Government Moves to End Antiwar Propaganda Nationwide
The government launches a wide drive to suppress antiwar activity led by the IWW and Socialist groups. Attorney General orders marshals to seize materials from IWW headquarters, notably in Chicago, with Haywood briefly arrested then released. Officials say the action precedes a presidential report on Western labor tensions.
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Washington
Teduatriat Workers of the World
Socialist Party
United States
Gregory
Industrial Workers of the World
Chicago
Wiliam D. Haywood
I W. W
Whit
Haywood
Department
Wises
Covington
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
West
Pacife Court
W. W. Property Seized in Utah Raid
Federal agents led by W. W. Ray Caltech Staten district attorney and Aquila Nebeker United States marshal raided all W. W. headquarters in Salt Lake City seizing over five tons of literature including books pamphlets pictures and seditious letters. No arrests were made. equipment and member lists taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat Lake Univ
W. W. Ray
Caltec ‘Staten
Aquila Nebeker
United States
Silt Lake
Gompers Pledges Labor Unity for War Effort
In Minneapolis on Wednesday Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, urged united labor support for the war, denounced peace propagandists, and challenged pro German groups to reveal disloyalty. The keynote speech opened the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy conference with 200 delegates attending.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Samuel Gorgers
American Federation of Labor
United Support of
Organized Labor
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Gompers
Labor
Cormier
Socialiet Jarty
Drafted Into Service First Contingent Begins Training For War
The first contingent of the national army began training for actual warfare. Recruit groups of the draft army were issued khaki uniforms, clothing, rifles, ammunition, blankets and other accoutrements. Hoover to control sugar industry in the United States moved to voluntary state administration with sugar imports to be named by Herbert Hoover.
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Firat
National Army
Bette
Hoover
Food Administration
Penner
Herbert Hoo
Preparing Prison for Winter
Washington War department stated on Wednesday the plan to reduce the gueriwm at Fort Douglas Verh and to send 40 far ad known anun genenits to gumbo the canton ents suitable for winter use.
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Washington
War Department of Hetule
Fort Douglas
Verh
Oklahoma Conspirator Arrests Reported in Waurika
Sixteen of twenty seven men charged with conspiracy against the government were arrested in the southern part of Jafferman county with Pye placed in the count at Waurika. An investigation of defective ammunition at Frankford arsenal was ordered by Secretary Baker after a special committee of two civil officials and an army officer examined the matter.
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Oklahoma
Magbiog
Okla
Jafferman
Pye
Waurika
Washington
Frankford Arsenal
Ans Army
Baker
Nation's Tribute to Drafted Men Parade in Washington
Washington crowds cheered as President Wilson and Congress joined diplomats in a two hour procession honoring District of Columbia selections for national army service. About 26,000 people viewed the reviewing stand at the White House, with half in uniform and the parade marching along Pennsylvania Avenue toward battlefields in France.
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Washington
Che
Congress
United States
District of Columbia
America
Union
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilson
White House
Thompson Hanged in Effigy in Chicago Park
Chicago reports a large crowd watched as supporters of General Loyd Wheaton hanged Mayor William Bale Thompson in effigy near Veterans of Foreign Wars Grant Park. After about thirty minutes park police removed the figure from the scene and the crowd roared as the effigy was placed into an automobile and paraded down Michigan Boulevard.
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Chicago
William Bale Thompson
Loyd Wheaton
No. 40
Veterans of Foreign Im
Mexican Raid Across Rio Grande Hits Ino Ranch
Reporting from Eagle Pass Texas a raid by Mexicans crossed the Rio Grande about twenty five miles south of here and attacked the Ino ranch driving off roughly thirty head of cattle. US troops recently stationed in the area have been withdrawn.
