breach the line between Lievin and Arras with heavy losses to our troops. Northwest of Moulin-sous-Toutvent trench portions remained unreclaimed as fighting continued north of Perthon and Les Mesnth in Champagne. A dramatic air action featured a biplane obstacle over German trenches, its pilot wounded yet delivering a fatal attack, then dying after signaling success as French artillery targeted the German gun emplacement.
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Lievin
Arras
el Tion
Moulin-sous-Toutvent
Champagne
Perthen
Les Mesnth
Janichy
Locates Foe Gun and Dies in Dunkirk Mission
Dunkirk June 15 The airman who located the 15 inch German gun that bombarded Dunkirk died after delivering the crucial coordinates. A biplane with pilot M. M. and observer M. H. succeeded. four supporting planes stood by. The second volunteer nearly reached airspace when his craft faltered and plunged, and the others watched as it recovered briefly before failure.
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Dunkirk
M. M
M. H
British deny Agamemnon sunk by German sub at Dardanelles
London officials rejected a U.S. report claiming the battleship Agamemnon was sunk by a German submarine at the Dardanelles. The denial stated no confirmation of any loss of a second unit at the straits.
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Agamemnon
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