Presidents action urged to rouse nations crisis
A Fredericksburg Farmers Institute letter urges the State Department of Agriculture and State Labor Department to coordinate labor for harvests in Texas. It notes labor shortages due to a northward exodus of over 100000 unskilled workers and directs farmers to contact regional labor managers. It warns of a looming crisis and stresses orderly labor deployment.
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State Department OF Agriculture
Austin
Texas
Farmers’ Institutes
State Labor Department
W. Woodman
State Labor Commissioner
Central
West Texas
H. V. Gossett
Fort Worth
Houston
J. B. Broome
City Free Employment Bureau
Dallas
Elmer Scott
Free Employment Bureau
Woodman
Fred W. Davis
Commissioner of Agriculture
The Ideal Newspaper Vision for a Strong Independent Press
A manifesto envisions a future newspaper that is financially solid with fair wages, maintains independence, and reports fearlessly. It emphasizes strong leadership and commitment to truth, economic welfare, and spiritual well being of the common man against forces that would exploit labor.
Riot in Prison Quelled by Rain at Joliet
A rainstorm subdued a prison riot in Joliet Illinois as about 1000 convicts clashed, following a fatality when one inmate was killed during the uprising at the Illinois state prison. Scores were injured as guards and inmates faced off before the weather forced a halt.
Riot at Joliet Prison Ends After Four-Hour Battle
A prison mutiny at Joliet involved two hundred convicts, guards, and militia as inmates rebelled over a visitation rule. Fire destroyed buildings, John Flaherty died after leaping from a burning wall, Teddy Webb was wounded, and several guards suffered brick injuries. Warden Bowen narrowly avoided serious harm as the mob clashed in the yard and in the dining room before authorities regained control.
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Bowen
John Flaherty
Chicago
Teddy Webb
Joliet
Rovee
Precipitate Trouble in Michigan Town
Neguanee near Marquette, Michigan, was placed under martial law as state guards rushed in to curb an I W W anti draft demonstration. Leaders were arrested after a Sunday mass meeting, and a large parade planned for the opera house prompted militia calls. Fire shells summoned firemen and police were sworn in as special guards.
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Marquette
Mich
Neguanee
Michigan
Robins
Opera House
Negaunee
Farmer and family found dead in Pflugerville area
Bruno Herold, his wife and two sons aged 9 and 11 were found dead in the ashes of their home sixteen miles north of Austin. Officials say murder and self-inflicted death. neighbors and deputies aided at the scene. Mrs Herold had health issues and was advised to relocate. the case remains under investigation. Maier & Son touts buying war horses and mules for good prices.
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Bruno Herold
Austin
Herold
Pflugerville
Justice of the Peace
A. W. Goerdel
George
Matthews
Eugene Barbiseh
James McCoy
J. M. Loving
VA Exemption Sought By Two-Thirds Of Registrants
Washington June 6 two thirds of men registering for the draft are claiming exemption according to the Provost Marshal General Crowder. Only a small percentage of claims will be granted and the total number available will not be materially reduced.
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Washington, D .C
Crowder
Begin Recruiting for English Army in New York
On June 5 in New York the British recruiting commission began the drive for American residents to enlist. Brigadier W A White led the visit as scores of loyal Englishmen sought information. First recruits will be accepted Wednesday morning and officials expect a large turnout. Two veteran British noncommissioned officers offered to aid, though they are too old to rejoin the army. Forty colored British subjects expressed desire to enlist along with several British actors.
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New York
United States
W. A.white
Regular recruiting hits daily record with 4201 men enlisted
Washington June 5 Regular recruiting set a new daily high Monday as 4201 men joined the ranks against a typical 1500. Since April 1 war volunteers for the regulars total 101,493 leaving about 83,000 needed to reach the approximately 300,000 strength. Also notes on battery service and a separate local notice about a lost motorcycle casing on Mason road.
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Washington
Ford for Sale Five Passengers by Grobe Eckhardt
New five passenger Ford car for sale. For price and details call Grobe and Eckhardt.
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FORD
Grobe & Eckhardt
Mail Carrier Bond Fixed at 10000 in Wilson Threat Case
W A Bergfield a mail carrier from Haskell Texas was charged with threatening to take President Woodrow Wilson s life. He was summoned to testify in alleged conspiracy cases and arrested in the Federal Building corridor by Special Agent Spencer. Commissioner A W May set bond at 10000 and he was remanded to jail if the bond was not posted. The threats were said to have been made in Haskell County.
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Austin
Woodrow Wilson
W. A. Bergfield
Haskell
Texas
Federal
Spencer
A.W. May
Kronstadt Rebels Seize Warship in Gulf of Finland
Petrograd reports Kronstadt radicals led by Anatole Lamanoff holding a ship in the Gulf of Finland. The new government on board prepares to defend the fortress while threatening to march on Petrograd. Sailors claim warships will bombard and capture the capital unless demands are met.
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Petrograd
Kronstadt
Russia
Anatole Lamanoff
Gulf of Finland
Troops Called Out in Butte as Crowd Gathers
In Butte Montana on June 5 a large crowd gathered near the federal building. Shots were fired and arrests made. The situation grew threatening and troops were called out with fixed bayonets to clear the streets.
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Butte
Mont
Federal Building
War Horses and Mules Market Ad
If you want the highest market price for your war horses and mules, see 25 R. Maier & Son.
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R. Maier
San Antonio Pioneer J Conrad Zuschlag Dies
J Conrad Zuschlag longtime San Antonio resident and German native died at home at 3 30 am Wednesday. He came to the US in 1844 landing at Galveston then moved to New Braunfels and finally San Antonio. Survived by widow Anna Biesenbeck Zuschlag. active fireman and member of Turners Beethoven and Alamo Masonic Lodge. Burial in Cemetery No 1 with Rev A Wolff officiating.
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J. Conrad Zuschlag
San Antonio
Zuschlag
Cassel
Germany
Galveston
New Braunfels
Anna Biesenbeck Zuschlag
Rev
A. Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Half Man Sani tary Way Cleaning Claim
A local laundry advertises cleaning services claiming to clean and press clothes with a playful brand name Half Man Sani tary Way. The notice emphasizes press and finish quality for everyday garments.
War Department reports 10.5 million registered under conscription act
Washington reports that 10,500,900 men of military age registered today under the draft act, a tally far above administration expectations. Using census baselines of 10,264,869, officials note nearly a quarter million more men registered than anticipated.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Advertised Letters at Fredericksburg Post Office
Unclaimed letters for the week ending June 1917 include Juan Perez Genéeva Phillips and Adolf Kunz. Call for these letters by saying Advertised or they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington on June 16 1917. A R Gold Postmaster. 000 Subscribe to the
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Fredericksburg
Juan Perez
Genéeva Phillips
Adolf Kunz
Washington, D. C
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Coulee
Puritus League
England
the Ideal Newspaper
Alme
Wali
Xeding
Martin
Keidel & Kallenberg
ALFAL
W. W
Michigan Town
Farmer
Maier & Son
Jin All the
Barrier-Maier CO
Army
Willard
Mason Road
Hohmann & Stehling
Hoelzer
Grand Hall
Gulf
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Daylight
A. R. Gold
Louis Kott & Co
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