LaFollette Defends Utterances as Senate Probes Charges
A five member subcommittee will investigate reports of Senator LaFollette's speech on Sept. 20 at St Paul and related statements. The panel, led by Senator Pomerenue, will also study possible testimony in Washington and Minnesota Wisconsin, with hearings likely in St Paul. The session ended with a prolonged debate on disloyalty charges and a defense by LaFollette.
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Washington
senate
LaFollette
Pomerene
Ohio
elections committee
LaFolette
St. Paw Minn
Pomereuc
St Paul
Minnesota
Wisconsin
congress
Murderers Executed in Hartford For New Haven Murder
Joseph Castelli and Francesco Vetere, both New York residents, were hanged at the state prison for killing Annie Castelli in New Haven on April 28, 1916. They lured her to New Haven where Castelli struck her with an iron bar.
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Hartford
Conn
Joseph Castelli
Francesco Vetere
state’s
Castelli
Annie
New Haven
New York
Miners Win Wage Accord Amid War Time Coal Costs
Central competitive coal field operators and miners reached a wartime contract agreeing to wage increases that will raise production costs by 25 to 56 cents a ton in thick vein mines. The deal includes a 10 cent rise for pick and machine mining, 1.40 dollar daily pay for day labor, and 15 percent boosts for yardage and dead work, with a one year to two year duration depending on war length.
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Washington
fet
Wilson
Garment Factory Strike Threat Under Wartime Plot
Government officials warn of arrests and internment of thousands of I W W members after discovery of a plot to trigger a nationwide garment workers strike and disrupt army uniform supply. Investigation proceeds, with details said to come from Chicago meeting.
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Chicago
Orto
United States
Baseball Managers Confident Set for World Series
Chicago managers say the White Sox are ready to meet the Giants with no wheel unturned to win the world championship at Comiskey. McGraw warns the Giants will be formidable and notes all pitchers are in shape to confront Chicago. Betting ranges from five to twenty five dollars, with aggregate wagers likely in the thousands. Mooney, U.S. minister to Paraguay, heads home from Buenos Ayres on leave to sail to New York. In Mexico City the Aguilar Oil strike expands to Tampico shops and refinery workers, with troops guarding offices and operations continuing on a reduced force.
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Chicago
Clarence Rewield
White Sox
Comiskey
Giants
McGraw
New York
matty
Mooney
Buenos Ayres
Daniel F. Mooney
Ohio
Paraguay
United States
Mexico City
Aguilar Oil company
Tampico
Nine Vessels Believed Lost to German Raiders
San Francisco reports nine long overdue ships may have fallen to German raiders active in the South Pacific. Vessels listed as sunk or overdue include Manila A. B. Johnson R. C. Slade Warsrtga Winslow Beluga Cecilia Encore and W. H. Marston. Cargo value exceeds 3 million dollars as searches by American and Japanese warships continue.
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San Francisco
Pacific
South Pacific
Manila
A. B. Johnson
R. C. Slade
Washington
Warsrtga
Winslow
Beluga
Cecelia Sudden
Encore
W. H. Marston
south seas
Shortage in Coal Across Ohio Amid Shipping Delays
Ohio towns face severe coal shortages as shipments head to the northwest leaving homes, hospitals, and schools with little fuel. Officials warn relief may come after November 11 as Great Lakes season ends, with state leaders unsure when the shortage will ease. Governor Cox moves to send coal to Toledo for emergency use while transport facilities dictate timing. Labor groups in California back Senator La Follette, urging him to voice the views of a minority and affirming loyalty.
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Columbus
Ohio
Great Lakes
northwest
J. M. Roan
coal clearing house commission
commission
Cox
Toledo
Labor
LaFollette
Sacramento
Cal
California
British Hold Fast To Ridge In Flanders Drive
British forces secure positions along an eight mile front near Ypres, repelling German counterattacks. They report 4,446 prisoners taken, including 114 officers, as Haig’s men push to disrupt the Rowiers Menin rail line. Elsewhere on fronts in Verdun Champagne and Romania, activity continues with several repulsed German assaults and a new Russian coalition cabinet formed under Kerensky.
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London
Vines
Flanders
Haig
Broodsiende
Ypres
Rowiers-Menin
Verdun
um Champagne
Petain
Roumania
Ragautez
Buzeau
Vienna
Monte San Gabrielle Gorizia
Russia
M. Kerensky
peemier
democratic congress
congress
Turkestan
Woman and Boy Killed in Electrocution Incident
Alliance Ohio reports Mrs C George Blohm 40 and her son Thomas Conley 5 died after electrocution while the woman tried to free him from a charged telephone wire. The tragedy occurred as the child touched the wire and screams drew bystanders. Director of Markets role noted for Columbus with state bureau appointment and salary details.
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Alliance, O
C. George Blohm
Thomas Conley
Joseph Conley
Blohm
Columbus
Vernon H. Davis
department of horticulture
Ohio State university
state bureau of markets
Shaw
Mayor Faces Contempt Charge Over Refusal to Produce Reports
Philadelphia dated Oct 6 reports Mayor Thomas B. Smith charged with contempt of court for not obtaining original detective reports on Fifth ward conditions. He was bound over on his recognition as the hearing continues. If noncompliance persists, contempt evidence could be handed to the district attorney for grand jury consideration.
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Philadelphia
Fifth ward
Thomas B. Smith
district oftorney
grand jury
Recommendations urge delaying married men in draft calls
New York officials propose that married men be postponed in conscription until all unmarried men are drafted. The draft plan cites public discontent and social dangers from separating husbands and wives and warns this could undermine support for the war. Ford plant may turn to tractors and airplanes, says Ernest Liebold.
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New York
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