Pope Benedict Issues Peace Plan to End World War
The pontiff proposes disarmament, freedom of seas, and peaceful settlement of Alsace Lorraine Trieste Poland and returns of colonies. Restoration of Belgium Serbia Romania is urged while all belligerents weigh the Vatican proposal amid US and Allied caution and likely rejection.
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Wasen Nevepars Union News Serica
Pope Benedict
Pontiff
Belgium
Serbia
Romania
Alsace- Lorraine
Trent
Triest
Poland
Germany
United States
Balfour
Viviani
Washington
Germent
Foree
Vatican
Emente
Conspiracy Nabbed in San Francisco Plot
In San Francisco Lawrence De Lacy and D J Harnedar were arrested as leaders in a claimed plot to free Frenz Bono and Eckhard von Schack from Angel Island detention. Patrick Farrally, an immigration service employee, was allegedly used as a sting, with officials claiming the case was a government trap to expose the organizers.
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San Francisco
Lawrence de Lacy
Leader
D. J. Harnedar
Elirit Frenz Bono
Gervnss
Eckhard von Schack
Angel Island
Mexico
Patrick J. Farrally
Imigration Service
Bopp
von Schack
Farrell
United Bialer District
Preston
Ferrally
United States
Francis Kyutt
M. Greely
H. Werfield
Farrilly
de Lasy
Harnedy
Farrelly
de Lacy
Popp
Greely
Waerfield
Farrally
Vopp
Cour
Bin
Crowd protests at White House barrage banners and disruption
A large crowd of about 7000 people crowded the White House area and the women’s party headquarters. They waved banners and destroyed several dinners addressed to Kaiser Wilson. Some banners were removed from protesting women as they attempted to advance on Lafayette Square. The disturbance stretched from the gates to the women’s offices and back again, continuing for over two hours.
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Washington
Kaiser Wilson
White House
Lafayette
U.S. Men Captured After Cammpania Sinks
Washington reports the sinking of the Standard Oil tanker Cammpania by a German submarine. Four crew members and the captain are believed captured. Survivors from the Cammpania's sister ship were later found. a Dutch captain Bryatt era cited. An Atlantic Port account notes a British freighter claims sinking of another submarine by gunfire off Brest with decisive explosions.
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Washington
Atercklg
Navy Department
eTnée Standard Oi
Lle de Re
Gant
Campania
Bryatt
Charles Fryatt
Brussels
New York
Steanshly Duobulne
West Bartlepool
England
Atlantic
Brest
France
Hoover becomes U S food chief under Wilson order
Washington August 13 The administration food control and food survey acts were signed into law by President Wilson on Friday. Herbert Hoover was announced as food administrator at the White House. Hoover says the food administration will stabilize markets defend honest enterprise and restore business to a reasonable basis.
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Washington
Administration
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
White House
Hoover
Fond
Hazardous devices in England kill 23 and injure many
In England Tamdan August 13 a German air raid dropped hazardous devices. Twenty three persons died including nine women and six children. Fifty were injured at South End and additional victims near Exsey Roch ford. Property damage reported as towns were struck by German aircraft.
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Tamdan
South End
Exsey
London
Rochford
Routh
Jack Woste
Coal Dealers in Washington Face Federal Hearing
Wholesale coal dealers of Washington were summoned to a conference by the federal trade commission to discuss practices. The hearing relates to efforts to fix and enforce prices, with all offices charged customers and compliance required.
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City of
Washington
Prieve
U S Agents Fire at Fugitive in New York
In New York on August 1 federal agents pursued a fugitive. A confrontation occurred as agents closed in, and a suspect was wounded during the arrest attempt. Authorities report the incident as a standard federal arrest operation with no further details available.
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U.S
New York
United Suites
Secret Service
Federsl
Bundy Arrested in Cleveland
Cleveland police report a suspect named Bundy arrested on an outstanding warrant. The brief notice cites a noon detainment and mentions no further charges or court dates. Authorities provided few additional details beyond custody status.
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Bundy
Cleveland
Alin Bie
Lenny
Davis
RULES TO NEW ARMY NEW BRITISH DRIVE
Local exemption boards mobilize the first segment of the national army due by September 1 with provisioning and transportation arranged. Pro vost Marshal Crowder issues regulations guiding the mobilization of 280000 men through state adjutants and local boards. Alternates, meals, and orderly conduct during entrainment are specified along with accommodation at board headquarters.
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Washington
Crowder
Marshaal
State Adjutant General
Rei
Lowden Wins Fight on Coal in Illinois
Chicago dispatch reports Gov. Frank Lowden securing a sweeping victory over mine operators in a five hour negotiation at Trickstone hotel. The agreement keeps Timis coal supply local, restricts exports, and authorizes price fixing at the mine to protect consumers. Chief Justice Orrin N. Carter and state officials oversee implementation while retailers are ordered to lower prices.
