Fate shifts envoys and pacifist Grey in battle over war
A fragment from a 1916- era discussion portrays Viscount Grey and Prince Lichnowsky as discordant allies in Washington. It argues Grey, labeled an idealist, failed to deter war, while German officials blame pacifism for misreading British intent. The piece critiques Grey as a fisherman hero miscast as statesman and notes Serbian and Bulgarian pressures shaping the conflict.
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England
Grey
Washington
Viscount Grey of
Fasten
Sir Edward Grey
Prince Lichnowsky
Germany
London
Kruger Abdul Aziz Abdul Fiamid Wilhelm
Wied
Miistake
Count Berchtold
Serbia
Prince Lichnowaky
Viscount Grey
Sir Edward
Morocco
Edward
Lichnowsky
Edward Grey
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Andre Cheradame
Prince of Wales visits Halifax amid royal salute tour
The Prince of Wales arrived by battle cruiser Renown in Halifax and met officials at the Provincial Building before touring the city. He thanked Nova Scotia for its war service, visited hospitals and veterans groups, and recalled the 1917 harbor explosion’s casualties. Premier Borden sprained an ankle and was confined to bed for several days.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Prince of Wales
St John
New Brunswick
Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery
Prince
Cty
Cadets
Boy Scouts
Edward VII
Murray
Lieut Gey Grant
Dominions
France
Hves
Robert Borden
Canada
Mine explosion at Oakview mine traps up to 20 workers
Trinidad Colo Aug 18 One man rescued alive and as many as 20 workers, including Fire Boss William Christopher, are believed dead in the Oakview mine of Oakdale Coal Co near Laveta after an explosion. About 40 men were underground when the blast occurred, with rescue work ongoing tonight. William Devis survived.
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Trinidad
Colo
Beluaing
William Christopher
Oakview
Oakdale Coal Co
Laveta
William Devis
War Dept War Food Delays Hit Washington Markets
Surplus army food shipments of sixty carloads destined for Washington are stranded due to railroad strikes and embargoes, delaying parcel post deliveries. Retail food prices rose to wartime highs in July, with many staples up 2 percent or more from December 1918, while local markets reported broad price increases and plans for a fair price association to curb profiteering.
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Washington
National Capital
War Department
Railroad Administration
Kerlin
Corplus Army
Éfy
Department of Labor
Louisiana Avenue
Fair Price Association
Fve
Upshaw Seeks Action to Curb Profiteers and High Costs
Representative W. D. Upshaw of Atlanta urged decisive steps against profiteers and waste to lower living costs. A large Atlanta mass meeting heard his wired message endorsing legislative measures to curb profiteering, idle spending, and extravagance while protecting workers wages and purchasing power.
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W. D. Upshaw
Atlanta
Upshaw
Congrena
Arabs Oppose Treaty and Hungary Crisis Deepens
Paris reports the supreme council discusses Hungary as American delegate Frank L. Polk and British minister A J Balfour return from the front. Prince Feisal heads Arab delegation toward Paris amid Syria and Persian dispute. Meander valley and free belt discussed between Italy and Greece. Hungarian monitors with British crews reach Budapest under Vice Admiral Troubridge as Roumanian seizures prompt relief cautions and calls for swift peace conference action.
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Prean
Paris
Supreme Council
Frank L. Polk
France
A J Balfour
Signor Tittoni
Prince Feisal
Hussin Ban Ali
Beiruth
Germans Sell War Flags Amid Looting Trade
Berlin reports from Danzig that bags of war flags aboard the Zachringes were looted as the ship neared Kiel. Looters carried flags to a British cruiser and sold about 150 flags to guards in exchange for tobacco and cigarettes, a blow to Allied enemies according to the Post.
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London Times
Washington Post
The
Public Ledger Co
Berlin
Danzig
Zachringes
Kiel
Panszig
Coventry
Trump
Germany
Britain Rejects Sankey Plan and Urges Higher Coal Output
Premier Lloyd George warned of a 200 billion pound trade deficit and warned that Britain must increase coal production to survive. He rejected the state purchase of mines but endorsed unification of the coal industry and promised import restrictions would lift. He cited high costs, wage comparisons with America, and the need to reduce consumption to avert economic collapse.
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Associated Press
London
Aug
Fremier Lloyd George
Yeas
House of Commons
United Kingdom
England
Justice Sankey
Pregent
Costa
America
United States
Lloyd George
Interboro Strike Ended After Arbitration Deal
New York, Aug 15 The Interborough strike which paralyzed the subway system for two days ended as workers voted to accept a compromise with city and state officials. The accord grants a 25 percent wage rise retroactive to August 2, with a submitted arbitration for further 25 percent demands. Reinstatements and ongoing investigations into alleged collusion with a company union were announced, with subpoenas issued for grand jury testimony.
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New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Interborough
Brotherhood of
P J Connolly
Connolly
E J Meagan
James M. Cochrane
Arma
Larbreration
Withe
Swann
Martin
Hylan
Swane
Shell Shock Last Hope to Washington Paws Ad
Public Ledger notices appeal for families of missing or shell shocked soldiers from 1917 near Ausual. A photograph request asks for recipients to send records to Willipores Chinwald care for hospital transfers. The ad reflects wartime grief and attempts to locate or aid afflicted veterans and their relatives.
