RIFLES DDE W AMERICA TO AD ENEMY WAR RIFLES
In New York on May 15 the state attorney general's probe into ammunition hoarding by German agents heard brokers doubt claims of 1,000,000 Mauser rifles and 1,000,000,000 car tridges. Edgard A. Holmes testified of alleged rifle smuggling from Krupp works to aid a German plan to dominate U.S. ports. Gustav Lussing, a naturalized German-born man, featured prominently in testimony as a motive figure in the discussions.
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New York
State Attorney General's Office
United States
Edgard A. Holmes
James St. Crossley
Krupp
Essen
Woman Works Fifteen Hours a Day
A report highlights a woman employed long hours, working fifteen hours daily amid discussions on labor conditions. The piece notes her endurance and echoes broader concerns about working hours for women in the era.
Promoter Lussing Recalled at Gun Hearing Under Subpoena
Testimony at a hearing shows Lussing, described by William H. Ford as a New Jersey farmer and promoter, appeared under subpoena and may testify later. Ford says Lussing withholds principal owners, while investigators seek names. Witnesses link rifles to German Americans, with possible principal Mr Richards of Philadelphia. Ships and storages across the country are noted. Francis Judd sought to buy rifles for the Russian government and identified a Liberty Street storehouse with several weapons. Major Nicholas Biddle of the army intelligence bureau attended the hearing.
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Lussing
William H. Ford
New York
New Jersey
Becker
Ford
Harford T. Marshall
Mr. Richards
Philadelphia
Marshall
United States
Broadway
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Hans Tauscher
The
Krupps
Rifles
Francis L. Judd
Liberty Street
East Side
Judd
Secret Service
Nicholas Biddle
Army Intelligence Bureau
Biddle
Experts Testify in Edgar Strause Trial
In Port A May 1 The day in Edgar A. Strause's murder trial focused on expert testimony to identify the fatal wound. Doctors Miller and Edmondson described the temple wound as non fatal and could not confirm the neck shot as deadly. Dr Brown testified blood was found on bank floors nails and papers. Defense photographers and measurements of the bank interior were taken after adjournment.
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Peorta
Edgar A. Strause
Berne M. Mead
Mead
Charles W. Miller
O. B. Edmondson
Teamsters Strike in Chicago Halted
CHICAGO May 15 The strike of A000 teamsters and track chauffeurs here was temporarily called off after a conference summoned by Hinton Claibaugh, FBI bureau of investigation chief. He urged patriotism, leading to an armistice pending a morning meeting for possible settlement. War materials shipments prompted federal intervention. unions and employers to pursue settlement.
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Chicago
Oumion
Hinton G. Chaibaugh
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Mr. Clabaugh
Moo] Galvin
Truck Drivers’ Union
Speculation on Charles and William Meeting at German HQ
London May 15 A conference between Emperor Charles and Emperor William at German headquarters Sunday fuels strong speculation. Observers suggest Germany gains firmer control over Austria Hungary with the dual monarchy treated as a German colony while Austria Hungary seeks peace with Romania and Ukraine.
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London
Charles
Emperor William
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Austria-Hungary
France
William
Rumania
Ukrainia
Austria
Hungary
Senator Reed Urges Building of Barges
United States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri urged immediate government building of boats and barges for use on the Mississippi river at the first annual Mississippi Valley Waterways association convention in St. Louis May 15. James E. Smith, president of the association, said the convention would seek government operation of barge lines on the river.
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ST. Louis
United States
James A. Reed
Missouri
Mississippi Valley Waterways Association
Mississippi River
James E. Smith
General Maurice joins staff of Chronicle
London May 15 Major General Maurice who was ordered to retire after Lloyd George’s explanations in parliament has accepted an offer to become the Daily Chronicle’s military correspondent. The paper announces the appointment and his first article will appear today.
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London
Gen. Maurice
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Maurice
Daily Chronicle
Quincy Cavalrymen To Get Their Horses
Nick Musolino of the 304th Cavalry band at Camp Stanley Leon Springs Texas writes home from May 7 1918 describing the camp life music and dances. He notes issuance of saddles and riding gear the band’s public performances for recruits and a planned dance for a Boerne millionaire while quaratine rules curb gatherings. He explains rumors of California travel are unfounded and sends regards to Quincy friends.
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Louis Musolino
Maine Street
Nick
304Th Cavalry Band
Camp Stanley
Leon Springs
Texas
San Antonio
Stars and Stripes
Milionaire
Boerne
Liberty Theater
Cavalry
Oakwood
California
Quincey
Fashions for Americans showcase tailored frock in satin
The article describes a late spring to cool summer tailored frock of black satin with vestre or white Georgette, featuring a five inch silk fringe, a one and a half yard underskirt, and a circular peplum. It notes adaptable fabrics like serge, broadcloth, and mercerized weave, and highlights white broadcloth trends and satin as top fabric for women this season.
Dewey PTA Staged Spinster's Return at School Auditorium
A large Dewey school crowd filled the auditorium for the Spinster's Return comedy staged by the Parent-Teacher Association. The ensemble listed many named characters and performers, with music including a piano solo and a patriotic trio. Postmaster Elmer Lummis spoke on War Savings Stamps, as the program concluded with a final musical number.
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Dewey
Josephine Jane Green Saphorina
James Riggs
Priscilla Abigail Hodge
Claude Waggoner
Jane Higgins
G. F. Short
Tiny Short van Tassell
J. W. Hart
Rebecca Rachel Sharp Highflier
A. J. Clark
Mary Ann Fradler Malaprop
Ivan Franklin
Patience Desire Manor
Ketchum
Homer Huggins
Violet M. Ruggles
Lee Botts
Charity Longface Puddyfoot
Harry Goodapple
Sophia Stuckup Bennett
John Wottman
Juliet Long Foundestant
Louis Denning
Betsy Bobbit
Glasscock
Cleopatra Belle Brown Hopkins
Lawrence Thayer
Polly Jane Pratt Doolittle
H. Requet
Belinda Bluegrass
W. H. Smith
Frances Touchmenot
Bolles
Florence Lucrenia Goodhupe
Masengale
Hannah Biggerstaff Slocum
Simms
Count Ketchum
Dudley Rig
Samantha
L. Daly
Betty Ann
Cyrilda Denning
Pegey Marie
M. C. Wittman
Sophia Jane
Mary Clark
Tillie
Bertha Date
Nathaniel Isaac
Leland Waggoner
Jehosaphat
Dudley Riggs
John Jacot
Ruth Wittman
Jeremiah
Russell Simms
Walter Padelforn
Dorilda Denning
Elmer Lummis
Jennie Hicks
Wanda Huggins
Slomer Luggins
Spinster Orchestra Delights Crowd For Piano Fund
The Spinster Orchestra played many tunes simultaneously to a pronounced volume aimed at laughs rather than critical praise. Ice cream and soda pop were sold, and a substantial sum was raised for the piano fund.
Meat Card System Success in Paris May Report
The meat card system was used for the first time Tuesday in Paris causing some confusion in certain quarters but overall it proved successful with the public accepting retrenchment in the interest of national defense. The article notes that proverbs are fruits of long experience conveyed in few words.
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Paris
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