Federal agents halt IWW chemical plot details emerge
Testimony at the trial reveals how federal agents stalled an IWW plan to burn buildings poison livestock and disrupt South Dakota farms last summer. Letters show orders for potassium chlorate and other chemicals shipped from Milbank and Minneapolis to aid sabotage and exhortations to secure a Mooney pardon.
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South Dakota
Suage Landis
Milbank
TW. W. En
Gunderson
Minneapolis
N B.D
Deacon
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Meiala
Mooney
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Anaconda News Briefs Highlight Local Scandals and Sports
Fragmented note pack from The Standard covers varied items. Indictments in New York flood headlines, Western Union critique by AUB, war developments and casualty notes. Also mentions minstrel in France and school incidents. Sports item notes vacation days and graduation plans amid other local items.
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J. W.W
New’ York
Hun
Western’ Union
AUB
le War
France
Hutte
Butte
Sunrise
Warapura
Bette
Anaconda News
Anaconda Hey
Wheat crop forecast would make second largest in U S history
Washington June 7 A bumper wheat crop forecast by the department of agriculture aims for a billion bushels. June 1 conditions predicted 981000000 bushels, signaling the second largest total in the country and referencing the record 1915 crop for comparison.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ethan
South Dakota
Department Refuses Rintelen Exchange for London
Washington reports the state department rejected Germanys demand to swap Lieut Franz Rintelen for U S citizen Siegfried Paul London who is jailed in Germany as a spy Germany had urged the exchange via Switzerland and warned of reprisals if declined
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Washington
State Department
Germany
Franz Rintelen
Siegfried Paul London
United States
London
Rinte- Ten
Vinland Sunk by German Sub 65 Miles Off Virginia Capes
Washington reports the Norwegian steamship Vinland was torpedoed by a German submarine about 65 miles off the Virginia capes at 4 PM Wednesday. The crew was rescued and landed at Cape May, N J. Vinland followed the Harpathian, torpedoed 35 miles farther from the coast, nine hours earlier.
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Washington
Virginia Capes
Navy Department
Cape May
N. J
Virginia
Seven Indicted One 13 A Woman
Five Americans and two German subjects including a woman face treason and espionage charges in federal indictments. The case links plans to destroy ships, docks, and munitions, with money funds for Sinn Fein, plus a July cable to Olten. O Leary and Rodiger are fugitives. Mme Victorica and others deny guilt. Weather forecast notes cool weekend in Monday southward region.
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Germany
Ountry
Great Britain
Olten
Switzerland
O'Leary
Jeremiah O'Leary
Axa Sinn Fein
Karl Rodiger
Albert Paul Fricke
Vernon
Willard J. Robinson
John T. Ryan
Buffalo
Mme
Ae Victorica
Fricke
Robinson
Rodiger
Ndt
Rustic Rodiger
Ae Victorien
Cassport
Tull
American Truth Society
Emil Kipper
War To This Side Of A Number Of Ameries Rhe With 218 Passengers
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a wartime incident, referencing a side and a number of Ameries with 218 passengers. The text is unclear and provides limited factual detail beyond the partial counts.
Thirteen Missing From Carolina After Submarine Attack
The New York and Rio Steamship Co reports thirteen missing from the Carolina after a German submarine attack. The liner carried 718 passengers and 120 crew. 210 passengers and 115 crew have been accounted for. Missing are believed lost from a lifeboat in Sunday’s storm, with no confirmation of deaths yet.
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Nnleaing
1 Rico” Steamslip Company
Vee
Carolina
New York
Submarine threat remains after Baltic coast menace
Washington reports that German U boats may still lurk off American shores. Naval officials warn waters will not be safe while U-boats remain active. Secretary Daniels notes the 60 percent destruction rate reflects officers' views though actual submarine counts remain undisclosed.
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Atlantic
Naval
Ss Pais
Daniels
Swanse
Scientists Predict Partial Solar Eclipse Today
In Portland Oregon and Drexel Washington scientists forecast a partial solar eclipse for late this afternoon. They warn clouds could spoil weeks of preparation though observers hope for clear skies for a safe view.
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Portland
Ore
Jaker
Labor Unity Amid War strain at convention
The Western Union report outlines tensions with the War Labor Board and a labor pledge. Samuel Gompers stresses unity behind President Wilson as labor forces prepare to convene a two week convention with over 5,000 delegates from the western region.
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Uni
Tabor
Gompers
Hanor
Wilson
America
Railroad Telegraphers to Meet in Chicago on Grievances
Chicago June 7 Representatives of the 20,000 railroad telegraphers union plan a meeting in Chicago next Tuesday to form a committee and press for their grievances. E J Poms chairs the committee named by the union’s leadership, according to a railroad wiremen official.
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St Paul
Westraph Company
Zonal War Labor Board
A Trades Federation
Chicago
Sonalder
E. J. Poms
Amittee
Vance
Railroad
Waiting Light May Resume Ban On Daylight Signs
Washingtone reports that light bans during daylight saving hours may be restarted. Fuel Administrator Garfeld said he learned many electric signs were on in daylight and if abuses continue, he will reimpose the ban with stricter restrictions than before.
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Garfeld
German Losses Reported as Allied Counter Attacks Gain
The Associated Press dispatch from June 7 reports German losses are heavy as French forces in France repulse minor German attacks. Allied counter-attacks consistently improve positions, with Germans generally unable to execute major offensives.
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France
Associated Press
Suon
Marines Break German Lines Near Chateau Thierry
American and French forces push into enemy positions northwest of Chateau Thierry. marines seize Veuilly la Poterie and nearby targets after heavy bombardments. German losses tallied as U S units advance toward Paris, with brave actions by Marines and civilians noted in battlefield dispatches.
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Am Nia
Chateau Thier
Neuilly
la Potert Lauren
Veuilly la Pot
Ronresehes
Uheaandy
Patis
Huhne
Amerie
Torey
Hardheld
Boissons
Chateau Tyth
Marne
Rheims
Paris
John B. Flocken
Olney
Mike
Chateau Thierry
New Passenger Rates Take Effect Soon Across Lines
Washington announces 2 cent per mile passenger rate rise to start Sunday midnight. Tickets purchased before remain valid with original terms including stopovers at no new rate. Mileage books not recognized. unused portions redeemed at charge rate. Regional committees to meet June 17 in Chicago with Gerrit Fort to discuss tourist and excursion trips pricing. May deliveries noted as record. 71 hulls totaling 484,450 dead-weight tons entered service, including 39 steel ships and 32 wood ships.
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Tejax
Chicago
Gerrit Fort
Railroad’ Administration
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