Peace notes from Pope Benedict win cautious German approval
Sept 29 German government replies to Pope Benedict’s peace appeal expresses high respect for the pontiff’s efforts and notes that the German Emperor supports the pope's aim for peace. Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary welcomes negotiations based on the pope’s plan and prays for lasting, honorable peace for all. Austria supports compulsory arbitration and disarmament talks, seeking a world order based on international justice and shared use of the seas.
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Amsterdam
Benedict
William
Austria-Hungary
Charles Int Gra
Vienna
Walfredi Bonzo
Austria
Charles
British Hold Key High Ground in France and Belgium
British forces remain entrenched on crucial high ground taken from Germans around the Anzac ridge, with artillery support blocking German reserves. Haig’s men hold the line near Ypres as Crown Prince Rupprecht’s counterattacks fail to regain gains. Elsewhere German offensives on Mont Haut and Aisne falter. Russian commander Alexeiff resigns amid Kerensky dispute.
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France
Belgium
North Sea
Baltic
Black Seas
Macedonia
Adriatic
Flanders
Haig
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Ypres
Mont Haut
Champagne
Aisne
Verdun
Alexieff
Kerensky
Korniloff Reyalt
Accused Man May Give Testimony in Villisca Case
Red Oak Iowa September 22 Mrs Laura Kelly testified in the trial of her husband the Rev Lynn G Kelly charged with complicity in the Villisca axe murders She said she had no place to live and described her husband’s departure the previous day Her husband may take the stand in his own defense Judge Boise disqualified 15 defense witnesses and Dr David L Rundlett testified Kelly suffered from dementia praecox in paranoid form likely since age 15 to 18.
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Red Oak
Laura Kelly
Lynn G. Kelly
Boise
Jones-Wilkerson
Kelly
David L. Rundlett
Sioux Falls
Boy of 9 Shoots Self in Dixon This Week
In Dixon on Friday night the nine year old Harry Mack ley shot himself through the heart with his father's revolver. He was said to have been nonpresent after being scolded for playing hooky.
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Self
Dixon
Harry Mackley
Papal peace appeal prompts German Austrian replies
The German Kaiser and King respond to Pope Benedict XV’s peace appeal with messages of goodwill. They praise the Holy Father’s efforts, pledge to seek an end to hostilities, and propose steps toward disarmament, arbitration, and a just, lasting settlement. They urge negotiations among belligerents and blessing for the peace initiative.
Bernstorff Press Spotlight on German Influence in U S War Runup
Washington reports reveal Berlin funded efforts to sway Congress before the submarine campaign. Count Bernstorff asked for authority to spend 50 000 to influence lawmakers via an unnamed organization. Heflin urged a congressional probe and named potential suspects. Officials hint at more disclosures as ties to Von Papen and Boy Ed are reviewed. A New York group denied any German links, insisting Irish Freedom backing is Irish only.
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Washington
Berlin
Foreign Office
Congress
United States
Lansing
Count Bernstorff
von Bernstorff
Ireland
Sussex
von Papen
Boy-Ed
Germany
Secret Service
New York
John D. Moore
Friends of Irish Freedom
Count von Bernstorff
Government expose on German intrigue in America
The Whig to publish full Sunday issue a government expose of German espionage in the United States. Documentary evidence includes letters seized during a 1916 New York raid on Wolf Von Igel. The report supplements Secretary Lansing’s startling announcement on Count Von Bernstorff’s activities.
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Whig
America
Wolf von Igel
New York
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
Argentine Ready For Final Break
Buenos Aires reports the chamber of deputies postponed discussion on the crisis with Germany over Count Von Luxburg. Foreign Minister Perón said new information would be presented to congress. Officials hinted at rapid measures possibly including an immediate declaration of war against Germany and sending troops to Europe.
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Buenos Aires
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Count von Luxburg
Puerredon
Europe
Bomb Explodes Aboard Seiyo Maru in Chile Port
At Iquique Chile a bomb exploded in sacks of nitrate during loading on the Japanese steamer Seiyo Maru. Two killed ten injured. Four more bombs found. Crew suspects a German agent.
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Pacific Port
Iquique
Chile
Seattle labor men must face jury again
Seattle district court will retry Hulet M. Wells former president of the Seattle central labor council and Samuel Sadler state national committeeman of the socialist party after a hung jury. Aaron Fislerman co secretary of the socialist party was found not guilty. R. E. Rice a dyer and cleaner was ordered committed.
