Germany Names Envoy Who U.S. May Not Accept
Berlin reports Dr Haniel Von Haimhausen a former counsellor at the German embassy in Washington has been named ambassador to the United States. Other picks include Dr W S Solf to Britain and Herr Radowitz to China. The selections depend on reaction of the powers and no France envoy is mentioned. Washington questions whether the United States will accept Haimhausen given his ties to the prewar embassy.
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American Delegation Rebukes Bernstorff Peace Move
The American delegation signaled they would not communicate with Bernstorff and opposed his appointment, arguing it could not aid securing favorable peace terms. Haimhausen as secretary was tolerated for his issue familiarity, though his ties to the German embassy were considered limited.
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Charley Rex Halts Track Mark Close To Record In Des Moines
Charley Rex driven by G. M. Hatch trotted a mile in 2 06 1 4 to win the 9 10 trot at Great Western races in Des Moines. Edith Carter took second, Miss Rexetta third. Alle Worthy's Cutress won the 2 10 trotter with Miss Look Sir second. Lucy C claimed the 2 20 pace. Albino Look Sir won the Western Breeder's futurity trotting division.
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Crippled Pilot Advances in Aerial Derby
TORONTO August 28 Seven of the thirteen airmen began the 1000 mile International Aerial Derby from Toronto to Mineola. Six aviators landed over the day, including Col W G Barker noted for flying with one arm disabled. He steered with his knees while pumping with his good hand.
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R. W Schroeder
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France
Auto Makers Told To Readjust Car Motors
COLORADO SPRINGS Aug 28 Refiners face petrolum shortages forcing lower grade gasoline and automobile makers must readjust engines to new specifications as Henry L. Doherty heads a producer refiners committee negotiating with the industry. The institute plans a statistics and research bureau to settle the issue. William H. Manning seeks $1,000 yearly funding.
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Detectives raid Bolshevik hall in Chicago arrest eight
Chicago August 28 detectives raided a hall described as a Bolshevism school where eighteen men were taken into custody. Officers seized Russian language literature referencing Emma Goldman and Tom Mooney. The detainees, mostly young men, were to be questioned by government agents and police.
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Emma Goldman
Tom Mooney
Stalled Birney Street Car Locks Doors at Seventh and Hampshire
A Birney street car stalled late Wednesday night at Seventh and Hampshire streets after failing air systems. The motorman, unable to fix the problem, locked the doors and left the car there for the remainder of the night.
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Urges Six Month Universal Training For Youth
W W Atterbury, former brigadier general and Pennsylvania Railroad vice president, testified before a Senate sub committee proposing a permanent military policy. He calls for universal training of six months with reserve registration and two years of maneuvers, plus reform of officer education and organizational structure including placing marine corps under the War Department.
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West Point
Coast Artillery
Marine Corps
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W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Atterbury
France
Criticism on Army Efficiency as Big Business Shortfall
A fragmented passage argues that the country’s army, now and as contemplated, lacks the efficiency of a typical large business concern, reflecting a critique of military organization and management.
Threat to outlaw Pittsburgh street carmen looms
Detroit dispatch reports that unless striking Pittsburgh street carmen return to work immediately the Pittsburgh local of the Amalgamated Association of Electric Railway Employers of America would be permanently outlawed. The union struck twelve days ago violating their arbitration with Pittsburgh Railways and the War Labor Board. temporary suspension of the focal was announced recently.
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Johnson Urges Immediate Return of U.S. Troops
Senator Johnson of California called for the immediate return of American troops from abroad in a Wednesday statement. He urged bringing home the soldiers stationed overseas to reduce ongoing overseas commitments and focus on domestic priorities.
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Johnson
California
Outcry Over Secret War Plans Cited by Senator
Senator Johnson denounces a covert wartime agenda abroad urging退出US troops from Siberia Silesia and Dalmatia, with troops to stay on the Rhine for 15 years. He alleges the orders were given in Paris, not the United States, and criticizes secrecy and interference with American policy.
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Quien Denies Gave Enemy Facts in Cavell Case
Paris August 27 George Gaston Quien on examination denied supplying military information to the enemy and denied involvement with Edith Cavell case. He admitted being a braggart drunkard and thief but said he never betrayed France or any alleged Cavall organization for freeing war prisoners, claiming he was unaware of its existence.
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George Gaston Quien
Edith Cavell
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Fear Pilot Observer Are Lost In Lake Ontario
Buffalo August 28 grave fears are entertained that Lieutenant H B Slater pelto Sergeant Strickland observer and their DeHaviland plane No 59 disappeared after leaving Buffalo at 12 47 p m in the international aviation derby as search parties from New York state and the Ontario shore scoured the lakes with lifeboats from Toronto and Niagara on the Lake fruitless as of evening.
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Peoria Miners Defy Union Leader Demands
In Peoria Ti on August 2 miners in the Peoria sub-district voted unanimously to ignore State President Frank Farrington's demand that they return to work by August 30 under threat of action. The vote signals continued labor unrest and possible escalation.
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Peoria
Frank Farrington
Miners Adopt Resolution Denouncing Kaiser Like Oversight
In Peoria a state miners group passed a resolution denouncing high handed management as imperialistic. Charging Farrington with such conduct the insurgents claimed the miners would no longer be Kaiserized. Over 1000 miners cheered as the vote carried, representing 2 806 miners in the sub district.
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Farrington
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Begun Shipments Of Army Food In Chicago
Chicago zone of the war department begins shipping surplus army food to ten states for public sale. The plan moves 160,006,000 pounds at fifty carloads daily, rising to one hundred cars daily, says Lt. Col. J C Castleman. Postal service awaits a new list of items to be sold next week at 48 sub stations.
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Chicago
War Department
J. C. Castleman
Warsaw Woman Dies at 37 After Stroke
Mrs. Oscar Schilling of Warsaw dies unexpectedly at 1 16 Tuesday morning following a paralytic stroke after a period of quinsy. She leaves her husband Oscar and three children, with parents Adolph and Adam Zimmer of Warsaw. Funeral Thursday at two o'clock with Mev Rabe, pastor, officiating. Warsaw Personal notes mention extended family and a wedding honeymoon group visiting. A Lutherans rally for Quincy area youths is planned for next Sunday and Monday at St John’s and St James churches.
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