Germany started the war and Britain did not
London dispatch quotes Lord Robert Cecil denying England started the war. He cites prewar German plans and actions in 1913 to 1914, including Crown Prince remarks and German aims in the Balkans, Russia, and France, with Ambassador Gerard and Balfour’s secretary supporting the view that Germany chose war.
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London
Germany
England
Robert Cecil
United States
Balkans
Italy
Gerard
Russia
Sarajevo
Met
Wilson may address Congress on peace with pope talks
President Wilson may decide to address Congress on peace and to reply to Pope Benedict's proposals. He would bring the national legislative body into his confidence and allow members to explain the government's views to the people when Congress adjourns.
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Washington
Dd. C
Wilson
Congress
Pope Benedict
Alleged Secret German Treaty Speech Report
A purported verbatim report from the German chancellor Michaelis notes enemies Siam Liberia and China acting under Entente pressure. It claims Britain, the United States, and France allied to press German interests, with Hindenburg sending a telegram praising Germany’s improving military position.
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London
Michaelis
Reuter’s
Hague
Reichstag
Siam
Liberia
China
Entente
United States
Germany
France
England
Cardinal Ordered to Leave Lisbon
Cardinal Anthony Medes Bello, patriarch of Lisbon, must depart the capital within five days under a government decree. He is forbidden to reside in Lisbon or suburbs for one year.
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Lisbon
Anthony Medes Bello
McCormick Narrowly Escapes Bomb at French Camp
Medill McCormick congressman at large from Illinois escaped serious injury when a trench bomb exploded near him during war maneuver training at American Expeditionary Forces camp in France. He sustained only facial scratches and later toured the camp with Major General Sibert’s aide before returning to Paris.
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Associated Press
France
Medill McCormick
Illinois
McCormick
Sibert
Paris
Hobby Signs Requisition for Texas Forgery Suspect
Governor Hobby in Austin signs a requisition to Michigan for the return of J. W. Smithers to DeWitt County Texas to answer forgery charges. Smithers is jailed in Mount Pleasant Michigan as Sheriff Farris heads to collect the papers.
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Austin
Tex
W. P. Hobby
Texas
Michigan
J. W. Smithers
DeWitt County
Smithers
Mount Pleasant
Mich
J. B. Farris
French steamer aids Campana sunk by submarine
A French steamer rushed to aid the American steamship Campana after it was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine on August 6. The French ship fought back with torpedoes and gunfire, repelling the submarine and forcing it to retreat despite suffering losses.
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Paris
Campana
Explosion at Mare Island Yard Declared Deliberate Act
Secretary Daniels releases official report stating the Mare Island navy yard explosion in July was a deliberate act by an unknown person, not an accident. Five killed and more than thirty injured.
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Washington, D. C
Mare Island Navy Yard
Daniels
German Steamer Renate Leonhardt Sunk Off Dutch Coast
A Rotterdam dispatch reports the German steamer Renate Leonhardt of 1126 tons, en route from Rotterdam to a German port, torpedoed off the Dutch coast and sunk in deep water. Amsterdam dispatch suggests the loss occurred outside Dutch territorial waters.
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London
Rotterdam
Renate Leonhardt
Amsterdam
San Antonio Area Weather Tonight and Sunday
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity shows tonight and Sunday will be fair with no precipitation expected.
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San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather outlook for major cities headlines a tourist forecast
A compact regional forecast lists temperatures and conditions for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington. Clear and sunny days dominate with light to moderate winds and mild to warm highs. Some entries show cloudy periods and minor temperature ranges across the travel region.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Senate Adopts Resolution to Open Texas Impeachment Trial
In Austin on August 25 Acting Governor Hobby took office after Governor Ferguson's suspension as impeachment charges were presented to the Senate. Hearing procedures were set for August 29 with a three member rules committee to be formed. House managers informed the Senate of action, and the session adjourned until Tuesday. Ferguson promised readiness for trial.
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Austin
Tex
W. P. Hobby
Texas
James E. Ferguson
House
Senate
Senate Lattimore
Senmtor Lattimore
Bledsoe
Hudspeth
Hobby
Ferguson
University of Texas
F. C. Weinert
Ender
C. O. Austin
Insurance
Fred W. Davis
Agriculture
Senator Weinert
Senate Committee On
Sutter
Fraf
Suiter
Rumors Fly Officials May Be Asked to Resign in Austin
In Austin on August 25 rumors circulate that several city or state officials may be asked to resign as pressure mounts. The report notes uneasy ties among leaders who draw scrutiny over decisions and conduct amid growing public attention.
Changes in state quotas under draft issued to governors
Provost Marshal General Crowder sent to state governors a new draft order altering each state quota for the national army. It specifies five percent report by September 5, forty percent by September 19, forty percent by October 8, and the remaining fifteen percent as soon as practicable.
