World exposes German plot to control U S press
Special to The Washington Post reports that German officials sought to influence American media, hire writers, and spread pro German doctrine. Government inquiries may begin as Justice Department probes German agents while labor leaders deny involvement in a scheme to induce strikes. McClure denies German money in his paper and asserts ownership is American, not German interests.
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S. McClure
Washington Post
New York
World
United States
Berlin
Otfer
von Bernatorit
Albert and Schmidt
Viereck
Fatherland
von Papen
German Embassy Silent Statement Must Come From Ambassador
Special to The Washington Post reports from Cedarhurst that at the German embassy the first counselor Baron Hansel von Helmhausen says any informal statement would have to come from Count von Bernatorff. All knowledge of Capt. Boy-Ed and Capt. Franz von Papen’s whereabouts was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz von Papen
K. Boy-Ed
Long Island
Hugo Sehmidat
Deutchal Bank of Berlin
Hugo Schwartzer
Thomas A. Edison
American Gland Supply Company
Riverside Drive
George Sylvester Viereck
The
Watherland
MB. Claussen
American Press Association
Brandles
Futte
Washington Post
New York
Germany
Cedarhurst
Baron Hansel von Helmhausen
Count von Bernatorff
von Sernatorff
Boy-Ed
AEROS BOMBARD GALATA AND CAUSE HEAVY DAMAGE
A report from London dated August 16 states French and British airplanes bombed Galata near Constantinople causing heavy damage. The aerial assault aimed at strategic targets and disrupted local activity amid ongoing tensions.
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London
Daily News
Ament
Constantinople
Galata
German Agents Accused Of Fomenting Labor Troubles
Reported on first page alleges Imperial German agents influenced manufacturers in Connecticut and New York to disrupt labor unrest. Connections with Bliss Torpedo Company in Brooklyn and motor-car firms in Cleveland are cited as part of a scheme to hinder German enemies. Correspondence through the German embassy in Washington is said to reveal knowledge of these activities. Two letters are highlighted as providing substantial information.
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Metallic Cartridge Company
Connecticut
Bliss Torpedo Company
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Washington
Sum of 50000 to Tie Up Munition Plants
Imperial attachment reports a plan to fund a strike in Detroit Cleveland and Cincinnati munition factories with about 50000 dollars. The scheme aims to disrupt production and pressure Britain over cotton exports amid arms traffic investigations and diplomatic reporting from Berlin and Washington.
Would Bring Strike in Auto Works Plan Letter
A letter proposes organizing a general strike of automobile workers and allied industries in the city. It claims worker dissatisfaction with their role in the European war and seeks confidential consultations with a local official or representative. It urges immediate wire contact to 2237 Dime Bank for negotiations.
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Dime Bank
Keppler Linked to Munitions Strike and Hidden Embargo Plot
A translated letter from Chicago dated July 22 reveals Keppler, vice president of the International Association of Machinists, as a key figure in a covert movement to halt arms sales. The missive discusses alliances with Senator Hitchcock and others, plans to influence German American negotiations, and a potential bid to acquire Wright aircraft patents to block exports.
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Herr Dencker
Mr. Marlow
J. Q. Keppler
International Association of Machiniats
Keppler
Itadler
Remington Arms Company
Bridgeport
German Attache Details Plans to Block Chlorine Exports
Memo by Capt. von Papen outlines steps to curb liquid chlorine exports to France and England. He notes three U.S. firms producing the chemical, favors Castner and cites Electro Bleaching Gas Company delays due to receptacles. Proposes agreement with Electro Bleaching to halt deliveries, aiming to cut monthly exports from about 62 tons.
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New York
Hirachland
Goldschmidt Detiining Company
Snen
Orenstein
Electro Bleaching Gas Company
Buffalo
England
France
Dalbrun
Stellan
Ypres
Pajb
Castner Chemical Company
Bufffalo
Neuhaus
Kingsley
Electro
Hingaley
Bowen
Embargo Demands Rise Over War Shipments
Textile producers and peace advocates in the United States press for an embargo on munitions shipments to allied nations. German agents promote protests across major cities urging Congress to curb exports aiding conflict. The campaign targets President and public opinion amid war neutrality debates.
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United States
Iiths
Germany
New York
Chicago
Boston
Earington
German Agents Urge South to Back Embargo on Britain
Financial agent reports bearing on embargo plans reveal a July 16 memo by Edward D. Adams proposing Texas action to pressure Washington to cut cotton supplies or impose an arms embargo on Great Britain. The note stresses Southern support as vital to the Democratic party and Wilson’s re election prospects. Texas dispatches show German agents pushing Congress to call an extra session to back a munitions embargo in retaliation for Britain’s cotton policy.
