German Plot Told by LW Spreads Violence Threats in Minnesota
Washington reports Industrial Workers of the World leaders accused of collaborating with German agents to stir strikes among Germans and Austrians. In Duluth, Judge Smallwood sentences Arthur Thorne to eighty five days, ruling IWW as a group that teaches violence and industrial strife by word of mouth. Minnesota minutes reveal a plan for a general strike, found in a Metal Mine Workers branch secretary’s pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Industrial Workers of the World
West
senate
Thomas
Colmado
Armoona
Thomas chargeu
Wrest
LW. W. Teach
DULUTH
Minn
Arthur Thorne
Smallwood
William Sullivan
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
New York
Minnesota
VIRGINIA
Mann
Minnesota range
Metal Mine Workers’ branch
Dominic Silver
federal grand jury
Labor Federation Opposes Swiss Conference
Washington June 28 The American Federation of Labor declines to join the international conference of trades unions drawn from the Stockholm meeting set for September 17 in Switzerland. President Gompers telegraphs to Stockholm leader Lindawmst that such conferences are premature and untimely and can serve no good purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
American Federation of labor
international conference of ‘trades’ unions
Stockholm
Switzerland
Gompers
Lindawmst
American Federation
Woman shot in mystery death in Sioux City
Thecla Gerken a 22 year old Woonsocket, South Dakota resident visiting Sioux City was shot late last night by an unknown assailant. Police and detectives pursue leads but have yet to identify a suspect or motive. Authorities note she had few local friends and no known enemies in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SIOUX CITY
Thecla Gerken
Woonsocket
S. D
Slaver Surrenders After 30 Years and Pleads Guilty
Franklin Texas June 2, Joseph Miller was killed here thirty years ago. An indictment named Frank Patrick, who eluded capture and was thought dead. A man bearing that name recently surrendered to the sheriff and today pleaded guilty to manslaughter, receiving a suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FRANKLIN
Tex
Joseph Miller
Frank Patrick
Patrick
Loans Forced on Foreign Firms in Chihuahua City
In Chihuahua City foreigners including Americans and British subjects face forced loans demanded by local interests to fund troops. Telegrams from companies both requesting and delaying payment reveal prisons and threats as representatives claim they are held until loans are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL PASO
Chihuahua City
Situation in Cars Blamed in Cal Inquiry
Ohio coal operators testified before the senate commerce committee about disruptions in coal supply and pricing. C. E. Maurer of Cleveland cited production costs rising from 1.20 to 197 per ton from 1915 to 1917 and said car supply to mines serving the public was zero while railroad mines received 108 percent. He warned the car situation must be corrected or the people will suffer.
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WASHINGTON
Ohio
senate commerce committee
Pomerone
Cummins
C. E Maurer
Cleveland
im Ghie
Maurer
interor
federal trade commission
corncl
national coal
cara
Lane
Cracker Tennis Player Enlists as Private in Army
Chicago June 28 Frank D Conger known as a tennis player here and in Los Angeles enlisted today as a private in the United States army. He is a nephew of the late E H Conger who was minister to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHICAGO
Frank D. Conger
Los Angeles
Cal
United States army
E. H. Conger
China
Prohibition Coal Prices Trigger Fisherman Battle
Washington reports intensified debate over the amended food central bill and prohibition features. Farmers labor unions and municipal officers protest, while a coal prices pact seeks an immediate tonnage reduction of one to one and a half dollars. The plan allows districts to set maximum FOB mine prices with federal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
food central
senate
Chamberlain
agriculture committee
Wisconsin farmers and agriculture organizations
Tom Watson AfoU Of Postoffice Clash In Savannah
On June 28 the local post office suspended delivery of Thomas E. Watson's weekly in Savannah under the new espionage act. The paper has been harshly attacking the army draft while awaiting a decision by the post office department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAVANNAH
postoffice today
Thomas E. Watson
post office department
Cocchi Faces Electric Chair Horror in Ruth Cruger Case
Bologna June 28 Alfredo Cocchi expresses dread of death by electric chair. He tells judges he is ready to pay the penalty but refuses a lawyer. Friends and kin raise funds to fight extradition while new questions about his mental condition arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOLOGNA
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
Cotchi
Cocchi
One Hundred Less Men At Work In Mines Today
In Butte City Montana today one hundred fewer miners turned up for shifts as sympathy strikes spread with electricians and the Metal Mine Workers Union seeking higher wages and recognition. Anaconda Copper officials said operations could run only about three more shifts due to tool shortages unless blacksmiths return, while federal mediator W H Rodgers met with Anaconda Copper vice president Thomas N Kelly.
