Traitors deserve a bullet says Utah Senator King
Utah Senator King urged swift action against traitors and German influenced figures in Congress. He criticized delays to war support, defended press loyalty, and signaled no new disclosures expected tomorrow despite ongoing investigations.
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Utah
Fagiane Dela
Congress
King
Con Bernstorff
Senate
Overman
North Carolna
Chacran
Waitliv
Iyerwiht
Austria
Germany
Idaho coal price cut expected for consumers
The Idaho public utilities commission reports a one dollar per ton coal price reduction based on federal figures. Dealers statewide are complying with the price set and adjusting mines and deliveries to maintain costs. The commission investigates at government request and says consumers will have one dollar more per ton after purchase.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Utah
Wyoming
Public Utilities Commission
Unclear Boise Draft Figures Spark Confusion in Bannock County
Derived from Boise and Salt Lake reports, the Bannock County draft records show a discrepancy about examination totals. The local exemption board says 1350 men were examined, with only ten failing to appear and ten alternates showing, while Boise and national notices implied different figures.
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Boise
Salt Lake
Henne al Moody
Idaho
Bannock
Exemption Board of
Adjutant General
War emergency plans for women at University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati. Sept 24. The war emergency course opened at the University of Cincinnati teaches women to remake old dresses and hats and to cooperate with food conservation and other national movements.
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Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
School of Household Arts
Silver Jubilee for Rev Joseph Chartrand Priesthood
In Indianapolis on September 24 Rev Joseph Chartrand coadjutor bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese celebrated the silver jubilee of his ordination. Chartrand was ordained December 24, 1892 by Bishop Chatard and became his co adjutor in 1910.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph Chartrand
Homan Catholc
Ishop Chartrand
Ember
Chatard
Extradition Demand for Berkman Whitman Across States
Albany reports an application for extradition from New York to California for Alexander Berkman Whitman in connection with the Preparedness Day bomb outrage.
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Albany
New York
California
Alezander Berkman
Whitman
National Veterans gathering opens with three day program
In the United States the annual national convening of the Veterans association began in this city. The three day program includes business sessions social events and a large patriotic mass meeting with prominent speakers scheduled to address attendees.
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Gorens
United Spenishag Veterans
First attack to took the pe out of the German forces
Heavy cannonading continued on the Flanders front near Ypres with relief for infantry after hard fighting. Haig reported the German assault northeast of Lange marck was repulsed and ground lost in a British counter drive. Arras Scarpe Lenz sectors show activity with Canadian pressure and strong artillery on both sides, Verdun area also busy. German planes bombed a camp near Bar le Duc, killing two prisoners.
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Flanders Battle
Ypres
Haig
Langemarck
Arras
Scarpe
Lenz
Verdun
Booze Runners Face New Federal Patrol on Inside Route
Savannah and Jacksonville marked by speculation as liquor smugglers rely on the inland boat route to bring contraband whiskey. The federal government announces patrols to enforce prohibition and curb the illicit supply line between Brunswick Savannah and Jacksonville.
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Savannah
Jacksonville
Brunswick
Deputy Kills Bootlegger in Tucson Ambush
In Tucson on September 24 Larria Guibel a Mexican man was killed and Deputy Sid Simpson wounded as Guibel resisted arrest for selling contraband liquor.
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Tucson
Larria Guibel
Sid Simpson
Guibel
American Troops Near Actual Fighting Line
Amarillo Texas September 24 John William Shaeffer Jr aged 11 was found dead in a bloodstained area near his mother's temporary home. His 13 year old sister was cut on hands and face. mother arrested. Abroad, American expeditionary forces are close to German front lines in France. Some wounded, others eager for action with British lines.
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Amarillo
Texas
John William Shaeffer, Jr
Associated Press
Uncle Sam
France
Stars and Stripes
Prices Cut in Steel Deal Between Government and Producers
Washington announces a steel price agreement effective immediately with revisions set for January 1, 1915. Iron ore at lower lake ports remains $5.05 gross ton. coke in Connellsville at $6 a ton. steel plates $3.25 per hundredweight. pig iron $33 per gross ton. steel bars at Pittsburgh and Chicago $2.90 per hundred. recent prices listed for comparison.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Chicago
Connellsville
Pittsburgh
Joe Jackson Granted Draft Exemption for Dependent Wife
Greenville, South Carolina, Sept 24. Joe Jackson star batter of the Chicago American was exempted from the selective draft on grounds of a dependent wife.
