Liberty Motor United States World's Best Aero Engine
The Liberty motor, key to U S air supremacy, passed its final test as Secretary Baker announced. Noted engineers S D Walder and E A Deeds led the effort, with mass production plants already organized and rapid delivery soon promised. The engine, designed for quantity manufacture, united top firms and engineers under War needs, marking a major American achievement in aviation.
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Argentina Mobs Attack The German Legation
Riots spill into Buenos Aires as thousands protest anti German actions. German Club and La Union building burn, fires rekindled as fire brigades struggle. Police disarmed by crowds while authorities seek to expel Count von Lusburg amid diplomatic tensions with Germany.
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London Press Lashes Swedish Foreign Office For Treacherous Acts
London reviews accuse Sweden of aiding German messages for North America and Europe, labeling treachery by the Swedish Foreign Office. British protests in 1925 led to Swedish acknowledgments in Stockholm and London, with Sweden denying any formal reservations or limitations on such use.
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Washington Seeks Argentina Berlin Rift Over Diplomatic Row
Washington reports Argentina may sever relations with Germany if Berlin fails to uphold its honor. Foreign affairs officials cite a German envoy’s passport handover at Buenos Aires as prelude to a possible break, while U S. and Swedish dispatch actions are debated for neutrality and intent.
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Senate approves draft of friendly aliens bill
The Senate passed a joint resolution proposing to draft all aliens in the United States except Germans, treaty exemptions, and allied neutrals who have resided here one year. Over 1,000,000 aliens could be affected. those exempt would leave within ninety days. The State Department awaits approval to begin talks with allied governments on drafts. Russia discussed similar arrangements with Britain and France and seeks US consent for its citizens to join allied forces on the French front. Italy and Serbia would require waivers of treaty rights, while Japan remains excluded by treaty.
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Germans Abandon Stockholm Conference in Geneva Talks
Report from Geneva states German delegates have abandoned the Stockholm neutrality conference citing Sweden’s neutrality violations. Germany now seeks a similar meeting in Switzerland as the Stockholm talks are formally terminated.
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Kaiser Offers Prize For U S Prisoner
From NEVECHATEL France on September 12 reports say German prisoners captured by the French declare the Kaiser has offered a prize of 300 marks and three weeks vacation for the first American soldier taken prisoner.
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France
Seizure of Papers Over Nearing and LW W W H Q in Toledo
Secret Service agents raided Professor Scott Nearing's home and LW W W headquarters in Toledo seizing letters and papers used in lectures and antiwar activities. No arrests made. material sent to U S marshal as officials weigh possible indictments amid wartime security drive.
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Ouster of Professor Nearing from University of Pennsylvania
In 1915 University of Pennsylvania trustees dismissed Professor Scott Nearing for remarks deemed socialist in nature. He refused to resign, was ousted, lectured nationwide, then joined the Municipal College in Toledo as dean of the College of Art and Science. He soon faced similar disputes while active as a Socialist speaker challenging government policies.
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U-Boat Toll Drops as British Losses Hit New Low
London reports a weekly Admiralty tally showing twelve British vessels over 1,600 tons and six under 1,600 tons sunk by mines or submarines, with four fishing craft lost. The week marks the lowest British loss rate since February. Paris notes one French ship over 3,000 tons and five under 3,000 sunk by mines or submarines, plus fishing craft losses.
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Women Soldiers of Russia Likely to Fight for Government
Petrograd dispatch reports Mme Michaeiloff says the battalion of women soldiers, trained and disciplined, will obey government orders. Despite sympathy for Korniloff, the unit remains under ministry control and may be sent to defend Petrograd. The battalion saw its first combat during recent night raids by hooligans, with a mob attack resulting in injuries.
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Allies Relying on U S Says Bonar Law
London reports Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law told an Empire Parliamentary Association luncheon that Allied victory relies on United States support. He said Germany errs in military judgment but lags in human affairs creating Entente salvation, and without US financial aid the Allies would face disasters today.
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Faulty Ammunition Linked to Adulteration Theory
Government chemists examine claims that potassium chlorate in Frankford Arsenal ammunition was adulterated with sodium chlorate. The theory suggests moisture from radium chlorate compromises priming, producing defective ammunition and universally poor matches.
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Fragmented letter critiques German policy and unity
A damaged OCR passage argues Germanamericanism harms Germany and invites reconciliation. It notes enemies worldwide and laments diplomats and exiles in Germany. The writer suggests some remaining Germans are not hopeless and hints at a dawning realization amid turmoil.
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Kerensky Made Head of Army In Russian Crisis
Premier Kerensky is named commander in chief with General Alexief assisting as civil war looms across Russia. Soldiers and Workmen report loyalty in Petrograd while Moscow remains under military rule. Korniloff marches on the capital as European allies back his stance, and U.S. views differ.
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Korniloff Considers Compromise With Premier Kerensky
London reports General Korniloff seeks compromise with Kerensky amid rumors of shifting loyalties and peace talks. Martial law spreads from Petrograd to Moscow as parties discuss cabinet changes and potential constitutional arrangements.
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Martial Law Rules All Russia Amid Civil War Rumors
Petrograd dispatch reports martial law nearly in force and a state of civil war existing with Korniteif forces advancing on the capital yet not clashing with loyalist troops. The government claims optimism from a promising understanding for Premier cooperation.
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