Jury convicts 100 W W labor leaders in war conspiracy
Chicago reports the conviction of William D Haywood and about 90 other members of the Western Federation of Miners on charges of conspiracy to hamper wartime conduct. The jury delivered verdict after a 15 minute outlay, marking Haywood’s first conviction in a long career of labor activity.
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Chicago
William JD
Hayewood
TLWW
Tatas
Haywood
Wen
Landis
Tee
Steunenberg
Idaho
Antit
Bil
Italians Drive For Back At Grave Di Papadopoloo
Rome reports limited artillery duels in the Grappe and Piove regions after heavy prep. Italy claims repelling a strong enemy attempt to retake a strategic islet south west of Grave di Papadopoloo, with the foe retreating under barrage and losing machine guns and materiel, 29 prisoners taken. Meanwhile Camp Randall becomes a mobilization site as Wisconsin builds barracks to house 1,000 troops for the world conflict.
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War Office
Proain
Scelvio
Asiago
Grappe
Camp Randall
Wisconsin
University
War Department
One Doctor in Five Is in the Army Wisconsin Record
Wisconsin state health authorities warn the war demands shrink medical staff as one in five doctors serves in the army. More nurses enlist, 300+, and 1550 women urged to enroll in training. The Crusader editorial urges citizens to stay well, reduce unnecessary doctor calls, and conserve hospital and nursing resources for essential care.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Crusader
America
Crosses and the soldier by the Red Cross
Poem contrasts many crosses from war and mercy. It cites crosses for courage wounds death and even crime while honoring the Red Cross as a sign of mercy worn by women. The piece from Stars and Stripes highlights wartime crosses as symbols.
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God
Harry St. Louis
Just for Luck at Port Royal Hat Toss Legend
At Port Royal near Paris Island the Marine recruits began a fortune making custom after a gust blew a recruit’s hat into the bay. The practice spread as recruits tossed their hats into the water for luck, creating a sea of straw lids drifting with the tide.
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Port Royal
5. C
U. S
Paris Island
8. C
Tecruit
Professor notices limp after gutter misstep
A professor walks with one foot in a gutter and the other on the sidewalk while pondering a obscure subject. A friend greets him and asks how he feels, prompting the professor to confess a developing limp since leaving home.
Sailors Pack Sailor Jack’s Lunch Room Inbusy Morning
Monday morning crowds fill Sailor Jack's quick lunch room as sailors order from a gallery style crew. Waiters murmur quirky phrases while customers call for pea soup doughnuts coffee subs beef stew tea oysters and toast amid noisy chatter and sea slang.
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Sailor Jack
Sailor Jack’s
Chronic constipation cure urged by Chamberlain tablets
An old medical ad claims chronic constipation is not easy to cure but can be treated with Chamberlain's Tablets when directions on the package are followed.
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Chamberlain
Wounded Soldiers Push Vocational Training Plan
Wounded soldiers on Washington streets prompt new legislation to fund vocational training for disabled veterans. The government plans an initial two million dollar program with belief that each million overseas yields ten thousand beneficiaries annually, a model aligned with Canadian results used as a basis for U S plans.
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Washington
Canada
United States
Soldiers return to work and reintegration efforts described
The account notes wounded soldiers receiving hospital care and convalescence then being placed in charge or taught trades. In Canada many are returned to former employers, with policy to continue. Farmers resume farming, others reenter wage earning roles to become self supporting members of society within months.
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Dier
Canada
When the cruel war ends and the boys come back
A fragment poem lists roles women held during wartime service and asks who will resume traditional duties. Sister Sadie, Cousin Lucy, Annabel, Mother, Aunt Jane, and Grandma are named in varied jobs from hotel work to elevator operator and mail carrier while aliens guard duties loom at the county jail. The piece ends with uncertainty about who will rock the cradle.
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Lucy
Annabel
Jane
Grandma
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