Arrest of German auditor sparks wartime fears in New York
The arrest of Ficke, auditor for North German Lloyd, as an alien in New York follows a wider sweep likely to detain many others through the war. Officials aim to halt a German leak as investigators probe how shipping routes and destroyer movements were learned, with chemists held on Justice Department orders and a stack of chemicals found in a suspect’s flat.
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Associated Press
York
Rich
Ficke
Lloyd Wmship Company
Othr Ten
Unit 8
Marshal Power
Germany
Staten Island
Department of Justice
Wilson studies labor troubles in the Northwest amid threatened IL W.W. strike
President Wilson personally surveys the Northwest labor scene in Washington Oregon Montana and Idaho where an IL W W general strike looms next Monday. Chief Justice Covington remains his primary West contact as conciliators report slight improvement and mediation offers unfold while Justice and State officials weigh a reported plan to arrest strike leaders if the walkout occurs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Northwest
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
IL. W. W
Covington
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
West
Department of Labor
Department of Justice
Govannor Lister
Department
Mexico probes Mexican drafting reports in United States
Mexico’s president has directed ambassador Bonilla in Washington to probe alleged Mexican enlistment in the U S army. Deputies urge action while gunboats patrol the Gulf shore to enforce neutrality against German agents.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Prez
Bonillais
Washington
United States Army
Chamber of Deputies
Carranza
Gulf
Successful British air raid on Thourout rail hub in Belgium
The admiralty reports a midnight raid by the naval air service on Thourout railway station and junction in West Flanders. Fires followed, an ammunition dump likely hit, and railway damage observed. Several tons of bombs were dropped. all aircraft returned safely.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Naval Air Service
Thourout
Weat Flanders
Brugges
Price of Hogs Keeps Going Up
Chicago August 18 hog market reports rising prices with August 10 hogs at 17 a hundredweight, August 15 at 18, today at 19. Receipts were 6,000 expected, 2,000 arrived. British government reportedly asked packers to offer ham and bacon freely for September shipment, with quotations based on hogs at 20 a hundredweight.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hich
First Death in Fleet in European Waters
The body of James H. Bush aged 28 of Brockton Massachusetts, fireman on an American destroyer, washed ashore in British Waters Aug 18. An inquest verdict ruled accidental drowning, marking the first death since the flotilla’s arrival in European waters.
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Associated Press
James H. Bush
Brockton
Mass
Hoover urged to listen for growth in restaurant sauces
Early notes suggest urging Mr. Hoover to consider improving sauce quality across restaurants and to ensure all dishes are properly cooked, with attention to consistency and crop-related concerns discussed in Milwaukee.
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Mr. Hoover
Milwaukee
Divergent Views of Central Powers on Pope Peace Proposals
Copenhagen reports the German foreign office delaying its stance on the Pope's peace proposals as Austria Hungary Bulgaria and other Central powers debate how to respond. German papers show skepticism about immediate results while some advocate mediation and others reject any plan, with Belgium and occupied France fate tied to Germany's security. The Reichstag plans to discuss Benedicts peace plan and broader politics when convened August 21.
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Associated Frees
Copenhagen
Cologne
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Germania
Tages Zeitung
Belgium
France
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
London
Benedict
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph Company
No More Picketing at White House Gates
Washington August 18 Police warned leaders of the women's party that continued banner picketing of the White House would be arrested promptly. Superintendent Pullman delivered the notice at the party HQ warning of injuries if disorder persists. Six women were arrested for obstructing traffic yesterday and fined ten dollars or forty days in the Occoquan workhouse. they refused to pay.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Pullman
Woman’s Party
Kaiser Wilson
Woma
Occoquan
General officers named to command Army departments
Washington announces the appointment of generals to command the regular army departments. Maj Gen Arthur Murray takes the Western Department, Brig Gen W P Duvall the Southern, Brig Gen John Ruckman and Brig Gen John A Johnson in the Southern and Northeastern respectively, Maj Gen William H Carter the Central, Brig Gen E D Hoyle the Eastern, and Brig Gen J P Wisser the Hawaiian Department. Maj Gen Clarence P Townsley named to command in Panama.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arthur Murray
Western Department
W. P. Duvall
Southern Department
John Ruckman
John A. Johnson
Northeastern Department
William H. Carter
Central Department
E. D. Hoyle
Eastern Department
J. P. Wisser
Hawaiian
Clarence P. Townsley
Panama
Disguised U-boat sighting reported off Atlantic coast
An oil steamer relayed a wireless warning of a submerged vessel masquerading as a sailing craft off the Florida coast. The message, likely sent from Bermuda, urged ships to watch for a submarine with the top half of a schooner visible above the water.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Florida
Bermuda
Eagles Meet in Milwaukee Opens 1918 Convention
The Fraternal Order of Eagles opened its 19th annual convention in Milwaukee with A. B. Duncan of St. Louis elected grand worthy vice president in a contested race and Dr. Carl G. Winter of Indianapolis re elected grand worthy president at the closing session.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Order of Eagles
A. B. Duncan
St. Louis
Carl G. Winter
Indianapolis
German Surrenders Noted to Russian Women In War Narrative
A Florida Times-Union item notes that soldiers surrender to women has long been a feature of war. The author remarks that men have surrendered to women since old times, framing the tale as a recurring irony rather than a novelty.
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Florida
Times-Union
Peoples’ Savings Bank
Front
Princess Streets
Fruit Jars Offered by John S MecEachern & Sons
An advertisement lists a bulk sale of quarts and Half Gallon E Z Sea Glass Top Fruit Jars by John S MecEachern and Sons located at 211 Market Street with date 8 18 11.
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John S. MecEachern & Sons
Market Street
Annamites Smallest Fighters in World War I
United Press reports on Annamite troops from Indo China serving with France in World War I. Once used as rear auxiliaries due to small stature, they volunteered in battalions and after a year of service earned a fighting role alongside Russians Canadians English Belgians and Australians in France. They include men with ranks from count to mandarin and contend for battlefield recognition.
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United Press Staff
France
Indo-China
Paris
Come to Lumina Tonight for the Weekend Dance Ad
An advertisement invites readers to Lumina for a weekend dance event. The notice highlights a nightlife gathering with music and dancing as the main draw for attendees seeking entertainment.
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Lumina
Advt
Former Ambassador Elkus Comments on German Foreign Secretary Nominee
Former ambassador Elkus says the new German Foreign Secretary Kuehlmann knows America. He notes the pick signals closer ties with the United States and potential shifts in policy expectations.
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Elkus
Kuehlmann
America
Man
Kueh
Ameri- Betantah
Help Wanted Learn Weaving at Delgado Mills
Advertises job openings for girls ages 15 to 25 to learn weaving at Delgado Mills. Pays $2.00 to $2.50 per day with good working conditions. Cites patriotic duty as motivation since boys go to war. Apply in person to W. A. Woods, superintendent, dated August 13.
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Delgado Mills
W. A. Woods
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