Americans in Europe face cash and credit distress amid mass mobilizations
London dispatch reports American residents in Europe struggle to return home amid limited funds and scarce transport. About 800 to 1,000 Americans remain abroad across Genoa, Copenhagen, and Italian ports, with many stranded or destitute due to war-time controls. Ambassadors coordinate passage back via England and France as banks offer limited credits.
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Danes Seek to Defend Neutrality At All Costs
Copenhagen reports that political circles insist Denmark must maintain neutrality at all costs. Warned by London sources, if neutrality fails, economic strain will worsen as large exports to the combatants increase. Germany ends its trade embargo but demands shipments in large quantities. Britain resumes imports of Spanish goods with government insurance against war risks.
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Austria recalls envoy over Italy diplomacy in crisis
The Austrian government says envoy Ka telan Mercy de Kapas-Mere was recalled for health reasons, but observers note the move follows his failed bid to secure Italian support for Austria and Germany amid a deteriorating war situation. The decision follows the departure of the Wigan ambassador from Rome.
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Appeal for Red Cross war relief funds urged by Wilson
The president as head of the American Red Cross urged Americans to donate for relief of sick and wounded in belligerent nations. Donations may be sent to the Red Cross in Washington or local treasurers, with the society also offering its services for transmission to foreign Red Cross societies within the United States.
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American Red Cross
United States
American Tea Cross
Washington
D. C
Woodrow Wilson
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Atherstone Libeled Over Grain Cargo at Norfolk Port
British steamer Atherstone, arriving from New Orleans to Plume Austria with 265000 bushels of wheat, was libeled by Norris & Co Inc. at Norfolk Virginia. The owners sought a neutral or UK port to avoid seizure, while the captain allegedly favored delivering the cargo to Austria.
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United Kingdom
Brazil approves paper issue and moratorium plan
In Ido Janeiro Brazil the two houses of Congress approved emitting 300 000 contoes of paper valued about 160 million nominal. Of this sum 200 000 contes will pay treasury creditors and be convertible with 10 percent from customs duties allocated for the purpose. The remaining 100 000 contes aid banks which pay 6 percent interest and may be repurchased before December 31 1916. A moratorium for 80 days was declared and may be extended for four months.
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Brazifan Congress
France to cover war risks say £1,000,000 fire
St John New Brunswick Aug 13 The police began an investigation into yesterday's fire at the Inter Paris railway grain elevator. The loss to the building and vessels under the French flag is estimated near £50,000 bushels of wheat were on board bound for England. The French government said it will cover war risk losses up to 1,000,000 with a premium to be paid for the coverage.
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Pavermmane Colonial Railway
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England
Kaiser Paris dinner cold angers German staff
Paris dispatch notes a Matin report that German prisoners expected Lille and Paris by dates in August and August 11. It cites a letter about an invitation by Emperor William to dine last night at a famous Paris restaurant, while the page notes Belgian heroism and German supply failures at Tirlemont and in other actions as evidence of miscalculation and strained paroled prisoners.
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U S to send six ships to bring home Americans in war zones
The plan calls for five army transports and the Cristobal to sail from Newport News to Europe or neutral ports to repatriate about 8,000 Americans with capacity for thousands more on chartered vessels and neutral liners within 40 days. Secretary Garrison outlined dispatch of government ships, with aim to solve the relief task if 20,000 more can be brought home soon.
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Opposition to Foreign Ships Surfaces in Shipping Bill Fight
The fight over the emergency shipping bill intensifies as Perkins Mann and Greene withhold signatures and vow to oppose the measure in its current form. Conferees added a clause allowing foreign built vessels to engage in coastwise trade if registered within two years, triggering cross chamber opposition as bills to build a merchant marine advance in the House.
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Rhode Island
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Washington
Roosevelt enters New York race for Senate nomination
Franklin D Roosevelt assistant secretary of the Navy announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate from New York. Younger Democrats favored him for governor and some expected a run for that post, while the president is not believed to openly back his canvass. An unrelated notice reports Ethyl Mariner, 50, of 163 Street NW, taken to Emergency F Hospital after iodine poisoning, condition not serious.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
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71 Street
Wolnck
Great German Maneuvers In Belgium Draw Military Scrutiny
A military expert analyzes reports of large German forces moving north and west of Liege in Belgium. Censorship limits details, but observers note cavalry leading infantry and artillery near Tongres and St Trond, with potential offensive aims toward Namur and beyond.
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Probe Ordered Into Food Prices
President urges defense against price gouging as McReynolds orders price investigations. Commerce Department agents told to probe real conditions. district attorneys to assist. New York launches city inquiry led by Mayor Mitchel’s committee and DA, with possible grand jury action. Federal wrap by Roger B Wood.
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Rural Carriers Hear Post Office Economy Plan
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Blakslee told the Rural Mall Carriers convention at the National Museum that further pay increases are unwarranted until duties rise and service improves. He urged economy to ease taxation, noting past raises totaling over 860000 in two years. Senator Swanson of Virginia spoke, and a discussion on boxes for swindling the malls continued. Delegates will visit Mount Vernon to lay a wreath at Washington's tomb as the convention ends Saturday night.
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Sugar Soaring as Raw and Refined Prices Hit New Highs
New York sugar prices jumped to fresh peaks today with centrifugal raw sugar at 602 cents and 86 test, while refined sugar climbed to 634 to 64? cents. Strong demand from Great Britain and refiners, plus firm Cuban raw holdings, pushed the market higher.
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Mrs Henry Redmond Dies in Newport After Illness
Special to The Washington Post. Newport Rhode Island August 18. Mrs Henry Redmond longtime New York society leader and twelve year Newport summer resident died tonight at her Bugatti avenue home. Heart disease caused death after a yearlong illness marked by a critical week. Survived by husband Lydia Redmond and Mrs Henry B Redmond. Daughter of the late Joseph Smallwood and wife of a New York banker who died years ago.
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Joseph Leonard Smallwood
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