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Hagle Pass
Texas
Rio Grande
Here
Ino Ranch
Swiss minister to the United States named Sulzer joins as banker
Jean Adolphe Bulaer, newly appointed Swiss minister to the United States, is described as a banker and commercial figure rather than a trained diplomat. his prominent Swiss family and travel are noted alongside ambiguous Belgian government communications and a British steamship sinking report.
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Jean Adolphe Bulaer
United States
Switzerland
Reichstag Row Reveals German Submarine Policy Discord
Washington confidential dispatches report a rupture between the Reichstag majority and the German admiralty over submarine warfare. Dr. Erzberger accuses Admiral von Capelle of falsifying enemy tonnage losses and misreporting British losses, fueling unrest and influencing President Wilson’s peace stance amid naval policy disputes.
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Washington
Reichstag
Admiralty
Admiral von Capelle
Mathing Eraberger
Centrum
Ersberger
Cvista
Bethmann-Hollweg
Capelle
Erzberger
Wil Jan
Lt Wavy Winded
Wilson
Cplnim
Kleipphig
Germany
Navy
de Hartin
Hive
High War Taxes Defeated in Senate Refit Tuesday
Washington war taxes failed again as Senate refuted a proposed 40 percent profit tax amid wartime profiteering concerns. Senator Hollis of New Hampshire offered a 5 percent flat tax amendment, which also lost 22 to 12, reflecting opposition to broad revenue measures.
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Waanigton Roe Senate
Senator Hollis
Lew Hompahire
Belchera Riot in Lexington Injures Soldiers
A crowd attacked Mee soldiers on Saturday in Lexington, injuring several and forcing many comrades to retreat. Authorities report a chaotic scene with injuries among the troops as the assailants dispersed.
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Belchera
Negro
Lesington
Killa Daughter Involved in Fatal West Side Shooting
A report from Havena describes a personal crisis case in Col A where a woman named Mra Edward 2 Burne of Alameda is accused of shooting and killing a one year old girl and fatally wounding Hervell Baturdiy in a crowded west side area. The incident occurred amid a tense public scene with local authorities investigating possible motives and connections to the Havena area.
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Killa
Mra
Edward 2
Burne
Alameda
Hervell Baturdiy
President Wilson Aims Army Unity In Address To Drafted Soldiers
On September 3 President Wilson spoke to the National Army draftees, urging unity and courage. He urged soldiers to uphold high standards of fitness, conduct, and patriotism as the nation watches. He expressed confidence and prayers for guidance, calling all Americans one in this war effort.
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America
Rome Letters Describe Austrian Prisoner Plight in Trieste
Reports from Rome allege Austrian camps in Trieste show severe famine with bread, potatoes, sugar, and coffee unavailable at any price. The population faces starvation while limited food exists for a few. Similar collapses occur in Serbia with thousands of children and women dying from hunger and disease amid wartime shortages.
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Rome
Austria
Trieste
Serbia
Tanger
Wek
Nueison
Hisense
Lieut G M La Bounty Sees Navy Class Issue
Lieut G M La Bounty of Detroit Michigan serves as sealing inspector for the 1008 class of the Union and Navy, a native of Detroit.
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G. M. la Bounty
Detroit
Mich
Hayle Wu Young Men’s Christian Association Opens
The Hayle Wu center in London Loudon, serving as a Young Men’s Christian Association headquarters, was formally opened Monday with Walter Hines Page, the American ambassador, presiding at the ceremony.
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London
Loudon
Hayle Wu
Bagnad
Walter Hines Duge
Arenes
Austrians Driven Back as Teutons Advance on Riga Front
Corroborated dispatches describe Austrians repelled along the white front near Riga while German and Austro-Hungarian forces press toward the city. Russian defense falters as German troops threaten crucial Baltic port and railway link to Petrograd.
