German use of Swedish diplomacy to transmit messages
The State Department releases a document showing German agents used Sweden's neutral diplomacy to relay forbidden communications. Von Eckhardt and Cronholm aided transmitters, with proposals for a decoration. The disclosure raises questions about Stockholm's knowledge and wider neutral involvement.
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Measures Taken to Restore Interrupted Economic and Social Life
Government agencies outline steps to revive economy and social services after disruptions. Officials emphasize coordination among ministries, targeted relief to affected sectors, and safeguards for vulnerable communities while monitoring inflation and employment.
Navy reserve officers graduate amid rapid naval expansion
Secretary Daniels described the yearlong surge in the navy at the Naval Academy as 174 graduates join the corps of reserve officers. He credited President Wilson for initiating the expansion, noting tripled shipbuilding and a near two billion dollar appropriation to fund the growth and new ships.
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St. Louis
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Cabinet progress as Korniloff revolt wanes in Petrograd
Reports from Petrograd on Sept 13 describe a weakening revolt after General Korniloff's surrender. The provisional government pushes reconstruction, restores rail links, and seeks a broader cabinet including industrialists while tensions rise with Constitutional Democrats over pace and direction of reform.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Korniloff
Coal embargo urged to block food to Germany
Washington reports that the United States and Great Britain would apply the strictest embargo on coal exports to Latin America if preventing food shipments to Germany via European neutrals becomes unnecessary. The plan could halt South American food shipments immediately. some Latin American countries, though severing ties with Germany, have made little effort to curb food exports to neutral powers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
South America
United States
Great Britain
Korniloff Ready for Investigation Revealed
Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports General Korniloff and General Lukomsky ready to appear before the revolutionary tribunal. The claim is quoted from Scae, the organ of the Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates, via the Reuters correspondent in London dated September 14.
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London
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Lukomsky
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Petrograd
Russian general Kruimoff shoots self after fate told by Kerensky
General Kruimoff, commander of six Korniloff divisions opposing Petrograd, shot himself tonight after being informed at the Winter Palace by Premier Kerensky of the fate awaiting him. His wounds were not fatal.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Beine
Kerensky
McAdoo Rules Out Paid Liberty Bond Advertising
Secretary McAdoo told the Senate Finance Committee that paid newspaper advertising for the Liberty bond issue, proposed by publishers associations, will not be adopted. He said only one bond issue is possible before December and that the cost of floating a new issue would exceed the last. He urged members of Congress to campaign for the bonds.
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Washington
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Haig Reports No Special Interest on Front Line
Field Marshal Haig’s report from British headquarters in France states there is nothing of special interest to report. The dispatch, issued today by the British War Office, summarizes ongoing front line conditions with no notable developments.
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London
Field Marshal Haig
France
British War Office
Russians Regain Territory in Riga District Reported
Dispatches note partial territorial gains by Russian forces in the Riga district. The text accuses Sweden’s Foreign Minister Lindman of transmitting messages through Stockholm to Berlin aiding German actions. Several reports discuss ship movements to assist Unboats operations.
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Lindman
Sweden
Stockholm
Berlin
Oregon Cavalry Arrives at Camp Greene
A cavalry squadron of 600 men from Oregon arrived in Charlotte at Camp Greene and detrained there.
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Camp Greene
Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
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Voting WW Gig Contest Boosts Prizes and Campaigns
The Dispatch contest saw strong support with prizes including a Briscoe automobile Ford touring car and gold, plus furniture, a Grafonda phonograph, and watches. Candidates emphasize organization and aggressive campaigning to maximize votes and subscriptions. Extra votes available for subscriptions paid or mailed by Saturday. out of town entries credited.
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Korniloff Revolt Ends as German Attacks Hit French
Military actions report Korniloff's revolt concluded with troop movements. General Gose waits for arrival of Alexeiff to surrender as German forces strike the French in the Aisne district.
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Aisne
Italian Troops Capture Dol Hill and Mount San Gabriele
Italian forces seize the Dol hill and Gargaro basin from Austro-Hungarians and hold the slope and summit of Mount San Gabriele after heavy fighting. The embassy says this is the greatest Italian victory since entering the war.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Gargaro
San’ Gabriele
End of Korniloff Uprising Sets Stage for Russian Cabinet
Petrograd leaders move to form a new government after Korniloff’s rebellion weakens. Korniloff signals surrender upon arrival of Alexeiff who becomes Kerensky’s chief of staff. Russian front lines show fighting morale, regaining ground in Riga district as German, Austro Italian actions unfold on Aisne and Flanders fronts.
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Flanders
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Seven Billion for War Expenses Detailed in Urgency Bill
Washington September 14 More than 77000000000 for war expenses will be appropriated by the urgency deficiency bill brought into the House by the Appropriations committee with plans to hurry it through. The destroyer building program the merchant fleet of the shipping board munitions arms and artillery are treated in hundreds of millions. The bill also includes a small sum for relief of American citizens in Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
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Germany
Virginia records coldest September weather yet
Frosts in Virginia mountains each morning this week bring shivering conditions and the coldest second week of September on record in Richmond. Farmers report crop damage and delays in fall planting due to rains as temperatures drop to 42 degrees on September 11.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Will Investigate Luxburg Exposure
London Sept 14. The Swedish government issues a statement via the Centrals Agency confirming C A H Eweroes secretary of the foreign affairs ministry has been given leave of absence and placed at the disposal of the minister of justice to assist in special matters connected with Swedish Argentinian revelations.
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Stockholm
Centrals Agency
C. A. H. Ewer Oes
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Office
Investigation Reopened in Mrs King Death Case
District Attorney Swann ordered the investigation into the August 29 Concord shooting of Maude A King to be reopened and set for September 24. A Chicago safe deposit will contained a 1905 will with witnesses including Addison Melvin and Byron Smith. A letter to Mrs King from her mother hints at distress and keeps contacts with relatives, while a mysterious telegram prompted renewed inquiry.
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New York
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