Government raids target socialist offices nationwide
Federal agents and U S marshals struck multiple cities under orders from Attorney General Gregory, seizing literature and records tied to the Socialist Party and its affiliates. In Chicago the party headquarters were seized amid a federal probe, with arrests of several party members and confiscation of documents. A Justice Department statement cited broader anti pacifist activity investigations and a report to President Wilson guiding actions.
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Reas
Wassingtos
Doo
Seget
Sim
Crnenal Gregory
United States
Chicago
Socialist Party
Department of Justicee
Prometie
Chirag
Wilson
Fief
Jiette Covington
Ipreie Enirt
Lnstriet
Colville
Lerogt
Washington
Polles
Nis
Aerorat Dortaie
Urass
Jairol Wasens Tor
Reid
Lyne Hail
Rand Jary
Setkion
Allied Cannons Drive Enemy From Position On Front
On the Franco British front Allied artillery crowds the German lines with Haig and French guns. Evacuation of civilians expands 12 miles east in West Flanders toward Thourout Courtrai, covering about 200 square miles. Theories suggest flood schemes or a strategic retreat as preparations for the next push.
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Flanders
Haig
West Flanders
Thourout- Courtrai
Scheldt
Meat Animals Near Depletion
Washington dispatch reports an early depletion of the nation’s meat animals unless production is boosted. Speakers at a live stock conference by the food administration and agriculture department urge action. Tomorrow’s session will tackle meat price controls and emergency government control of meat and by products. Garfield promises early retail coal price fixing as part of broader control policy.
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Washington, D. C
Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
H. A. Garfield
British Ships Lost in Week Shows Gains
London reports twenty ships sunk in the past week by mine or submarine, totaling over 1600 tons, plus three smaller vessels. The previous week's tally had thirty ships sunk, eighteen of them over 1600 tons.
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London
Teatons Discuss Answer to Pope Peace Note
Bar on von Kuehlmanan the German foreign secretary met with Count Czernin to discuss the central powers reply to the pope's peace note. The emperor heard their proposals and Baron von Küchmann is expected to return to Berlin to report to the German emperor.
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Amsterdam
Baron von Kuehlmanan
Vienna
Count ¢Zernin
Baron von Kuchimann
Berlin
Austro-Hungarian Peace Talks Planned in Vienna
A dispatch from Budapes t to the Weser reports that Austrian and Hungarian delegations will meet in Vienna in November to discuss internal and foreign policies and the question of peace.
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Amstead
Weser Feiting
Budapestasys
Vienna
Italians Make New Gains on Bainsizza Front
The Italian official report says fighting on the Julian front resumed and that Italian forces captured an Austrian position on the Bainsizza plateau. It notes 686 men were wounded or taken casualties in the engagement.
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Bainsizza
London
Julian Front
Allied Bombs Hit German Bases in Belgium Raids
London reports indicate Allied air raids dropped many tons of bombs on German military establishments in Belgium causing large fires. The announcement says the attacks targeted strategic bases and facilities, widening the bombardment in the region.
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London
Belgium
Overnight Entries for Six Furlong Race at Cheyenne
Official overnight entries show a six furlong race at Cheyenne Wyoming on Thursday September 6 1817 with Henry Walbank and George Guyton listed and purses ranging from 121 to 150 dollars. Racing begins at 2 00 p m with male and female spectators admitted.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Dolger
Henry Walbank
George Guyton
Akige
Thompson under espionage probe for pacifist moves
Washington Sept 5 officials announced a new federal inquiry into pacifist activities of Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson. Secret service will review his actions and his paper The Republican as possible targets under the espionage law, aided by liberal court interpretations.
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Washington, D. C
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Department of Justice
Federa
Speer
Hough
Thompson
Secret Service
Republican
Thompson club arrives stripped of banners in Kankakee
The William Hale Thompson Republican club reached Kankakee for a planned fair celebration to back Thompson's Senate bid but was mobbed ridiculed and forced to land without Thompson or a welcome. At Momence the welcome sign proclaimed Thompson is not wanted this way out.
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Kankakee
William Hale Thompson
Republican Club
Kankakee Fair
Thompson
United States
Oelcome
Thompson Motor Party
Momence
Federal investigator conducts closed talks in Chicago
Chicago federal building officials held secret conferences with chief federal investigator Hinton G. Clabaugh as unconfirmed reports circulated that Mayor Thompson and German language newspapers socialist magazines and peace literature are under investigation amid a feverish afternoon in the U S marshal office.
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Chicago
Hinton G. Clabaugh
Thompson
Embery Removes Two Policemen and a Third Quits
Police Chief C. F. Embery discharged N. G. Peterton the city health officer and L. W. Larson the night patrolman, and H. Worncoop resigned after declaring they sought a $100 monthly payment. Mayor LaFontaine and Embery had not been informed. New officers began patrols that night with no lapse in protection.
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C. F. Embery
N. G. Peterton
L. W. Larson
H. Worncoop
LaFontaine
Wyncoop
World Series Plans TOutined For Cincinnati Meeting
Plans for the World Series will be discussed at a special National Baseball Commission meeting in Cincinnati on September 20. President Johnson of the Americas League disclosed the details tonight.
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Chicago
National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati
Johnson
Americas League
Breach Grows Between Barbers and Shop Owners in City
Boss barbers meet to reject union demands for 63 percent of proceeds. Nine shops stand firm, four as union shops. One shop sold, another owner transferred interest to a foreman, another leased to an outsider, and one more remains a worker's shop. Joshaw plans full staff, 16 hour day, 25 dollar weekly guarantee. other shops may follow Bill’s lead. Late hours disrupt postwork grooming and stir regulatory discussion.
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UN Hall
Iil Joshaw
Wales
Bill
War Tax Measure Passes Senate After Bitter Battle
The Senate votes 74 to 7 to adopt a finance committee compromise for a 1.286 billion dollar war profits tax. Key supporters include Borah, Grover, La Follette, Underwood, and W.
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Waliington
Nance Committee
Manhi
Borah
Grouna
Jolimeon
Wil Les Follette
Underwood
Vyorduinear
Baw
Uline
Hungarian Papers Praise Wilson’s Note
Two Hungarian papers hail President Wilson’s reply to the peace proposal. They praise the note as clear and in favor of peace without annexation, expressing strong support for the policy and urging patriotic unity.
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Wilson
Amsterdam
Lich
Peice Witout
Mungary
U Boat Sinks Ship on Way to U S Port
Fragmentary wartime note reports a U boat sinking a vessel bound for a United States port. The text is garbled but indicates a sea attack and casualty or loss. Names, dates, and places are unreadable in the damaged OCR.
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U.S
Skinny B Dominates as Meet Reaches Final
The article details Skinny B's decisive victory and Kismet's strong form amid a crowded program. It highlights multiple race outcomes, the crowd’s enthusiasm, and anticipation for Friday's events, noting key performances and upcoming finals.
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