Sedition law stance and wartime press lines
Edgy wartime rhetoric supports a strict sedition bill, praising loyalty and warning against disloyal statements. Letters discuss enforcement by justice and the danger to free speech, while contrasting state and national measures, and noting Zone Law effects on Camp Bowie personnel. Local What’s News items poke fun at social quirks and everyday life.
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Congress
Germany
Republic
Department of Justice
Camp Bowie
Hobby
Lnw
Texas
State Press
Dallas News
Fannin County Council of Defense Meets in Bonham
The Fannin County Council of Defense met June 3 1918 in Bonham with members from Bonham La masco Monks town Honey Grove and other towns. Chairman Lipscomb resigned. Leonard Bailey elected chairman and Frank Campbell vice chairman. The council urged holding U S Bonds and War Savings Stamps avoiding foreign stocks warned against loafing and urged employment and reporting disloyal acts and improper draft deferrals. Next meeting set for June 17 in Bonham and then rotating locations. Berry picking notice follows.
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Fannin County Council of Defense
City of
Bonham
Smith Lipscomb
Lipscomb
Leonard Bailey
Bailey
C. A. Wheeler
Frank Campbell
U. S
Exemption Board
8S. F. Leslie
District Court Room
L. Bailey
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