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Great Britain
Germany
Albert
Edward D. Adams
Broadway
Texas
Washington
Wilson
South
Congress
Agenta
Archibald Denies Archival War Film Bias Connected To Austrian Government
James F. J. Archibald states he informed audiences Austrian films were supplied by the Austrian government and German films were paid for in Berlin. He says he used government supplied footage but always disclosed facts to the public and did not seek to influence his presentations.
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Archibald
New York World
Berlin
Trian Filme
Dr. Dumba
Austria
Baron Burlan
James F. J. Archibald
Wright Denies Knowledge Of Aero Plant Takeover Plan
Dayton Ohio August 15 Orville Wright says he has no idea what is meant by attempting to get control of the Wright Company's plant. He declares the whole matter is news to him and that he has never heard of such a movement or any confidential friend’s involvement.
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Inter Vata
Count von Bernstorff
Alnce
Ak Far Ag
Tha Lusitania
Germany
Wright Company
Wright
von Alvensleben
Orville Wright
Washington Post
Dayton
Ohio
America
Ars
Geil
Peasession
Unsinkable Battleship Invented by Pittsburgh Man
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh, August 15 reports a Pittsburgh inventor claims to have created an unsinkable battleship. The inventor’s identity and material are secret, with plans delivered to Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels. The design relies mainly on interior construction to achieve hull resilience.
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Pittsburgh
NAVY
Walington Post
Josephus Daniels
Graft inquiry targets Navy grand jury in session
Out of town witnesses expected to corroborate statements involving prominent policemen will be heard as the grand jury reconvenes. Commissioners Brownlow and Newman plan a White House visit for talks with President Wilson on municipal matters and budget estimates. Detective Klein dienst to appear in court to bond on his indictment. Official say no new developments.
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Brownlow and
Wewman
White House
United States
Lawken
Mr. Hawken
Maj. Pullman
Brownlow
Dfay
Pullman
Hawken
Kleindienst
Gould
Bond
Delaware City
Browniow
Newman
Wilson
Congress
Poland May Form Triple Monarchy Under Hapsburg Rule
A Polish aspirant, descended from the old royal line, envisions a new kingdom as the third member of a proposed triple monarchy under the Hapsburgs. The plan calls for an elective parliament with a Polish premier and ministers, a monarch appointing principal ministers, and Poland joining common imperial affairs like foreign relations and tariffs with a delegated voice in a shared Austro Hungarian framework.
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Poland
Hungary
Austria
Francis Joseph
Jaworski
Budapest
Russia
Germany
Jarowski
Pabijabiog Co
Explosion at Biltmore Hotel Shocks Guests
An ammonia tank exploded in the second sub cellar of the Biltmore Hotel at 1 25 this morning causing panic among guests and injuring over ten people. The blast disrupted services and sent staff and patrons fleeing into corridors and stairwells as emergency crews responded.
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New York
Biltmore Hotel
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V. S
Kaiser
Department of Justice
Ambangsador von Bernstort
Lenox
Ambessador Dumba
McClure
Evening Mall
Mail
von Bernstorffs
AEROS
Imperial
Genhan
Marlow
Detroit
Committee of the Ironworkers
Cincinnati
C. Dencker
Cisncellor Ve Bethwans-Holivps
Ambbassador
Offcera
Senator Hitchcock
Buchanan
Wiliam Bayard Hale
Aked
An Hinglinaman
San Francisco
Hitchcock
Omaha
Bosa
Keppler Alec
Elias Torpedo Company
Work i
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Roger C. Sullivan
Middle West
West
Desirey
von Alvenslaben
Curties
Signet
P. Reiswita
Papen
Hxve
Khye
eMeiala
Prosecutor
Gardner
Daniels
Henry Lanier
Lanier
Mr. Gardner
Michigan
U.S. & Michigan
Delaware
Loutetana
Vermont
Minnesota
Ren Hamper
A.M
Biltmore
Amonth
Annette Bi GH
Leet
Brunswick
Main
Fagts Bedding Co
Capitol Renovating CO
Tth
Mirror Shop
Nuditt
Berger
F St
Char. A. Carlisle
Sis
Niord W. Main
Pright
L. Larsen
South Carolina
Tenth St
X. W
Cosmopolitan Shox
Bak Teh St
Ph. M
Leonard Rubel
EZ 11Th St
Cbrer
E. C. Southcome
Axe
Stapenski
Stapinski
R. T. Vator
Sarpenter
Bailée Hat
Kern
Edward Turner
Étrawas
Panamas
Olympia Hat Co
Mayer CO
15Th St. N. W
Ayagram
Washington Hotels
L Sts. N. W
Washington, D.C
ST. James Hotel
Ave
N. W
Cairo Q RT
Adenes
Stratford
11Th
Monroe Sts
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Byron S. Adams
Tim
Nat Electrical Supply Co
Il Perkins
Bond Yee
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