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London
Tralian
Te Tallans
Monte San Gabriely
Riga
Hultle
Petrograd
Enen
Lake Bubit
Mita
Dyina
Gulf of Finland
Mutineers Sent to Prison for War Crimes
Ten members of the Twenty fourth infantry clashed with civil police and troops at Nueh on duty night. They were found guilty of violation of article nine three of war by a general court martial at Camp Macdill, Waco. Five were sentenced to five years hard labor at Leavenworth, one to ten years, others dishonorably discharged and forfeiture of pay and allowances while in confinement.
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Ban Antonie
Vexus
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Nueh Ob
Camp Mucdrtir
Waco
United States
Leavenworth
Kaw
Lawyers Urged to Sound a Cry of Alarm for War Prosecution
Elihu Root urged American Bar association delegates in Saratoga Springs to mobilize lawyers across the country. He asked members of the bar to use influence over clients and colleagues to support a successful war effort.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Lawyers of America
Elihu Root
Conference of Bar Association
American Bar Association
Russians Evacuate Riga Amid Coastal Withdrawal Signals
Petrograd reports the entire Baltic frontline abandoned as the fall of the major Baltic port appears imminent. Prince Leopold of Bavaria presses a blunt drive, while the evacuation of the foremost port is officially admitted, signaling a continued fear of combined land and sea attack.
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Petrograd
Balte
Leopold of
Bavichi
Bulday
Bulle
Tuestan
Thompson Protects Pacifists and Chicago Meeting Cleared
In Chicago Mayor William Mile Thorpeen allowed peace delegates to hold a meeting after protests by the city's assembly. The People’s Council of America for Democracy and Torus completed a formal arrangement, while tensions rose with officials including Governor Frank QO and Tanwilen. The session adjourned with the stated purpose of continued outreach and peace.
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Chicago
America
Hoice
William Mile Thorpeen
Gavarnar
Frank QO
Tanwilen
Foieeanpunten
Damme
Girdeen
Blue Sul
Rmit
Witwe
Mutinies in Portuguese Navy Reported in Madrid
The report notes mutinies within the Portuguese Navy with several arrests made as a consequence. In other news Mexico’s president Derrange renews assurances of staying neutral and urged during the opening of the regular session of Congress.
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Madrid
Menice
Afesien
Mexico
Derrange
Mexican Congress
War Measures Revenue and Certificates Report
Fragmentary text reflects wartime finance and revenue measures. References include 9 billion dollar revenue alignment and certificates, with mentions of measures affecting war effort and supporting resources. Names and precise details are obscured by OCR.
Northwest Notes Mixed Local News From Many States
A long jumble of reports mentions a prominent alumna's death in New York, a death in Nevada, injuries and accidents across multiple towns, labor unrest, sparked violence, court actions, train arrests, and shifts in industrial oversight. The scattered items reference Missoula, Spokane, Hood River apples, and several named individuals and places, painting a broad picture of regional concerns and events.
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Viking
University of Neva
Peemlnent Thong Bivinee Dita
New York
Joseph Clithertioh
Missoula
Stan
Cabin Forest
Neva
United States
Spurkane
Anil
Wnuniitis
Nhstral White
T. M. Long
Waite
Curlin
Nev
Spre Kane
Troy
Mont
Bute
Hood River
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W. W
U. G
Alt
Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Ware Cause
Wild Street Demonstration
Ean A. Sulzer
Belgium
Mnautnetiing
Chaatry
Hearroy Oil
Purweka, Withy & Co. Ltd
Boon
Erman Peace Advocate
Acol 8 Capelle
Alse
Senate
Wilken
Kawt Kent
Bubhle
Northwest
E. J. Boyle
Cale Wil
Columbia
Hiss
Ploche
Br.t. Duckworth
Beatins
Pete Daily
Tramp
Stark
Duckworth
Dhlasud
Thas
Welle
Belbg
Weetven
Bund
Nevada
Newadi
Hhall
Toy Kim
Bolie
Mduho
Bartland
Mintaking
Eve Tordicine
Delano Wikwgert
Wiseae
Mabie
Kiel
Montini
Rig
Tai Teadieieini
Ann Fiekbion
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