President Wilson's War Aims for Impartial Justice and Peace
President Wilson declares no compromise with Germany, insisting on total victory and an international League of Nations. He outlines terms for a just, lasting peace based on equal rights for all nations and punishment of those who wage war by force.
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Brest-Litovsk
Bucharest
Germany
League of Nations
Glence
Natons
Natons, “Poureh--And ‘More, Specifiently, Ithera Cup
League
Feconorale
League of Pucing Liséit
Iduce
Avery
Elze
Jase
McAdoo Urges LIberty Loan Subscriptions From Wealthy
Secretary McAdoo urged subscriptions from corporations and wealthy individuals for the fourth Liberty Loan. He said 22 500 Americans with large means bought bonds beyond 10 000 each and warned the public that shirking duties would draw public scorn, with a 20 year loan redeemable after 1933. He stressed the government’s need to back Pershing and the war effort.
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York
Willlon Dallars
United States
Sulseribe
Wain
Iin
AGG
Tnt
America
Carnegie
McAdoo
Iim
U S Flyer Sinks U Boat in World War I Action
London reports the first confirmed submarine engagement where a U boat fought back against a sea plane. Ensign Carson J. F. Barkon? knocked two crew with machine gun fire as the sub surfaced briefly after bombs fell. The U boat appeared on the surface and remained for minutes before diving again.
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London
A.vey
Washington Report on Oversubscribed Liberty Loans
Snapshot notes a weakly issued federal report on the fourth Liberty loan subscriptions, indicating oversubscription by 25.21 million dollars and total subscriptions around 210 million dollars amid limited demand. The fragment hints at government funding and investor response during the wartime loan program.
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Washington
Wes
Deserters Targeted as Fire Rains in London News
London dispatch reports German forces intensifying pursuit of desertions amid ongoing battles. The War Office confirms continued firing on deserters as fronts shift and pressures mount.
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London
War ‘Office
Anke Sot
German chiefs in Reichstag blamed for delaying peace
Dispatches via Amsterdam reveal alleged German leaders plotting to stall peace offers and mislead the German public. A bitter attack on President Wilson is cited as part of the broader wartime propaganda.
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London
Count von Hertling
Reichstag
Amsterdam
Hurgely
Wilson
Germany
Shad
Sthein
Sind
United States
Eliméestor
Amarien
Europe
Iowa Regiment Hard Hit in Aug 8 Fighting
Col. R. Bennett reports the 168th Infantry Iowa fought in the Ratmbown front during eight days of fighting ending August 8. The regiment lost about 50 percent of its effective strength, with 1,400 officers and men casualties. Bennett notes the unit will rest and train for three to four weeks. He praises personal bravery and discipline in action.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ratnbown
2. R. Bennett
Lafayette Young
Bennett
Yortune Front
British Win Two Turkish Ports in Palestine Campaign
British cavalry pushed along the Mediterranean coast of Palestine and occupied Haifa and Acre. Al Hed troops reached another position miles northwest of Amman. British reports say turkish prisoners will greatly exceed 25 000 with Allenby achieving notable success against about 100 000 Turks.
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London
Mediterranean
Palestine
Haifa
Acre
al- Hed
Hs-Sult
Amman
Allenby
Unaitieial
Alleged Germ espionage head arrested in Pittsburgh
Federal agents detain Charles F. Banning a reputed millionaire at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh as the alleged directing head of germ warfare and propaganda in western Pennsylvania. Eddie Rickenbacker reportedly shoots down his eighth enemy plane north of Verdun and lands after his propeller is struck.
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Tun
Pittsburgh
Federal
Germ
France
Eddie Rickenbacker
Verdun
Ickenbacker
Proclamation on Liberty Day and wartime mobilization
A 1918 White House proclamation urges nationwide Liberty Day observances on October 12 to support the Fourth Liberty Loan. The document, signed by President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary Lansing, calls for public gatherings, federal employee participation, and a mobilization narrative stressing American resolve, shipbuilding, and troop deployment.
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America
Woodrow Wilson
United ‘Suites of America
United States
Givernnidac
Catunthin
Aimerica
Rodrvp
Lansing
Ee ‘Secretary of State
Propaganda Poster Portrays U S Efforts as Futile
A World War era poster from the German side shows Uncle Sam as a cadaverous figure with an American flag hat, mocking U S entry. It claims ships cannot be built quickly enough and U boats will sink most ships, labeling America as ineffective in the war effort.
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America
Russia
Germany
Rugsia
England
Uncle Sim
United States
América
Udele
Sam
France
Liberty Land
Tomfy
New York
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Boche
Bureau of Publicity Publication
Hon
Liberty
Atlantic Ocean
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United “States
Kasiktet
McAdoo
Beem
Steegeti
Stera
Bureau of Publicity
Te Swar Loan
New York City
Atlantic
Treivel
Europe
Ragland
Serbia
Montenegro
Italy
Roumiali
Belgian
Tiberty Lou
Tate de -Boot
Porter
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Etrike
Uncle Sams
United States Army
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Iowa” Regiment
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United States of America
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