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Indictment Returns on IWW Conspiracy Leaders
Chicago reports a blanket indictment charging a nationwide conspiracy to aid the war effort against the United States. About 150 IWW leaders are to be arrested, with William D. Haywood among the first detained. The case cites sabotage aims linked to wartime industries and espionage act provisions.
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Chicago
United States District Court
Industrial Workers of the World
Federal
William D. Haywood
National Organization of the I. W. W
United States
Federal Grand Jury
Evan Evans
Clyne
William C. Fitts
Washington
Frank C. Dalley
Indianapolis
Frank N. Nebeker
Salt Lake City
Deth
Minton C. Clebaugh
Department
Justice
Wm. D. Haywood