Pacifist peace drive in Senate sparks war debate
Wisconsin Senator La Follette pushes a resolution defining U S war aims while Senator King of Utah counters with a hard line demand Germany must be expiated before any peace. Stone and others promise remarks as Capitol watchers expect President Wilson may respond. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.
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La Follette and King Demand Clarity on War Aims
In a public exchange, "Fighting Bob" La Follette asserts the people must know the end of血shed and wealth use, calling for a public restatement of peace terms that reject indemnities or gains at others’ expense. Senator King supports continued war until German offenses are vindicated and terms laid to join civilized nations.
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Bob” la Follette
German general admits false Belgian invasion claims
Copenhagen reports Lieut. Gen. Baron von Freytag-Loringhoven, chief of Germany's supplementary general staff, concedes the German assertion of military necessity for violating Belgian neutrality in 1914 was false. He argues France planned to concentrate along its eastern frontier, shifted too late, and German actions exploited Belgian disorder to begin the invasion. A cable from Kaiser Wilhelm to President Wilson in James W. Gerard's book notes Belgium's neutrality would have to be violated on strategic grounds.
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Noel Seeks Vardaman Seat in Senate Race
Jackson Mississippi August 11 Former Gov EH F Noel announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Vardaman whose term expires March 4 1919. Noel declared he would enter the race next year.
Mississippi jury indicts Kaiser for multiple crimes
Lauderdale county grand jury indicts Emperor William of Germany on robbery arson murder plotting bribery and conspiracy all against the peace and dignity of the state of Mississippi after testimony by Representative W W Venable The deputy sheriff said he would pursue the Kaiser with proper papers in hand Meridian Aug 11
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W. W. Venable
Fifth Congressional District
Lauderdale County
William of
Germany
Mississippi
Kennedy
French and British Gains Amid Fierce Ypres Front Battles
French forces recaptured ground near St Quentin and Ailles on the Aisne front and held trenches near Carnillet in Champagne after repelling German attacks. British troops maintained a ground gain in the Westhoek after six counterattacks, with Haig’s right flank advancing during the night. Berlin claims partial success while admitting French recapture of key positions. heavy fighting continues east of Ypres with intense artillery and limited infantry actions.
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London
U S Submarine Rams Excursion Steamer in Boston Collision
In thick fog a United States submarine collided with the Nantasket Beach excursion steamer Mayflower in Boston harbor. The Mayflower sustained a hole near the paddle box. a sailor on the steamer broke his leg. Fifteen hundred passengers were transferred to the Rose Standish. the Mayflower was towed to East Boston for repairs.
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British Aerial Raids Hit German Airfields and Rail Hubs
British naval aircraft dropped several tons of bombs Thursday night on the Ghistelles airfield, Zuidwege sidings, and Thourout junction in Belgium. A Friday strike hit Sparappelhoek airfield. All planes returned safely, the admiralty reported.
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U-Boat Nearly Trapped by Cheese in Capture Bid
The Carmela, an English cargo schooner, fought off a U-boat 200 miles off the Irish coast on July 22 as crew members ferried 1,200 bags of coffee, grain, and clothing to the submarine. A big cake of American cheese sparked chaos as sailors grabbed for it, one man overboard and rescue by a destroyer looming nearby.
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Atlantic
John A. Johnson
Homer Langford
England
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Bomba
Hoye
Quinine Sprays New Anesthetic Discovered by Dr Edwards
Paris reports Dr Gordon Edwards of Stanford fame has devised kalgia, a quinine spray to numb wounds. The non toxic solution provides analgesia in minutes, lasts hours, and eases dressing changes at first aid stations and on frontlines. Edwards, amid shell fire, toured Verdun and Chemin des Dames delivering supplies and details.
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Paris
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Leland Stanford
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Verdun
Chemin Des Dames
Anne Morgan
Japan's Navy Aids Allies in European Waters
London reports additional Japanese naval units have joined allied forces in European waters. The admiralty did not disclose the overall strength of Japanese ships, noting uncertainty about how many warships now patrol European seas. Initially Chinese vessels began aiding the Mediterranean sea patrol.
