Treachery and plots in Mexico headline war intrigue
New York Aug 24 Revelations of extensive German plots in Mexico during the war include a proposed 45000 man German Mexican army invasion of the United States as the western front drove in July 1918. Dr P B Altendorf a former US military intelligence agent details his spy work and warns of Germany’s plan for economic and military domination of Mexico and Latin America with cooperation from Carranza and Von Eckhardt.
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New York
Mexico
United States
National Association For the Protection of American Rights
P. B. Altendorf
United States Military Intelligence Department
Altendorf
Cracow
Austrian Poland
University of Vienna
Kurt Jahnke
Military Intelligence Department
Mardenborough Churchill
Dr. Altendorf
Latin America
Altendorff
Sonora
Secret Service
Carranza
von Eckhardt
American
Niagara Falls
Rademacherm
Guymas
Calles
Hermosillo
Sunday Golf Legality in Bay State Sparks Test Case
In Massachusetts golf could be played on Sundays if no score is kept. When a score is kept, the golfer faced charges of playing on the Lord's day. At Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton, Edward M. Kimball and Howard Emerson were fined $5 for taking part in a game, not for a sport, as Judge Bacon explained.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Brae Burn
West Newton
Western Court
William F. Bacon
Edward M. Kimball
Howard Emerson
Newton Center
Bacon
Falling Exchange Is Regarded Serious In London Daily Papers
London papers warn that the fall of sterling hurts both sides of the Atlantic trade. The Daily Mail urges renewed US production but cautions exporters against rushing into Britain, citing American bankers and a 4000 car order to England. Editors stress the serious impact on American export trade and exchange rates.
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London
Sterling
United States
Daily Mail
Great Britain
MAIL
Annals of Trade
America
Chamber” of Commerce
England
Lowden Pins Medals on Gallant Marines
CHICAGO August 24 Governor Lowden pinned French war crosses on Sergeant Charles F McCarthy and Private William J Behr after hugging the heroes as he praised their service. The 2000 marines were part of Chicago's welcome for troops who fought at Verdun Chateau Thierry and St Mihiel. The parade and review featured Rear Admiral Bassett General Leonard Wood and other officials.
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Chicago
Lowden
Charles F. McCarthy
William Jf. Behr
Verdun
Chateau Thierry
Trelleau
Wood
Soissons
Austrian Treaty Completion Report From Paris
Paris August 23 The co ordinating committee shaping the Austrian treaty will finish Sunday and submit the final text to the supreme council on Monday. The council weighed dissolution and whether to defer pending issues to chancelleries, noting that certain plenipotentiaries must be present in their countries.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Havas
Chans
Tommies In Protest Over Black Sea Duty
Three hundred soldiers from Warwick, Berkshire and Gloucester regiments were arrested at Southampton for refusing orders to embark for France. They had been on leave and objected to going to the Black Sea, claiming promises against deployment to Russia unless volunteers.
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London
Warwick
Berkshire
Gloucester
South Hampton
France
Black Sea
Russia
Mexican Bandits Captured as U S Forces Pivot
Aug 24 reports say eight bandits tied to the Jesus Renteria gang were captured by Mexican federal troops in Coyame Chihuahua after surrounding a dance hall. American punitive expedition heads toward a new base as pursuit winds down and Mexican troops return to Ojinaga.
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Marfa
Texas
Jesus Renteria
Peterson
Davis
Coyame
Chihuahua
George T. Langhorne
Cosme Bengoechea
Presidio
Chihuahua City
Manuel Dieguez
Cavaly
Pruneda
Las Palomas
Amy
Covame
Carranza Federal
Bendoecha
Manuel Pruneda
Ojinaga
Upaso
Seventh Cavalry
Mexico
Fabons
James B. Erwin
Erwin
Silesia Quiet Again Troops In Control
REUTHEN Prussian Silesia Aug 23 quiet has been restored in the mining region and the troops are masters of the situation. All summary executions are suspended and will be carried out only after trial. German losses since revolt began were 10 killed and 27 wounded, enemy losses 48 killed 161 wounded and 171 taken prisoner.
