Germany Offers Hague Arbitration on Lusitania and Arabic Claims
Berlin reports Count von Bernstorff is authorized to seek Hague adjudication of compensation claims from Lusitania and Arabic cases. Berlin circles describe submarine talks with the United States as highly confidential with optimism that new instructions ease settlement. Passengers aboard liners would be safeguarded with immunity from attack until disembarkation. submarines would be warned and held.
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Berlin
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Hagues
United States
Washington
Count von Bernatorff
National Zeitung
Wilson
von Béthmann- Holiwog
Germany's gold increases in Reichsbank report
The Reichsbank weekly shows a 7,000,000 mark rise in gold reserves. Subscriptions for Germany's third war loan are active. The Association of German Railroad Workmen reports 3,000,000 marks, Wiesbaden contributes 2,000,000 marks, and industrials plus a financial institution add 4,000,000 marks.
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Herlin, Sve
Wireiesa
Tuckerton
N. J
Reichsbank
Association of
Wiesbaden
British Vessels Sunk by U Boats Reported
Berlin reports latest exploits of submarine fleet near England waters. Official wire dispatch lists British steamers Parco Shrikby Biestes Quean Trafalgar and one flak ing steamer sunk in recent days. Shipping records note Faroo at 2,665 tons and Glenby at Cardiff, August 13, with Queen Trafalgar entries varying in tonnage.
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Berlin
England
jBept
Tuckerton
N.fl
Overseas
Singapore
Freemantle
Cardiff
Berlin approves wheat bread liberalization for bakers
Berlin authorities relax bread rules allowing pure wheat in wheat bread and up to percent in rye bread. Officials say wheat supply is abundant and city bakers may adjust recipes accordingly under new regulations broadcast by wireless from Sayville.
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Berlin
Sayville
Municipal Council of
British and American Press Debate Submarine Warfare
London newspapers insist noncombatants must be immune on ships and merchantmen. They warn that any distinction between liners and merchant vessels risks eroding international law, urging the United States to uphold Wilson’s doctrine and condemn Germany’s submarine practices.
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Hintis
Germany pays indemnity for Liege shooting victims
Germany settled with Spain through the ambassador in Madrid paying 30,000 pesetas for the deaths of seven Spaniards shot at Liege in August 1914. The event ties to a lengthy indemnity gesture reported from Madrid with other unrelated notes about a National Baptist Convention in Baltimore.
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Janis
Liege
Madrid
Outlaw Band Blamed for Kidnappings and Arson Near Brownsville
Brownsville Texas reports say two American men Earl Donaldson and engineer Smith were found slain in a dried lake bed after Mexican bandits abducted them. U S infantry engaged the gang, killing one outlaw and driving the rest away. The band is linked to burning a railroad trestle and a pumping station. General Funston relays word of attacks on an automobile party and an air plane as Carranza garrisons revolt. Local dispatches describe rail line damage and terrain actions amid a broader tense border situation.
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Carransa
Tex
Earl Donaldson
Fayette
Smith
United States
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Dodds
Wer
Anigito Piiiano
Mexico
Funevan
War Department
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Brownesville
Harlingen
Alde Riv
Baredo
Providence
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Hizabeth Tiffany
Mohr
Franklin Mohr
Newport
Eugene
F. Gifford
Gre Ccell Victor Brown
Henry Spellman
Dr. Mohr
Mies Burger
Gobder
George Heatdppad
Mra. Monr
Spellman
Duel over a banjo ends in two Kentucky deaths
Special to The Washington Post reports William Akers and Thomas Yeats, two young men from nearby Kentucky, died after a pistol duel over a banjo ownership dispute. Atty, 3, nearby town across the border, details unclear due to torn text.
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Kentucky
Washington Post
Freeling
William Akers
Thomas Yeats
Zntucky
Isult
Bach
France seeks war trust probe over calcium carbide supply
Paris authorities conduct searches of several firms amid charges from the chamber of deputies commerce and industry committee about a wartime trust forming to corner calcium carbide supply used by the army. Police seize documents to substantiate the allegations and identify the investigators.
