German Propaganda Funds Routed in United States
The Associated Press report details a long, unexplored trail of German propaganda financed in the United States through war bonds and other means. Count von Bernstorff and Dr. Arthur Albert are said to have concealed deposits to control news and influence opinion, with broader ties to Latin America and a large list of bondholders.
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Associated Press
New ‘York
America
New York
Mail
Frocker
Germany
Count von Bernsterit
Dr. Athert
Becker
Washington, D. C
United Service Men
Busch Family
Alfred L. Becker
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Trans-Atlantic Trust Company
Merlon E. Lewin
Department of Justice
A. Mitchell Palmer
Roessler and Haasslacher Company
Niagara Electro- Chemical Companies
Niaraga Falls
N.Y
Perth Amboy Chemical Company
Perth Amboy
N. Y
Gold and Silver Refinery
Frankfort
Alfred J. Becker
Niaraga Electro- Chemical Company
Ment
Jia
Vienna
George Sylvester Viereck
Washington, D
Congress
Justice Department
Jing
Utah
Walsh
Senate
New York Mail
King
Pirnitzer
Guido von Steer
Franz Josef
Isadore Szekely
Trust Company
rans-Atlantic Trust Company
Mitchell Palmer
Missing man sought in Waneakeshit murder case
Officials search for Eldred Krause of Cudahy believed to know details of a murder suicide at Hille farm. Krause allegedly posed as a secret service man as a receipt for 20 dollars tied to the case surfaces. Hille fired on Fenze, then killed himself. Hulda Fille died amid arsenic poisoning claims. Deputies scour the area.
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United Presa
Wanakeshit
Eldred Krause
Cudahy
Pene
Hulda Hittie
Ernest Fenze
Krause
Hille Farm
Morris
Secret Service
Hille
Fenze
Himsel
Slater
Hulda Fille
Tme
Che
Arause
Reducing bed styles by Davenport firm proposal
Associated Press reports Davenport bed makers abnion and B. C Davenport Ant Metal Bed Makers reached a tentative agreement with the War Production Board to cut bed styles to thirty and patterns to twenty as part of wartime production adjustments.
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Associated Proza
Abnion
B. C
Davenport
Ant
War Induxtriex Board
Daven- Borte
Kaiserland Now Without the Pale
London reports cite a widespread cholera rise in Petrograd with hundreds dying daily while German and Russian upheavals unfold. Rail workers strike across districts, and Moscow sees armed peasant bands marching toward the Bolshevik capital. Berlin officials defend policy amid debate on peace terms and the League of Nations idea.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Sian
Faris
Bavas
M. Tenom
Social Revolutionists
Moscow
Stockholm
Pastor Schuman Sentenced in Espionage Case
Wilhelm J. Schuman of Pomeroy, Pa. was sentenced by Judge Reed to five years in Leavenworth federal prison and a $250 fine plus costs for violating espionage laws. The Rev. Schuman, pastor of a German Lutheran church, allegedly urged young men in a German sermon not to join the U.S. army and to oppose sending troops to aid Britain.
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Associated Press
Dohuyue
Tee
Leavenworth
Kun
Wis
Wilhelm J. Schuman
Pomeroy, Ta
Reed
United States District’ Court
Schumin
United States
America
Five Planes Missing In Bombing Expedition
American planes on a bombing mission have not returned. General Pershing reported no details but Berlin, via London, said five planes were captured in Germany. The German notice stated the aircraft were from a squadron that began the attack toward Coblenz and that the crews were taken prisoner.
