Senate Passes Sedition Bill Amid War Propaganda Fears
The Senate approved the Sedition Bill, paving the way for conference with the House. If enacted, it would impose twenty years in prison and a $10,000 fine for disloyalty or propaganda aiding Germany, with critics alarmed by a clause criminalizing seditious speeches or writings. Supporters urge stronger enforcement of the war effort.
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Senate
United States
House
Department of Justice
Secret Service
Agenta
Hermione
Thes
Wilon
Assault on Liberties in Prohibition Debate Drives Urgent Tone
A skeptical reader denounces the New York World for opposing national prohibition, arguing war and economic realities push states toward ratification. The piece asserts prohibition improves citizenship, reduces crime, and boosts productivity, predicting a growing majority as more states ratify and opponents wane.
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New York World
America
Powers and penalties mute dissent in wartime reform
The article discusses government amendments to a wartime bill, attaching penalties to criticism of the administration. It contrasts pro-German voices with true blue Americans and predicts the measure may yield good once enacted.
German Prisoners in America
The article notes about sixty years since the Civil War divided Americans over slavery and states that roughly 4540 German prisoners are in the United States. It emphasizes they are not battle captives.
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United States
Prisoners of War in American Custody Rise after War
The document outlines how German and Austrian subjects were arrested as aliens after the war declaration and held in various facilities including Kilis Island and Boston harbor. It notes internment of sailors and stewards from merchant ships, and details rights under The Hague tribunal.
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Prins Ettel Friedrich
Heapton Roads
Vesels
New York
Bord
Hille
Heaton
Porto Nico
Panama
Pacific
Kisouchou
United
Waterland
Kilis Island
Hoston Harbor
United States Immigration Authorities
Philadelphia
Fort Oglethorpe
Hague
Himelf
Ingveibunal
Wiponepe
Putting the Grin into the Fight and the War Aims
The piece argues humane American war aims to protect soldiers who may be prisoners of war in German camps and notes Switzerland as Germany’s representative in this matter. It mentions Hot Springs North Carolina as a former internment site and highlights local property and land value trends amid future oil prospects and regional development.
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America
Bwitzerland
Germany
United States
North Carolina
Many Lots Are Sold at Lingle
In Lingle Wyo on April 11 outside buyers purchased a dozen lots over the past week despite bad weather, reflecting strong local interest from outsiders in property there.
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Lingle
Lingle, Wryo
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Briggs at 605 East Seventeenth
A daughter weighing six and a quarter pounds was born April 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs George Briggs 605 East Seventeenth Street. Both mother and child are reported well. Briggs recently worked as a Plains Hotel clerk and now serves as an agent for Pacific Fruit Express in Cheyenne. Old papers for sale 26c per bundle (100 papers).
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George Briggs
East Seventeenth Street
Lesson on Talking for Young Children
A didactic piece warns children over three and their families about proper speech. It compares voice control to safe behavior and emphasizes listening, calm tone, and avoiding screeching or growling. The author cites authorities and references a 1918 copyright.
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Dad
Tehhabod
Visitor at Cheyenne Brags of Capitol Visits
A Cheyenne visitor boasted after leaving the state capitol about the number of capitols he had entered. He claimed to have seen thirteen capitols, counting California in Sacramento and promising to reach San Francisco for the thirteenth. The note pokes fun at his arithmetic and wide travels.
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Cheyenne
State Capitol
San Franciseco
Calfornia
Sacramento
San Francisco
Paris
Nelwod Morr
Federal Trade Commiedion
Local Press Mixes Weather Blunders and Quirky Tidbits
A garbled page mixes weather shipper warnings with odd headlines and notices. It lampoons rival papers, cites Liberty Loan support, and notes locals like Jesse Forsyth and Nelwod Morr amid fragmented chatter and editorial humor.
Woman Refuses Politics and Paper Controversy
In a fragmented scene, Mrs Bert rejects political involvement while Alice and Margie discuss devotion and consequences. The narrator notes distrust, hints at a past scandal with Alice, and contemplates fate and forgiveness amid political tensions and personal loyalties.
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Leader Publishing Company
Burke H. Sinclair
Neredith Davis, RE. A. Swezba
Carey Ave
Teoiness
Congress
Rhode
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Frederic C. Howe
U. S. Commissioner of Immigration
Abe Martin
Beawty
Soomien
National Newspaper Service
Cha
Everett True
Everett
Turorge Briggs
Leader Office
Gandera
TORAY
Old Willow
Industrial Workers of the World
Knights of the Stars and Stripes
Post
Pacific Coast
Rania
Sitio Sowce
Siegpnet
Tena
Aftlee
Reddif LL
Ploeee
Mrs. Waverly
Stady
Alice
Harvey
Marry Symone
Leon
Mrs. Bert
Margie
Dera
Feving Cadat
Aadonad
Apri
Aukrwa
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