Strikes Spark Riots at Armour Plant in Kansas City
More than 3000 striking packing house workers and supporters rioted at Armour & Co in Kansas City Kansas. One man died and two were injured as police closed 52 area saloons and restored order amid the broad packing house strike. Springfield unrest looms as carmen threaten citywide shutdown and martial law potential.
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Armour & Co
Kan
Packing House
Sjreingfield
Springfield
Carmen
Lowden
Senate Puts Curb on German Papers Anti War Articles
Senate passes administration anti war measure with amendments allowing embargo of imports and requiring English in German war comment with translation. Hope grows for early adjournment around October 1 as congress action winds down and $11 000 000 000 war credits move forward. Federal authorities raid the home of Professor Scott Nearing in Toledo over alleged anti army conscription literature.
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Washington
D. C
House
Congress
Toledo
Ohio
Scott Nearing
Why the Kaiser Must Go Polish Famine Report from Warsaw
An Associated Press summary from Washington reports a Polish lady of education described Warsaw under German control as starving and degraded. Wealthy cultural figures and farmers begged, many evicted, with street deaths common. Some Polish aristocrats aided Germany, but were condemned by the “good element” among Poles.
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Washington
Warsaw
State Department
Newman
Germany
U Boat Toll Shows Decrease for Week
London reports a decline in British merchant ship losses from mines and submarines for the week. Twelve ships over 1600 tons and six or fewer were sunk, down from 20 large and three small the prior week, plus four fishing vessels.
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London
Admiralty
Kaiser's Spies Target U S Gold Escalation
German agents in the United States and neutral countries conducted unrestricted activities to seize American gold. The effort is linked to a proclamation that placed gold on the list of commodities requiring licenses for purchase and export.
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Washington
Two Americans Are on Casualty List
Ottawa dispatch lists two American names in today's casualty report. Killed in action are E. Clark from Landy Montana and W. Dinsmore from Cambridge Iowa.
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Ont
E. Clark
Landy, Mont
W. Dinsmore
Cambridge
Iowa
Provisional Government Declares Martial Law in Russia
Petrograd reports a general state of martial law as the provisional government strengthens defense of the capital. Key commanders pledge loyalty while Korniloff, named a traitor, faces trials. Loyal troops move to repel rebels and secure Moscow, Kiev, and other centers.
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Kiev
Nekrasoff
Denikine
Korniloff
Pskoff
Coreach
Courts of Justice
Deniine
Loomsky
Markoff
M. Kisliakoff
Liga
Aarzerge
Luge
Luga
Council of Deputies
Kronstadt
Viborg
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Universities
St. Hooks
New Universities
Sammies Licked Bodies Near Lens Soldier Describes Battle
A letter printed by the New York World quotes a U S Marine or soldier reporting intense combat near Lens France Aug 18 1917. He describes damaging a German destroyer at close range and taking prisoners before the Ulan sank. He notes American troopers marching near Jans and asserts the goal to win the war.
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New York World
France
George
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Glasgow
Land's End
Ulan
Jans
Four Fahsons Injured as Auto Rolls Down Hill
Glenwood Springs Colo Sept 1 Two persons were fatally hurt and two others injured when their auto rolled turtle down Red Dome mountain. They were rushed to a hospital in a special train. Frank P Frost of Marble was injured internally and likely to die. His wife, editor of the Marble Booster, in serious condition. Henry Mertens, Marble merchant, also seriously injured. The driver of the van was in serious condition.
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Colo
Red Dome Mountain
Mia
Frank P. Frost
Marble
The
Marble Hooster
Kansasity Star
Henry Mertens
Jilin
Aleg Fe Ie
Kerensky Becomes Unyielding in Army Support
Prime Minister and commander in chief Kerensky issued a signed statement from Petrograd declaring unwavering faith in all ranks of the army and fleet. He warned that any disobedience to authority will be punished and urged an end to hindering the nation’s fate.
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Petrograd
Aherensky
Russia
Explosion Plotter Believed Aboard Slackers Ship Anvil
San Diego dispatch reports the ship Anvil docking after being captured near Ensenada. US agents seek the mastermind behind the Mare Island explosion as another boatload of slackers fled Ensenada, with two men ashore under guard and many believed held aboard for investigation.
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Cal
Ensenada
United States
United States Secret Service
Mare Island
Anvil
Boy Curtis
Oklahoma
Mexico
Charles Millery
Packers Seek FS License System for Meat Plants
Washington September 12 Government regulation of the meat packing industry is urged as the best move for the food administration. The proposal calls for plants to be placed under a federal sanitary licensing regime to ensure standards and safety.
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Packers
Washington
Bb. C
Food Administration
Riots in Ayres as German minister faces passports
Wild scenes erupt in Buenos Aires with anti German mob attacking the German club and the La Prensa building. Police and fire crews battle fires while Count von Luxburg arrives under heavy guard to receive his passports and Germany and Argentina seek explanations.
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Ty Associated Press
Count von Luxburg
Auto speeders jailed for year in manslaughter case
In Colordo, Lynn Marvel of Laweland pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of William Persons of Wellington. Judge Gora bem indicated a one year sentence for the defendant as law enforcement and courts continued their campaign against auto speed maniacs.
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PT. Collins
Colo
Lavmner County
Orlg
Lynn Marvel
Laweland
William Persons
Wellington
Gora Bem
District Court
Aaa
Queen Om Perg Ares Dips in Sofia amid palace turmoil
In Sofia a confused scene unfolds as Queen Om Perg Ares retreats from public view after a sudden summons to the palace. Court figures and dignitaries from Bulgaria’s capital gather following reports of unrest involving King Ferdinand and Prime Minister.
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Sofia
Bulecaria
Ferdinand
Wyoming Troops Receive Warm Boone Welcome on Way to Training Camp
Wyoming troops passing through Boone Iowa were greeted by a large crowd in the cornfield region. Residents lined the streets with cheers and hospitality offering food, supplies, and civic warmth as the regiment traveled toward the training camp, reflecting strong local support for the war effort.
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Boone
Iowa
Charlotte
France
Wyoming Tafutery
Nebraska
Elon
Soriing
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