Rulers' Peace Plea: Kaisers Accept Proposals For Talks
Amsterdam dispatch reports the German government cherishing a lively desire that Pope Benedict XVs peace appeal succeed. Emperor William follows the pope’s proposals with respect and trusts negotiations can begin toward a just enduring peace. Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary also welcomes the pontiffs plan as a basis for talks and supports arbitration for future disputes.
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Amsterdam
Benedict
William
Benedict XV
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Vatican
Austria
Billions voted for U. S. war deficiency bill
The 7 billion dollar war deficiency bill passed the House unanimously. It covers army fortifications shipping and the two boards and moves to the Senate which may raise the bill about 1 million dollars. Senate Republicans consider a supervising committee but may delay to hasten adjournment.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congressional
Censors Rebuke Publication of War Landing Details
Brig. Gen. Frank McIntyre of the War Department censored newspapers and press associations for publishing details of U S army landings in France. The general warned such disclosures risk American soldiers lives and hurt war operations and demanded the practice stop.
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Washington
France
United States
Frank McIntyre
War Department
McIntyre
May Fly to Western Front Through Air Routes
Readers learn an aerial plan to deliver American airplanes to the western front. A daring suggestion targets Kiel as a base, with attacks originating from the United States and carried by air. The piece outlines strategic options and potential implications for Allied operations.
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Aero Ciple
Kiel
United States
Adamson Gets Nice Berth in New York Port Appraisals
President Wilson sent nominations for general appraiser of merchandise at the port of New York. Burgn RB Newton of New York is named to be of at New York, Dani SL Anopal of South Case named to be of internal affairs.
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Port of New York
Wilsom
Tudge William
Adam
Port of
New York
Burgn RB
Newton
Dani SL Anopal
South Case
Mana
Argentina Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany
Buenos Aires reports a 23 to 1 Senate vote declaring the break of diplomatic relations with Germany. The move follows the torpedoing of the Monte Protegido and sinking of the Toro, amid rioting and German asset protection, after Lansing exposed Count Luxburg's note urging sinkings without a trace.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Senate
Germany
Teutonic Club
Toro
Berlin
Lansine
Count Luxburg
What It Costs to Support Fighters
Washington outlines Uncle Sam's price list for the next year in a $7 billion supply bill. The figures cover warfare items and begin with the transportation of the army and quartermaster supplies.
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Washington
Sam
the Army Quartermaster Supplies
Mobilization Plans for 2 300 000 National Army
WashingtonSeptember 20 Secretary Baker and War Department chiefs testified before the Senate appropriation committee to seek funds for an expanded national army total of 2 300 000 and equipment needs as the first major increment mobilizes nationwide.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
Senate Appropriation Committee
British Drive East of Ypres Penetrates German Line
British troops attacked east of Ypres and penetrated to the Zonnebeke Gheluvelt line, seizing 3,000 German prisoners. The advance reached about a mile deep with no reported German counter attacks. Haig aims to push toward Roulers and Courtrai to isolate Zeebrugge and Ostend.
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London
Ypres
Zonnebeke- Gheluvelt
Reuter
Haig
Belgium
Rupprecht
Bavaria
North Sea
Zeebrugge
Nieuport
Ostend
Roulers
Courtrai
Sugar price to be lower as world committee formed
The food administration announced an international committee to arrange world sugar distribution. Four Americans join: Earl D. Pabst, William A. Jamison, Sir Joseph White-Todd, John V. Drake Sr., plus George M. Rolph. Beet sugar producers cap price at 7.25 per hundred pounds, aiming to cut retail by about one cent per pound.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Joseph White-Todd
John V. Drake, Sr
Earl D. Pabst
American Sugar Refining Company
William A. Jamison
Arbuckle Brothers
George M
Chicago Wins Opening Toss For World Series
The national baseball commission announced the dates for the world series with games in Chicago on October 6 and 12 and in New York on October 9 10 and 15. Umpires listed are O Laughlin Byrans Kiem and Algier. An exhibition game is planned at Rockford Illinois or Camp Mills Mineola Long Island.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
National Baseball Commission
New York
O'Laughlin
Byrans
Kiem
Algier
Rockford
Camp Milla
Mineola
L. 1
Coal Shortage Feared as August Output Drops
Reports to the geological survey show September decrease in coal suction August at over 8 million tons per month. Officials warn a winter coal shortage is likely unless production rises decisively.
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Washington
Geological Survey
More Men to Camp as Exemption Appeals End
Washington reports about 274,800 men will leave homes starting Wednesday for wartime mobilization, about 40 percent for September 20. All local boards ready, five percent in camp, white troops mobilized except where cantonments exist. colored troops to be mustered in. General Crowder finalizes exemption rulings: no presidential appeal except agricultural or industrial claims. new evidence not to district boards will not be considered by the president. dependency denials may be appealed to state governors.
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Washington
America
Crowder
War Conference Speech Links Business to War Effort
Secretary of War Baker told 2000 chamber of commerce leaders in Atlantic City that American business supports the war to make the world safe for democracy. He said soldiers and industry are marching together, praising democracy while recounting German crimes and pledging America's might.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Baker
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Europe
Germany
Gill
America
Price of Copper Set at 28 1 2 Cents a Pound
President Wilson approved a War Industries Board agreement making copper available to the government allies and the public at 28 and a half cents per pound fob New York. The statement says mines and plants of noncompliers may be taken over and that copper wage levels will be maintained.
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Washington
Wilson
War Industries Board
United States
New York
Conversation Sketch About Living by the Sea
A brief dialogue contrasts a plan for living by the sea with a cottage idea. The exchange centers on preferences for a seaside home and its appeal versus alternative living arrangements.
Cuticura Promoted For Skin Ailments In An Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura products for eczema pimples and scalp trouble. It advises bathing with Cuticura Soap and hot water then drying and applying Cuticura to affected areas, mentioning a patent kite frame and central disk design in a separate note.
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