Expose Revelations Stir US Germany Propaganda Claims
New York reports indicate the World will publish documents alleging German officials including Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and ambassador Count von Hertstein directed a secret propaganda operation in the United States. Authenticity is not challenged, prompting Washington and Berlin speculation and the possibility of official steps to halt such activities.
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Berlin
Washington Post
New York
United States
Herr von Bethmann-Hotlweg
Count von Hernstein
Heinrich * Albert
Washington
Count von Bernstoff
Albert
Kaisers
Worlde
German Agent Says He Purchased Carbolic Acid to Use as Medicine
New York August 18 The World’s Willsey reports Dr Hugo Schweltner defended a contract for 6000 pounds daily of carbolic acid saying it would be transformed into medical remedies not explosives He claimed output was diverted into salicylates and aspirin to aid pharmaceutical uses and prevent lethal misuse He noted the risk of picric acid production and stated no statement could be obtained from the American Oil and Supply Company official missing in Newark.
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New York
Willsey
Hugo Schweltner
Hudson Street
United States
Huctson
American Off and Supply Company
Newark
Admits Jerome Letter Authentic but No German Link Shown
Special to The Washington Post New York Aug 18 World to morrow will say at William Travers Jerome office authenticity of a letter from Jerome to Arthur von Brissen published in the World was admitted to a reporter Jerome was away, his partner says the letter is private from a lawyer to a client about legal business He rejects any German undertakings implication as merely sensational.
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Washington Post
New York
the World
William Travers Jerome
Jerome
Arthur von Brissen
World Today
William Rand, Jr
England
Lord Kitchener
Daniels Probing Spy Charges Moves From First Page
The article reports continued probes into alleged German spy activity and a possible embargo on munitions, with discussions between Sir Cecil Spring-Rice and Secretary Lansing. It notes concerns that public disclosure could harm neutrality and hurt the Democratic party. It also covers Gompers denying further comment while the Justice Department reportedly holds key facts.
Wife of Gen Carr Dead in North Carolina
Mrs Nannie Graham Carr wife of Gen Julian S Carr of Durham died this afternoon at Occoneechee in Orange county after years of ill health. She sought many specialists but no cure found. Survived by four sons including Marvin Carr of New York. Funeral planned in Durham this Saturday. The Carrs spent parts of each year in Washington where Gen Carr was a director of the American University.
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N. C
Washington
Raleigh NC
Nannie Graham Carr
Julan 5S
Carr
Occoneechee
Gen Carr
Orange County
Marvin Carr
New York
American University
Brazil to Issue Loan for Large Paper Money Issue
Rio de Janeiro August 18 reports a joint commissions decision and presidential recommendation lead to soon preparing a statute. It provides for an issue of 360000 contos equivalent to about 1291 million dollars in paper money.
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Brazil
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Chamber of Deputies
Germans Deny Guilt in Neutrality Conspiracy
Special to The Washington Post reports that German officials and conspirators question the usefulness of any response to published allegations about a German plot against U.S. neutrality. They foresee no reply until the United States sends its note to England on neutrals rights, hoping diplomacy with the United States may yet ease wartime tensions and the Lusitania crisis. The talks center on whether Berlin will respond and how U.S. mediation could influence sea rights and Anglo German diplomacy.
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Berlin
Germany
U. S
England
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United States
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Lusittania
Great Britain
Widener Heiress G D Widener to Wed Explorer
Mrs George D Widener prepares for a quiet Newport wedding to Dr Hamilton Rice the American Explorer. The engagement and nuptials are expected around August 2 with a ball at the Widener villa in Bellevue avenue indicating a high society match amid Titanic tragedy association.
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Washington Post
Newport
George D. Widener
Kitchener Tours Western Front With French Leaders
Lord Kitchener and French war minister Alexandre Millerand led a joint inspection of parts of the western battle line in France. They were joined at times by General Joffre and Sir John French to review conditions in Champagne and the Woëvre. The officials praised troop morale and discussed several conferences.
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Paris
Lord Kitchener
Great Britain
Alexandre Millerand
Joffre
John French
Champagne
J M Mulerand
Russians Hold Fortifications Near Kovno
Petrograd reports Russian forces still hold fortifications at Jesia two and a half miles south of Kovno. After eleven days of fighting near Kowno, the enemy seized left bank Niemen works, while Russian defenses on the right bank west of Jesta remain in Russian hands.
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Jesia
Kovno
Russian War Office
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Sinking of Neutral Vessels Adds to Warcasualties
London dispatches report five neutral steamers sunk by German submarines in four hours. Among the victims are the 2702 ton Bonny of Liverpool and the Spanish Isadore. Earlier, Norwegian vessels Mineral and Romulue were reported sunk, while the Irish trawler George was also lost with the crew saved.
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Wheeler Syndicate Denies Fox Link to German Propaganda
The Wheeler Syndicate rejects Edward Lyell Fox as their representative in Germany or Europe. A signed statement says Fox sought to cover German fronts with German government approval, which the syndicate deemed propaganda and refused. Fox had proposed war correspondence with access to front officials.