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Greenville
South Carolina
Joe Jackson
Chicago American
Steel workers join strike in Portland yards
Four thousand steel shipyard workers walked out joining wooden shipyard strikers to demand higher wages in Portland on September 24.
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Portland
Chicago Prices Report Corn and Oats on Sept
Chicago market notes show corn at 1.20 per unit and oats at 57 percent, with no additional context or compare figures provided.
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Chicago
Fire Devastates Lawton, Oklahoma Buildings
A massive blaze in Lawton Oklahoma on September 24 destroyed twenty buildings, all but two wooden, threatening the town and causing an estimated loss of 235000 dollars.
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Lawton
Okla
America's only woman fair boss in land cited
Washington dispatch reports James Rainey as America's only woman in charge of a fair department under the National Farm and Live Stock show via the New Orleans Racing Association. The article notes hints of forthcoming disclosures from the state department and mentions a list of persons who received German money.
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Mrp
James Rainey
America
National Farm and
New Orleans Racing, Associ
State Department
France's Savior's U S Nephew Joins Army Aviation
Andrew Reid, a Baltimore scion and nephew of Marshal Joffre, was accepted as a private in the U S Army aviation section. The marshall, hero of the Marne, would be proud of his kin serving abroad. The note highlights his connection to France's revered commander.
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France
U. S
United States Army
Marshal Joffre
Marne
Andrew Reid [V
Baltimore
Enjoys Active Life of Training Camp
A personal letter from Drew W Standrod Jr in the second officers training camp at Presidio describes the camp as demanding and varied. He notes long days, hard work, neat sanitary barracks, and chores like kitchen police, with humor about the tough routine and orders.
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Drew. W. Standrod, Jr
Presidio
United States
Pocatello
Banks Hold Back Bonds Certificates Amid War Duel
North of Verdun near Fosse and Chaumes woods last night an artillery duel was reported as intense while banks keep bonds and certificates in vaults. Banks cite negotiability and clerical workload as reasons not to issue yet. Bonds expected for distribution around September 28 with interest starting June 15, 1917.
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Paris
Verdun
Fosse and
Chaumes Woods
Exchange of Old Liberty Bonds for New Issues
The Treasury may offer a second Liberty loan at 4 percent interest to first issue subscribers in exchange for the initial 3 1/2 percent bonds. Taxation differs between the two. 4 percent bonds are taxable while 3 1/2 percent bonds are tax exempt for certain uses. No bonds have yet been distributed. interim certificates exist but are not distributed.
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Treasury Department
Russian Forces Advance on Te Front Near Nilzene
Russian troops on the Te front in the region of the Pskoff high road yesterday pushed forward after a fierce battle and occupied German positions in the Nilzene sector, according to official announcements.
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Petrograd
Pskoff High Road
Nilzene
German Raiders Repulsed on Arras Front
German heavy guns shelled the Scarpe banks early on the Arras front. A German raiding party near Lachaeseville was driven off after a sharp night fight with British forces, according to General Haig.
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London
Scarpe
Arras
France
Haig
Lachaeseville
La Follette Attacks Press and Calls for Referendum
Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette spoke at the Coliseum in Toledo under The People's Church banner, denouncing the American press as War Party aligned with financial interests. He defended his St Paul remarks as misrepresented and urged war approval only with public referendum when facing aggression.
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Toledo
United States
R. M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
People’s Church
Scott Nearing
War Party
St. Paul
Senator laFollette
LaFollette
Congress
Chevrolet Wins Sheepshead Race at Sheepshead Bay
Louis Chevrolet won the 10 mile Heark ness trophy race at Sheepshead Bay Speedway beating Ralph De Palma and Eddie Hearne. Chevrolet finished in 4 28.98 with De Palma far behind at 56 14 40 as Hearne placed third.
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Sheepshead Bay
Speedway
L.fe
Louis Chevrolet
Ralph de Palma
Eddie Hearne
Chevrolet
de Palma
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