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Washington, D. C
General Pershing
Berlin
London
Fhe
Coblenz
Russ Mission Plan Nearing Operational Phase
Washington reports a joint U S Chamber of Commerce and Russian Chamber of Commerce effort to craft a business plan and personnel for a Russian mission. Daniel Willard, ex-War Industries Board head, may lead the American branch. Wilson must approve. The mission relies on Soviet local government cooperation and aims to unite Russian factions for success.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press State
Washington
States Chamber of Comerring
Russian Chamber of Commerce
Missio
Daniel Willard
War Industries Board
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Russia
Wilson
Kuns
Paris
Antil
Are Romanoffs Alive in Ekaterinburg Letter Claim
Stockholm dispatch reports alleged letter from the former czar to generals claiming the Romanoffs survived the Ekaterinburg killings. The piece notes censorship and uncertain wording, mentions Grand Duke Alexis and Alex Alexandrovich, and hints at a refugee path or future exile.
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Joseph Shaplen
Unitertress Stam
Stockholm
Nigholascom
Ekaterinburg
Navoes Vindemonds
Mivs
iEvan Kooka
Hares
Eskaterinbure
Banda
Alex
Alexis
Exnrovitch
Yatovlef
Lin Hand
Providence v
Ives
North Dakota Rain Brings Heaviest Toll Yet
A heavy rainfall fell across the slope last night with New England reporting 0.58 inches the heaviest tally. Other towns logged varied amounts from Dickinson 0.49 to Minot 0.80 and near zero elsewhere. Clouds move east and rain is forecast for eastern areas while today remains cloudy and cool, impacting light crops.
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Annouce
Bismarck
New England
Dickinson
Minot
Witlisten
Bowhelis
Fesxenden
Occupation and Prisoner Takeover Reported in Albania
Associated Press dispatch from Rome notes Albania see occupation advances by Italian forces capturing war materials and prisoners. The report also mentions Austrian counterattacks near Concalghi and Val d Assi, and weather disturbances over Asiago.
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Presa
Washington, D D. C
Boeri
al [Ulpiano
Asiago
American Aid Stirs Concerns of Rulers
An AP report notes a Geneva Tribune critic met a German officer who claimed German articles are barred from citing American military matters except prisoner captures. He said the American invasion of Europe and the Allied relief influence the war, aiding the Entente and undermining imperial authorities.
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Qerland
Indy
Tribune de Geneva
Europe
Plea Not Guilty in Milwaukee Deputy Shooting Case
The defendant, Milwathkem Theophil Limanchyk, pleads not guilty to charges stemming from the shooting of Deputy Sheriff John P. Sctunits. Judge Pare ton rand will hear the case after arraignment in court. proceedings set before the election.
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Osy United Presa
Milwathkem
Theophil
Limanchyk
Do Dette
Sheri’ John PT
Sctunits
Varraioned
Iinequet
Not Anny
President Will Veto Wheat Bill Stirs Senate Debate
Washington reports indicate President Wilson planned to veto the agricultural appropriation bill raising the wheat price to 2.40 per bushel amid talk of delaying prohibition votes until August 20. Senate leaders discuss overriding the veto with resistance from House factions and urgent war-time measures.
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Thed Prana
Lilet Wilson
Oday
Washington
Bende Aedalle
Congress
Wilson
Wion
Eed
Field Marshal III Rumor Spreads Through Germany
A Dutch traveler from The Hague to the Exchange Telegraph reports a rumor that Field Marshal III is unable to participate in army work due to flooding. German military authorities and officials suppress mention of the rumor and have taken over reporting.
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Wanner
Germany
Bernhard Dernburg Pushes Independent Peace Claim
In the Proxsian upper house on a Wednesday, former colonial chair Bernhard Dernburg urged that peace could be achieved without diplomacy. He asserted that a direct peace approach might work, insisting previous efforts were insufficient.
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Associated Prexn
Samsterdam
Proxsian
Houry
Bernhard Dernburg
Maan
Thict i Preace
Naver
Mothe Bettietiell
Waterways provision funding details reported
United Press notes Broward administration plans to allocate funds for interstate inland waterways projects. The report outlines estimated expenditures and the intended effect on national infrastructure, focusing on improving navigation and related systems across several regions.
German Forces Hold Front East of Villers Cotterets
Nightly war report notes Petain directs operations along the Marne front with German troops on the eastern side under pressure. French lines firm near Chavigny farm district as more than 120 prisoners are taken in the Motria area and Nieppe wood region. Defensive actions and feints suggest possible broader offensives as artillery is poised near Verdun.
