President to act on Unarmed Arabic facts in London report
London sources say President not ready to decide before advisers. Secretary Lansing seeks full data. reports from London and cable summaries appear fragmentary as tension rises over the Arabic sinking and U boat warnings.
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Tons of Jewels Return Herald Prosperity in Jewelry Week
The Washington Post reports a grand display at the Grand Central Palace for the tenth annual convention of the American National Retail Jewelers Association Good Times on the Way. Delegates forecast next year’s styles including men’s wrist watches and changing wedding rings. Over a million dollars in diamonds pearls and other stones drew crowds and private detectives for protection as more than two tons of jewelry was shown with plans for further exhibits.
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British Bombard Coast of Belgium
A British naval force bombarded the Belgian coast near Zeebrugge and Lissewege, with shells aimed at a factory. German coast guns replied briefly, smoke rose over Zeebrugge, and two large British warships remained off Knocke at morning. Nearby, French torpedo boats reportedly sank a German torpedo boat destroyer off Ostend, while German officials said a fleet of about 40 ships appeared before Zeebrugge and then withdrew northwest.
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SINK TWO TURK SHIPS ITALY MOVING ARMY HY SEA
Italian naval action reported during a period of naval theater activity, with ships reportedly engaging Turkish vessels. Details on location and outcome are limited in the fragment, but the item implies Italian forces in motion and potential combat operations at sea.
Ossowetz Taken 5 Teutons Sweep on Ossowetz
A chaotic dispatch describes Ossowetz as a strategic fortress falling to German forces, with German navy failures at Riga affecting eastern front plans. It notes Allied cotton policy push and President Wilson discussions on credit to support cotton producers, plus anticipated public mood shifts in Britain and Russia as Brest-Litovsk position weakens.
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Pace 4m President to Act in Arabig Cane London Denies Ship Wae Armed
An index page summary notes global and domestic items: president to act in Arab trade policy, London denies armed ship claim, Turkish ships sunk in war, $30,000,000 pledged to cotton merchants, Ossowetz captured by Germans, sisters enter life together, Berlin press campaign urged, Pattner Dantes and M. P' 3 Japan to aid Russia, more Marines to deploy, new note for Britain, U-boat lines cut, Gerard possible recall, 8-field day for guards, guerrilla warfare by Villa, Balgon optimistic about prosperity, Cardoso reveals Mexican facts, ship news, theater notices, financial, editorial, society, sports, turf results, utilities board, dew lines, Ald traffic.
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Turkish naval actions and Constantinople fortifications reported
Aug 23 reports say the Turkish collier Espahen was torpedoed by a British submarine near Haldar Pasha and the German Leviathan line steamer Budes sunk in the Sea of Marmora. Doldabotche gas works serving Constantinople halted by coal shortage, trains slow on the Anatolian Railway. Italy sends army transports by sea from Naples toward unknown Turkish targets. London dispatch credits German focus on Constantinople fortifications, noting Turkish defenses on the Gallipoli peninsula and tensions between German and Turkish officers.
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WEW GREEK CABINET SWORN Cheering Crowd
Athens August 28 the new Greek cabinet was formed today and took the oath before a huge crowd which loudly cheered Premier Venizelos The ministry includes Eleutherion Venizelos premier foreign affairs Gen Dangiis war Miaoulis marines Repoulies finance Mizafayaris interior Raktavin justice Mia mantidis communications Taiimekos public instruction Michalakopoulos economic affairs
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Austrians Destroy Films in Peking Theater
A British-owned theater in Peking was raided by twenty Austrian marines from the occupation guards who cut the screen and broke into the operators room, forcibly abducting the arm. Chinese police arrived with British assistance to seek redress, an incident likely to have grave consequences.
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Deeds Not Words Theme in Iowa Speech on German Crisis
Fort Dodge Iowa August 23 W J Brsan discusses Theodore Roosevelts remark that deeds not words are needed in the crisis with Germany. He argues decisive action is required and weighs Roosevelt's stance against current policy. Brsan emphasizes practical measures over rhetoric in facing looming tensions.
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Sisters Die, Leave Note Requesting Burial in Rock Creek Park
Mary and Maude Burrows, aged 45 and a crippled sister, were found dead in a bare Eleventh Street Southeast home after letters to The Washington Post and a coroner spoke of planned double suicide tied to poverty and illness. Neighbors had long seen them as hermits.
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German Foreign Office urged press campaign in US
World magazine currents reveal Privy Councilor Heinrich Albert and the Gehemnrath as central figures in German propaganda aimed at the United States. The disclosure includes a Chicago broker’s tip on lard and provisions, von Jagow’s White Book plan to sway American opinion, and Bernstorf’s guidance to arms embargoed nations. The document argues England’s money power is vanishing and analyzes US, Britain, and France finances amid wartime pressures.
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Dr Albert Urged to Make Money In Government Report Tale
telegram from Chicago broker Paul Tietgens to Dr Albert mentions government report and a promise, with references to Chicago and July 1918, suggesting anxious spread of a white book and money making urge amid wartime concerns.
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Balkan split widens as Serbia yields to Italy
Berlin reports Serbia accepts Italian influence over Albania while Begia Bulgaria Turks seek neutral stance as entente faces Balkan disquiet. Turkey and Bulgaria reportedly sign a new treaty pledging benevolent neutrality, signaling renewed Balkan alignment amid war talks.
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