Dipping Vat Dynamite Case Draws Suspicions and Evidence
A second dynamiting of a dipping vat near Naylor, Faulkner County, is linked to two young men who fled the scene with bloodhounds in pursuit. Officers report evidence against others. a church nearby was under service when the blast occurred. Police reinforce Pine Bluff court plans and local infrastructure updates amid regional ricochets.
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Naylor
Faulkner County
Ed Moore
Mr. Moore
Garfield Pledges Lower Coal Prices for Consumers
President Wilson's coal administrator Harry Garfield vows to cut anthracite costs for households. He proposes a potential licensing system for dealers not complying, pledging drastic action if needed and stressing relief from mine to home.
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Minneaplis mayor urged peace talks with national groups
Minneapolis mayor Thomas Van Tear pledged polite protection to the People's Council of America and announced a conference starting September 7 to pursue the purpose of disengagement. The message was telegraphed to Washington officials and routed to various branches nationwide as debates continued on constitutional democracy and vital topics. Speakers at several meetings in Minnesota outlined plans and asked for coordination in the effort.
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Thomas van Tear
Savialiat
Cimintell
America
Abel Thal
Minnesota
Ile Aeeting
Ely Nueskirte
Woman Registsers as a Man in Cleveland Case
Cleveland report notes a woman named Lillian Myers registered as a man on June 5 under the alias Harry Mott. After failing to appear for examination she was arrested and confessed disguising herself for a decade, working in various male roles including soda fountain attendant and ice wagon driver. Gerard heads to Minneapolis to speak on Russian elections. Petrograd delays elections to November 25 with assembly meeting moved to December 11.
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Wall Caane
Harry Mottman
Lillian Myers
Petrograd
Farmer Net Waseea Minn Co Thresh to Sell Wheat
A farmer in Waseca Minnesota threshes grain and sells wheat at about 100 dollars per acre. The article notes yield estimates per acre and the price received for wheat.
Great troop movement as Canadians gain in war effort
Washington reports rail officials authorize multiple troop trains for the largest movement in U S history. About 687,000 men to be transported to training camps nationwide with operations starting in September and continuing into October. Canadian forces push near Lens amid heavy shelling and fierce hand to hand fighting near Verdun.
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GSTC
National Army
National Guard
German Raider Sunk At Sea By British Warship
An Atlantic raid er is sunk after a battle with a British warship. The Seo Adier, aided by a prior engagement with a rival raider Moewr, was sunk as the Harrington Head delivered crew and prisoners to England before steaming on to discharge cargo. Editt Cavell aided in escort.
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Editt Cavell
Exemption Denied for Senator Jolson’s Son in Draft Case
In San Francisco Hiram Jolson Jr son of Senator Hiram Jolson was denied exemption from military service amid dependency grounds. The case highlights ongoing draft scrutiny as the senator’s family faces wartime demand and public attention.
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Hiram Jotuisen Jr
United States
Hiram Jolson
Germany pressures Netherlands over shipbuilding after war
A fragmented report indicates Germany is pressuring Holland to discard certain shipbuilding links in exchange for relief during and after the war. The German demand seeks to secure continued influence in Dutch naval industry for five years beyond the conflict.
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Washington
Germany
Netherlands
SENDING MAIL TO SOLDIERS IN PROGRESS
Washington readers learn how to address mail to soldiers in cantonment camps to ensure prompt delivery. Guidance covers naming units such as company and regiment for direct routing via state sections until troop mail can be directed to each man’s unit.
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Natonal
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John Jones
Flrst Infantry
Camp Dodge
Iowa
New York Draft Figures Reported in City
New York City first draft figures show 122,257 examined, 2404 declared qualified, and 162,690 claimed exemption in the ongoing process. The data reflects early screening results and the scope of exemptions within the metropolitan area.
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New Y York
New York City
Riot by Negro troops in Houston kills dozen, martial law declared
In Houston Texas twelve white men including police officers and guardsmen were killed and many wounded as negro soldiers of the Twenty fourth United States infantry mutinied during Camp Logan construction. Gov. Ferguson placed the city under martial law while Illinois troops aided suppression.
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Roosevelt outlines aims in Belgian mission address
New York Col Theodore Roosevelt, speaking at Oyster Bay to Belgian mission members, warned that only a just peace with Belgium can be true peace. He urged a settlement that creates a great Bohemia and a Slav commonwealth, unites Roumanian and Italian brothers, expels the Turk from Constantinople, and frees Armenians.
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Col Throdore Roomvelt
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Val Roosevelt
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Reichstag Gains Privileges At Chancellor Michaelis Appearance
Reichstag gains rights as Chancellor Michaelis appears before reform committee. Reports say the concession to let the committee discuss the papal note is key, with most remarks simply restating Germany’s position. He also agrees to form a subcommittee to discuss all secret questions.
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Ashland Police Strike Threatens City Services
Ashland Wisconsin policemen threaten to strike over pay. Strikers demand higher wages with a top salary of 80 dollars and a bottom of 70 dollars, risking service disruption across the department. In a separate note, a health error in wartime wheat pricing is cited, and a violent incident in Odessa sees an attacker strike at the US Consul, removing his hat.
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