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Petain
Marne
Sulovit
Paslti
Villers Cotlerets
Thie
Chavigny Farm
North Hee
General Petain
Generilly
Ebavidon
Motria
Noth
Nieppe
Freak Ear of Corn Draws National Attention
A stray ear of corn with red kernels striped in a crimson pattern sold at the local barn of the Red Grass charity. The unusual ear, of a velvet variety, attracted purchasers from several towns with hundreds of dollars expected to be realized from its sale and potential wider distribution for temporary sale nationwide.
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Ay Associated Press
Celne Hapida
Miny
Two Million British Praise The Allied Forces in France
The correspondent reports growth in British support for the Allied fighting in France. Soldiers and civilians alike express confidence as fronts advance and the war effort gains momentum across regions.
Mitchel Memorial Observations Taken For New York Mayor
Subscriptions are being taken for a street memorial to Maj. John Purroy Mitchel former New York mayor who died in an airplane crash in Louisiana The Associated Press reports observances are being organized across the city in his memory through local subscriptions and tributes.
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Associated Press
New York
Jedward A. Rumely
Evening Mall
Senate
King
Utah
Evening Mail
Rumley
iBy Associated Press
Frere the Areet
Maj
John Purroy Mitchel
Louisiane
Lansing Secretary Plans Vacation in Northern New York
Washington official TLan departs today for a vacation trip into northern New York where he will hunt and fish.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Tlan
New York
Albany bishop Thomas Roman dies after 2 PM
Rev. Thomas Roman Bishop, bishop of Albany, died in the early afternoon after 2 o'clock. The obit notes his service in the Roman Catholic diocese and reflects on his life and duties within the church community.
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United Press
Albany
Rieht
Thomas
Weather Forecast Summary for Bun Day Daw Sets
Weather notes indicate warmer temperatures with chances of showers. Expect cloudiness leading to showers Saturday and Sunday with westward warming trend. Minor timing uncertainties. northerly winds not strong.
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Buty
Fday Coad Inc
Porthes
Laval
Turkey Seeks Answers On Tabriz Incident
Swedish and American notes trace a crisis following the Tabriz outrage. Turkey has not given a definite explanation, and Swedish inquiries to Constantinople were delayed returning word. The American minister in Stockholm says Turkey seems not ready to answer the United States for an explanation.
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Tabriz
Turkey
Stockholm
Constantinople
Maide
American launch sunk in war zone action
An American naval launch aiding a French destroyer towed a disabled American seaplane to safety before being sunk by shore batteries. Two crew members are missing and presumed drowned, two captured by the enemy, and three others injured while heading to shore with preservers. Navy department announcement offered few details.
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Napuncimen
Washington
BD. C
Ini
Byerman
Charles J. Tatulinski
Cleveland
John P. Vogt
New Orleans
Navy Department
German Chemicals and Stile Association Ban Medicinal Use
The Stile Pharmaceutical Association and German chemicals push a wartime halt on medicine stock use in Washington State. After a convention, officials announced a plan to discourage all man made materials in products for both doctors and the public. The Washington State Pharmaceutic organization reports return from Puget Sound with adopted resolution.
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Stile Pharmaceutical Association
Associated Press
Seattle
Washington State
Puget Sound
Sunday Recuperates at Maye Sanitarium After Hernia Operation
United Press reports Billy Sunday, recovering at Maye sanitarium in Rochester Minnesota after a minor hernia operation, received a cath from William Jennings Bryan. Sunday, famed evangelist and temperance advocate, returned to public life and discussed topics beyond reform during his visit.
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Minnesota
Walted Press
Minn
Tohn Wayne
Here
Ve Ja
Inwine
United Press
Rochester
Mian
Billy Sunday
Maye Wanitarium
WW. J. Bryan
Evangelist
Trea Ver
Saver of Souls
Manly
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