Frank Little lynched by mob in Butte Mont
Frank Little prominent I W W leader was seized from a lodging house by masked men and hanged to a railway trestle on the outskirts of Butte Montana. Police authenticated his identity and notes from the scene show a card warning Others take notice first and last warning. Little had earlier spoken against the government and urged mine shutdowns.
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Frank Little
LW. W
Butte, Mont
Associated Press
Tritte
Mont
Thendustrial Workers of the World
Arizona
Jarry Murphy
Little
United States
Uncle Sam
Butte
Globe, Ariz
Buttelstrict
Hejray
Montana
Nora Byrne
Wes
Mrs. Byrne
France
Tarmpbell
Finnhall
Metal Mine Workers’ Union
A&a
Lit- Me
TWW
William D. Haywood
Chicago
South
West
Pacific Coast
Haywood
Ainost
Crucial Battle Rages in Flanders Prompts Allied Push
Allied forces in Flanders push against German lines after fierce fighting in the first day of a major offensive. British and French units consolidate gains along a front extending two to three miles, with heavy rain hampering operations. Officials foresee weeks of action as reconsolidation and further breakthroughs are anticipated. The campaign’s aim includes reclaiming Belgian territory and threatening German submarine bases along the coast, signaling high stakes for both sides.
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Flanders
Tane
Somme
Arras
Verdun
Sant
Avecourt
Thit No
United Prong
Buogland
London
Germany
Coust
Armentieres
Wisconsin Michigan hotel managers confer on wartime kitchen crews
State hotel managers meet to discuss mobilizing experienced wartime cooks and trained kitchen staff for county, Wisconsin and Michigan, as part of a broader effort to support national armament and food service needs.
World’s Biggest Battle Drive Opened by the British
British and French forces launched a massive offensive across a broad front from Armentieres to Merville. Shelling shattered German trenches, with estimates of at least 5,000 German casualties and heavy Allied advances despite mud and ferocious counterattacks. Haig and Foch aimed at breaking German grip on submarine bases and northern ports.
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Yser
Bayond
England
France
North Sea
Relawuima
Lille
Tournai
Rouviers
Courtrai
Germany
Allied Drive in Belgium Gains Amid Heavy Rain
Rain and artillery aided Allied forces in a major push across Belgium and at the Ypres front. British and French units repelled German counterattacks as they consolidated newly won ground, with Haig noting the enemy’s failure to regain positions and the near eradication of trenches and fortifications.
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New ‘York
Ean
Paria
Belgium
War Office
Petain
Chemiin-des- Dames
Alane
Vernath
Meuse
Averourt
Ammill
Uly 37
Haig
London
Ypres Roulers
Sen
la Basseville
Ypres-Comines
pres-Roulera
Slacker Hunt Nets Two Aliens in Wisconsin
On August 1 in La Crosse and Win, Max Wohlfell of Wausau and Anthony Junker were arrested for residing without permits as noncitizen aliens. U S Marshal Frank O'Connor leads a roundup of registration dodgers in western Wisconsin under orders from Attorney General Gregory in Washington.
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Wausau Wan
la Crosse
Pier la Crosse
Win
Max Wohlfell
Wausau
Anthony Junker
United States
Frank O'Connor
Wisconsin
Gregory
Milwaukee Man Drowned in Lake During Boating Accident
Edward Clarke, 28, employed at a Milwaukee wine shop, drowned early today when he fell from a rowboat on Okaucher Lake. His companion Edward McIntire attempted a rescue with an oar but both efforts failed. Coroner Schaeffel ordered an investigation.
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Tile
Oksocher
Thy United Prensa
Milwaukee
Wis
Edward Clarke
Pater
Pinter
Iwax
Okaucher Lake
Edward McIntire
Schaeffel
Proclamation by Kaiser on home front war effort
Emperor William issues a proclamation praising front line achievements and urging continued total mobilization. He pledges German blood and zeal shield the nation, deny conquests, and defend a strong free empire where children may live in security. August 1 1917.
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William
Copenhagen
Willan
Antoltlon
Atrane
Thie Way
Aumaat
Wuilaim
Half Million Dollar Fire Hits Chicago Freight Yard
A blaze at the Gibyan Freight transfer yards of the New York Central in Chicago caused 400000 dollars in damage. Four rail facilities including the New York Central and Michigan Central lines were affected. two miles of trackage were destroyed and 15 cars burned. No serious injuries reported.
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Thienga
Ind
tAy United Press
Dammond
New York Central Railroad
Chicago
Ikeind
Ralimata
New York Central Michigan Central
Ffarhar
Belt Line
Chicago, Indiana & Southern
Winona
Minn
Minneiska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Denver Voters Move To Oust School Official
Denver residents accuse congressman Den iWiard of Lanver and school director Hillard of failing to back the war and the president's program. Patrons demand Hillard resign after a heated campaign and vote to remove him from the school board.