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BUTTE CITY
BUTTE
Mont
Bish
electricians
agammat
Montana Power ‘Company
Metal Mine Workers' Union
Anaconda
iber Company
W.H. Rodgers
Thomas N. Kelly
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Cereal Shipments to Germany to Be Stopped
London June 28 The Daily Express reports Allies plan major steps to halt export of agricultural and other neutrals products to Germany. The entry of the United States into the war eases pressure and may persuade neutrals it is in their interest to cease supplying Germany and Austria while ensuring fair treatment for their own needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
The
Daily Express
Germany
United States
Austria
Lens Suburb Captured by Canadians in Lens Assault
Canadian troops from Nova Scotia Central Ontario Manitoba and British Columbia stormed the German front line at Avion a suburb of Lens and captured it. The Guards Corps deterred the Germans as the British advanced within a mile of Lens center. Paris dispatch notes German assault near Wattweiler Alsace repulsed with casualties.
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Avion
Dominion
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Columbia
Manitoba
FRANCE
Tndor
Lens
Critish
Central Ontara
Nova Scot
Pru
Guards Corps
PARIS
Wattweier
Thann
Alsace
war office
United Democracy Shown In War Effort At Annapolis
Secretary Daniels told nearly 200 Naval Academy graduates that America fights united with no division in council. He praised a war with passionless resolve, hatred only for autocracy, and a goal to make the world safe for democracy and to inspire liberty for the German people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Annapolis
America
naval academy
Winter Wheat Harvest Underway Across Southern States
June 28 report notes harvesting of winter wheat progressing in all Southern states with oats and wheat also advancing. Kansas and nearby states show delays of about ten days, while Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia are eight days late, Southern Illinois and Indiana two weeks late. Cooperative effort with department of adventure and labor deploys laborers to ready farms.
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WASHINGTON
Kansas
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Illlinois
Indiana
bettween
department of adventure and labor
Aircraft Materials Exhibit to Open in Washington
Washington June 28 a permanent exhibit of aircraft materials including engine parts and plane sections will open for army navy engineers and American manufacturers. The display will show foreign machines reflecting European building science after three years of war. Port Arthur Texas June 28 four hundred fifty metal workers who struck June 16 returned to work at Gulf Refinery Company's plant following an agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
national advisory committee for aeronautics
aircraft production board
army and navy
PORT ARTHUR
Tex
Gulf Refinery Company
Mexicans Carrying Ammunition Stopped at Rio Grande
A cavalry patrol near Rocky Ford east of El Paso halted a group of about 30 Mexicans smuggling ammunition across the Rio Grande. Two were captured, the rest fled to Mexico. The dropped ammo in the river is being guarded by soldiers and Fort Bliss was alerted for reinforcements.
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EL PASO
Jume
Rio Grande
Rocky Ford
here
Mexico
Fort Bliss
Petrograd Reports Aerial Operations On Fronts
Petrograd dispatches note fusillades and aerial operations on western and Romanian fronts. Detachments occupy Nanla and Mahashoh after engagement. Turks driven to mountains in Bistana. progress toward Panjwin near Persian frontier. Rome report cites one Italian steamship sunk in week ended June 24. arrivals 583. departures 436.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROME
Trade for Wheat in Government Control
Chicago June 28 Government plans for food control include absolute government control of the wheat trade in all its commercial aspects. There can be no speculation in it. Buying and selling of other grain for present or future delivery will be unrestricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHICAGO
Griffin
board of trade
Poles in Russia Demand Independence
In Petrograd on June 28 delegates from a large Polish region within Russia issued a declaration via a Kiev congress. They say their plea for autonomy to the temporary government was rejected and urge formation of a special local government to be approved by the upcoming constituent assembly.
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PETROGRAD
Russia
Poland
Kiev
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