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3000 ARE CAUGHT IN ROUND UP SLACKERS IN 1918
San Antonio hosts the largest raid on draft evaders by Justice agents and local officers. About 825 slackers were held, thousands moved to Central Police Station. Hundreds rushed by patrols and cars, with many attempting to flee or resist. Germans and others questioned. some released with warnings, some jailed for investigation.
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San Antonio
Central Police Station
Department of Justice
Intelligence Department
Police
Central Station
Military Police
Leavenworth
Corporation Court Room
Intelligence Department of the Army
Army
Federal
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