Chicago Mayor Seeks Senate Seat for Republican Nomination
Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson announced his candidacy for the republican nomination for the senate to succeed J Hamilton Lewis, Democrat, at next November's election. He bases his bid on giving Illinois voters a chance to vote on vital government policies and reminds voters to consider his record, public address, and official statements.
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William Hale Thompson
Chicago Tonight
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J. Hamilton Lewis
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Senate passes vast war deficiency appropriation bill
The senate approved an $8,009,000,000 war deficiency appropriation bill after a brief debate without a roll call. About $800,000,000 was added from the house and it moves next to the house for conference. Senator Martin urged scrutiny of extravagant departmental estimates.
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Appropriations Committee
Rioting, Utilities Panel Move On San Francisco Streetcars
Sporadic rioting marked Sept 25 as the public utilities committee of San Francisco's board of supervisors endorses a city purchase of United Railroads. A strike sympathizer was arrested after an attack claim and a 15 year old boy was struck by a stone and hospitalized.
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Board of Supervis
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Seattle Ship Workers Strike Over Wage Dispute
About 22,000 metal trades union members in Seattle shipyards and related shops walk out at 10 am Saturday. The strike would affect three large steel yards, sixteen woolen yards, and forty contract shops as wage demands drive action despite appeals from President Wilton and Samuel Gompers.
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Metal Trades Council
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Pacific Coast
Argentine House Votes for Break with the Kaiser
After a twenty four hour session the Argentine chamber of deputies supported the senate resolution for a break with Germany but action awaits the executive approval. The president with Pacific leanings faces a bloc of followers who blocked last week. The move coincides with a railway strike while war and marine departments show strong activity to resolve the situation.
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Travelers Leaving U. S. May Carry Set Currency Totals
Washington, Sept 25 Federal Reserve Board officials under the president's proclamation restricting currency and gold exports announced that travelers leaving the United States would be permitted to carry a maximum of 5000 in currency 200 in silver and 900 in gold.
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Federal Reserve Board
United States
Miners Demand Large Wage Increases Across Central Field
Washington announces preliminary talks between operators and miners in the central field result in demands for wage boosts from 20 to 70 percent. Ohio Indiana Illinois and western Pennsylvania would be covered and set a countrywide pattern. Owners warn the increases are unaffordable and say prior raises in April 1916 barred new demands for two years.
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Wilson Orders Mooney Case Probed by Attorney General
President Wilson asked Attorney General to review the Mooney murder case after labor leaders urged protection for Thomas Mooney of San Francisco. The request comes without opinion, directing the matter to the legal branch. Frank Oxman, an Oregon dealer, testifies he wrote letters per District Attorney Fickert’s direction to Rigall of Grayville to influence testimony.
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Thomas Mooney
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Woman and taxi driver attacked in auto robbery
Colen a local taxicab driver and an unidentified woman were held up just inside Fort Russell after midnight yesterday. Colen says two men in uniform robbed him of $64 and a gold watch, while the woman was dragged to the back seat and attacked in the car.
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Six Guilty in Draft Law Conspiracy Case
A jury in San Francisco found Daniel O'Connell and five others guilty of conspiring to obstruct enforcement of the selective draft law. Separate Missouri indictments charged a county draft board member and four others with draft law violations and bribery attempts. Additional reports from Springfield and St Joseph describe fugitives, fraud, and related obstruction cases tied to the draft.
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Germans Driven Back After Short Western Gain
London dispatch reports German forces launching a strong attack in the west and gaining a foothold near Verdun before British counterattacks restored the line. Berlin notes front-line gains north of Verdun while Allied air raids on London and surrounding targets are acknowledged with bomber activity and fires. The British urban quarters report Dutch and French medical service strains amid ongoing European combat. Casualty totals for the week across all theaters reach 28,095 with officers and privates among the wounded and killed.
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U S Convoys Battle Teuton Submarines Off French Coast
An American patrol ship chaser and five troop ships faced a flotilla of German submarines off the France coast in a dramatic sea battle. A U S sailor captured in France for desertion is held at an Atlantic naval prison awaiting punishment.
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Famous French and German aviators slain in war
Paris reports Captain Guynemer famed French aviator believed dead after a recon flight over Flanders. Messages from Berlin confirm German ace and other pilots killed in action. The era marks notable losses among top airmen including Guynemer and Richthofen era figures with reports across London and Paris.
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German air raid over London and southeast England hits casualties
A German air raid involving Zeppelins and airplanes last night killed fifteen and injured more than seventy. The attack targeted the Thames estuary and London area with bombs dropping near southeastern districts and two planes reaching London. Defense guns and patrols fought off the raid for extended periods, with several raiders shot down and a number of bombs causing damage and casualties.
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Denies U S Plans to Confiscate Canned Goods
The article reports no intent by the United States to seize all canned foods. It notes officials warn against spreading sedition and discuss food conservation amid wartime anxieties. Official statements deny confiscation plans and emphasize responsible handling of food supplies.
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