Pargo Letter Read At Trial Of Socialists
Letters from James G. Spargo and Adolph Germer described by government counsel during the espionage trial of five Socialist leaders. Spargo claimed the party’s 1917 St Louis convention read as if written in the German foreign office. Germer testified of meetings with Walsh Darrow Stedman and Engdahl to protest post office actions.
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Ohn Spargo
Socialist Party
Adolph Germer
National Socialist Party
Spargo
St. Louis
United States
Wilson
Adolph Genmer
Frank P. Walsh
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
William H. Taft
Federal War Labor Board
Germer
Walsh
Clarence
Darrow
Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Engdahl
Stedman
Washington
Post Office Department
Socialist editor testifies on antiwar policy defends paper
The defense contends the American Socialist's editorial line was set by the party executive committee with J Louis Engdahl among defendants. Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson quotes are cited as context for the Chicago speech of August 10 1917, which led to arrest and denials of government witnesses.
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American Socialist
J. Louis Engdahl
Germer
Roosevelt
Wilson
American War Losses by State and Braches Listed
The record lists total war losses totaling 2959 across categories such as killed in action wounded severely and missing in action. Illinois Missouri and Iowa contributions include dozens of named soldiers with ranks from private to sergeant and officers, along with causes of death including wounds accidents and disease.
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Acton
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Chas
J. Bucholz
St. Louis
William Ilg
Joseph Kanka
Chicago
Michael Garvin
Clayton V. Posey
Sioux City
Herbert Kuehne
Bert D. Rodewald
Toluca
Alva EL Wood
Berryman
Harry R. Watts
Bluford
John Thafe
John Schaap
Deldand
Wim
Bo Smith
Steffenville
Joseph Ti
Teo J. Tawnd
Chester Vaughn
Fulton
Henry EL. Acard
Des Moines
Frank Addante
Chicaso
Time
Brownell
Monroe City
Gurney ©. Casady
Lumonia
H. Curry
Pana
Til
Grow
Peoria
Edward Janda
Halph W. Kent
Macomb
Jil
John E. White
Hunnewell
Afo
Wm. LL
Richardson
Baring
Leslie F. Kimmel
Carthage
Merle Crabb
Elza E. Fusselman
Quincy
Frank
War Industries Board Dissolves January First
Announcement confirms cancellation of all restrictions and industry pledges tied to the War Industries Board. The board is dissolved January 1 after Bernard M. Baruch resigns as chairman, a notice issued weeks earlier.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Bernard M. Baruch
Glass Urges New Liberty Loan Next Spring
Secretary Glass stated the treasury will pursue another liberty loan and continue war savings certificates sales. He noted current year outlays near 9.6 billion dollars with November and December expenditures high, and urged continued thrift and mobilization to meet government needs.
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Washington
Glass
The
Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Germans to hold conference to elect president
Copenhagen dispatch says the German government plans a December 29 conference of representatives from all former empire states to elect a president of the German republic, a move reported to avoid new outbreaks.
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Copenhagen
German Republic
Berlin
Explains League Of Nations To Britain
London dispatch outlines how freedom of the seas relates to the league of nations. The article notes Britain is asked to agree on conditions for use, not surrender naval power. It describes a recalcitrant government facing league actions including blockade and sea capture.
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London
League of Nations
Paris
Manchester Guardian
League
Christmas Eve Ent in Baptist Church Program
The Christmas entertainment will be held in the Baptist church on Christmas Eve. Mr and Mrs William Page attended the funeral of Adolph Pullman.
Stillwell Visit From Edgar Tanner and Family
Edgar Tanner and family visited Sunday with Roy Howard and family. Mr and Mrs Arthur George and son also present for the gathering in Stillwell Illinois.
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Stillwell
Ill
Edgar Tanner
Roy Howard
Arthur George
Local Grips With Mild Flu Amid Social Visits
Clyde has a mild flu. William Tanner and Harvey Tanner with family visited Sunday. Elaine Howard of Bowen visits Willa Tanner. Glenn Tanner went to Quincy Tuesday. Bert Howard of Bowen in Stillwell Monday. Mrs Walter Tanner visits Agnes Meyers near Denver. Edith Laffey and Paul sick with flu but recovering. Fay Murphey of Mendon visited her parents, E. O. Jackson, last week.
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Clyde
Wee
Wm. R. Tanner
Harvey Tanner
Elaine Howard
Bowen
Willa Tanner
Glenn Tanner
Quincy
Bert Howard
Stillwell
Walter Tanner
Agnes Meyers
Denver
Edith Laffey
Paul
Fay Murphey
Mendon
E. O. Jackson
Hotel Men Plan Fight Against Prohibition Amendment
The American Hotel association opened executive session in New York and resolved to lead a nationwide campaign against the proposed prohibition constitutional amendment and against the emergency agricultural bill rider barring traffic in toxicants after June 30 1918. A three member committee was appointed to direct the effort.
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New York
American Hotel Association
Seasonal Gift Goods and Toys at Discount Prices
Extensive variety of ladies handkerchiefs from .10 to .18 each and embroidered pieces. Xmas tree ornaments two for ten cents and small 10c each. Silk boot nosed 50c pair, men’s wool hose 75c. Shirred ribbon elastic 40c yard. Xmas post cards eight for a dime, booklets eight for 10c. Unbreakable dolls 25 to 50c, toy tea sets 40c, climbing monkeys 35c, bisque dolls 10 to 25c. Silk ties 50c, tissue and crepe paper sales, exclusive table crockery and prices to attract shoppers.
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Jy Saya
Cct
Weilers
Quincy Home
Kuppenheimer
W.N. Reynolds & Sons
Clothiers
Hampshire ST
Furnishers
R. Hill
Humphrey
Chillicothe
Ake B. Turnbow
Caruthersville
John P. Henn
Aurora
E. Sheppard
Armstrong Mo
Manfre
Kansas City
Ira C. Brown
Hannibal
Frank H. Schubert
Gustaf W. Erickson
Joy
Gilbert Johnson
Viola
Ralph G. Lloyd
Crooks Brothers Mills
Nation
Britain
Lillian Harel
John Cornwell
Helen Wells
Payson
Ameiil Hinie
Will Elliott
John Hunsaker
Hunsaker
Dave Bridgewater
Plymouth
Mr. Hunsaker
Margaret Meyer
Dick Lierly
Cora Royer
Xmas
Kmas
Rogers
Lincoln
Willner
Madras
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