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Reuthen
Prussian Silesia
Gotham Waiters Strike for Minimum Wage Across 900 Restaurants
About 6,000 waiters in 900 medium priced restaurants walked out seeking a weekly wage of 20 dollars. The action was led by William Lehman, secretary of the waiters union, with five or more men employed in each venue. The strike targets New York establishments and reflects broader labor demands.
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Gotham
New York
William Lehman
The
Waiters Union
May Send Yanks Into Silesia
Paris August conference discusses sending American troops to Silesia if Germans allow foreign police troops before ratification. General view in council circles favors consent due to German property interests. American delegation says troops can be provided without Washington orders.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Silesia
The
Council
Washington
Herron seeks Rand fund withdrawal from Rand School
Dr George D Herron writing from Zur matt Switzerland asks John J Flemming Burling ton Savings Bank president and trustee for Mrs Caroline Rand estate if the Rand School of Social Science support can be withdrawn He cites pro German and Bolshevist stances He says Mrs Rand and daughter Carrie would disavow the school today and withdraw support The bulk of the estate income goes to the Rand School and trustees include Morris Filquilut a New York socialist candidate and Herron Flemming will continue money distribution.
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Burlington
Iowa
George D. Herron
Zurmatt
Switzerland
John J. Flemming
Burlington Savings Bank
Caroline Rand
Rand School of Social Science
New York
Dr. Herron
Flemming
Costs Stall Politics Drive for 3 Million Democratic War Chest
New York August 3 The high cost of everything else has hit politics says Willam J D Jamieson director of finance for the Democratic National Committee announcing plans to raise a 3 million dollar war chest for the coming presidential election. He notes the 1916 campaign raised 2.5 million from 300000 party members and says subscriptions averaging 3 from at least 1 million persons are sought. About 5 million would fund efforts among 11 to 13 million women voting for the first time. He lists potential candidates including Wilson McAdoo Palmer Cox Davis Hitchcock and Marshall.
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New York
Willam JD. Jamieson
Democratic National Committee
Jamieson
Wilson
League of Nations
William G. MedAdoo
Palmer
Cox
Ohio
John W. Davis
England
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Marshall
Warships Reported Off Honduras Coast
Mexican papers citing Probreso, Yucatan, report several British warships near Belize and British Honduras. Advices from Vera Cruz say five ships, believed American, passed that port northward a few days ago.
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Laredo
Texas
Probreso
Yucatan
Belize
British Honduras
Vera Cruz
Passports Issued After October 1 For Several Regions
Secretary Lansing announces passports will be issued after October 1 to travelers going to France Belgium Portugal and northern Africa excluding Egypt. The move broadens travel eligibility as the war in Europe continues.
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Washington
France
Belgium
Portugal
Africa
Egypt
Lansing
First American Coal for France Arrives in Havre
The North Star, departing Philadelphia, has delivered the inaugural shipment of American coal to France at Havre on a steamer voyage noted as August 33.
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France
Havre
North Star
Philadelphia
Trains on Coast Held Back by Southern California Brotherhoods
Lodges of four railroad brotherhoods in San Bernardino and southern California ordered an immediate strike not sanctioned by national officers. In Los Angeles a Shore Line Limited train to San Francisco was stopped by strike sympathizers, passengers were returned to the depot, and the train was annulled.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Great Railroad Brotherhoods
California
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco
Pershing to Return as U S Army Chief Receives Grand Reception
Washington plans for Gen John J Pershing to land in New York September 8 or 9 with a commemorative welcome. Congress may hold a special joint session September 18 to honor him, and a gold sword presentation is eyed. President Wilson and cabinet expected, with possible life rank of general and formal thanks. Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue discussed with Pershing leading the first division.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
United Statey
Congress
New York
Wilson
Hahn
House Military Affairs Committee
Thas
Pershing
Kahn
Gen. Pershing
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
White House
United States
Transports Bringing Third Division Here
New York Aug 24 transports Prinz Frederick Wilhelm Nansemond Madawaska Powhattan and Sos Navis arrived with units of the Third Division. Major Robert L Howe commander of the division Brig Gen M L Walker passenger. Nansemond carried 2346 soldiers including 200 of the 38th Infantry Second Battalion Brig Gen O E Hunt commanded the Sixth Infantry Brigade. Powhattan brought 1491 troops including 150 of the 76th Field Artillery. Sos Navis carried 868 men including 78 of the 30th Infantry. Huron due with 4501 soldiers.