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European
Alled Sea Patrol
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600000 Bandages Sought By Red Cross For Navy Ships
American Red Cross chapters in New York Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Atlanta and Boston have been asked to supply quickly surgical dressings for nearly 200 navy ships. Over 600000 bandages and compresses are needed and the Red Cross aims to fill the order in ten days. Supplies from each city will go to the ship bearing its name or its state.
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Boston
Taft in very favorable condition in Clay Center report
Taft is described as resting comfortably at his Clay Center home with nourishment taken. Dr. B F Morgan cautions he cannot predict when he will leave bed but notes no complications and expects rapid recuperation barring unforeseen issues.
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Porte’s Initials To Stocks in London Trial
London August 11 a lung specialist testified Porte is ill with tuberculosis and cannot attend court for several weeks. An inspector found among Casson’s effects a power of attorney from Porte and an investor’s account book listing securities initialed J C P, Porte’s initials.
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London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
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Casson
DRAFT BOARD CLERK QUizzed OVER EXAM CORRUPTION
A New York district attorney directs new arrests in the draft evasion probe. Louis I. Cherry and Dr. S J Bernfeld, members of the deposed exemption board, and Kalman Gruber are jailed with bail set at 5000 each. East Side youths Swirsky and Luger's affidavits allege payments for exemption, including a $300 bribe. Gruber admitted obtaining exemption blanks and claimed conversations with board members prior to his son's examinations. The case continues as prosecutors review board records and testimonies.
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New York
Louis I. Cherry
J. Bernfeld
Kalman Gruber
United States Attorney's Office
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Bernfeld
Gruber
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Henry M. Groehl
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Dr. Groehl
East Side
Swann
Jacob Swirsky
Markewich
Swirsky
Abraham Luger
Kaiser Promises Peace In Three Months
Aug 11 Petrograd reports that Kaiser Wilhelm told soldiers during a Riga front visit that a peace pact would be signed within three months. The visit is seen as prelude to naval actions in the Gulf of Riga and along the Finnish coast. Dispatches also note a Mitau visit and an attempted Gulf of Riga raid by eight airplanes dropping 50 bombs with no material effect.
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George V Telegraphs Faith in Free Russia to Kerensky
London notes King George wires Prime Minister Kerensky in Russia. He pledges unwavering British support in the fourth year of the war, calls for combined Allied strength as the path to a just peace and liberty, and expresses faith in Russia’s ability to meet its current trials.
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London
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Akerensky
Strikebreakers Quit Kansas City After Mass Deportation
In Kansas City Missouri on August 11 a mob of thousands escorted 300 strikebreakers from New York East Side out of the city near midnight. The deportation drew horns honks cheers and a cordon through the business district to Union Station as several cars burned and injuries were reported including a serious wound to Harvey Bailey and a revolver duel involving Patrolman Frank Leary.
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New York City
East Side
Union Station
Thou- Sanda
Harvey Bailey
Teamsters Union
Frank Leary
Man Throws Wife in Front of Train in Camden
In Camden New Jersey Mrs Stella Otto was hurled onto Pennsylvania Railroad tracks today and killed. The train stopped as crew found the body identifies it as Mrs Otto by a man who fled scene. William Gordon 24, husband of the deceased, was detained for investigation after being linked to the incident. Mrs Otto had arrived in the United States three years earlier with her three children and lived with Gordon.
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United States
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Trainer
Delaware County
Twins Toss Coin to Decide Draft
Tulsa Oklahoma August 11 twins Harry E Crosby and Claud Crosby appeared before the county exemption board both found fit and eager for service but with an aged mother to support one must stay Claud drew a coin heads or tails and the coin fell tails leading Claud to file exemption. Nashville Tennessee August 11 H E Seibert nephew of General W L Seibert with Pershing in France has just been drafted into the national army though keen to reach France and join his uncle with the expedition.
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Harry E. Crosby
Claud Crosby
Tulsa County
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Harry
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Tenn
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Pershing
France
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Japan's Asiatic Guardianship Aims for US Recognition
A Japanese mission led by Viscount Ishii arrives in Washington with powers to discuss Asiatic relations. Japan pledges loyalty to the Allies, readiness to strike Germany, and seeks assurances to avoid future agitation that could harm US Japan-China-Russia ties, and to enable freer trade while preserving independent interests.
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