Spies in Sweden Crucial to German War Effort
Berlin says German espionage networks in neutral Sweden and other European states supplied details on Allied and merchant ships, routes, and armaments. Censorship and bribes aided operations. after U.S. entry, spy activity shifted but persisted with skilled agents, challenging Allied tracking.
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London
Germany
Sweden
Stockholm
America
Tates
Secret Service
Alwas
Trene
Geman Meutance Scripenifs
iPlen
Araticn
Imi
United States
Switzerland
Spain
U S to Demand Full Satisfaction in Stockholm Row
United States officials indicate willingness to accept Swedish apologies as a sign of contrition though full official guilt remains contested. Cable traffic between Stockholm and London continues amid British controls and delays, with no clear admission of wrongdoing forthcoming.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Senate
Admiral Lindman
Min Wer
Stockholm
Beepie
London
Menaugen
Great Britain
Argentine Senate Votes for Break With Germany
Buenos Ayres reports the Argentine Senate approved breaking relations with Germany by a 23 to 1 margin. The vote moves to the Chamber of Deputies amid strong public support for final passage. London notes Britain will not grant safe conduct for Count von Luxburg, the German minister, whose passports Argentina has handed over.
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Buenos Ayres
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
London
Great Britain
Count von Luxburg
Argentina
Plan To Gag Disloyal Press In U S
Washington dispatch reports drastic new provisions added to the trading with the enemy bill. The censorship extends to all foreign language publications and any English items not approved by local postmasters under espionage law. A translation affidavit exception is required before mailing or distribution. The act self repeats after the war.
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Washington
Soraator
Express
Post Office
United States
Englin
Baker Plans Drafting of 500 000 More
Secretary Baker announced plans for a second draft of 60,000 men as part of a supplemental deficiency request of 287 million dollars. He outlined an army target of 2,800,000 and the decision to examine the full drafted list to mobilize efficiently, with governors’ views sought but not as a referendum.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Crowder
House
Senate
Crosie
Engineer Corps
France
Europe
U-Boats Sinkings At New Low Amid War News
London dispatch reports the past week saw the fewest major ship sinkings since the submarine campaign began, with eight ships sunk and twenty more tonnage lost, plus one fishing vessel. Washington notes an alien draft bill would exempt foreign nationals from conscription but bar citizenship to those exempted, while treaties may allow self-deportation under presidential proclamation. The House rules panel plans immediate consideration of the draft measure.
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London
Admiralty
Washington
State Department
Pou
House Rules Committee
John Jacob Rogers
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
United States
Senate
Prendergast and Adamson Win in Primaries Amid Fusion Struggles
Mayor Mitchel won a narrow Republican primary margin as Fusion fears persist. Prendergast captured a large Republican lead for Controller and Robert Adamson won decisively for President of the Board of Aldermen. Borough counts show Mitchel’s slight edge over Bennett in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Fusion and Tammany lines reflect split sentiment across districts with light turnout overall.
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Mitchel
William M. Bennett
William A. Prendergast
Robert Adamson
Board of Aldermen
Mitchell
Bennett
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmon
Controller Prendergast
Wall
Adamson
Wil
Tammany
Hennett
aKting
Lewis I. Pounds
Sheri Edward Riegelmann
Bird
Maurice E. Connolly
Martin Mayer
Robert W. Highie
Connolly
John V. McAvoy
Supreme Court
1St Judicial District
Thomas F. Rush
Murphy
Rush
Tammany Hall
antiMurphy
Riegelmann-Coler
John McCavey
Kings
van Name
Calvin D. van Name
Mathew J. Cahill
Richmond
Daniel J. Gruin
Democratic Organization
Sherif
Thomas Hagley
Hichardson Webster
Register
Peter Aitken
Joseph T. Ryan
John L. Walsh
U S Ship Platuria Sunk With Loss Of Captain And Crew
London dispatch reports the American tanker Platuria torpedoed by a German submarine on September. Forty five survivors were landed by the Italian steamer Andrea. The master Captain John Leake and eight crewmen drowned. The vessel, 4445 tons gross, owned by Standard Oil, formerly Diamant, sailed from Newport News in July with oil for Italian ports. There were forty one crew members and thirteen naval gunners. Names listed include K H Nilssen first mate, South Perry third mate, T J Gilroy chief engineer, J Taylor, F Bloomberg.
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London
Platuria
Bee
Andrea
Standard Oil Company
Diamant
Newport News
Itation
John Leake
Sherman Avenue
Jersey City
K. H. Nilssen
South Perry
T. J. Gilroy
East Fiftwenth Street
Brooklyn
J. Taylor
Union Streelyn
F. Bloomberg
Mefougull
Lyn
Hoover Warns Business Profiteering Means Revolt
Atlantic City September 19 Hoover warns that business profiteering risks revolt and calls for a grand war committee of industry leaders to work with the government on war purchases. He urges central buying and cooperation to avert socialism and Russia like chaos, stressing food production. Northcliffe backs organization to boost munitions and supplies for the Allies.
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Atlantic City
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Herbert C. Hoover
Antesa
Hoover
Russia
Lord Northcliffe
Germany
Allied business leaders urge labor controls as war prep hardens
Northcliffe warns Britain unready in 1914 with 20 million rounds versus Germany's 400 million while factories and mines power war effort. Speakers urge labor arbitration, price fixing, and federal regulation to boost transport, shipping, and production. Calls for expulsion of La Follette and strong labor role in postwar prices. Labor trouble seen as key risk to war and economy.
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Lord Northclife
Britain
Germany
Thames Valley
Lord Northcliffa
Birmingham
Manchester
Glasgow
Albert W. Shaw
Chicago
John H.rahey
Boston
Robert M. la Follette
United States Senate
Association of Commerce of
Green Bay
A. E. Winter
National Chamber
Court Martial for Korniloff over War Profiteering
A court martial is planned for Korniloff and other revolt leaders, with a jury to hear charges of excess war profiteering. Congressmen are urged to vote as discussed, while the government argues revenue measures must support front line industry. The trial location and exact proceedings are to be decided by authorities.
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Joba
Aire
Kornilo
Council of Work
Indusernment
Petrograd
War Profit Hotly Denounced at Minnesota Non Partisan League Meet
At a Minnesota convention of the National Non-Partisan League on the war and cost of living, speakers praised and blasted democracy in wartime. Senator Gronna denounced autocracy, while farmers and workers voiced a political revolution linking democracy to industry. Kay Vance urged price regulation as the cure for wartime profits shaping the economy.
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ST. Paul
France
America
Vurlear
Minneapolis
Gronna
Workington
National
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wilson
Auen
National Association of Vehicle and Agricultural Implement Manufacturers
Kay Vance
Brookmire Economic Servic
New York
Tem
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Gertean Ples
Wespers
U.S
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McAvoy
Bennett Strong
Atear
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Army and Navy
Hoovers
Mr. Hoover
Tam
Food Administration
Junkers
Natio
Han H
Northcliffe
Parker
Business America
Harry Eeler
Chamber of Commerce
Raymond B. Stevens
United States Shipping Board
He Wild
Korniloff
Theodore M. Knappen
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