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New York
Wheeler Syndicate
New York World
Germany
Count von Bernatorff
Washington
Stumm
Edward Lyell Fox
Wheel‘ev
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Europe
Fox
German Bank Liquidation Reported By Amsterdam Source
London reports from Amsterdam say the Mittel Rheinische Bank, part of the Disconto-Gesellschaft group, will liquidate due to wartime losses. The bank has ties to major Rhine and Westphalia industries, while a public dispute centers on unauthorized use of the Wheeler Syndicate name by Edward Lys Fox and others in Germany.
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Westphalia
Germany
Europe
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Fox
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Louvain
Rheims Cathedral
Roosevelt
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
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Roosevelt nomination speculation fuels Progressive keep-together push
Washington Post reports George W Perkins at the Clermont Club hints the Progressive movement aims to force a Republican nomination for Col. Theodore Roosevelt if needed, to anchor a platform embracing progressive ideals. Perkins notes no fixed candidate and suggests Roosevelt could be acceptable to both factions under a Woodrow Wilson aligned future.
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Washington Post
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George W Perkins
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Woodrow
British to unveil new gun shell to reshape artillery
British chemists and ordnance experts perfected a high explosive shell hailed as vastly more powerful than prior munitions. Trials at Woolwich showed existing big guns were ruined, prompting Britain to wait for specialized guns before any advance toward Berlin.
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Berlin
Catholics Name New York At 1916 Federation Meet
Toledo Ohio August 18 The 1916 convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies will be held in New York City. John Whalen of New York president and Anthony Matre of Chicago secretary were reelected Other officers elected include First vice president Thomas Flynn Chicago second vice president J A Collar Shakopee Minn third vice president Joseph Frey New York fourth vice president J J Hiness Buffalo fifth vice president Joseph McLaughlin Philadelphia sixth vice president J T Hrennan Boston treasurer H Schulte Detroit marshal Anthony Kuhn Victoria Kane.
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American Federation of Catholic Societies
New York City
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New York
Anthony Matre
Chicago
Thomas P Flynn
J A Collar
Shakopee Minn
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J J Hiness
Buffalo Néfth
Joseph McLaughlin
Philadelphia
J T Hrennan
Boston
H. Schulte
Detroit
Anthony Kuhn
Victoria
Kane
Russia buys Hob e steel for trans Siberian road
New York Aug 18 United States Bree Corporation officials confirm an order for 65 000 tons of steel halin from the Russian government for use on the trans Siberian road Additional orders for 60 000 tons are said to have been placed with the Pennsylvania Steel Company and its Maryland Steel subsidiary The amount and price are not disclosed though believed to exceed 22 per ton.
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New York
Bree Corporation
trans-Siberian Road
Pennsylvania Steal Company
Maryland Steel Company
Hughes Refuses to Run for President Nomination
New Jersey figure Edward C. Stokes reports that Associate Justice Hughes of the United States Supreme Court has emphatically refused to permit his name for the Republican presidential nomination. Hughes wishes to dispel any notion of a candidacy and would decline even if nominated.
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New Jersey
Washington Post
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Chan
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Hughes
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Kaiser Starts Brick Kiln At Cadmen Estate
The Overseas News Agency reports bricks are mass produced at Emperor William's Cadmen private estate to aid East Prussia reconstruction. Trains laden with material donated by the emperor are sent daily to devastated regions.
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Sayville
Today
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East Prussia
Massive Government Double Header at American League Park
A 35000 crowd is expected for a Saturday double header between the Department of the Interior and the Southern Railway General Offices and St Teresa Church teams. Proceeds support the Grand Army of the Republic encampment entertainment fund. President Wilson will toss the opening ball with cabinet officers in attendance. Umpires Betts and Hughes will call the games. prizes include gold purses. Gates open at 1 30 and first game at 2 0 pm.
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Southern Railway General
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US Minister Sees Business Openings in China
US Minister Reinsch told President Wilson and Secretary Lansing that war disruptions create chances for American interests in China. He said China remains a republic and elections are planned, noted no link between Standard Oil concessions and China Japan talks, and that China will fund operations from taxes while saving borrowing for development. The European war pressure has opened new opportunities for foreign capital in China.
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China
Japan
Attorney General Sees No Rock Island Violation
Gregory said he had not read the ICC Rock Island report but from public summaries found no clear violation of federal laws. He noted irregularities by railroad officials may not amount to anti trust or other federal offenses. The DOJ will review the report for closer examination and could act if needed.
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England
Germany
Gregory
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rock Island
Department of Justice
Providence Journal Reports German Spy Network Evidence
The Providence Journal declares German propaganda and spy activities in the United States existed for years before the war. At a Washington meeting with Secretary of the Navy Daniels and neutrality board members, the paper presented facts and a Philippines map showing planned German wireless station sites.
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Providence Journal
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Neutrality Board
Washington
Daniels
James Brown Scott
James H Oliver Usn
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