Germans Plotter Bernstorff Defeated in Major Escalation
Washington dispatch details Count von Bernstorff's requests for up to fifty thousand dollars to influence Congress through a hidden organization, amid revelations of German duplicity and intrigue in the United States. Officials say evidence links the ambassador to propaganda efforts, with prior acts confirmed and investigations ongoing.
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Berlin
United States Congress
Lanning
Aoriea
America
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Neriin Foreign Office
Congress
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
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Department
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Almo
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Soverement
Gerpary
Germany
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Alderica
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Department of Jus'lce
Maza el Plato
State Department
Count von
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
Praident Wilson
Day-ed
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Mantha
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Boy-ed
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von Dernsfortt
Pro Gecman
Hfte
von Tapers
von Bernstorif
von Bernstord
von Hernstorff
Chieds Daughter Goes to France Amid War Tensions
The article reports on Chied's daughter traveling to France as tensions rise before and after the war. It notes German agents suspected of influencing congressional votes against war measures and cites Secretary Lansing's refusal to discuss the disclosure or the message's entry into government hands.
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United States
Prisileres
State Department
Bernatortz
Berlin
America
Iron Workers Hold Fast in Wage Strike Settlement Talks
Special Representative of Federal Shipping aided in the strike settlement efforts for 25,000 Iron Trades Council workers who walked out for higher pay. Negotiations with employers and federal mediators remain deadlocked over a $6 per day minimum, 50 percent wage increase. Immediate return to work was urged while arbitration of remaining issues was discussed. Further conferences planned as a special commission was set to study Pacific coast labor conditions.
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Ban Francislo
Iron Trades’ Council
San Francisco
Epecelal Entamiasion
Yeaterday
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Germany to Use Belgium as Pawn in War Talk
Amstendam Sept 21 The German press reports Premier Panera’s speech in the Reichstag shows Alsace Lorraine surrender is deemed unlikely. Vorwaerts, Lokal Anzeiger and others discuss Belgium’s role, with dueling notes on peace, and Munich Neuste Nachrichten predicts Germany will press Belgium as a pawn while offering to restore Belgium under guarantors if allies renounce conquest.
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Amstendam
Panera
Chamber of Deputies
Alsace-Lorraine
Vorwaerts
Germany
Alsace Lorraine
Ralstent
Lokal Apzetzer Asyue
Boursen-Zeitung
Chantellor Michaels
Bert Thoreday
Munich
Fragmentary Cablegram From Somewhere Reports War Wounded
A damaged wire story from Collier, Colo and Ottawa Ont mentions health problems and wounded from the French front. It cites Dr. Livingston Farrand and a Rockefeller foundation survey of the nation’s health with reference to the University of Colorado.
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Coulder
Colo
France
Ottawa
N. Marts
Rockefeller Foundation
Oakland
Iowa
Livingston Farrand
Jge
University of Colorado
U S Railroad Men In France
U S railway engineers in France work to repair critical rail lines for the French army. The unit has been turned over to French control and supplies are arriving from the French government. They face nightly air attacks by German planes, with trains targeted but the crew holding their positions beneath engines. The men recount their experiences with growing confidence, while newer recruits watch and learn in harsh conditions.
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Franch
No Man's Land
Germany
Kaiser on way to Bulgaria
A Berne dispatch reported by Wireless Press says Emperor William has passed Budapest en route to Sofia to ease tensions with Bulgaria. Germany and Austria sought military aid Bulgaria refused while Bulgaria asked for aid which the Central Powers also declined.
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London
Berne
Switzerland
William
Budapest
Hungary
Sofis
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria
Thirty Five German Divisions Fight on Flanders Front
Canadian and French reports describe sustained German effort on the Lens front with many divisions rotated out for rest. The front pressure remains heavy as observers note German withdrawals and reformation in rear camps amid ongoing Allied offensive actions.
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Flanders Front
Gnand
France
Flanders
Opening of Haig Offensive Great Day of Success
British forces consolidated gains east of Ypres with little opposition as Australian forces raised the flag at Anzac southwest of Zonnebeke. Field Marshal Haig reported decisive progress, with strongpoints overrun and German counterattacks repelled. Ground secured included positions near Tower Hamlets, Tangemarc, and Leers, while heavy artillery and machine-gun fire supported the advance. More details to follow on Page 3.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
Pres
Zonnebeke
Messines
Gheluvelt
Heig
Dritig
Associated Preas
Ypres Salient
Nun's Wood
Glencorse Wood
Inverness
Copse
Bhrewsbury Forest
Opening Day Greeting Cablegram to Ed Log President
A cablegram to the university editor log president offers warm greetings to faculty and students on opening day. It reflects on American responsibility, sacrifice by the French, and the hope that all will contribute their best for a positive outcome, ending with a blessing.
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Talcot
America
German agents organize Jones Family trial report
ENID OKLA Sept 21 The Jones Family organization and its ties to the Working Class Union and a Chicago office with German agents were described during the trial of eleven members from Pottawatomie and Cleveland counties. Witness Molmane testified he was present for government agents at the organization meeting. EXPENSIVE LOG HOUSE Montana BIEVENSVILLE Rept 21 A log house costing 940,000 is under construction in upper Bitteroot valley for two ranch owners. The structure uses lodge pole logs with exterior sheathing and finished log walls. The building sits on the ranch summer grounds and is set to be completed by the season’s end.
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Enid, Okla
Jones Famly
Chicago
Jones
Pottawatotale
Cleveland
Bievensville
Mont
Rept
Ditter Toot
Crown Prince Opens Attack on Montehaut Front
Troops of the German crown prince attacked French positions on Montehaut in Champagne but were repulsed with serious losses, according to the war office. In Passchendaele and near Ypres, German reports claim Allied gains and British resistance along the Meuse road. An explosion in an Irish munitions factory caused fatalities, and the American steamer Sustas, long reported sunk, has arrived at an Atlantic port.
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Montehaut
Champagne
War Office
Ireland
London
British War Office
Thercons
Sustas
Farman
Mediterranean
Agenus
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