Unknown ship shelled by German submarine off New England coast
A British steamship reported hearing a wireless call that a ship was being shelled by a German submarine 65 miles east of Nantucket lightship. The attacker’s name was unclear, with only the tail fragment Abby heard amid many vessel names. Another British liner confirmed a submarine in the western Atlantic. The 65 mile area recalls U‑53 activity in 1916, with several ships sunk nearby.
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Dutch Minister Recalled for Return to Hague
The Netherlands minister Chevalier W. L. F. C. van Rappard sails back to The Hague after recall by the Dutch government. A European post is expected for him, possibly a diplomatic role in the Netherlands. He will be succeeded by Miz van Royan, with years of experience as secretary of the Negation.
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Conferees Work on War Tax Bill in Washington
Senate and House conferees on the war tax bill met in Washington to finish major items of dispute including war profits and postage taxes. They reviewed the manufacturing tax section and began with the automobile clause as talks continued.
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Senate
House
Quam Sue Held Guilty by Jury in Chinese Murder Case
In Nevada city a jury found Quam Sue, a Chinese defendant, guilty of second degree murder in the Sing Lee case. Lee, a Story City laundryman, was found dead in his bed with bullet wounds, the verdict delivered after a long deliberation.
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Quam Sue
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Sue
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Weather forecast for Washington region next week
Weather predictions issued today by the weather bureau cover Washington D C and surrounding areas. Plains states and upper and middle Mississippi valleys will see fair conditions then rain in the northwest Monday or Tuesday and in Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys Tuesday or Wednesday. Elsewhere fair weather is indicated with higher temperatures Sunday in the northwest and Monday elsewhere in the district.
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Weath‘r Bureau
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Missouri
Upper Mississippi
400 Marks for U.S. Soldier Dead or Alive
British forces report that a German general commanding the Eleventh reserve division set a price of 400 marks on the first American soldier brought dead or alive into German lines in France and Belgium. The AP dispatch notes the wartime practice as a warning and propaganda measure.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
Allied Powers Waive Chinese Boxer Indemnity
Peking Sept 14 Ministers of the entente powers notify the Chinese foreign office they will waive Boxer indemnity payments for five years. Russia waives one third of the first portion, the United States likely will ratify but not waive its share to support Chinese students. Tariff rises to 5 percent, troops through Tien Tsin concessions may be allowed, and a joint commission to arrange a new schedule is planned.
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United States
America
China
Tien Tsin
Italy
Paris
Russian Generals Arrested End Korniloff Revolt
Petrograd reports a political crisis ends with the arrest of Gen Korniloff and Gen Lokomsky, a new cabinet formed, and Gen Krymoff dead from wounds. Premier Kerensky faces cabinet splits as Social Democrats and Socialist Revolutionists threaten to withdraw. Continuous coverage notes fate of Korniloff and possible trials.
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Antiw ar Talk Denounced as Treason in War Mass Meeting
Chicago hosts 15 000 at Coliseum where Elihu Root calls antiwar talk treason and accuses propagandists of aiding Germany. Gompers urges unity, cites Grant, Kaiser, and democratic fight for peace after surrender. Lowden misses speech due to Springfield strike, stresses loyalty of workers and harmony of labor and capital.
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Re el- Vion
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Gen. Grant
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Lowden
Frank O. Lowden
Paper delivery missed by six o'clock notice
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German War Power and Belief in Autocracy Revealed
The foreword argues German military strength is unbroken with 12,000,000 called to arms yet 11.5 million killed and 500,000 permanently disabled. It asserts 5,000,900 prisoners held, Germany’s industrial mobilization, and a belief that revolution is unlikely at home. The piece also contends Germany’s navy losses are offset by new ships and emphasizes German resolve and financial stability amid war.
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Kaiser’s Suppressed Telegram on Neutrality and War Warnings
President’s assistant recounts Kaiser Wilhelm II’s telegrams and London Berlin Vienna dispatches in July 1914. King George V pledges neutrality efforts while Grey signals possible intervention. Germans threaten invasion as Russia mobilizes. Belgium’s neutrality debated. author seeks guarantee of French neutrality, but mobilization proceeds.
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Ife
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Belgium
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America and the War: A Call for Ruthless Realism
The author argues Germany seeks autocratic dominance and war as occupation. He warns of U-boat threats to England, Russia’s possible collapse, and the need for the United States to fight if attacked. He contends neutrality would invite German aggression toward the Americas and justifies entering World War I.
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Harrowing tale of German camps from a Russian escapee
A Russian prisoner who escaped from a German labor battalion near the Antwerp Rosendaal line describes brutal torture, starvation, and executions in German camps. He says orders kept thousands of prisoners in brutal conditions, with daily bread and turnip soup, occasional horse meat, and invalid camps for the maimed to avoid public shock. The battalion shrank from 2000 to 350 as starvation and punishment w ere used to force labor, with standing, beatings, suspensions, and shootings reported.
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Antwerp-Rosendaal
State Department
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Germany
German Minister von Eckhardt Denies Swedish Envoy Link
Washington dispatch reports German Minister von Eckhardt denying any use of the Swedish chargé d affaires in Mexico City to relay messages to Berlin or to have written a letter recommending Cronholm for a decoration. Stockholm notes diplomatic officials seek explanations as disclosures from Washington prompt inquiries. Wrangel and family depart London for continental leave as Sweden plans its stance.
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Auto Bandits Rob Bank In Michigan Town Heist
Bandits held up the State Bank in Climax Michigan this morning blowing the safe and wire cuts. They escaped with 37000 dollars after forcing villagers to cooperate, near Battle Creek around 12 miles away. Authorities reported the raid occurred in Sept. and charge is ongoing.
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President Wilzon Pushes War Insurance Bill
President Wilzon directly informed Senate leaders that soldiers and sailors insurance will be enacted before adjournment. Without a compromise to reduce debate, plans to adjourn around October 1 could be seriously disrupted.
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DB. C
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