Taken From Airship Plant Indicted For Sabotage
Richard F. Eastman foreman at Curtiss Elmwood avenue plant in Buffalo has been jailed after a secret indictment for sabotage. U S Marshals sought an associate arrested hourly while Eastman awaits arraignment. A third man also indicted, but not yet captured. Eastman is under 30, arrived from New Hampshire eight months ago.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Richard F. Eastman
Elmwood Avenue
Curtiss Airplane and Motor Corporation
United States
Shal
Eastman
New Hampshire
Firm Fined $5000 for Hoarding Sugar in New York
In federal court in New York on September 12 the Germania Catering Company pleaded guilty to hoarding five tons of sugar. It operates the New York Café and the Stadtheiler. Co defendant Rudolph Oessner, principal stockholder, had charges dismissed after agreeing to pay the fine.
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New York
Germania Catering Company
Rudolph Oessner
Planning to Prevent Uniform Makers' Strike
In New York on September 12 officials from the American Men's and Boys' Clothing Manufacturers' Association met to plan ways to prevent any slowdown in uniform production. Sidney Hillman of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America denied a strike, while the union demands a 44 hour week and manufacturers fear a potential general strike that could cut output.
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New York
Assurantes
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
American Men's and Boys’ Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
Debs Guilty on Three Counts in Espionage Case
Eugene V. Debs found guilty by a federal jury on three counts of violating the espionage act. Sentence not pronounced. Debs told reporters his complaint would work out in time and expressed faith in divine timing.
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Cleveland
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Debs Convicted on Three Counts in Military Sedition Case
The jury found Debs guilty on three of ten counts with one count not proven and one count acquittal. He was convicted of attempting to incite insubordination in the military and Naval forces and obstruct recruiting. The lone acquitted charge claimed he opposed the United States. The jury deliberated five and a half hours. Maximum penalty is 20 years and 10,900 dollars fine. Judge Westenhaver to hear motion for new trial next Saturday. Debs remains free on bond pending appeal.
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United States
Westenhaver
Debs
Liberty
War Posters On Exhibition At Jordan Marsh Annex
Hundreds of shoppers view a collection of more than 300 war posters on the seventh floor of the Jordan Marsh annex. The exhibit includes two Russian posters, several French works, the Lord Kitchener image, and pieces urging men to enlist, work in shipyards and factories, conserve resources, and support the war effort.
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Jordan Marsh
Lord Kitchener
New England Committee Orders Three Million Liberty Loan Buttons
The New England committee reports 3 000 000 Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan buttons ready for the September 28 opening day. This amount is 60 percent above the third loan and 50 percent higher than prior needs. Every bond buyer should receive a button and wear it conspicuously to show communal support. The smaller button features a blue field with a red flag and five white stripes bearing the Fourth Liberty Loan motto. Buttons will be distributed through banks, bond men, industrial firms, and all subscription sites. Get yours early and wear it openly.
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New England Committee
Dowling Elevated to Lieutenant Colonel in Overseas Despatch
Boston reports Lt Col John J Dowling formerly superintendent of Boston City Hospital has been promoted from major in a dispatch from overseas. A popular physician, Dowling sailed with a medical unit formed at City Hospital and is a Harvard Medical School graduate.
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Boston City Hospital
John J. Dowling
Boston
City Hospital
Greater
Dr. Dowling
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts
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Loew’s Globe Theatre
Exwell
Innocent
Jordan’s
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Newell Nourse, JR
Newell Edgar Nourse, Jr
American Cotton Company
Federal Street
Malden
Wolf's
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Washington St
Haarlem
Dallas
Tex
Parker Bruce
Chicago
Anthony A. Sego
Kentland
Ind
Love Field
Bruce
Sego
Northeastern College
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Huntington Ave
Northeastern
Worcester
Gilchrist
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