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Bmeu UY
Ron
Governor Willis Opens 1916 Campaign in Columbus
Special to The Washington Post Columbus Sept 2 Gov Willis told Republican politicians the 1916 campaign began with a strong platform and confident nominees for senator and governor. He avoided naming a presidential bid but predicted a Republican victory nationally and in Ohio. Potential senatorial contenders discussed included Dick Daugherty and Woodmansen, with Cole and Harding also mentioned. Willis urged adherence to Republican principles and hinted at a national race in the future.
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Columbus
United States
Washington Post
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Pomerene
Apeaker
Charles W. Dick
Akron
Harry M
Ralph D. Cole
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Willis
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Gov
Ohio
Congress
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Wireless stations cut off disrupt telegraph and navy knowledge
Special to The Washington Post reports Say giffy and Tuckerton wireless stations lost communications tonight. Officials could not determine the fault or nature of the problem. The Navy Department in Washington was aware something affected Western Union lines shortly before the outage.
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Washington Post
New York
Saygiffy
Tuckerton
Navy Department
Ubington
German Arbitration Calls Spark International Tensions
Today’s index highlights a mix of war news and political notes including Germany’s push to arbitrate claims, Turkish troopship losses, and potential shifts in peace terms. Containing market recovery and editorial commentary, the page lists society items, sports, and Jewish New Year notices.
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Gerany
Mezicana
Mohr
Wilaya
Archibald Cese
von Tirpits
siNete
England
British Advice for Russia Seen From Paris Report
The Lokal Anzeiger wires that France and England plan to aid Russia by sending expert strategists to Grand Duke Nicholas to replace ineffective Russian staff officers. A Franco British advisory board of financial experts is to assist the Russian finance minister.
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Tuckerton
N. J
Lokal Anseiger
Paris
France
England
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Nicholas
Million facing death in Stamboul massacres and deportations
A London dispatch reports Armenians in the Ottoman Empire facing extermination under a June decree by the Turkish Committee of Union and Progress. Ismid is said to have been burned and Armenian inhabitants massacred as deportations intensify. The population of Constantinople has fallen from 60,000 to 30,000. Turks reportedly engage in murder and rapine under deportation.
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Byegar Ansel Mowrer
Turkish Committee of Union and Progress
Turkey
Van
Italy
Constantinople
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Alhenm
Ismid Lee
Gulf of Ismid
Asia Minor
Peru Considers New Tariff Bill in Congress
Lima reports government moves to restore finances with a bill proposing export duties on several products. The proposal lists petroleum at 4% per ton, minerals 3% ad valorem, sugar 12 cents per 10 pounds, cotton and rough cotton duties, wool rates, and other levies per weight or value to fund state finances.
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Congress
Lima
Peru
Russian Line Retreat Deepens as Grodno Evacuated
British, French dispatches report the retreat of Russian forces across the Neman after evacuating Grodno forts. Austro German offensives push toward Vilna and Galicia, with villages burned in Bessarabia. Western front and Dardanelles see renewed activity. Allies prepare for possible Angriff on Kiev while mine sweepers clear the straits.
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Galicia
Bessarabia
Russia
Dardanelles
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Vilna
Bieloviezh
Vosgea
Suvla Bay
Gallipoli
German Officers Jailed After Escape From Denbigh Camp
Three German officers who escaped from a prison camp near Denbigh Wales were recaptured and sentenced by a military court to more than two years in prison in what appears to be the first given sentence at Whigh Jail. The report from London dated September 2 notes the officers faced their verdict after their recapture following an escape attempt.
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Garrizon
Daniels
Congress
Garrigan
Daniele
Con- Breas
Garrison
John Hays
Hammond
National League of Republican Clubs
Ahzlon
Republican Party
London
Denbigh
Wales
Whigh
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