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New York
Prinz Frederick Wilhelm
Newsemond
Madawaska
Powhattan
Sol Navis
10Th Feld Artillery
Robert L. Howe
M. L. Walker
Nansemond
38Th Infantry
O. E. Hunt
Sixth Infantry
76Th Field Artillery
30Th Infantry
Des Moines Street Car Workers Threaten Strike Over Back Pay
Des Moines August 24. Motormen and conductors threaten a second strike this month unless about 100000 dollars in back pay is paid by 5 AM Monday. Receivers of the Des Moines City Street Railway company have been told to pay roughly one third.
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Des Moines
Des Moines City Street Railway Company
Duluth Fish Seizure Challenge Tackled by Officers
In Duluth Minnesota on August 4 officers for cold storage companies pledged to oppose the seizure of 189000 pounds of fish. The move comes on motion proceedings brought by United States District Attorney Alfred Jaques against the firms.
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Dulivth
Minn
United States District
Afred Jaquea
Leaves Dance Escort At Country Club And Weds Man She Loved
Miss Louise Walsh of 6002 Maple avenue danced at Kirkwood Country Club with Vernon Knapp before leaving with Charles J. Rozier of 4212 Botanical avenue. They married that night in Clayton with Betz Jr. and Miss Elizabeth Major as witnesses. They planned a church ceremony later.
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ST. Louis
Louise Walsh
Maple Avenue
Kirkwood Country Club
Vernon Knapp
Wyoming Street
Charles J. Rozier
Botanical Avenue
Clayton
Rozier
F. O. O. T. Club
Moss Walsh
Knapp
Charles Betz, Jr
Portis Avenue
Elizabeth Major
Justice of the Peace
Government Clerks In Capital Lowest Paid Figures Show
Washington Aug 24 More than 27 000 federal and municipal workers in the District of Columbia earn under 90 dollars a month This includes 5000 clerks and 1000 stenographers and typists Over 10 000 work in the treasury department The survey cites long service at low pay such as a 84 year old assistant messenger who began 45 years ago at 432 now 724 a clerk with supervisory duties 73 years old began 41 years ago at 900 now 1000 and another worker who started 26 years ago at 720 now 900
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Washington
District of Columbia
Joint
Congressional Committee On
Senate
Educction Committee
Treasury Department
Iew
Danville Women Are Released By Courts
In Danville a preliminary hearing cleared Mrs Grace Whisman and her aunt Mrs Martha Holtz of murder charges in the death of Walter J Whisman. Justice Parker ruled there was not sufficient evidence to hold them amid inconsistent testimony and lack of a credible shooter, with the mysterious gunman remaining unaccounted for.
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Danville, DL
Grace Whisman
Holtz
Paris Council Warns Rumanians Of Looting
Paris reports the supreme council approved a note from the repartitions committee warning Romania of retaliation if requisitions continue. Premier Clemenceau signed the document and sent it to Bucharest.
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Paris Council
Paris
Supreme Council
Repartions Committee
Clemenceau
Bucharest
Senate panel stalls on Shantung clause in peace treaty
Washington Aug 24 The Senate foreign relations committee voted to strike out Japan from the Shantung provision and insert China, aiming to restore German holdings near Kiao Chow. The panel urged the President to provide missing information on Poland Rhine pacts and treaties with Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey, signaling possible delay in a report next week.
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Washington
Japan
Shantung
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Lodge
McCumber
Williams
China
Kiao-Chow and
Senate
Brandegee
Hitchcock
Pittman
Shields
House of Commons
England
Germany
Scotland
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Jealousy Suspected in Double Tragedy at Chicago Cafe
In a Chicago cafe on Saturday night three shots ended the life of Private William E. Stewart and his wife Emma. Stewart, a patient at Fort Sheridan hospital, reportedly killed his wife before taking his own life. Police suspect jealousy and confirm the deaths at the market area where Mrs. Stewart worked.
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Kills
Chicago
Aus
Booth
William E. Stewart
Fort Sheridan Hospital
Emma
Hartes
Stewart
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Langhorne
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Honduras
Carmen
Danville
Foreign Relations Senate
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