German Spy Ring Exposed by U S Committee on Public Information
A detailed report from the U S Committee on Public Information reveals Count von Bernstorff and his German embassy network in the United States plotting to sabotage industry and shipping. The disclosures name prominent figures, including Justice Daniel Cohalan and various editors, and describe funds, coded messages, and plans to foment Irish and Canadian unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
United States Committee On Public Information
Committee ON Public Information
German Plotters in United States Exposed by Embassy Records
The 1914 World War era German embassy publicity office at 60 Wall Street led to a raid exposing Von Igel as chief spy. Koenig, hidden as American Steamship Co director, acted as a spy liaison code named XXXI. Records reveal bomb plots on New York ships, funds to Irish revolutionary links, and secret messages among Von Bernstorff, Archibald, Beveridge, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Wolf von Igvl
Thinoffee
Department of Justice
Vongel
Ap Pirenl
Fort of
Letters
United States
Great Britain
Mexico
Commercial Investigation Bureau
Hoenig-Von Papen Commerce Bureau
Bureau of Investigation
Hamburg- American Steamship Company
Paul Koeni
Nxnt i S
Koenig
Fort Ogtetthorpe
Ooo
von Papen
MIMET
Rigss National Bank
Washington
Line
SOE
3Ock
Secre
GO. B
Gennan
Ufaly
Hever
Otto West
Fifth Avenue
West
England
Department of State
Babes Corps
Ford
Justicy
France
Smircea
Europe
Germany
You Lel
Liberty Aires
New York City
Cleveland
Detroit
Bridgeport
Plilstireh
Philadelphia
Chicago
Tann Line Btw
Lieiau Employment Agency
Archibald
Thunstrous
von Igel
Stinson
Liebau
Max Niven
von Leet
Jesch
New York
Sir Roger Casement
R. C
Casement
Deroy
Bernsterff
Son Bernstorm
Irish
Jathe Cohnion
Viereck
Petitient
Irety
Vortrel
Balow
Joorge Cohelan
Ireland
Staven
Fingland
Zepprlina
Lans
Berlin
Count von Bernstart
Tho
Moebius
Hinker
Max Moebius
Oberwalstrasse
Germain
von Zeel
Frial
Independence Club
Montreal
Honore Mercier
Quebec
Iam
British Empire
Tam
J. Hall Kelly
Legislative Council
Province of
Boehm
Washingtom
Amercan
Military Information Bureau
American Truth Society
Nkures
Germangy
O'Leary
George Sylvester
Sender
Vinverk
Wiereck
Himeself
Fatherland
J. A. Dessar
Yirnadatrect
Ft. Ll
Wall von Igel
Ambassador von Bernatorff
Paul Koenig
Fort Oglethorpe
von Bernstorff
Labor Fund
Irish Revolutionary Movement
John Devoy
Devoy
Daniel F. Cohalan
Supreme Court
George Sylvester Viereck
The
James F. J. Archibald
von Bernetortt
Edwin Emerton
Ray Beveridge
California
Euehne Beveridge
Pear
Ray Reverd
Huahie Beveridge
Privy
Red Cross
van Deel
Bureau of Investigation Reports
Cal
G. Woodford
Woodford
Wuntigel
Hlenek
Coluiel
Deter
Mavereelem
Weise
Iren Bertin
von Teoh
Peat
Celaya
Senate Approves $8 Billion War Time Appropriation Bill
After a brief debate the Senate passed an $8.0 billion broad war time appropriation, with nearly $500 million added from the House and sent to conference. Senator Martin urged scrutiny of extravagance and warned against useless spending while wartime needs pressured the budget. The final tally was 28 to 26 in favor amid debate over contract authorizations and labor bureau funding.
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Neue Heriice
Washlington
Senate
Jude UN
Martin
Chatrine
Democratic
Fender
Robison
Thas Anphaysment Bureau
Department of Iabor
Poe
Frisco Lawyer OConnell among six guilty of conspiracy
A jury in the United States District Court found Daniel O Connell a Frisco attorney and five co defendants guilty of conspiracy to hamper enforcement of the selective draft act. The convicted group includes David J. Smith Herman A. Smith Carl J F Wacker Theanr Carey and E R Hoffman. Judge William G. Yout Fleet will sentence them Saturday. The charges allege intent to obstruct the draft and related acts.
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Daniel O'Connell
Convicion
San Pracises
Daniel O'cnneil
O'Connell
David J. Smith
Herman A. Smith
Carl J. F. Wacker
Theanr Carey
Million Dollars for Books Drive Aids War Service
The national effort in Des Moines backed by the War Department and groups including Yous Men's Christian Association Red Cross and the American Library Association proceeds. Chairman Vanderlip and Director Hraddurk report strong response from the stalls as they canvass directors and expand relief from the strain of the war.
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Des Moines
War Department
Yous Men's
Christian Asagelation
Red Cross
American Library Oatsertion
Vanderlip
Wir Service Committee
Hraddurk
Chatrinam 7
American Library Insockiven
Juin Im
Lews Canvass Chetso
MOG. A
Dlana
Yinaneing
Incoherent newspaper fragment on medical progress and legislation
The readable portions describe a convention of medical progress supporters in Chicago and discuss political action to legalize certain procedures and governance. The text is fragmentary and contains many garbled phrases, preventing a clear summary of events or outcomes.
Investigation holds for federal authorities in Wichita
George Bartholome, former Washington correspondent for the Cologne Germany veterans group, is held for investigation. A trunk tied to the Pad station contained about 200 pounds of valuable records, checks, and other papers.
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Wichita, Kat
George Bartholome
Washington, D. C
Cologne
Cheekste
Gomez Removed from Cell in Havana Revolt Fallout
The report states General Jose Miguel Gomes, ex-propinent of Cuho and revolt leader, was moved from Une Trinetot prison to the America plantation twelve miles from Havana. His son reportedly aided in removing him and faced related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Stavana
Jose Miguel Gomes
Cuho
Une Trinetot
America Plantatlon
Havana
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Kaiser
Congress
Count von Bernsteiif
State Department
Count von Bernsterft
Comiine
Count von Bornstein
New York Supreme Court
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
Edwin Emerson
James Archibald
Hamburg-American Steamship Tins
Carl A. Heynan
Hamburg: American Line
Mexico City
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
Bernstorf
Gerch
Liev
Magst Ruhig Se
Rhein
Subuy Gnt
Hias
Wenger
Riggs National Bank
Secret Service
Keenig
Vor Papen
Wipare
Berchin
New York Times
Dn Itis
Bethlehem
Middle West
Bureau
Umider Dante
von Bernstarty
Gmsideus
Censer
Poter Casement
Bister
Roger
J. D
John Marteith
Toxis
Count von Berrtstartt
Washington, D.C
York
John Mcvcy
Count von Bernsferty
DB. C
Roger Casement
Cerement
Devay
von Tgel
Hia Asalstamien
von Imel
Ume
Cohalan
Wannington
Henry Nelman
Canada
Welland Canal
Cynada
von Ige
Alan
Anj
Doube
J. FP
J. Arch- Imai Reno
New Yorke Aewapantty
F. Schroder
Gorman
Yokin
Apier
Ann Paraodt
Viereck and Others
Curinan Fambubsy
Averil
Yterlin
Carl Ueysen
Plensy
Terlin Commission
Torciun
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