German Firms Plan Delayed Shipments To Aid Allied War Efforts
A letter from the Orenstein-Arthur Koppel Company discusses delaying shipments to avoid German embargo penalties and to align with American production. It outlines schemes to route orders through U.S. steel plants, keep material free on board in New York, and defer final delivery, citing German law and consular review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New York
Grat-clays American Bank
United States Steel Corporation
Alleged Letters Clarify German Penalty Law Exemption
Imperial Embassy in Washington replies from New York hotel Ritz Carlton to attorneys Kaufmann and Tehtenstein. The letters discuss Orenstein Arthur Koppel shipments to Russia and Belgium, legal interpretation of German laws, and potential conflicts with export embargo. Documents include correspondence from Count von Bernstorff, signals on shipment timing, and requests for guidance on whether future wagon and locomotive orders violate policy. The exchange underscores enforcement ambiguity and aims to avoid aiding the enemy while preserving German economic interests.
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Orenstein
Fim
Kaufmann
Baltic Sea
Germany
Aronstein
Washington, DC
Ritz-Carlton
New York City
South Africa
Rusia
Erich Joseph
Church Street
New York
Count von Bernstorff
Rits- Carlton
H. F. Albert
German Consul General Advises Firm Not To Fill Russian Orders
Philadelphia July 16 1916 Imperial German Consulate cautions Orenstein Arthur Koppel Co against shipping locomotives cars or wheels to Russia saying it would aid the enemy and could render the firm liable under penal law. The consul suggests reporting the refused orders to their Berlin home office and notes the matter involves German law and patriotism.
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Philadelphia
South Seventh Street
Russia
New York
Berlin
Orenstein Arthur Koppel
Phladelphia Fa
Prince von Hatzfeldt
Orenstein-Arthur Keppel
Orenstein-Koppel
Onsul
Firm Seeks German Consulate Guidance On Rail Car Exports
In a dated exchange, Joseph seeks Imperial Consul General Stobbe’s view on shipping locomotive cars to Russia and other hostile nations. German officials warn such shipments would aid the enemy, risking violation of the German penal code. The consul general advises refusing orders to avoid liability.
German Rail Track Order Rumor Reaches New York
Lawyer Kaufmann informs Ambassador Bernstorff that German firm Orenstein Koppel and its New York branch seek approval to supply 9000 tons portable railway track to Russia. He assures loyalty of the company and notes German law limits on war shipments without official consent. He asks if the order conflicts with German law and requests consent to proceed.
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Fxeeilenes
Count von Bernstorff
Ritz-Carlton
New York
Lear
Orenateln Koppet Company
Lichtenstain
Russia
Orenateln & Koppel
Arthur Koppel Ago
United States
Grenatein
Arthur Koppel Company
Tte
Berlin
Tempelhoffer Ufer
Koppels
Faittsburgh
Pary
Alleged German Firm Letter Details Profits From Order
A 1916 letter claims a German firm could profit from filling a large railway track order. Manager Lichtenstein of Orenstein Arthur Koppel and lawyer Kaufmann discuss an American intermediary presenting as a Russian firm ally. The note, addressed to Count von Bernstorf, Imperial German ambassador, outlines negotiations and potential supply of rails and related components.
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Count von Bernatorf
Lichtenstein
Orenstein-Arthur Koppel Company
Kaufmann
Orenstein-Arthur Koppel
É&C
Law Covers Shipments to Neutrals and Then to Enemies
An English translation of a German opinion discusses penalties for shipments to hostile countries under wartime embargoes. It clarifies that shipments via neutral firms intended for foes can incur penalties up to ten years’ imprisonment or 40 000 marks fine. The memo urges corporate leaders to seek imperial guidance before dispatching such consignments.
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Orenstein
Baltic Sea
Hia
America
Law
Landsberger
Orensteln- Arthur Koppel Company
Landaberger
B. Orenstein
Has No Wish to Violate German Law Alleged Letter
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss whether any correspondence existed between March 11 and July 13 regarding a letter written by a manager about affairs of the Orenstein Arthur Joseph Koppel plant to Dr. Koppel Company. It mentions the German consul general in Philadelphia seeking instructions.
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Orenstein- Arthur Koppel Company
Erich Joseph
Orenstein-Arthur Koppel Company
Koppel, Pa
Dr Stobbe
Philadelphia
Grensten-Arthur Koppel
Landsberger
Walter Kaufmann
Albert
United States
Prince von Hatzfeldt
Stobbe
Orensten
Arthur Koppel
Cedarhurst
Washington, DC
Hatzfeldt
Mr Albert
Corres Auence
Orenstein-Arthur Joseph
Koppel
Berlin Plans 75 Million Bond Issue For Subways Parks
Berlin officials announce a bonded 75 million mark program to fund urban improvements including two large underground rail lines, tramways underground, a vast harbor project, and a huge market hall. Wermuth defends wartime spending, cites steady industry, bread card success, and social support for families, workers, and war-invalids while stressing no anti American sentiment.
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Gustav Schweppendick
Berlin
Adolf Wermuth
Wermuth
Szlanta
Germany
Bertin
Friedrichstrasse
Toga
Neukolmn
Moabit
Treptow
Unter den Linder
Jecause
Herder
Berlin-Stettin Canal
French Cabinet Proposes Secret Session in Parliament
Paris August 2 The French cabinet presided by President Poincaré considers debates on wartime conduct and agrees to form a secret committee for certain information. The secret session would discuss material without any decision, and all actions must follow public votes and Journal Officiel publication.
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Paris
Poincarre
Gmail
Chamber of Deputies
Officiel
London Women Now Employed in Many Vocations Men Had Filled
London women take war work in tube stations taxis and gates of munition factories. 5000 women study for Pharmaceutical Examinations and join pharmacies hospitals and laboratories. medical staff shortage noted with 300 women pharmacists now, projection of 5000 more.
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London
Washington Post
England
Buchanan
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U.S
Powers
Per A. Lichtenstein
Tehtenstein
Count von Bernsternt
S Walter Kaufmann
Wall Street
Mr Kaufmann
Orm
Iowa
Orenstein-Arthur Koppel Co
Tom
Berling
Canada
Atobbe
von Rernatorf
Cedarhuret
Joseph
Man
Ager Joseph
Pennsylvania
Count von Bernetorf
Cedarhurst, SE
Imperial
Mr Joseph
Tr Srobbe
Josephstetter
S. I
Count von Bernstorf
Barlin
Gesetz Buch
Actal
Orenstein-Koppel Company
Is Kaufmann
Greater Berlin
Herr Wermuth
Oberburgenmeister
Gerard
Lusitania
France
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