Saloons to Shut as Draft Quota Departs
Acting Gov Frank L Houx orders all saloons in Wyoming counties closed during the departure of the new draft contingent for American Lake training camp. He asks mayors and sheriffs to enforce the closures while 139 drafted men face charges tied to a fatal on train brawl at American Lake. Authorities cite liquor brought aboard in Wyoming and a reported 100 quarts smuggled at Butte.
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Wyoming
American Lake
Frank L. Houx
American Lake Camp
Texas Clarris
Washington
Harris
Butte
Mont
Hour
Crowder
Adjt
W. K. Weaver
Mquor
Joux
Cheyenne
Laramie
Trains Collide Near Kellyville Kills 27, Injures 50
A head on crash one mile southwest of Kellyville between St. Janis and San Francisco trains No 7 and an empty troop train killed 27 and injured 50, with crews jumping to safety. Victims include seven white men fourteen Black men three Black women and three Indians. dead taken to Bristow and Sapulpa.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Kellyville
St. Janis
San Francisco
Pole Cat Creek
Bristow
Sapulpa
100 Mile Gale Sweeps Coast
The hurricane that struck the gulf coast sent winds to 100 miles an hour, leaving Pensacola largely isolated as communication failed along the coast. Authorities feared damage rivaling last year’s toll while seeking reports of casualties and property losses.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Pensacola
Police Chief Slain in Fort Worth City Hall
Fort Worth Texas September 28 Police Commissioner Pers ley was shot to death in his private office at city hall J K Yates a former policeman detective and police inspector who was alone in the office barricaded himself but was later killed by officers in the city hall siege
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Persley
City Hall
J. K. Yates
30000 Strikers to Resume Work Today in Ship Yards
San Francisco reports that 80 000 mural trades workers were ordered to return to work as talks progress on a permanent federal board agreement. Boilermakers’ stance stalled a full settlement and Marines manned entrances at Union Iron Works amid thank assurances. Seattle meanwhile faces a looming strike by 12 000 steel shipbuilders over wages and lumber boycott impact.
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San Francisco
Drow Trades Council
Federal Board of Conciliators
Boilermakers’ Union
Union Iron Works
United States Marines
Weckave
Don A Mardner
Seattle
Wash
Yardat
England Again Is Raided Kaiser Losing Grip
English and Allied forces report air raids on the southeast coast of England with no casualties. Field Marshal French and Haig describe consolidating positions east of Ypres and strong holds on captured fronts as German resistance remains stiff. Highlanders of Argyll and Sutherland are hailed for gallant stand near the Ypres Menin road.
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England
Kaiser
Associated Press
London
French
Suffolk
Essex
Kent
Metropolis
Haig
Matsral Haig
Ypres
Ostend- Lille
Crown Prince
Rupprecht of
Havanna
France
Helgium
Plaine of
Flanders
Zonnebeke
Argyll and Southerland
Ypres-Menin Road
Britain Confronts Grave U Boat Threat Urges U S Shipbuilding
The ministry of shipping in London warned the submarine situation is extremely serious and urged the United States to build no less than 6,000,000 tons yearly. Sinkings since Feb 1 match all prior war losses at 4,500,000 tons, signaling dire stakes.
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London
Ministry of Shipping
Britain
United States
U S Soldier Slain on Duty in France
The War Department reported that First Lieut Howard F Keating of Philadelphia a medical corps officer was slightly wounded during an air raid on Sept 24 in France and died on duty as details from General Pershing were released.
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Washington
Howard F. Keating
Philadelphia
War Department
Pershin
Germany seeks peace as Austria’s fate looms
In Washington reports say Germany’s allies ponder pope peace efforts amid Austria's demand for end of war. Bavaria tilts toward Austria, Bulgaria notes mercenary aims and readiness to quit, while Constantinople dispatches say the war nears end. Berlin fears Austro-Hungarian collapse if talks delay.
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Washington
D. C
Germany
Berlin
Austria
Baveria
New Bulgaria
Constantinople
Austria-Hungary
America
Haywood 13 Among First Arrested In Round-Up
Chicago reports a roundup linked to an antiwar act during World War I. Women drive officers to capture suspects, including leaders of the IWW, as federal agents arrest ten of the accused and others are brought to the marshals’ office for processing. Convictions target conspiracy and espionage sections with stiff penalties.
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Haywood
Chicago
Alets
Mershals
Department of Justice
William
United States
Roosevelt Defends Conscientious Objects In Stirring Speech
Theodore Roosevelt accused conscientious objectors and pacifists of treachery, labeling many as agents of Germany or slackers. He argued that true patriots must serve frontline roles or forfeit voting rights, urging citizens to back national defense with willingness to fight if needed.
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Roosevelt
Minneapolis
Minn
Germ
Theodore Roosevelt
Labor Loyalty League
Caare
Rooeevelt
Ivow Wan
Lyfe
Su Rimine
Jone
Mr. Roosevelt
House Debate Ends in Fight Between Heflin and Norton
A House debate erupted into a physical clash as Rep Heflin of Alabama and Rep Norton of North Dakota fought after Norton refused to yield to a rules committee report on resolutions about German influence. The scuffle drew in multiple members before the chamber adjourned with belligerents still contesting the floor.
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Washington
Heflin
Alubwma
Norton
North Dakota
House
Rules Committee
Wadadey
Congress
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