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Washington, D. C
Crowder
Board 10 Adjust Shipping Strike
Washington D C Aug 25 government and the American Federation of Labor join ship builders on a Board 10 to settle wage disputes in ship yards with full representation from all sides.
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American Federation of Labor
Federal Commission
Washington, D. C
President pushes for broader exemption of married men
President Wilson in a letter to Secretary Baker urges careful examination of drafting married men who are heads of families and favors using single men where possible. The move seeks a more liberal exemption policy, conflicting with army officials who say Congress limited exemptions to dependents only. A further statement from the White House is expected.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Baker
Army
Congress
Crowder
Red Cross to Feed Soldiers on Train Movement
Food and refreshments for thousands of soldiers transported to cantonments begin September 5. Red Cross chapters nationwide to provide sandwiches coffee sausages cold beef buns pie and other items at every troop train stop with special care for sick men under orders from Red Cross headquarters at Secretary Baker’s request.
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Baker
Ford Exemption Sought by Henry Ford’s Son Ford
Adsel Ford son of Henry Ford passed physical tests after examination by a Detroit draft board he sought exemption on industrial grounds. He is an officer in the family company which is fulfilling Red Cross orders.
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Detroit
Mich
Adsel Ford
Henry Ford
Ford
Automobile
Red Cross
Lambert resigns as Navy League vice president
Albert Bond Lambert, noted aviator, informed Secretary Daniels that he has quit as vice president of the Navy League. He cited what he called an unfair attack by the Navy League on Secretary Daniels as his reason.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Albert Bond Lambert
Navy
Daniels
Navy League
Commission to Probe I. W. W. Activities Across West
A commission appointed by the Council of National Defense with President Wilson's approval will investigate the I. W. W. situation nationwide, focusing especially on the West where activities disrupt war industries.
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Washington, D. C
West
Wilson
Council of National Defense
Cuba Lifts Copper Export Duties Amid Trade Tension
Cuba suspends all export duties on copper and iron ore shipments to the United States, announced by President Menocol. The move signals a shift in policy affecting U S trade relations and metals markets.
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Cuba
Washington, D. C
Menocol
United States
Martial law ends as Houston moves to civil control
Houston will be removed from martial law Sunday after Major General George Bell Jr reviews the situation with officials. The Twenty fourth Infantry battalion heads west toward Columbus as indictments for murder are issued against 34 jailed negroes and six others not in custody. Military authorities assume civil trials unlikely and vow swift punishment for those involved in the San Felipe Street shootings and related disturbances.
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Houston
Tex
George Bell Jr
National Guard
Bell
San Antonio
Nineteenth Infantry
Galveston
Coast Artillery
Hulen
John A. Hulen
Texas National Guard
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Camp Logan
J. W. Mattes
Second Illinois Field Artillery
Chicago
Second Field Artillery
Harris County Grand Jury
San_ Felipe Street
John H. Crocker
Columbus
N. M
Crocker
Harris County
K. S. Snow
Major Snow
National Army
Little Rock
Ark
How Camouflage Shields French Anti Aircraft Guns
The image shows French crews disguising anti aircraft positions along the front to blend with surrounding terrain. German airmen aim at the concealed emplacements, but the camouflage reportedly reduces bombing success for the attackers.
Forest Fire Menaced Montana Daze Near Missoula
Strong winds fanned a forest blaze near Salmon Lake north of Missoula sending flames across fire lines. Fifty firefighters fled to safety as the Lolo Hot Springs blaze cut off 300 workers from their base, while Flat Head fires in Northern Montana grew worse with 200 on scene.
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Missoula
Mont
Aus
Salmon Lake
Black Foot Valley
Clearwater
Lolo Hot Springs
Flat Head Forest
Montana
Jewelry Workers Strike In Chicago Over Wedding Ring Delays
In Chicago 600 jewelry workers strike amid demands by bridegrooms for faster wedding rings. Forty three firms report being affected as workers refuse overtime, seeking higher wages and better conditions.
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Chicago
J. Milhenning
Vigilantes Threat Notices Spread Through Butte
W H Stozers, commissioner of conciliation of labor, arrived in Butte from Ely Nevada as Rodzers heads to Anaconda. Thomas Campbell and Joe Shannon leaders of the Metal Mine Workers' Union say they received notices bearing the numerals 3 7 77 the Vigilantes signature found on Frank Little s body. Many prominent Butte citizens also received these threatening notices.
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Butte
Mont
W. H. Stozers
Conciliation of Labor
Ely
Nevada
Rodzers
Lutte
Anaconda
Thomas Campbell
Joe Shannon
Metal Mine Workers’ Union of
Frank Little
Army style hats banned for post office workers
The Post Office Department ordered that any portion of a postal employee's uniform resembling a distinctive part of the army navy or marine corps uniform be forbidden. The move follows reports of letter carriers at a location wearing hats similar to military issue.
