Victory in Germany He Leads a New Peace Terms Plan
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge enters Republican leadership with a hard line peace program. He calls for unconditional Alsace Lorraine return to France, Italia Irredenta, and removal of Turkey from Europe. He demands independent Slavic states, restoration of Poland, and a free port at Constantinople to block German eastern access. The President favors more measured frontier redress and security for minority groups, differing on Palestine and Turkey's fate.
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Roosevelt Fights Peace League Concept In War Policy
Senator Ledge argued Washington must pursue relentless victory to impose peace terms inside Germany. He said the only true guarantee is a lasting peace won on German soil, and urged winning the world safe for democracy by defining democracy and upholding self rule, treaties, and disarmament.
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Tax Bill To Pass Late In October
President Wilson discussed the war revenue bill with Democratic Leader Martin and Senator Simmons. They expect swift handling by the Senate finance committee but say enactment by September 28 is unlikely. The bill may become law late in October or early November after brief hearings.
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Navy probes cause of ship explosion
The Navy Department ordered a court of inquiry into an explosion aboard the ship Orizba on August 17 during pursuit of a submarine. Lieut Comdr Williamson and three enlisted men were killed or seriously injured, with several others injured. Cmdr White and Lieut Fohm Tyler were among those hurt.
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Florence Beam
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New York
Bayne Home After Long War Captivity in Austria
Dr Livyne Bayne, once captured by Austrians and held for months, returned to the United States after service with the American Red Cross. He later aided the sick in Roumania, endured typhus illness, and received honors from Roumanian officials and Red Cross recognition. A hospital in Roumania bears the Rayne name. He spent the final days of the week at his mother’s country home in Orthland, Virginia.
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John W Hayne
Orthland
Injured Woman Sues City and Suburban Railway
Mrs W Jennie Dunbar sues the City and Suburban Railway for 10000 damages alleging personal injuries from negligence on March 16 1917 on a North Capitol Street car. The declaration names Attorneys Wilton Lambert and Ro Yeoatman and describes the passenger as thrown when the car started and she fell suffering serious internal injuries.
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W. Jennie Dunbar
Wilton 7 Lambert
Ro OH Yeoatman
Mra Dunbar
North Capitol Street
Labor Order Alarms Fear Losses Of Employees
Washington business leaders pressed Chairman E. M. Kline seeking authority details on a District nonessential industry order. They fear workforce losses as building work slows and housing declines, with no clear penalties and concerns over replacing male drivers with women.
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Cristo
Washington
United States
E. M. Kline
War Department
Day's Registration to Add 75000 to U S Army
Men who have reached 31 years of age since the draft metry day June 5 must register today. One hundred fifty thousand youths are estimated to be registered with about half available for service. The President allows Sabbath observers to register Monday.
D Annunzio raids as own reprisal in Italian front
Italian front reports V Prn was inspired by Vienna raid. D Annunzio led a 106 mile raid across the Adriatic in a new heavy weight land craft dropping fourteen bombs on the Pola arsenal. Return was greeted by cheers. Austrians failed to intercept. Eight airmen named storm troops of the air.
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Registration Day For Latest Class
Young men aged the required years must register today at local draft boards except Jews who register on Monday. District building hosts most boards with No 3 at the city post office. Hours are 7 am to 9 pm. Mail registration allowed for absentees. War Department estimates 665 district men to register with about half eligible for Class 1. Immediate induction possible for failure to register.
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War Department
Liberty motor earns praise from Allies amid U S doubts
Air chiefs explain learning curve and hardships endured across nations. The Liberty motor is criticized in some reports yet the British and French orders for every available U S produced unit imply strong Allied confidence, a contrast highlighted in the review.
British Army Gains and Prisoners in Somme Action Near Albert
British forces advance along the Somme frontline north of Mirau mont and near Albert, taking prisoners including noncommissioned officers. Australian units seize Chuignolles and Chuignolles ridge while tanks aid the assault. Germans suffer heavy losses as Allied artillery and infantry push toward Grandcourt and Thiepval, with Welsh and Australian troops engaged and Happy Valley now in Allied hands.
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French Air and Ground Forces Advance Near Soissons
The French aerial corps and tanks push south from the Quise area with airmen destroying convoys on the Noyon Cambrai road and aiding the retreat. Gen Mangin holds the Gise and Aillette banks, with patrols crossing near Sempigny and Coucy. A drive toward Laon could force the Vesle Aisne line to be abandoned.
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Armies Move as One in Two Front World War Drive
Readable excerpts describe Mangin Humbert and Foch coordinating a deep offensive on the Oise front with encirclement tactics near Noyon Chauny and Soissons while Byng’s action north of the Ancre yields mixed results. officials note a new slow withdrawal to a fortified line behind the Ta Paume and Peronne positions and emphasize disciplined, cautious gains.
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Germany in Peril Says Von Hintze
Admiral von Hintze, Germany’s foreign secretary, told a Berlin conference of journalists that the government, press, and nation must unite to win the war. He warned the cause is exalted but in danger and urged cooperation, noting he can share facts but not always all truths for public interest. He dismissed personal or imperial policy attacks and emphasized prudent handling of information.
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Enemy Attacks Albanian Front Repulsed by Italians
Rome reports that on August 22 the central powers attacked Italian lines along the lower Semeni river to Mali Tomorices in Albania. Italian forces repulsed the assault and forced a Teuton post back near point 1159 as announced by the Italian war department.
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America Turning Tide Says Borden
Sir Robert Borden, after a ten week stay in England and France, declares the allied nations’ spirit is steadfast and that America’s vast manpower is decisive for victory on the western front. He praises American divisions, Canada’s unity with Britain, and calls for economic pressure to force Germany’s sanity.
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Greece calls men in NV 8 cleared of spy charges
An Athens royal decree summons Greek reservists from classes 1905 to 1918 and residents in the Quilted. Elsewhere, Henry Montagnier of Terre Haute and Spectral Cable is completely exonerated by Italian police after three years as a spy suspect in Berne Switzerland. Montagnier plans to enlist in the American army.
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Solf Speech in London Sparks Debate Over German Colonies
Special cable reports Dr Solf refrained from endorsing annihilation or revenge policies and warned that Pan German attitudes could ruin Germany. Lord Robert Cecil notes Solf signals a shift toward decency and questions Germanys moral right to rule colonies. Britain gathers evidence to support unity against aggressive annexation.
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