Government raids target socialist party in multiple cities
Federal agents led by United States marshals seized documents and literature from the socialist party's national headquarters in Chicago and other towns. The operation, ordered by Attorney General Gregory, aims to aid a federal probe into the party amid riots and alleged conspiracies. Officers arrested several members as a grand jury was convened in Chicago.
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Crnenal Gregory
United States
Chicago
Socialist Party
Department of Justicee
Prometie
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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 Driving Enemy From Position Frontline Fire Intensifies
On the Franco-British front Allied shells pound German lines in Flanders as Haig and French guns sweep Belgian territory. Germans evacuate civilians east of the front toward the Thourout Courtrai line in a 200 square mile area. Theories propose flood plans on the Scheldt or a strategic retreat to weaken Allies.
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Flanders
Haig
West Flanders
Thourout- Courtrai
Scheldt
Meat Animals Near Depletion Predicted by Officials
Speakers at a conference of live stock raisers called by the Food Administration and the Agriculture Department warned that the United States faces early depletion of meat animals unless production is stimulated. A session tomorrow will consider fixing meat prices and emergency government control of meat and products. Dr. H. A. Garfield promised early retail coal price fixing as part of the government control policy.
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Washington, D. C
Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
H. A. Garfield
British Merchant Ships Sunk in Week Reported
London reports 20 ships sunk this week by mine or submarine, totaling over 1600 tons, plus three smaller vessels under 1600 tons. This follows a prior week when 23 ships were sunk, including 18 over 1600 tons.
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London
Teatons Discuss Answer to Pope Amid Peace Note Talks
Amsterdam dispatch says Bar on von Kuehlmann the German foreign secretary discussed all day with Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Czernin the terms of reply to the pope's peace note. The emperor heard both ministers proposals and Baron von Kuehlmann 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 Delegations to Discuss Peace in Vienna
A dispatch from Budapest reports 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 the Bainsizza Front
London dispatch reports the Italian official communication announcing renewed fighting on the Julian front and the capture of an Austrian position on the Bainsizza plateau. The release notes 686 men were involved in the action and casualties are listed as part of ongoing operations.
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Bainsizza
London
Julian Front
Allied Bomb Raids Hit German Bases in Belgium
Allied bombers drop many tons of munitions on Belgian targets causing large fires at German military installations as announced.
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London
Belgium
Official Overnight Entries for Six Furlong Race in Cheyenne
Overnight entries list six furlong race at Cheyenne Wyoming on September 6 1817 with horses Henry Walbank Ingot George Guyton Purse details 150 and 121 dollars. Racing starts at 2 00 p m with male or female entries and ladies admitted free.
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Henry Walbank
George Guyton
Akige
Thompson pacifist ties draw espionage probes
Washington report notes Justice Department widening inquiry into Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson for pacifist activity and sedition questions. Secret service will audit his actions and the Republican newspaper to see if espionage law applies.
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Washington, D. C
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Department of Justice
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Speer
Hough
Thompson
Secret Service
Republican
Thompson club arrives in Kankakee without Thompson
The William Hale Thompson Republican club rolled into Kankakee for a fair celebration to boost his senate bid but faced mobbing ridicule and stripped banners. Dispatches say Thompson was not present and the motor party met a hostile, dusty welcome in Momence.
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William Hale Thompson
Republican Club
Kankakee Fair
Thompson
United States
Oelcome
Thompson Motor Party
Momence
Federal investigator holds closed conferences in Chicago
Chicago officials gathered as Hinton G. Clabaugh, chief federal investigator, met in the marshal’s office for several secret talks. Rumors floated that Mayor Thompson’s statements and activities of German language newspapers, socialist magazines, and peace groups are under investigation.
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Chicago
Hinton G. Clabaugh
Thompson
Embery Dismisses Two Cops Then Sees Third Resign
Chief C F Embery removed two officers N G Peterton and L W Larson from the city police and W Wyncoop quit after announcing plans for 100 a month. He says the men sought raises without informing Mayor LaFontaine or him. New personnel took the beats that night and the city remained protected.
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C. F. Embery
N. G. Peterton
L. W. Larson
H. Worncoop
LaFontaine
Wyncoop
Plans for World Series details set for Cincinnati meeting
Chicago reports that the national baseball commission will hold a special session in Cincinnati on Sept 20 to finalize World Series plans. President Johnson of the Americas League announced the agenda.
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Chicago
National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati
Johnson
Americas League
Breach widens as barbers strike spreads through city shops
Boss barbers meet and refuse 63 percent of proceeds while nine shops stand together against union demands. Four shops remain union shops with actions seen at Wales shop and others changing ownership or hours. Joshaw plans long hours and $25 weekly guarantees as tension grows over late night shaving access.
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UN Hall
Iil Joshaw
Wales
Bill
War Tax Measure Voted by Senate
The Senate approved the Finance Committee draft for a 1.286 billion war tax in a 74 to 7 vote. Key supporters included Mann, Borah, Gronna, Jolinson, and Follette, while opposition cited concerns over profits taxes and wartime funding. The action marks a major step in funding during the conflict.
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Waliington
Nance Committee
Manhi
Borah
Grouna
Jolimeon
Wil Les Follette
Underwood
Vyorduinear
Baw
Uline
Hungarian Papers Praise Wilson's Peace Note
Two Hungarian papers endorse President Wilson's reply to the peace proposal. They state Wilson's note shows a clear path for peace without annexation and express strong support for his policy, describing the reply as a patriotic statement from a friend of peace.
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Wilson
Amsterdam
Lich
Peice Witout
Mungary
U Boat Sinks Ship on Way to U S Port
Fragmented report notes a U boat sinking a vessel bound for a U S port. The shattered text mentions a crew member named Hers Tae and a northern European origin, with vague references to losses and wartime dispatches.
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U.S
Skinny B Wins Ahead in Flat Race Headlines
The event reports Once More Skinny B taking an early lead with Kismet finishing strong. Across the program, bettors and onlookers saw close competition as several favorites faltered and unheralded runners delivered notable performances.
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Kismet
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