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Denver
Colo
United Dream
Denver Colo
den iWiard
Lanver
Jahama
Hillis
Hillard Ax
Gerseman
Ace bin Ietriet
Impeachment Charges Filed Against Texas Governor Ferguson
Charges designed to form the basis of impeachment proceedings were filed in the Texas House of Representatives. Speaker Fielder announced the filing shortly after the Legislature convened. The record shows 112 members present with 112 answering to a roll call, amid early ambivalence and confusion.
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Associated Preas
Austin
Texia
Gox
James B. Ferguson
Fidler
La Crosse Women Active for Hoover Era Parade Event
Women members of the auxiliary to the county chapter of defense planned a parade through the city this evening urging Hoover economy during a Hoover supper event in Crom e Wis.
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Associated Proms
Crome
Wis
Eapnei
Defense
Hoover
Full Agreement Over Food Bill Prolonged Senate Deliberations
The report outlines a hard-fought reconciliation of a food bill with Senate conferees approving a committee-led plan to lift expenditures, levy new taxes, and revise revenue sources. Prohibition debates dominate as lawmakers prepare votes on constitutional amendments amid a looming federal tax and waterways financing.
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Washington
Hill
Senate
Wilson
Woeldig
Detina
House
Jamas
Nansemon
Appomattox
Virginia
Missouri River
Slona City
Fort Banton
Waco Ready for Troops Speculation Begins
United Press dispatch from Wisconsin Milwaukee reports that Wisconsin troops are to train at Waren Texas within two weeks, contradicting earlier beliefs that guardsmen would train at Camp Dougan. The Washington advisory hints at the plan, but public information remains unclear.
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United Press
Waren
Texas
Washington
Wisconsin
Camp Dougan
Robert Eliot Dies in Milwaukee at Age 88
Robert Eliot a veteran grain merchant died in Milwaukee Wisconsin at age eighty eight on August 1. He was a well known retired figure in local commerce and his death marked the end of a long career in grain trade.
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Associated Pree
Milwaukee
Wis
Robert Eliot
Former Wisconsin congressman Burke in Milwaukee sanitarium
Michael E Burke III, former congressman for Wisconsin's Second District, is hospitalized in Milwaukee for a nervous breakdown. Reports say his condition is not serious, and immediate family may visit him at the sanitarium.
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Wisconsin Congressan
Freas
Milwaukee
Win
Micnast E Burke
Wisconsin
Heat Wave Kills and Strains East Coast Cities
United Press reports over 500 deaths and more than 4000 prostrations from a three day heat wave across the country. In New York City eighteen deaths and 107 prostrations by noon, with Brooklyn and the Bronx also hit hard. Factories shut or cut shifts as cities from Taunton to Syracuse cool measures and park authorities note soaring heat, while the West remains cooler by comparison.
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United Pres
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Dewell
Bescon
Catted Press
Weather Bureau
New York Central Railroad
Taunton
Maas
Syracuse
Lawrence
Lowell
Mara
Ilolyoke
Mass
Fellowstone National Park
Pacific Coast
San Franco
Seattle
Portland
Los Angeles
Sammies Amusement Planned by Y M C A Workers
United Press dispatch notes Y M C A workers plan winter recreation for American Expeditionary Army troops. Pending regimental theatricals boxing and basketball likely, as tobacco supplies tighten with reliance on French products. Pershing to visit billets and observe trench practice.
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United Seas
American Expeditionary Army
WOM. C
Tobares
Pershing
Inshief
Rear Admiral's Report On Submarine Battle Revealed
Washington August 1 A P report outlines the submarine attack on American transport ships during the first expedition to France. Secretary Daniels will present the detailed findings to the naval affairs committee and the public, detailing how German submariners attacked twice and were repelled in combat.
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Washington
France
Daniels
Chalman Tillman
Navy
Transnorta
Spies Using Aeroplanes Reported Over Utah
United States officials investigate a rumor of German spy planes seen over southern Utah. Army officers at Fort Douglas withheld comment while authorities consider dispatching aircraft to gather evidence on whether the planes are aiding Germany.
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Utah
United Proan
Salt Lake
United States Officisia
Fort Douglas
Therone
Germany
Record Heat Wave Hurts Nation With Deaths Across Cities
Fifty eight deaths and over 200 prostrations reported from intense heat across New York and other cities. Temperatures peaked with 88 F in New York City. 104 F in California. Showers possible tonight and Thursday in the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
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Washington, D . Aus
New York City
O'Clork
United States
Canada
Montreal
O'Clark
Fed Bud
Cal
Towa
Wisconsin
Missouri
Kansas
Lower Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Great Lakes
Elder Cohan Dies. Father of George M. Cohan Passes
Actor Jerre Cohan aged sixty seven and father of George M. Cohan died today. He was one of the best known actors in the country and a prominent figure in early American theater.
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Uni Monroe
Jerre Cohan
Nixty
George M. Cohan
Weather Forecast Patch Highlights Fair Skies
The notice forecasts fair and continued cool conditions with a dry rise in temperatures around August. It mentions partial readings for Wisewneta and general observations for upcoming days. Tonight and Thursday show smoother conditions with periods of steady temperatures and light winds.
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Michael E. Burke III
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Oklahoma
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