Ludendorff’s Peace Plans Exposed by Wartime Memoir
The Star previews Ludendorff’s book My Thoughts and Actions, noting his claim that Germany could have won or secured a harsher peace with more sacrifice. The article details his view of a failed 1919 offensive, his clashes with Austria Bulgaria and Turkey, and his call for a “peace of justice” with extensive territorial aims across Europe. It also mentions a 1918 collapse of discipline as the army dissolved and panic grew. In a separate item, safe crackers broke into G. H. Thompson Candy Co. and stole 226 dollars, with police calling the action crude and amateur.
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Germany
Ludendorff
Star
Sweden
Belgium
Poland
Vistula
Baltic States
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Austria
Russia
Bulgaria
Dobrudja
Rumania
America
England
Berlin
G. H. Thompson Candy Co. Inc
Dexter Ave
Wilson urges league of nations strong for lasting peace
President Woodrow Wilson told Columbus that ratifying the league of nations is essential to prevent future wars and honor American soldiers. He warned without the league, peace would be mocked and urged unity despite a streetcar strike. Former Governor Campbell introduced him before a crowded Memorial Hall audience.
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Hugh Baillie
United Press
Memorial Hall
Columbus
Ohio
League of Nations
United States
Wilson
League
Trinity Church
America
James B. Campbell
Witness Testimony Highlights Allen Whisky Case
Close to noon, Frank Campbell testified about threats by Deputy Prosecutor Patterson to get him to testify against Judge Clay Allen. The trial over unlawful possession of five bottles of Scotch whisky featured Patterson grilling Campbell and warnings to reveal truth under pressure.
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Joe Hensman
Patterson
Campbell
Hensman
T. H. Patterson
Frank Campbell
Percy Thomas
Fred Brown
Higgins
Brown
Allen
Grand Jury
Judge Allen
Ben L. Moore
United States District Attorney
August Hensgen
John C. Higgins
Grand Jury Room
Pat
Moore
New Seattle graft tale tucked in a downtown office
A hurried man targets a Seattle building to reach a desk girl guarding 146, while a frontline clerk recalls past Chinatown raids and a treacherous route through a multi level structure. A petite blonde Morning shift worker reads a paper as a gossiping patron mentions a recent murder chase.
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Seattle
Sugar Shortage Relief Hopes Prompt Government Action
In Gton on Sept 4 warning there is hope of easing the sugar shortage soon as a plan to relieve supply is discussed. Senator Hitch is notified in response to a request for 21,191,000 tons or one fourth of shipping currently stalled at sea.
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Fourth Ave
Seattle
Hin Little
Bird
From Justice
Hitchb
Prize in Time Contest Rhyme By Proctor Hub
Fragmentary classified text notes a time contest prize tied to a rhyme by Proctor Hub from 5109 24th Ave NE. The readable portions reference brains and a joking line about a star.
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Proctor
24Th Ave
N. E
Yankee plane not over line
An official report to the war department states the American army aircraft fired on by Mexicans on the border never entered Mexican territory. From Laredo Texas the message asserts the plane stayed above the river and at 106 feet observed the Mexican town before being fired upon.
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Washington
War Department
Laredo
Texas
Dickman
Southern Department
Col
Henderson
Mexico
Johnson
Aviatora
Ukrainians Seize Kleff After Fierce Street Fighting
Ukrainian forces have occupied Kleff after violent street fighting with Bolshevik defenders, reports reaching Basle today.
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Basle
Kleff
Carranza Soldiers Accused in Slaying Near Tampico
A Mexican dispatch confirms Carranza soldiers killed American ranchman John W. Correl near Tampico weeks ago. The report from Tampico to El Universal of Mexico City states Carranza troops acted as assassins in the incident.
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Laredo
Texas
Carranza
John W. Correl
Tampico
Mexico
el Universal
Mexico City
Villa in Durango Surrounded by Federal Forces
An official Mexican consulate report says Francisco Villa and a small force are surrounded in a canyon in Durango by Gen. Diernes. Lopez’s detachment has suffered 275 Villistas killed wounded or captured in two engagements. Lopez is reported wounded.
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Galveston
Tex
Francisco Villa
Durango
Diernes
Dieguez
Villa
Martin Lopez
Lopez
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