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Washington, D. C
Army
Post Office Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Labor unions oppose Moscow conference in one day strike
Labor unions call the Moscow conference counter revolutionary and ban democratic participation. Protest meetings in factories were set for today as Minimalists and Social Revolutionists join the opposition.
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Moscow
Resignation of War Minister Savinkoff in Petrograd
Petrograd reports M Savinkoff resigns as acting minister of war over military and political differences with Premier Kerensky. The move marks a shakeup amid the postwar turmoil and ongoing government tensions in Russia.
Lafayette Fliers Cited in French Army Orders
The Lafayette squadron of American airmen in the French aerial service was cited in army orders by General Petain for courage and sacrifice. It, led by Captain Georges Thenault, has fought 28 enemy planes and inspired admiration among French and allied squadrons.
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Associated Press
Lafayette
General Petain
Squadrilla
France
Georges Thenault
French Aviators Help Defend Verdun In Fierce Battle
Paris reports that French air forces played a decisive role at Verdun. General Guillaumat reportedly cut red tape and awarded Legion of Honor crosses to pilots for feats landed. pursuit planes protected the line with no losses to service aircraft, though three pilots were killed by shells as they flew low with infantry. The telephone lines were cut and messengers stalled by gas, yet infantry never lost contact with the post command as aviators guided advance and artillery barrage.
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Verdun
Paris
Major Jaquin Killed in Air Collision During Lesson
Paris reports Major Jaquin head of an aviation school died when his aircraft collided with a pupil’s plane during a lesson at 1000 feet. The pupil was unharmed.
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Paris
Jaquin
FTC charges against 23 paper firms over price rise conspiracy
The Federal Trade Commission filed formal complaints alleging a concerted action to raise book paper prices. The action targets 23 manufacturers and the head of their statistics bureau.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Statistics
Coal price report faults Boston dealers
The Federal Trade Commission charged Boston coal dealers with taking advantage of public need during spring months to charge anthracite at unreasonable margins. A few dealers were noted as exceptions.
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Washington, D. C
Boston
Federal Trade Commission
British GAIN AT LENS AREA DESCRIBED IN VICTORY REPORTS
Allied dispatches recount gains on multiple fronts. In Verdun north of Hill 304 French forces captured three fortified works near Bethincourt and increased prisoners to 101. London reports success near Lens and Lombaertzdye with ongoing shelling east of Epehy. In Italy, Monte Santo summit fell as General Cadorna’s second army breached Austro Hungarian lines and pushed pursuit.
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Paris
Verdun
Bethin« Court
London
Lens
War Office
Lombaertzdye
Epehy
Rome
Italy
Monte Santo
Isonzo
Italian War Department
Cadorna
Petain Awarded Grand Cross for Verdun Victory
Minister of War Painleve sent a warm letter to General Petain applauding his forces for the Verdun triumph. The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor was conferred on Petain, with the decree noting he defended and saved Verdun.
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Paris
Painleve
Petain
Verdun
Legion of Honor
Germans Push Back Allied Lines Near Hersentagh Wood
Berlin reports German forces hold the northern edge of Hersenthag wood near the Ypres Mennines Road. The war office says the British were pushed back somewhat and that German troops captured Gillemont farm south of Vendhuile.
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Berlin
Hersenthag Wood
Ypres-Mennines Road
War Office
Gillemont Farm
Vende«huille
Senate rules in Ferguson impeachment trial set new path
Austin August 25. A three senator committee Lattimore Bailey and another member met to draft impeachment trial rules for Governor James E Ferguson. They stated there are virtually no precedents and will seek fair and equitable procedures for both sides.
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Austin
Tex
Lattimore
Bailey
James E. Ferguson
Air Observers Sought by Chief Signal Officer
Washington Aug 26 Candidates for commission as air observers are sought from graduates of the artillery instruction course at Fort Monroe and the machine gun course at Fort Sill. Enlisted men or civilians who are expert photographers radio operators or machine gun operators may apply. Two months of instruction in life from airplanes reconnaissance photography radio and bomb dropping will follow successful completion.
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Washington, D. C
Fort Moncroe
Virginia
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Japanese mission visits Annapolis and Mount Vernon
The Japanese mission traveled to Annapolis to inspect the Naval Academy and will sail to Mount Vernon to place a wreath on George Washington's tomb aboard the Presidential yacht Mayflower.
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Washington, D. C
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Explosion Destroys Wat Plant in New Jersey
Paterson New Jersey August 26 A series of explosions wrecked the M. J. Levine Inc Clifton plant last night flames completed its destruction. The firm held contracts with Great Britain and France for waterproofing tents and airplane finish.
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Wat
Paterson
N. J
M. J. Levine, Inc
Clifton
Great Britain
France
Hoover to Visit Chicago for Food Trade Talks
The arrival of Herbert C. Hoover in Chicago for a session with packers and federal Trade Commission inspectors was expected to be presided over by Hoover as government food administrator.
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