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London Times
Washington Paws
The
Public Ledger Co
Ausual
Willipores
Chinwald
U S Officers Await News On Ransom Of Fliers
San Antonio dispatch reports Southern Department at Fort Sam Houston anxiously awaiting word that aviators Lieuts Paul H Davin and Harold G Peterson, prisoners of Mexican bandits near Six Bend, have been released after a $15,000 ransom. Maj. Gen. Joseph T. Dickman remains on duty, coordinating with headquarters as aerial patrols and cavalry face a maze of canyons in the Big Bend region.
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San Antonio
Texas
Southern Department
Fort Sam Houston
Zijents Paul H Davin
Harold G Peterson
Bend
Joseph T. Dickman
Big Bend
Spain Signs League of Nations Covenant Adhesion
Madrid reports King Alfonso has signed the law authorizing Spain to join the League of Nations covenant contained in the Versailles treaty. Spain also accepts the labor organization provisions of the treaty, aligning with the international pact.
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Spain
Afonso
Madrid
Alfonso
League of Nations
Organization of Labor
Ambler Arrested in Penn Bank Loot Conspiracy
Philadelphia August 18 Former Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner and Republican leader Charles A Ambler was arrested on a charge of conspiring to loot North Penn bank which closed July 18 owing over 3 060 000 The warrant was issued Saturday served on his return from a sea shore home Ambler deposited 402 000 of defunct life insurance funds and borrowed from the bank on his personal account Gov Sproul removed him after learning of the transaction He allegedly used the bank to loan State funds to himself He owed 156 000 at closing and has since paid 9000 He was once Speaker of the Pennsylvania House two years ago.
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Philadelphia
Charles A Ambler
Pennsylvania
North Penn Bank
Ambler
Seasiore
Life Insurance Company
Idle Actors Face 300000 Dollar Lawsuit
New York August 19 Eddie Cantor and other Ziegfeld Follies stars named as 258 defendants in a 500000 dollar damages suit by Ziegfeld Follies Inc for joining the actors strike that closed fifteen city theaters. Injunctions and blocakade threats dominate theatre actions amid ongoing labor dispute.
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New York
Pirike
Eddie Cantor
Florent Ziegfeld
Actors’ Equity Association
Will Page
Lew Fields
Managers’ Sancciation
Hia
Naa
Hiquiey Conivecta
Mexico Up 10 Baker War Chief Promises Action
U S officials report Baker and State Department efforts to secure release of American aviators Paul H Davis and Herold G Peterson held by Mexican bandits near Candelaria Texas amid a $15 000 ransom demand. Officials say Carranza urged immediate adequate action and that a statement will be issued when it is deemed safe. Bandits attack Alverado Mining train and Penna-Mexico Fuel office. Leslie Weban injured and money stolen. Rebels hold Dr Guenaga in Ajusco area with ransom demanded. troops dispatched and government considering payment to save his life.
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el Pano
Texas
Ojinaga
Rio Grands
Davis
Petersen
Mexico
Coahuila Parado
Villa
Carranza
Lienta
Paul H Davis
Herold G Peterson
Candelaria
Tex
State Department
Mexico City
Cenfer
Baker
Capitol
War Department
Department
Jimimez
Alverado Mining and Milling Company
Parral
Leslie Web
Penna-Mexico Fuel Company
Valtrie Reyes
Geenage
Porto Rico
Ajusco
Guenaga
Foreign Office
French Press Opposes British Aims in Near East
Paris reports in Aug 18 papers show strong hostility to British influence in Persia, Mesopotamia and Syria. The Temps argues that the Anglo-Persian agreement grants independence in name while effectively placing Persia under British control. Previously Persian police were Swedish led. now British officers with Persian natives will maintain order.
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France
Syria
Persia
Turkey
Unt
United States
Armenia
Felsa I Tor Paria
London Times
Washington Post
The
Public Ledger Co
Paris
Mesopotamia
Russians Train in Britain For Service Under Kolchak
About 700 Russian officers, former German prisoners, train on the Jockey Club estate in Newmarket for Admiral Kolchak's Russia forces. Some 1,200 to 1,300 have passed through, with drafts arriving and departing. The camp provides British uniforms and equipment, weekly pay, and identity certificates, while officers and noncoms help run the unit amid public entertainments and a Red Cross fundraiser concert.
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Washington
The
Public Ledger Co
Newmarket
England
Russia
Jockey Club
Germany
Colonsla
Snd
King Edward Memorial Hall
Red Cross
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Clarence R. Wilson
Planso
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Desziere
Fair Price Committee
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Council
Hungary
U. S
Budapest
Rome
Havas
Italy
Greece
Asia Minor
Meandre
Symria
Ferdinand of
Roumania
Ernest Troubridge
Archduke Joseph
Hapsburg Dynasty
Hapsburg
Harry H Bandholts
Thomas C. Gregory
Vienna
Herbert Hoover
Allied Relief Organization
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Peace Conference
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