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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
1
President authorizes Secretary Maddo to manage currency situation. Policy aims to curb outflow of capital and stabilize domestic financial conditions amid external pressures. Authorities move to restrict gold or currency shipments to foreign entities.
President Wilson declares an export embargo on coin bullion and currency effective September 14 with license provisions by the treasury for nonharmful shipments. The order centralizes control with Secretary McAdoo and the Federal Reserve Board to curb gold outflow amid rising exports to Japan Spain and Mexico.
A cryptic sports note proclaims American teams facing English Premier foes suffer none, while asserting the U S has learned freedom in peril. The piece intertwines national pride with soccer discourse and a warning of danger to liberty.
British premier Lloyd George urged stout hearts in a world democracy battle. He said submarines would not break the empire and urged patience amid Russia’s woes, stressing unity with America and the West to win the Allied war.
Chicago Mayor Wm Hale Thompson says he has filed libel suits totaling over 1.5 million dollars against city newspapers and several individuals. He bans telephone reports and requires written inquiries, citing tapped telephone lines and hidden recording devices in his home and City Hall office. He declines to say who placed the devices or if federal or state agents were involved.
Copenhagen reports the seventh German war loan will begin subscriptions September 1 with five per cent bonds and treasury certificates. The issue mirrors the sixth loan with a bonus opportunity for holders to gain from 60 to 120 on redemption.
Peking reports Sun Yat Sen designated commander in chief of the army and navy of a new Chinese government formed by Canton faction members of the dissolved parliament. Canton civilians and forces clash as plans for a revived south China government unfold amid international responses and boxers indemnity talks.
Houston ofhgea, a Houston police officer, was indicted by the Harris county grand jury on two charges. One count accuses him of aggravated assault on Sergeant Baltimore, and the other of murder in the death of Wallace Williams, a Black civilian, in the aftermath of the August riot.
Labor delegates adopt a program described as Ame Plea nism. The article notes Gompers and a new working men's alliance figure in the movement, naming key organizers and the political alignment of the time. The tone reflects a labor meeting outline and claims unity among delegates.
The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy, formed three weeks earlier with Wilson's approval, concluded its loyalty conference in Minneapolis with officer elections and a delegation of principle. Samuel Gompers was chosen as leader. the group aims to crush disloyalty and unite labor for democracy.
In Berlin a formal statement from the Roman Catholic Centrists addresses President Wilson's reply to Benedict XV's peace note. It argues the message should be viewed in substance, notes discrepancies between wartime aims and Entente declarations, and questions Wilson's understanding of German political aims. The piece continues on another page.
Washington reports Gen Crowder issued rulings on the selective service law stating no second call is contemplated by President Wilson and that substitutes will not be accepted. Local boards are directed not to honor exemptions based on discharge or disability and registrants may be kept in nonmilitary pursuits only before selection.
A description recalls a painter’s collection and a day when Mim Tawney Appleman is found conscious near a mirror, suggesting a dramatic moment tied to a study of beauty and perception.
Fragmentary weather note reports high and low temperatures for Falurdas with unclear values and sources. Reading is incomplete, leaving the forecast and exact figures indiscernible.
Washington September 7 supporters push for passage of the bill to supersede the pension program for the current war. Texas Rep Barbara defends the plan while Ohio Rep Key and New Jersey Rep Campbell oppose its optional features and cost projections. Parker cites a higher five year cost than the 174 million dollars proposed, using budget estimates to challenge the bill.
Evidence gathered through a nationwide raid of the Industrial Workers of the World last Wednesday is now in the hands of officials as prosecutors weigh conspiracy indictments.
A Chicago jury is hearing testimony amid claims that German funds helped finance labor disturbances draft riots and anti war literature. Many J W W members leave the city as proceedings continue.
Federal probes unfold after Wednesday raids on I W W and Specialist offices as grand juries review documents. Officials believe a large conspiracy directed from Chicago tied anti-war actions to German funding and aimed to cripple U S war production.
Heavy fighting for key positions northeast of Gherizia continues. Italians press attacks while Austrians defend high ground with stubborn resistance. Reports say German and Italian forces clash around Monte Can Gabriele Hermand and Gorizia as casualties rise and prisoners taken in sustained combat.
Federal officials say many active Workers of the Industrial Workers of the World are leaving Chicago. They note government agents were warned where to find them if arrests were made. The IWW reportedly had 12,000 to 16,600 members in Chicago and about 0 in the U.S. The federal grand jury adjourned until Monday after a long session, with discussions reportedly about IWW activities.
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