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Seattle
Wash
U. S
Hulet M. Wells
Seattle Central Labor Council
Samuel Sadler
Socialist Party
Aaron Fislerman
R. E. Rice
May disinter body hints at foul play in Bingham death
Louisville rumors swirl around the death of Mrs. Robert W. Bingham as Judge Hingham prepares a personal inquiry. Reports claim a grave in Wilmington, NC may be opened for an autopsy while defenses deny a $50,000 fee and car gift to Dr. Ravitch. Judge Bingham, widower of Henry M. Flagler’s widow, awaits further inquiries.
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Louisville
Robert W. Bingham
Hingham
Circuit Court
Henry M. Flagler
Standard Oil
Flagler
Bingham
Wilmington
N. C
Shipping Board Names Chairman of Chartering Board
Washington Sep 22 A step toward closer government regulation of all ocean shipping and rates was taken Friday when the shipping board appointed Welding Ring a New York exporter as chairman of the new chartering board to act as an agency of the shipping board. Two other members have been tentatively selected and may be announced soon.
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Francis Joseph
Reichsrath
Washington
The
Shipping Board
Welding Ring
New York Exporter
New Chartering Board
Gen Scott slated to go abroad as chief of staff swap
Washington dispatch details Major General Tasker Bliss named chief of staff to succeed Major General Hugh L. Scott who retires. Scott, 64, will be assigned to U.S. troop training duties before likely a field command. Bliss, the acting chief, has long service and may head the staff beyond retirement.
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Tasker H. Bliss Friday
Army
Hugh L. Scott
Scott
United States
Gen. Bliss
Russia
France
Kentucky
West Point
Philippines
Mexico
Nogales
Shelly
Villa
Calles
Carranza
Utah
Gen
Bliss
Pennsylvania
Artillery School
General Staff
Peace Note Replies and War Movements Highlight U S and Allies
The German reply to Pope Benedicts peace note expresses hope for a lasting, honorable peace. Emperor Charles of Austria responds to the note via papal nuncio, sharing hopes the Pope's mediation may realize the empires peace desires. Major General Tasker Bliss is named chief of staff to succeed Hugh L Scott as he retires. Secretary Lansing reveals German intrigue in America, including Count von LernstorfTs bid to pay 50000 to influence Congress through an unnamed group. Representative Heflin cites suspicious members in Congress. A bomb explosion on a Japanese steamer in a Pacific port triggers discovery of four more bombs and German agent suspicions. Argentina may sever ties with Germany amid new developments.
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Lansing
House
Senate
O Wilson
Germany
Mexico
Japan
United States
Argentina
Count von Bernstorff
Teuton
Berlin
Overman
Senate Lobby Committee
Flayod
House Foreign Affairs Committee
State Department
Heflin
von Bernstorff
Congress
Benedict
Charles of
Austria
Tasker H. Blise
U. S. Army
Hugh L. Scott
America
von Lernstorff
Pacific
Democratic Congress Called in Petrograd
Petrograd September 22 Russia prepares for a central council called democratic congress to meet September 25. The aim is to settle organization and parliamentary authority guiding the country to a constituent assembly. Premier Kerensky may address the congress in his capacity as a council member.
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Petrograd
Russia
Central Soldiers’ and Workmen's Council
Moscow
Kerensky
Congress
Central Council of Soldiers’ and Workmen's Deputies
Governor Speaks to Champaign Farmers Rally
Gov Lowden told a Champaign county farm bureau picnic crowd of several thousand that no problem matters unless the United States wins the war. He warned that after the war the world would be free or under military autocracy. Harris Home Farm host urged greater farm cooperation with government and better fencing and roads.
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Champaign
Champaign County Farm Bureau
Lowden
United States
B. F. Harris
Harris Home Farm
Governor may order arrest of La Follette
St Paul reports Gov Burnquist says the Minnesota safety commission may seek Senator La Follette's arrest if an investigation into alleged disloyal statements at the nonpartisan league high cost of living conference finds the remarks sedition. The commission, chaired by the governor, will act on the findings.
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ST. Paul
Burnquist
la Follette
League
High Cost of Living
Minnesota Safety Commission
Government moves to stem labor poaching in shipyards
Washington reports a plan from Chairman Hurley of the federal shipping board to convene shipbuilders for voluntary agreements to curb poaching of workmen across plants. The Pacific coast leads with wage increases triggering shifts, while labor groups express skepticism to a national uniform wage scale as the solution.
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Hurley
Federal Shipping Board
Pacific Coast
Seattle
England
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