President Wilson backs Labor Democracy conference in Minneapolis
Washington report details President Wilson’s letter to Samuel Gompers, endorsing the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy conference planned in Minneapolis. He urges suppression of disloyalty and warns against domestic elements opposing national defense and labor rights, praising allied workers’ devotion and democracy.
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Wilken
Minneapolis
Gers
Washington
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Wilson
Prest
American Federation of Labrman
Alliance
America
Germany
Gompers
American ‘Alliance
Slayer defies governor and peace council meets in Chicago
In Today's Standard Page TE Slayer defies governor and peace council meets in Chicago. Disloyalty at home must be opposed. Seaport of Riga in great danger. Fralian aviators fly over Vienna, Germans drop poisoned candy. Teuton officer learns sad truth. Anaconda news: John Ducie is a a Boy Scouts to go to state fair socialists call upon Germans to act. New books in Butte library. At the Butte playhouses, 4-Bastorial. So Ready to observe Labor day. Sermon on reformation. New order for departure later. Farewells to be many. Hamilton hears Gerard, Labor's protective standards upheld. International law has been visited. Former minister accused. Antis bombard pro-British sa Mysterious automobile seen again Gerard's story Teachers' institute, Horoscope. Loitering in the lobby. s-Golaberms cartoon Classified advertising. State news. E. B. Hoffman dies. Thousand sheep burned. Auction sale of lands.
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Peace Council
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Riga
Vienna
John Ducie
Butte
Hamilton
Gerard
Antis
Teachers’ Institute
s—Golaberms
E. B. Hoffman
Alan Aviators Triumph in Vienna Victory Report
Five Taian victors return from a successful fight over Vienna. Reported by Turin dispatches, the aviators describe machines passing over Austrian defenses as the great victory unfolds.
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Turin
Vienna
Nes Ane Ved
Othe
Germans Drop Poisoned Candy Over French Town
Plymouth Massachusetts reports a letter from Brownlee Benzel Gauld a former Harvard student now driving an ambulance on the western front claiming German airmen dropped poisoned candy over a French town near Rheims killing many children who ate it and that the Germans are continually shelling the area.
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Plymouth
Mass
Rheims
Brownlee Benzel Gauld
Harvard University
F. J Gauld
Toledo
Ohio
Toscanini Decorated For Bravery At Monte Santo
Rome reports conductor Arthur Toscanini, former Met Opera musical director in New York, decorated by the Italian government for bravery under fire. During the battle of Monte Santo he kept his military band playing as troops stormed Austrian trenches and led the band to a forward position until victory.
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Rome
Arthur ‘Toscanini
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Hallan
Signor Toscanini
Monte Santo
Signoro Toscanini
President Wilson's Peace Note Reply Widely Read
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Wolff Bureau has furnished a substantially complete version of President Wilson's reply to the Pope’s peace note. The transcript differs only in minor points likely due to transmission or translation errors, with no indication of withholding any part from the public.
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Copenhagen
Wolff Bureau
Wilson
Pope Benedict
Thierman Confesses in Winslow Ironworks Holdup
Walter Thierman, arrested in Ottawa Kansas on suspicion of taking part in the Chicago Winslow Ironworks payroll holdup and double slaying, confessed, authorities say. His wife was arrested with him and $1995 in his possession, including over $1800 in gold.
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Ottawa
Kan
Walter Thierman
Winslow Ironworks
Chicago
Thierman
Weather Forecast for Mon tana and Tue
Washington forecast notes unsettled cooler conditions for Monday and Tuesday with partly cloudy skies. Local readers advised to expect varying temperatures and light winds through the period.
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Washington
Montana
Riga Faces Heavy German Push From Three Sides
AP reports Riga surrounded as German forces push toward the great Baltic port from the Lake Babit area to the Mitay sector and along the Dvina river. Battles near Mitau and Uxkull bridgehead test Russian defense while air and naval raids prepare a wider offensive against Riga.
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Associated Press
Risa
Baltic
Petrograd
Lake Babit
Mitay
Dvina
Tant
Uxkull
Riga
Mitau
Air Raid Over English Coast Brings Limited Casualties
German air raid on the Kent coast reported by official sources. Bombs dropped as planes crossed East Kent at 11 15 pm. One aircraft engaged, six bombs dropped, few injuries expected, no deaths. Moonlit night aided visibility during the brief raid.
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London
England
Ken
Kent
Tonis
Soldiers Called Out to Guard Burke Canyon
Federal led Montana guardsmen patrol Burke canyon northeast of here after a crowd of about 75 miners attempted to force other miners to quit their jobs. The demonstrators included former Butte miners who had left during a strike, and more guardsmen were reported en route.
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Burke Canyon
Here
Butte
Mont
Fire destroys alien miners quarters at Jerome Arizona
Jerome Arizona September 2 fire in Mexican and Austrian quarters destroys 30 buildings including several rooming houses. City authorities estimate 1700 people homeless as fire spread late tonight.
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Jerome
Ariz
Hoover asks banks to back cattle states farmers
Washington reports Food Administrator Hoover has enlisted the federal reserve board to urge banks to lend cattlemen at not more than 7 percent interest. The move aims to reduce financing costs and boost meat supplies as Hoover notes interest adds 25 to 40 percent to costs, with legal rates often 8 percent or higher.
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Hoover
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Fedeeral Reserve
Summary of U S business conditions from federal reserve report
The Federal Reserve Board notes a seasonal lull across most districts with buyers cautious awaiting policy and revenue measures. The overall outlook is favorable in nearly all regions, though Chicago shows hesitation awaiting legislation. Minneapolis bankers and merchants remain optimistic. San Francisco cites heat reducing Northwest grain yields and hurting California citrus crops.
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Federal Reserve Board
Ne ‘Kk Mid Ummer
Induste
Chicago
Minneapolis
San Francisco
Northwest
California
Junior Red Cross Opens To School Children Nationwide
Washington announces launch of junior Red Cross open to all school children in the United States. Aimed at 22 million youths, the one year membership costs 25 cents. National directorate and state committees will oversee activities including supplies, health study, feeding, first aid, home nursing, and aiding senior chapters.
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Washington
Red Cross
Gren
United States
Dr HN
Vasar
Couner
Chicago Pacifists Rally Defied by Mayor and Troops
Chicago Chronicle reports mayor William Hale Thompson defied Governor Lowden by permitting a pacifist meeting at a downtown hall despite orders to stop it. National guard troops were dispatched from Springfield as delegates gathered amid police protection and tense exchanges between city and state officials.
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People’s Council
City
Springfield
Chicago
Aetven
Peas Council of America
Semon
William Halehich
Lowdon
Thompson
Lowden
Pavi
Schuettier
Pacifiata
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Govenor
Timals
States
People's Hon
Stedman
Illinois
Lowes
Dickson
Hindis
Hinois
Seheuttier
Willam Hale Thompson
Police Department
Morris” Hillquit
New York
People's Council
United Later
Terence
West Side
Poor German Officer Learns Bloodshed In Vain
An interview from Paris quotes a German officer taken after the French north Verdun advance. He praises French courage but dismisses U S aid, predicting Wilson will exit the war for the United States and leave Germany victorious. He weeps when told American troops have landed and more are to arrive, saying, We are lost.
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Editorium
Paris
Verdun
Echo de la Rochelle
United States
Germany
Wilson
France
England
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