Von Papen Papers Reveal Payments and Sedition Ties
British-turned documents from Capt Franz von Papen show payments to U S persons tied to the sabotage of bridges and munitions works. The records, including checks and bank ledgers from the Riggs Bank, indicate large payments for salaries and intelligence, with entries to Werner Horn and the Seattle and New Orleans consulates, and critique of the US government from the German side.
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London
Franz von Papen
Washington
Falmouth
Germany
State Department
Capt von Papen
United States
von Papens
Riggs National Bank
Washington D. C
America
Werner Horn
Capt von Fapén
St Croix
Seatte
von Papen
Seattle
Ant von Papen
Count von Bern
War Intelligence
von Musenburg
New Orleans
Lear Hert von Papen
Noted Editor Warns Mexicans Slay Americans in Warning
William Randolph Hearst cites Mexican outrage against Americans, detailing Tampico incidents and a German and British rescue, arguing U.S. flag disrespect and government weakness fuel attacks. Hearst says revelations come from trusted sources and condemns Washington's handling of Mexican violence. New York January 14 1916.
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U.S
Washington
William Randolph Hearst
New York
The
Post
Tampico
Tam Pico Harbor
Uni States
Tampico Harbor
Alonside
Von Papen Papers Publicized Amid Senate Clashs Mexico Crisis
The page reports on Von Papen papers becoming public and a warning from Hearst, with Senate clashes over Mexico and Montenegro yielding to Austria. It notes figures like Carranga given free hand, an envoy defending Von Papen, and a Chilean ambassador resigning. Also mentions a 16 000-ton warship urge and society, sporting, and financial items. Col. F. N. Barkadale dies suddenly.
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von Papen
Hearst
Nation
Senate
Mexico
Montenegro
Austria
Carranga
Krof
T. Janney
Igé
Col
F. N. Barkadale
Senate Democrats Fight Intervention
Senate Democrats urged immediate action to protect Americans in Mexico. Senator Works proposed a resolution directing the President to deploy troops and remain until a stable government guarantees safety for citizens and foreigners. Senator Fall blamed President Wilson for a fatal misstep affecting seventeen American deaths in Chihuahua.
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United States Senate
Mexico
Jwiison
Carrante
Eagle Pass
Agua Prieta
Fall
United States
Chihuahua
Carranza
Santa Ysabel
Wilson
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Casas Grandes
Parra
Durango
Madura
Lengsing
Europe
Montenegro Accepts Austrian Demands to End Fighting
Citing a ceasefire to discuss peace terms, the Montenegrin ruler agrees to halt hostilities as Austrian forces tighten control of Cetinje. Military observers warn that without external aid the small nation could face annihilation while the capital endures heavy artillery pressure.
Allied Capitals Taken by the Central Power
Destinations cited show key capitals falling to Central Powers during 1914 1916. Brussels Warsaw Belgrade Nish Cettinje listed with dates marking occupation by German Austro Hungarian and Bulgarian forces respectively. The sequence records shifts in sovereignty affecting Belgium Poland Serbia Montenegro regions.
Fall of Montenegro Ends Long Struggle, King Surrenders
London reports Montenegro’s capital Cettinje fallen to Austro-Hungarian forces after Austrian artillery targeted the city. King Nicholas, in flight to Scutari, signs armistice papers amid urging by commanders to continue guerrilla fighting. Formal surrender expected as negotiations begin.
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London
Cettinje
Montenegro
Nicholas of
Scutari
Albania
Rome
Rung
Nicholas
Geattinge
$12,000 Gems Stolen as Caregiver Is Suspect
Mrs Rose Tevan reports a theft of diamonds and jewels from her Riverside Drive apartment. She withholds the suspect’s name, though a young man she cared for is believed involved. The jewels vanished during her theater matinee, with the caretaker’s prior jokes about her carelessness noted.
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New York
Rose Tevan
Riverside Drive
Ees
Tevah
Ogtaber
Mexican Crisis Keeps US From Military Action
President Wilson and Cabinet vow no invasion as Gen Carranza is given chance to pursue and punish bandits. State Department reports Villa forces and bandits sought control near Chihuahua while many Americans flee. Embassy warns safety requires cooperation and possible escorts. officials stress no decisive intervention yet.
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Wilson
Congress
Senate
Iis
Rio Grande
United States
Senator Works
California
State Department
Carranza
Turn
Eliseo Arredondo
Gen
Obregon
Queretaro
Chihuahua
Gavira
Work of Blackmailers Throughout the East
A gang of ten or twelve men and women extorted about $200,000 from wealthy individuals in the East by threatening exposure for alleged breaches of the Mann white slave law. A prominent Philadelphia man paid $20,000, an upstate judge $2,500, a western Pennsylvania woman $40,000, and a congressman was involved. many others paid $100 to $1,000.
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Tampico
Dresden
Cal
U. 8
Department of Justice
East
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Met
FEAR FOR AMERICANS IN ZONE OF BANDITS
American authorities report a band of extortionists tied to Mann act violations operatives across New York Philadelphia Boston Atlantic City and Florida with many fake warrants and a projected $1 000 000 in extorted sums Wealthy Philadelphia widow Mrs J Bolton Winpenny identified supplier Butler as key aide and will testify Lurid lore suggests multiple arrests and a nationwide reach as investigations continue in a case that spans federal and state authorities
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New York
Robert A Tour- Dillon
Don Collina
United States
Houghton
Willian Butler
Philadelphia
Petsons
Butler
Gard
Boston
Atlantic City
Florida
Colorado
Mra J. Bolton Winpenny
Frank Gagarino
Department of Justice
Colling
Colins
Audubon Avenue
Collins
State of New York
United States Department of Justice
United States Department of Inspection
William B Offrey
Frank A. Garbarino
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Horn
Longa
Albert
San Francisco
Herr von Papen
Washington, D. C
Borah
Pert
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Lewis
White House
Senlator Works
Senate Fall
New Mexico
United States Territory of Bees
Brussels
Belgium
Warsaw
Poland
Belgrade
Serbia
Nish
Crew
Leiter
Gulf
Jewele
Washington Post
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Dubltn Gap
Mississippi River
Charles McDonald
Sioux City
Iawa
Bird Islands
Lester
Cubits Gap
R. A. Tourbillon
BCL
Carran
Slayers
Vance
J. W. Winpenny
Son
E Paso
Tex
Chihuahua City
el Paso
Partai
Juarez
Cientifico
Victoriano Huastta
Americana
Tom Lea
Seaboard Florida Limited
Baltimore
Ohio
Civb
Los
N.Y
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