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Chicago
Minois
Orrin N. Carter
State Supreme Court
Titanis
Frank
Lawden
Trickstone Hotel
Lore-bandend
Hiingla
Ota
Able Singh
Tistice Carter
Cork
Paul
Miss Vollmer Davenport in Berkeley Area Note
Amateur notes reveal Miss Vollmer Davenport and Miss Dora Vollmer connected to former Cane pressman Henry Vollmer. Mentions Edward Victor Tintin and two young Chileans at Berkeley, with Cat. to Walder Gregory.
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Vollmer Marrie Davenport
Dorathea Vollmer
Cane
Henry Vollmer
Terres Frapy
Edward Victor Tintin
Berkeley
Walder Gregory
British Recruit 5,000 in U S New York Aug 7
Report notes that more than 600 American men have been recruited for British forces in the United States. The Leviathan recruiting company in New York claims to have organized a levy and lists 500 Levvee or similar terms as part of their program. The details appear in a partial, OCR-like transcription with several garbled phrases.
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U. Ss
New York
Cynan
Che Veltiah
Harvest of gold in U S neutrality boosts stock
Washington reports a wealth of gold as neutrals in the war era significantly increase holdings. The United States has raised its gold reserves to about two trillion dollars, the largest in history. Gold inflows continue as wartime trade and sales of vast supplies persist.
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Washington
United States
Wie
Final Mobilization Dates Set For First 500000 Men
Washington Aug 16 The new national army will be moved into cantonment camps starting September 6 with 80 percent drafted in three increments. The first 80 percent on Sept 6, the second on Sept 15, and the third on Sept 80. The rest to follow as soon as possible. Final mobilization dates indicate most of the citizen army will be in training by early October. Entrainment is planned to home stations with minimal personal baggage and orderly troop movements to camps nationwide.
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Washington
Crowder
War Department
Ship mined, Yankees die near Cape Town
Five American passengers were lost when the British steamer City of Athena hit a mine and sank near Cape Town on August 10. Ten other passengers and four crew members were also lost. The Americans included missionaries Mr and Mrs Naygadr, Miss Robinson, and Caroline Thompson. Several missionaries were saved, including Mr Pointer. A fifth American, Mr Summer, the address not given, was among the dead. Many survivors listed include Mr Richey, Mr Pritchett, David Lovus Astoria, N F Brunten, Mr Denham, and Mr Smith.
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Washington
City of Athena
Cape Town
South Africa
State Department
Naygadr
Robinson
Caroline Thompson
Merhedist Mission Board
Pointer
Minneapolis
Minn
Mr. Denham
Smith
Twenty Die In Car Crash Near New Haven
A head on trolley car collision near North Bransford west of New Haven killed nine teenagers and injured more than forty. The crash occurred Monday night on a single track between New Haven and New London, as one car failed to wait at a switch.
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Switch
New Haven
Conn
North Bransford
New London
Bombing Raid Strikes Frankfurt Amid Aerial War
Paris dispatch reports two German airfields attacked Frankfurt am Main with bombs as part of retaliatory strikes for German aerial harassment. The raid targeted a city with a population over 500,000, according to Brenner officials.
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Paris
Frankfort-on the-Main
German Empire
Breneh
German Troops Capture Town Pantasu in Moldavia
German forces under Field Marshal von Minkensen seized Pantasu, a strategic railroad junction in southern Moldavia after a stubborn defense by Russian forces. Official confirmation came from German staff reporting the capture on Monday.
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Moldavia
Draft Objectors to Work in Washington Aug
A fragmentary note indicates that members of religious sects may be considered as conscientious objectors to military service. It mentions possible penalties and references to the National Army draft program and related enforcement actions.
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Washington
Aug
Ariy
Incomplete OCR Summary: German Air Raid Reported in Chicago
Stray OCR fragment mentions German air raid and aviation terms in Chicago with scattered names and phrases. The readable portions reference Germans, the world, and attacks, but lack coherent specifics or a clear event date or outcome. The item appears as a damaged wartime note with unclear details.
Former Villa Chief Dead in Nogales Shooting
James Mesico reports the former chief of Orenessey Villa, Joue Ynen Salaah, was shot and killed in Nogales. Authorities have few details about Balmar'y death and the incident is being investigated at the dated SHAM Dat ay.
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Villa
James
Mesico
Joue Ynen Salaah
Orenessey Vile Hy
Ban on Planes to Neutrals. Washington Aug 1
In a Washington dispatch dated August 1 a government order is reportedly issued barring planes to neutral territories. The directive cites safety and policy concerns and details enforcement expectations for travel and transport. The report notes potential impacts on HOPI GU and related routes as authorities implement the prohibition.
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Washington
Noutinal Ets
Thos
Nava Tang
Harvest war crop of apples short of help this year
War era calls for united effort to harvest a vast apple crop while shortages of labor affect picking. Chambers of commerce and local businesses must organize volunteers from cities nearby, with schools and women’s groups suggested as sources. Businesses should report needed workers to avoid shortages or surpluses, and ensure first class fruit is marketed or processed while protecting against heat.
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