First Step Taken Toward Punishing Seditious Senate
Russian forces press German posts 800 to 1,000 yards south of Riga railway in Spitals farm sector while Haig prepares another offensive in Flanders. French defend Verdun against repeated German blows as British air patrols destroy enemy machines. Mesopotamian victory yields thousands of prisoners near Bagdad. London reports varied aerial actions and German bombardments across Europe with ongoing artillery duels and reprisals.
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Bagdad
Governor Gooding Named State Fuel Administrator
Washington October 1 The appointment names C C Anderson of Notes as a state merchant representative to assist the state fuel administrator in dealing with retail food prices. The move comes as Congress debates immediate passage of the soldiers and sailors relief bill amid rising concerns over fuel and food costs.
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C. C. Anderson
Atate
Mayor Accused in Political Murder
A mayor faces accusations in a political murder case as authorities investigate possible motives and connections. Officials confirm ongoing legal proceedings and outline charges, with prosecutors pledging to pursue all leads and present evidence in court.
Extradition actions test case for IWWs leaders in New York
The first step in extraditing four eastern IWW leaders from New York to Chicago for trial in a nationwide conspiracy was taken as Elisabeth Gurley Flynn Carlo Tresca Arturo Oldvannitt and John Baldarshe were held in 10000 bail each by US Commissioner Hitchcock. Forty five of 16 indicted IWW members are under arrest nationwide as government officials move to bring all to Chicago for sedition charges. Governor Whitman withholds decision on extradition of anarchist Alexander Berkman as he reviews San Francisco grand jury materials. Former Warren McClung of Missouri penitentiary is arrested on two indictments for conspiring to defraud the state.
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Philadelphia
Isador Stern
Smith
New York
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Chicago
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Industrial Workers of the World
Department of Justice
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Whitman
Albany
N.Y
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Alexander Tierkman
Francisco
Berkman
San Francisco
Anssourt
Jefferson City
Warren McClung
Mls
Court Penitentiary
First step toward senator petitions discussed in committee
Washington October 1 Senator Pomerene chairman of the privileges and elections committee called a meeting for next Wednesday to discuss action on petitions. The senate’s present attitude is to table the petitions in the committee.
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New York
Asklex
Senate
LaFolletta
Wisconsin
Groana
North Dakota
Stone
Missouri
Wadsworth
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Women Riot in Essen Over Peace Terms Demonstration
An Amsterdam dispatch reports Essen, home of the Krupp works, saw a women led demonstration against Germany's government after Chancellor Michaelis refused to state peace terms. Women damaged town hall windows, demanded more food, peace, and the return of their men. Police and troops were deployed. ten women were injured and several arrests made.
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Essen
Krupp Works
Michaelia’nots
Germany
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Essens
High Officials Inspect Vessels At Allied Base In British Waters
Two American officers of high rank spent a day inspecting the American destroyers and receiving reports from commanders on progress of the antisubmarine campaign. They lunched aboard the flotilla ship with destroyer captains, attended an entertainment in their honor, and praised the sailors before returning to the United States.
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Binejacketa
United States
German Front Struggles. U S Forces Improve
United States estimates show Germany still strong on the western front yet deteriorating in German defenses after seven major enemy onslaughts. The British hold Menin Road and French front lines show high manpower wastage, while American mobilization proceeds and home forces expand, with rifle and equipment shortages easing.
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Oatend
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Shelien
Greece Would Broaden Ties With United States
Athens September 1 The Greek foreign minister M Politia told the chamber that the Venizelos regime aims to extend and deepen relations with the United States and gain definite recognition for Greek colonies across America He proposed consuls in New York San Francisco Chicago Boston and New Orleans plus about sixty consular posts where Greeks number 1000 to 3500 The plan also sets up a national fund in Washington to aid emigrants securing work and to support Greek schools churches benefit societies and promotion of Greek literature and fine arts The proposal drew wide applause as Greece seeks to project its arts and culture rather than only provide labor to the U.S.
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Large Dublin funeral for Irish leader Thomas Ashe
The funeral procession for Thomas Ashe marched from City Hall to Green Cemetery in Dublin with a large crowd. Irish volunteers unions and women's clubs led the march while guards wore uniforms and Hurley sticks. Government policy on prisoners improved, allowing association and outside food, ending the hunger strike. In San Francisco metal trades strike, unions held out 28 more days despite a temporary agreement, citing broader union principles and practice.
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Get
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Thursde
Grenven
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Irish Volunteers
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Gaelic League
Liberty Has Citizen Army
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Wilson Urged to End Copper Strike Resolution
Washington October 1. Treudesty Wilson seeks aid in settling the Butte copper mining strike. She asked Representative Jeannette Rankin for support of a bill allowing the government to take over metalliferous mines for operation.
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Jeanetts Rankin
Coal Margins Fixed Amid Miner Agreement Tone
In Washington, reports indicate a price control accord between striking miners and coal operators in Kentucky and Tennessee. The deal fixes retail margins on coal and coke for each class of business, tying them to the July 1917 level plus 30 percent, with caps to ensure margins stay within limits during the calendar year 1916 and subsequent periods. The announcement notes a temporary halt in mining as talks progress, with large-scale unemployment feared among miners.
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Tennessee
Wilson proposes western labor tour to ease strikes
President Wilson plans a two month tour of western states to study labor unrest and seek settlements of strikes and demands. Committees will accompany him as mediators leave for the Pacific Coast, with Philadelphia and Phoenix mentioned in early routing and focus on labor grievances.
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