Millions in Russia refugees suffer in migration chaos
Berlin reports indescribable chaos as mass evacuation looms inland from advancing armies. Authorities say up to 12 million refugees, mostly women and children, cross to safer territories amid scorched homes and burned farms. The flow stretches toward Siberia, with many displaced to distant regions as officials scramble for control and aid.
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Socialite Mrs Philip Rhinelander Dies From Burns
Granddaughter of Mayor Brady of New York and heir to a noted Knickerbocker fortune, Mrs Philip Rhinelander died at her summer home in Tuxedo from burns suffered when an alcohol lamp exploded during her hair dressing yesterday. Doctors failed to save her. Her marriage linked two old New York families and she leaves four children as the tragedy ends a prominent social era.
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Knickerbocker
Germany says Arabic note will not derail talks
Berlin asserts Germany's Arabic note to the United States will not disrupt negotiations with Wilson's demand. A high official emphasizes no change in government sincerity to close talks along Bernstorff's line. The note is described as a factual matter not a principle shift, preserving Germany's good faith.
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Washington Post
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Prean Publishing Co
U S to mount guns on island near canal
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports plans for a battery of high power mortars on Tabora Island, 12 miles from the canal entrance. Army officers quietly complete preliminary designs, weighing twofold interest: fortifying the island and preventing enemy fleets from using it as protection for attacking the existing forts.
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Swiss Fear France May Increase Army
Basel reports fear of French forces near the Swiss border intensifies. Government weighs calling additional troops to defend the northwestern frontier as reports spread of Italian troop shifts from Austria to the Swiss line. Overseas News Agency of Berlin notes possible strategic show of force to deter a Swiss incursion.
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WANT ROOSEVELT IN CABINET Independents Would Have Him Head Navy
Independents in New York on September 11 invited public opinion on an all star cabinet for the United States. The proposed lineup mirrors the Great Britain and France plan with Elihu Root as Secretary of State, WG Moe Ades as Secretary of the Treasury, G W Goethals as Secretary of War, Theodore Roosevelt as Secretary of the Navy, F K Lane as Secretary of the Interior, D F Houston as Secretary of Agriculture, W. UC Redfield as Secretary of Commerce, John Mitchell as Secretary of Labor, Louis Brandely as Attorney General, and A 5S Burleson as Postmaster General.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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D F Houston
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Louis Brandely
Burleson
Turkish Senator Shot At Five Shots Hit Mehemed Pasha
Constantinople dispatch says Mehemed Pasha, Turkish senate member, escaped injury while his chief aide was killed and an attendant wounded. The attacker fled after firing five shots from four revolvers at Mehemed Pasha near Mehemed Pasha’s residence. The Washington Post reported the September incident with uncertain details.
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Carranza Wins Point Over Archibald Row In Mexico Pact Talks
Report outlines Carranza seeking de facto recognition from Pan American diplomats amid changes in Mexican military conditions. Villa disclaims bribery charges as leadership battles and territorial control are debated. Dumba arrives in Lenox after recall request. Bernstorff denies Archibald messenger claims and asserts no papers were sent.
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Dumba Case Angers Vienna and Embassy Guarding
Vienna newspapers condemn the U S recall request for Ambassador Dumba and expect no successor until war’s end. The Austro Hungarian embassy in the United States will be led by a chargé d affaires. Police seize Zeit issue urging breaking off relations. The American embassy in Vienna is being carefully guarded.
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Osborne May Be Shifted as Bryan Ally Rumored
Special to The Washington Port Cheyenne reports Washington dispatches indicate John E Osborne of Wyoming First Assistant Secretary of State may retire or be reassigned. A Bryan ally, he was appointed to the Secretary of Statefolio and is cited as a potential Democratic candidate for the U S Senate.
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Cheyenne
Wye
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Bryan
Strate Folio
United States
Jersey Democrats Endorse Wilson At County Meeting
In Jersey City on Sept 11 a Hudesa county Democratic mass meeting endorsed President Wilson for another term despite Secretary Tumulty’s request to delay action. Sheriff Eugene Kinkead and John P. Gorman organized the event. Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois spoke, praising Wilson and urging renomination and reelection.
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United States
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Iwinole
Plague Case Reported In New Orleans Teen Girl
Dr. R. H Creel of the public health service announced the first bubonic plague case in New Orleans since October 1914. A 19 year old girl residing at 5111 Prytanta Street was ill with a severe form of the disease.
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Archibald Sent Home By Minister Van Dyke Seized Passport
In The Hague on September 11 American Minister Dr Henry Van Dyke explains that James F J Archibald of New York departed with a secret treasonable message from Ambassador Dumba to Vienna. Van Dyke says he stopped Archibald, confiscated his passport, and sent him back to America aboard the Rotterdam to report to the Department of State.
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Bryan views Dumba recall risks American neutrality over war loan
Former Secretary of State William J Bryan warned that the proposed large war loan threatens U S neutrality. He argued loans could split public opinion and tie financial interests to European belligerents, urging Europe to fund its war with its own securities rather than rely on American money.
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Foes Invading Italy Reported Amid War Office Notice
Special cable from Rome reports Austrian forces in northern Italy near Lake Iseo and toward Bergamo making small gains. The war office records clashes at Monte Marone Tolmino Tolmin stronghold and Isonzo area with heavy gas and liquid fire. Also notes Niagara routes and rail tickets offered for fall excursions.
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Austrian War News From Sereth Front And Argonne
Vienna reports Austrian forces retreat to higher ground after Sereth clashes near Tarnopol as the Russian Sereth offensive intensifies. London dispatches claim German crown prince’s troops renew attacks in Argonne with heavy losses, while Paris notes artillery duels and trench retention despite advances.
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SINK SHIP OFF ALGIERS AND ATLANTIC SAILORS LOST
In the Mediterranean and off Spain, the steamer Ville De Mostaganem was sunk by a German submarine while 16 crew members were saved and later taken to Algiers. The attack, 76 miles northeast of Mostaganem, follows prior sinkings including the Cornubia and Nimrod as submarine activity rises.
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Czar Cabinet Exits as War Ministry Plan Emerges
Petrograd reports the Russian cabinet may resign and be replaced by a new war ministry setup. A minister of munition could be added, following conferences with parliamentary leaders. No immediate prorogation of the Duma is planned.
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