Bans Socialist Plans in Commons Bonar Law Says
London August 2 Bonar Law told the house that no government member would attend the proposed international socialist conference and passports for private participants would be considered carefully, probably not at all. Lloyd George defended government policy on peace terms and Henderson's dual role, noting the government would not let a sectarian conference dictate terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
James Henry Thomas
Labor
Labor Party
Lloyd George
House
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Lloyd George
Viscount Duncannon
Stockholm
Paris
Death notices from a Washington list July August 1917
A string of death notices and funeral details from Washington in early August 1917. Entries name the deceased, their street addresses, and churches for requiem or mass. Many listings include relatives, dates, and burial plans with interment at local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EO Raerick
Huly Comforter Church
Monles
Fovitend
Dawson
Swidenly
William
Joseph Dawsey
Talrayull’s
Steaek
Nene
Sarbieity
Fhourtay
Yam
Bee Westdenre
Rere J
Mit Rentown Pa
Dulfie
John
Destie
Terre
Howard
Id Vogler
John P
Reuhee
Twente-rind Street
Ada
Etchison Vnee King
Ernest
Bretason Feneral
St. Panls Epicropal Clarel
Twenty Third Street
Pennistania Avenue
Harkness
O'n Thurstae
Tas
Yad Wis Im Avenue
John 8S Hakknias
Holy Prinity Laren
George Iawa
Palm
Intervent
Hassett
L. Fil
Om. Michati
Patrick Aml Herrget Hassett
Cescience
Glo 1
St Peters Church
Hatcher
YS VeMahan
Vames
Lalan Hareher
Brula Minnie
Conghiamah Cemetery
Chaehbarg
Ima
Massachusetts Avenue
Thomas
Mary
Vinerat
St. Mark’s Church
Peterssalle
Lion
LA Montagne—Tin
Atlanta City
Note
Tong
Kali. Welaw
Pierre Montigne
New York
Dang
Oliza Pearson
Carle Pollock
Washington
Puneral
Johns Church
Sixtenth
H Streets
Acd
McGinniss
James F
Mary McGinniss
Ines Burke
Milvaine
Aelen Muilvaine
Lely Trinity
John Hara S.J
Glenwood Cemetery
Whelan
Heavier tonnage losses offset by fewer U boat victims
Special cables from the Times in London report that shipping casualties show a shift to larger ships sunk while the total numbers remain similar. The naval expert notes no relief in sight, with no sure remedy and slow shipbuilding versus ongoing submarine losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
The
Times Naval
Joseph Maclay
British Soldiers Demand Higher Pay in Parliament
Trade unions press for increased soldier pay in Britain arguing it is meager next to Australia and Canada. At a 60-MP meeting, proposal to raise to 3 shillings daily, with Beresford noting naval pay untouched for 60 years and sailors to be included. a strong committee was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Australia
Canada
Beresford
Red Cross sets up casualty information bureau
The American Red Cross forms a Paris based bureau to relay casualty information to families of wounded missing or jailed Americans. It will connect prisoners in Germany with their families through the Geneva based international Red Cross and forward lists between Washington and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American Red Cross
International Red Cross
Geneva
Germany
Central Bureau of
The
Red Cross
Washington
Submarines Sink Three French Steamers
Paris reports a weekly admiralty summary stating two French ships over 1,600 tons and one under 1,600 tons were sunk by mines or submarines last week, with three ships unsuccessfully attacked. During the week 1,008 ships entered French ports and 1,072 sailed. other notes cover Italian submarine losses and an idle day in Lanarkshire coal fields with mass meetings over high food prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rome
Glasgow
Lanarkshire
Australia to Send a Trade Commission Worldwide
Melbourne reports Premier Hughes said Australia is considering appointing trade commissioners in various parts of the world including the United States. He noted that with America entering the war, Australia and the United States share many interests in the Pacific region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Hughes
Commonwealth
United States
America
Australia
Pacific
Russia to Press Foe Telegram Returns War Purpose to Allies
Foreign Minister Terestchenko fronts renewed Russian resolve in a Petrograd telegram to allied diplomats. He emphasizes continued war effort amid revolutionary reconstruction, denounces enemy propaganda, and vows to finish the conflict with the revolution’s principles guiding a strengthened army and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Terestchenko
Russia
London to See U S Troops March Through City
London departs Aug 3 reports that American troops will march through the city with banners and a band. Several regiments will form the procession, drawing keen British interest in a historic display bearing a foreign flag for the first time since William III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Express
William III
Seydler Tries New Policy In Austrian Cabinet Effort
Copenhagen Aug 2 The ad interim premier Dr Seydler seeks a stable parliamentary majority by appealing to nationalities in the Reichsrat. He proposes German Polish South Slav and Ruthenian members as ministers for sections and to increase portfolios to satisfy all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Austria
von Seydler
Vienna
Seydler
Reicherath
Germanys Crop Damaged By Western Germany Hurricane
Amsterdam Aug 2 frontier correspondent reports Germanys vegetable crop a great disappointment after a hurricane on Sunday caused widespread damage in the western region. Buildings destroyed trees uprooted and crops beaten down in fields and gardens across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
The
Handelsblad
Germany
Ship Campaign In Italy Expands 8000-Ton Merchant Fleet
Rome reports Italy has begun building merchant ships of a uniform 8000 ton type in its yards. The first launch is expected by month end, with additional ships following without interruption. Also, Lieut. Col. Albert Edward Paget died in London after months of illness in France. born 1879, son of Gen. Sir Arthur Paget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
A. E. Paget
London
Albert Edward Paget
France
Arthur Henry Paget
Potsdam War Plot Confirmed by Official Data Says Cecil
