Peace Drive Talk by Emperors Before Christmas
A 1914 era report notes Emperors William and Karl debating a peace initiative before Christmas and mentions the French capture of Houvren and German prisoner counts. Secretary Baker discusses manpower measures as Fall of Roye and Lassigny is referenced, with German strongholds seen briefly around Paris. The piece analyzes potential Allied rejection and how German rulers might sway public opinion toward annihilation of the Central Powers.
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Houvren
Baker
Roye
Lassigny
Paris
German Writers Claim American Army On Aisne Front
A Rotterdam dispatch reports German military writers at the front say a complete American army has appeared, relieving the Allies along the Aisne. En tente troops are moving to the northwest front in large numbers, according to the message received today.
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Rotterdam
Aisne
Two Kaisers Conference Discusses Peace Before Christmas
London reports a dispatch from Amsterdam to the London Daily Express saying Emperor William and Emperor Karl discussed a peace plan before Christmas. It notes a centralized German Austrian army command and potential Belgian evacuation, with German press voicing varied reactions and questions about the Polish succession plan. Emperor Charles returns to Vienna in ill humor over Poland, while Kaiser Wilhelm presents a marshal baton to Charles amid oath of unity for empire.
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London
William
Karl
Amsterdam
London Daily Express
Germany
The
Express
Belgium
Charles
Vienna
Paris
Poland
Youretis
Karl Stephan
Cologne
Wilhelmstrasse
Kaiser Wilhelm
Revenue Measure Delayed by House Committee
Washington August 1 9 When the house reconvened today the Ways and Means Committee was still prepared to report the 8000 revenue bill. Members expect two more weeks may lapse before final draft is ready and do not anticipate a report next week. Disagreement with Secretary McAdoo on excess profits taxation holds up the bill though it may soon be resolved. Chairman Kitchen outlined a tentative plan taxing 40 percent on excess profits 8 to 20 percent and 60 percent on profits over 20 percent as a drastic measure to curb tax dodgers. The committee approved a $20 000 000 appropriation requested by Commissioner Roper to help recover taxes totaling at least $1 000 000 000 from evaders or false returns. Another plan under review would make luxury and liquor taxes effective immediately upon report of the bill and require Senate and House action on a resolution to that effect.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
McAdoo
Itcen
Treasury Department
Kitchen
Roper
Charges of Espionage and Sabotage Against Prisoners
New York August 19 reports say espionage and sabotage charges will be filed today against prisoners seized in raids along the Atlantic coast. Numbers vary, with five men and one woman reported near Mitchel Field and Camp Mills, or five men and four women all Germans in custody. The arrests appear to be the first in a series as government agents target suspected individuals around Long Island. Two prisoners reportedly lashed heliograph signals toward Fire Island near the San Diego sinking.
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New York
Atlantic
Mitchel
Fietdland Camp Mills
Longstand Flying Field
Fire Island
San Diego
Success Within A Year From Draft Age Expansion
Washington reports that extending the draft age to 45 is aimed at a decisive allied victory within the next year. Gen March and Secretary Baker defended the expansion before the House military committee, insisting the rapid American manpower is crucial for a swift victory. They projected an American army of 4,200,000 in France by June 30, with 720,000 kept in the U.S. as a replacement reserve.
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Washington
House Military Committee
War Department
Baker
Gen
March
Crowder
United States
Dent
England
France
Germany
All-L Preme War Council
Crowder Plans Class Equalization For 19 to 36 Draft
Provost Marshal General Crowder moves to enact regulations uniting men aged 19 through 36 into the same training classes. The new rules will place all eligible draftees in a common first call, standardizing deployment timing and assignment procedures across the age group.
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Crowder
World War I draft debate outlines age classes and education
Washington officials outlined the new manpower bill stressing 18 to 19 year olds would be drafted last and older cohorts would be called first. Secretary Baker described class mixing, exemptions for married men, and the need to sustain academic education while expanding divisions in France by mid next year.
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Washington
Baker
House
Crowder
France
Seric
Germany replies to Spain over submarine protests
Madrid reports Germany has delivered a reply to Spain’s protest against persistent U-Boat attacks. The response apparently contains concessions on undersea warfare as it concerns Spain, indicating a easing in the German position.
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Madrid
Germany
Spain
Grimany
Aid for Slovak Forces in Siberia Threatened by Supply Shortages
Forces operating in Siberia face a serious menace from lack of supplies. Well armed Austrian and German prisoners pose an outstanding threat at present.
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Siberia
MORE JAPS MAY BE SENT THERE
Washington August 19 diplomatic quarters admit Cercho-Slovak forces in Siberia face supply shortages and a diplomatic path to resolve it. If not improved, additional Japanese troops may join the Cercho-Slovaks. Free Austrian and German prisoners pose a major threat. the Czecho-Slovak commander appeals for winter supplies and arms, expecting Allied aid. Moscow Evacuated reports say Bolsheviks pulled back toward Petrograd Svanka l, severing financial ties with Bolsheviks. London dispatch notes allied troops welcomed at Vladivostok as the first contingent of American forces arrives aboard three transports.
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Washington
Siberia
Moscow
London
Russia
Germany
Milan
Petrograd
Svanka
Validivostok
Reuter
Senate to shorten recess for war measure draft extension
Washington August 19 the Senate agreed to cut its midsummer recess four days to expedite action on the Win the War Man Power bill extending the draft from 18 to 5 years.
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Washington
Senate
Western Union Employees to Receive Pay Increase
Western Union Telegraph Company workers will receive higher pay under plans approved by Postmaster General Burleson this afternoon. The department stated the increase is not discriminatory and applies to all employees.
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Washington
Western Union Telegraph Company
Burleson
Allies Consolidate Gains On Picardy Front
As German retirement along the Picardy front continues to align with Allied advance, forces tighten lines and prepare to strike when strategy permits. Coordination among units strengthens pressure and signals readiness for decisive action at planned moments.
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Picardy
Chaulnes Also Appears Doomed by War Correspondent Reeves
Paris reports bombardments and French advances between Lassigny and the Oise as fighting tightens in Picardy. The fall of Roye and Lassigny looms. Chaulnes, Nouvron, and surrounding towns are cited as perilous, with German retreats continuing and Allied consolidation underway.
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Earle C. Reeves
M.S
London
Lassigny
Oise
le Hamel
Ribecourt
Paris
Vingre
Aisne
Carespont
Fone Oy
Avre
Roye
Carepont
Fontenoy
Nampcel
Audignicourt
Nouvron-Vingre
Battalins
Mangines
Vier Falloize
Audinige
Fontenoy Nouvernepcourt
Bis de la Montagne
Picardy
Nouvren
Solent
Neslea
Noyon
Cheulnes
Clemenceau
The
Homme Libre
Rioting Between White and Colored Troops Investigated
Hackensack New Jersey August 19 Investigations were launched into rioting between white and colored soldiers Saturday night resulting in four deaths and many injuries An entire white infantry company on riot duty was placed under arrest as investigators probe whether its members fired on colored troops Officials withheld details pending an official inquiry with results expected later today
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Hackensack
N. J
Cowist
Washington
Department of the East
Weather Forecast Highlights Warmer Conditions Ahead
The forecast calls for warmer weather tonight in the eastern and northern regions and again Tuesday in the north and central areas. Western New York and Pennsylvania expect fair skies with a slight warmup tonight and Tuesday.
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WEATH
Washington
New York
Penna
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