Chicago Mayor Thompson Hanged In Fefigy Scene
A dramatic late night stunt in Grant Park featured a figure hanged to resemble Mayor Willie Yale Thompson, aimed at protesting his support for the People's Council. Spectators cheered as the mock execution was displayed on a rope and big light pole, until park police removed the prop. The incident sparked city council debate and calls for action against the mayor by state and federal authorities.
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William Hele ‘Thompson
Hermlasion
Hilness
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Toman
Eeasion
Thompson
National Security League
Lowden
Washington Great Parade Honors Re‑elected DC Men
Washington observed a grand parade as the president and Congress joined allied nations in saluting the more than 24 000 District of Columbia service members. Uniformed troops civilians and officers from the Army Navy and Marine Corps packed Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House to the reviewing stands. The Star and Stripes waved from reviewing stands and marchers as artillery volleys and military bands filled the long procession.
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Tk Wan
Sprinx Rice
Great Britain
Juaserand
France
Calderon
Bolivia
Germany
Uber
Informal view of the president and cabinet parade
An account describes President Wilson leading a preparedness parade view with cabinet members and foreign dignitaries assembling along Pennsylvania Avenue. Senators Chamberlain and Lodge, Speaker Clark, and hundreds of Congress members attended, while draft and Army units marched past the reviewing stand. The piece also notes a separate investigation led by Paul Armstrong into a suspected matter involving a person named Li Lens.
Still Seeking Ruth Armstrong Disappearance Clues Rise
Salt Saba Sept 4 United States naturalization agent yesterday received a letter from Burl Armstrong brother of Ruth Armstrong missing since before. He reports clues but lacks enough facts for definite information and hopes to obtain details soon about her disappearance.
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Arastrong
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Naturalization
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Gray Hair Restored or Money Back Ad
A vintage ad claims Q-Ban Salt Color Rejecver restores natural hair color safely with a money back guarantee. It touts a shampoo like application and promises permanent, even dark shade. Corner shop mentions A. H. Nelatyre Drug Co Memphis Tenn and Heastie Ellie Drug Co. Memphis with a free book offer.
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Qian
A. Hi. Nelatyre Drug Co
Heastie Ellie Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Congress urged to restore workmen compensation law
New York Sept 4 A bill will be introduced in Congress to restore federal workers compensation protection to nine injured longshoremen and others, after recent court rulings deprived them of benefits. The American Association for Labor Legislation appeals for emergency federal action to shield mariners and their families from uncompensated losses.
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Kaiser Sees God’s Will in Victory
Berlin reports Emperor William telegrams Empress and Prince Leopold praising the capture of Higa and the advance of German forces. He lauds the Eighth Army for furthering the fatherland’s strength and victory and asks for God’s help.
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Riga Evacuated Three Weeks Ago
Washington reports Riga was evacuated by civilians and foreign consuls three weeks earlier amid official dispatches shaded in mystery and rising unease during the period.
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Riga
Washington
War on All of the Central Powers Urged by Society
A Patriotic Education Society statement urges the United States to declare war on Germanys allies at once. It argues that German and Austrian forces rely on Austrian and Bulgarian agents for information and questions how democracy can keep friendly ties with Austria-Hungary. The group favors full support for wartime effort and the drive toward victory through the Italian front.
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Patriotic Education Society
United States
Germany
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Bulgaria
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Austria
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Gorizla
Convention Moves To Reform Dancing In Salt Lake
B L P Cleire Usnann, local erpsthor ean art teacher, returned from New York where he attended the American National Association of Dancing Masters meeting at the Titel Astor from August 22 to September 10. His brothers Freil of Seattle and Mases of Portland also attended as state delegates. The association seeks to ban ragtime and similar styles and to curb indecency in dance halls.
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New York
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bin Brothers
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Seattle
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Mases
Portland
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Women Behind Fighting Line in France Welfare Corps
Report on the British Women's Auxiliary Corps in France detailing housing standards, camp and hotel accommodations, discipline philosophy, uniforms, and recruitment. Administrators, mostly educated women, are chosen for welfare and leadership roles. Recruits undergo reference checks, medical boards, and three weeks of training at receiving depots before deployment.
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France
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Canadians Nearer to Lens After Successful Front Operation
North of Lens a minor but successful operation penetrated enemy trenches on a six hundred yard front, established a new post well forward, and caused multiple enemy casualties. Prisoners were taken from the second guard regiment. Allied forces from Manitoba and Alberta light battalions suffered little loss, with outposts advancing about 250 yards toward Lens for better observation. A party also pushed along the enemy’s communications lines near Tens.
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Shelling Causes Casualties as Hospitalized Women Receives Care
Reports say heavy shelling by artillery in the afternoon forced a German woman to abandon a tiratline jal and enter an emergency hospital with a companion. The poisoned Lenspector is mentioned as the person compelled to flee. Several large accidents occurred last night and this morning, with officials announcing her recovery.
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Convict Camp Relocated to Enhance Security
Warden Grorga E Storre moves about 160 convicts from Colton prison camp to a new site 26 miles away, consolidating camps at the head of Ninesin canyon between Price and Myton. No 2 moved yesterday and No 14 today. work runs to December 1 as weather allows. The move aims to reduce escape risk and build 32 miles of road to the Uintah Indian reservation, costing under $600 per mile versus $1,200 by ordinary labor.
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Ninesin Canyon
Price
Myton
Conrida
Song
Raya
Bulla
Uintah Indian Reservation
Warren Storrs
Contested $800 Claim Over Condemned Cattle at Cudahy Packing
Will continue case of packing company cattle condemned for tuberculosis at Cudahy Packing plant in Salt Lake. State board of examiners undecided about how to dispose of the $800 claim, delaying decision until meeting with state livestock commission. Board previously allowed national guard claims totaling about $5500 and disposed of routine business.
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Cudahy Packing Company
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State Livestock Commission
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National Guard
Woman Attempted Suicide by Mercury Salt Lake City Case
Mrs Evalyn Owens, 27, reportedly tried to kill herself yesterday morning after worry over her husband. She took mercury tablets at 9 am and was found unwell. authorities noted the self poisoning event and related circumstances in Salt Lake City.
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Faise
Salt Lake
Evalyn Owens
Waarot
Arrested on Charge of Evading Draft in Salt Lake City
John Chii eneet, registered for military service in Salt Lake City district No.2, was arrested after failing to appear for a required physical examination. He is jailed by Justice Department officers and his name sent to the Provost Marshal General as a member of the national army. He will be held until called, then sent to American expeditions.
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Dud Armstrong Te
Engilah
Paul Armstrong
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Sept
John Chiieneet
Salt Lake City
Department At Justice
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Naional Arm
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Damvermer
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Marahel
de If. Crowder
Marine Corps
Crowder
Austrians Ask Aid From Russia Front
A dispatch from Tansbruck reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg has agreed to send divisions of Bavarian troops from the Russian front to reinforce Austrian defenses on the Iezonzo front after repeated appeals.
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