London reports a government claim that central empires planned in July 1914 a move likely to trigger war with Russia and France. The Times notes German denial of Potsdam conspiracy while citing Berlin and Amsterdam correspondence on a crown council held July 5 and Austria seeking German backing for a punitive action against Serbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potsdam
Cecil
Kaiser
London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
House of Commona
Robert Coch
Times
Russia
France
the Times
Serbia
Austria-Hungary
Westminster Gazette
Herr Haase
Austria
Berlin
Tirpitz
Falkenhayn
Amsterdam
Nieuw Rotterdamsche Courants
Courant
Crown Council
Francis Ferdinand
Germany
the Courant
Vorwaerts
Cambon Hopes U S Voice Echoes in Allied Councils
Paris Aug 2 Jules Cambon general secretary to the foreign ministry said the German chancellor Michaelis sought to mislead anti annexationist elements in Russia and the United States about France. He urged that the United States join future Balkan conferences and noted France and the U S share similar aims in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jules Cambon
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ribot
Chamber of Deputies
Michaelis
Russia
Associated Press
Yesterda
Herr Michaelis
United States
France
Europe
M. Cambon
Crown Council
Potsdam
Berlin
America
Drexel Drops Ton Of Bombs On City
Paris dispatch reports Sgt J A Drexel of the Lafayette escadrille dropped a ton of explosives on Bruges depot behind German lines. He returned safely amid cannonading and searchlights, as allied air superiority claimed over the front. Capt Thenault Lieut Thaw Lieut Lufberry and Sergis Rockwell Parsons and Willia praised by squadron HQ for 20 miles of operations behind enemy lines. The group saw little opposition as reconnaissance over German fields continued. I am thirsting for a good old fashioned fight, one Lafayette flyer said in a message today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
J. A. Drexel
Lafayette Escadrille
Bruges
Lafayette
Lafayette Corps
Thenault
Lieut
Thaw
Lufberry
Sergis
Rockwell
Parsons
Willia
More U S Loans to Britain
London August 2 Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer told the house of commons no loan during the recess but a bill to authorize issuing a loan before adjournment is needed. The government would exchange long dated notes with the American government for the loan and the treasury power to issue such notes is insufficient for the reconstructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
House of Commons
Treasury
U-Boat Retains Captured Benguela Crew Recalled
Norwegian steam ship Benguela crew arrives at Bergen and says their ship was captured June 15 in mid-Atlantic by a large submarine, which kept the Benguela as a base. The sub was still in possession when the crew was transferred to another steamer June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Bergen
German Papers Hold Up Roumania As Grave Warning to Americans
Amsterdam reports that German papers reflect optimism about the Central Powers in a new war year with risks ahead for the United States. Articles discuss American entry, potential troop strength in 1918, and the moral and economic strains at home. Leaders urge patience, warn of deception, and predict a fourth year bringing victory for Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Amsterdam
United States
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Italy
America
Éntente
Ithenish Westphalian Gazette
American Armaents
England
Gerard
Ambassador Page visits Plymouth in wartime reflection
London reports United States Ambassador Page visits Plymouth as guest of Maj. Waldorf Astor. He attends station reception by the mayor, a naval display, and a Guildhall meeting marking the war’s third anniversary. His remarks unify British and American reverence for Plymouth’s seafaring legacy and the Mayflower’s historical spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Plymouth
the Times
United States
Page
Maj
Waldorf Astor
Mymouth
Tymouth
Plymouth Guildhall
England
John Richard Hawkins
Drake
Humphreys
Gilbert
Frobisher
Raleigh
Stakely
Greater Britain
Cook
New Zealand
Australia
New England
France
Flanders
July 420 Battle Aeroplanes Lost on Western Front
London Times report states 426 airplanes were on the western front in July. The Public Ledger notes 420 losses split 291 German and 128 Allied, including 89 British. British tally likely understated. Belgian record marked by 9 Belgian losses and French 35, with British gains of 247 from the German losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
the Times
Greek King sworn in by chamber amid Veil of unity
Athens Aug 2 M Sofoulis deputy from Samoa and government candidate won the Greek chamber presidency by 180 to 40. King Alexander will take oath Friday in the chamber. Opposition deputies abstained and north Epirus delegates were absent. Deputies cheered for the Entente allies and gave Venizelos an ovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Chamber of Deputies
Athens
M. Sofoulis
Samoa
Epirus
Venizelos
British Railway Traffic Curbed Notice
British railways announce another reduction in facilities for September due to military needs. London reports the measure as part of wartime economy, with service curtailments affecting travel and shipments amid ongoing military exigencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bonar Law
Commons
Liloyd George
Jules Cuestle
M. Compere- Norel
Frank Geier’s Sons & CO
Seventh ST. N
W. A. Speare CO
F. A. Speare Sons
H St Nw
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Automobile Funerals
Thos. S. Sergeon
Seventh St. N. W
George P. Zarhorst
Charles 5
George F. Thos
M. Hindle
Wahs
J. William Lee
Pos
Maclay
Merchants’ Association of New
York
Runciman
R. Harris & Co
the Jewelers
Geo. Y.worthington & Son Woodward Building
J. H. Small & Sons
Waldorf-Astoria
Madison
U.S
U. S
Rotterdam Courant
Haase
Reichstag
Cambon
Drexel
Britain
Power
Gree Corner
Frankfurter Zeitung
Hamburger Nachrichten
Essen
Anzeiger
Lansing
Madison Barracks
Sackett Harbor
Wilson
Ambassador Page
English City
Battle Aeros
Pan Sds
Autocar
L. E. White Coal Co
Washington, DC
Autocar Sales & Service Co
Fourteenth St. N. W
Autocar Company
Ardmore, Pa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!