Vision of Wilson cabinet used in IWW sedition trial
Chicago May 12 A strange vision picturing President Wilson and his cabinet online as saviours of the people was introduced as evidence in the sedition conspiracy trial of 112 IWW leaders. The document urged workers to resist conscription and wage general strikes and insurrection, claiming mobilization would fail and that the president and cabinet would flee by yacht.
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Chicago
Wilson
Harrison George
America
Industrial Worker
Workers of America
Senate
No Developments In Aircraft Row In Washington
Washington May 12 There were no open developments in the aircraft situation as renewed interest followed the government disclosures about Gutzon Borglum Officials read Borglum s New York statement in which he denied any improper conduct but declined to comment The department of justice and senate military committee pressed ahead with investigations of aircraft production Both will probe Borglum s charges against aircraft officials and Borglum s charges President Wilson vows a full sifting of the matter to the bottom.
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Washington
War Department
Gutzon Borglum
Borglum
New York
Department of Justice
Senate Military Company
Wilson
Housing Bill Advanced in War Worker Quarters Plan
Washington May 12 The conference report on the 60 million housing bill to provide quarters for war workers was adopted by the house Saturday. The measure awaits Senate action.
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Washington
House
Senate
Germans Seek Iron Rule Over Russia
London May 12 Russia faces a potential political shift as a Daily Express Petrograd correspondent reports Germany seeks economic dominance and military occupation of Russian territory. An extra Bolshevik council session discussed the German ultimatum led by Count Mirbach, with Lenine’s pessimistic view. Considerations on moving the capital to Nijni Novgorod and Moscow defense were raised.
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London
Russia
Petrograd
Daily Express Telegraphs
Germany
Count Mirbach
Lenine
Podnia
Nijni-Novgorod
Moscow
Draft calls exceed 1.3 million as U S Army grows
Washington May 12 More than 1,300,000 men have been drafted and sent to France camps or awaiting calls ahead of June 1. The May contingent pushed total to 1.3 million with expectations of larger June enrollments. Officials project full strength beyond 3 million within 12 to 13 months, with some suggesting 5 million possible.
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Washington
France
War Losses List Totals 69 Names From Washington Dispatch
The May 12 casualty roll shows 69 names: 8 killed in action, 4 died of wounds, 7 died of accidents, 4 died of disease, 3 from other causes, 4 severely wounded, 384 wounded slightly, and 5 prisoners previously missing. Officers Adrian C Edwards and Walter C Flate killed. Col George E Leach and Lieut Mortimer L Steinhardt wounded. Prisoners include Capt John F Hardesty, Lieuts Wm Gordon and Thomas Kern, and others. The list names numerous soldiers and reserves with home towns across the country.
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Washington
Adrian C. Edwards
Carrollton
Lil
Walter Cecil Flate
New York City
George E. Leach
Minneapolis
Mortimer L. Steinhardt
New York
John F. Hardesty
Winfield
Hl. Gordon
Thomas Benjamin Kern
Bethlehem
Frank K. Miller
Maders
Bee
James E. Quigley
Adriana
Alton P. Wood
Boston
Edward L. Klint
Gaines Street
Davenport
Iowa
Frank J. Downing
East Woodbury Street
Danville
Prvate
Wm. J. Hamilton
North Union Street
Decatur
Glen Heckenberry
Adrian C Edwards
Carrollton, Jr
W. F. Taylor
Alle
Scotland
Alexander Frazer
Blevins
Charles Heckelman
Reading
Wm. Johnson
Roger
Hee Stewart
Amherstdale
W. Va
David F. Wilson
Opp
Ala
Jack
Chester
Ramate Ogden R. Elliott
Paris
Ith
Donald C. Abbott
Cleveland
Sylvester Armstrong
Clemic Atkinson
Denmark
Ore
George Black
Williston
N. C
Wilmer H. Brown
Washington, D
Howard OU. Carlin
Fishback
Charles L. Carson
Coffeyville
Kan
Homer M. Casper
Spring Grove
Morris Lockett
Brooklyn
Joe G. Mullins
Greenfield
Tenn
Claude H. Myers
Browning
Nicolai P. Nelson
Grantsburg
Wis
Harry E. Rowe
Ohio
Edward C. St. Jean
Manchester
N. H
Kurt Schoenan
Crownsberg
Germany
Emmett Self
Met. Sterling
Whig
Floyd Wm. Spencer
Goetzville
Mich
Robert E
Battle Scarred Doll Carried To Freedom
Lieutenant Jack O'Brien on leave from the French foreign legion campaigns in Canada uses a battle scarred rag doll as a recruiting symbol. A seven year old girl gave him the doll in France before the village fell to German forces. He says the doll’s mother died in the bombardment and was buried in the village as the Germans withdrew.
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ST. Catherine
Ont
Jack O’brien
Shell
France
French Foreign Legion
Canada
Dollmother
Drive Her To Freedom Promises Made
A fragment recounts a pledge to escort Dolly to freedom, promising action and safety. The note emphasizes commitment to liberation and the speaker's determination to overcome obstacles. The brief suggests a pursuit or escape narrative with a focus on emancipation.
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Dolly
Burleson and Creel Answer Roosevelt Charges
Postmaster General Burleson and George Creel issued statements dismissing Colonel Roosevelt's charges that the administration discriminates in press treatment. They said Creel and the Department of Justice have no role in the matter. Roosevelt had promised further remarks to clarify the issue.
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Washington
Burleson
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Col. Rosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
War biscuits and weddings in a paradoxical line
A compact quip notes the irony of guiding someone to marriage more simply than coaxing a stubborn eater into trying war biscuits, reflecting a playful cultural stereotype about military food and courtship.
A TEXAS WONDER Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles
Texa s Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder problems including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It regu lates bladder troubles in children and is sold by druggists or mailed for 1.25 with testimonials available from Dr E W Hall St Louis.
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DelMiracle
DeMiracle
Park Ave
129Th St
New York
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis, Mo
Druggsists
Elect Peorian For President Of T. P. A.
The Illinois T. P. A. convention at Champaign concluded with a business session and set Kewanee as next year’s meeting site. Elected officers include President Charles E. Tuell of Peoria and five vice presidents: W. B. Stewart Effingham F A Worth Galesburg C L Ashbrook Mattoon George Worthington Kewanee and Charles A. Peterson Aurora.
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