Sedition Bill Finalized Threatens Free Speech During War
Washington reports final action on the sedition bill giving the government new powers to punish disloyal acts and expressions. Penalties include 20 years' imprisonment or a $10,000 fine or both for disloyal language about the United States or its government, the form of government, or the flag. The measure aims to curb enemy activity and mob outbreaks, with President expected to sign promptly.
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Proved Spies to Be Shot
Washington officials state the Justice Department has maintained a harsh stance toward German agents in the United States. Special assistant John Lord O'Brien says spies are to be shot if proven, with no detention or prison for such operatives, differing from other dangerous aliens.
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Department of Justice
United States
John Lord O'Brien
First Women Jury Delivers Divorce Verdict in San Francisco
The first jury of women to hear a divorce case in California returns a verdict after 15 minutes, finding the husband guilty of beating his wife. The jurors respond to a judge’s question on punishment with a unanimous plea to send the husband to the trenches to fight the Germans.
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Graham
Croix de Guerre Awarded to Denver Soldier
The Croix de Guerre, the French bravery decoration, has been awarded to A. L. Strewhlke Jr of Denver for carrying a wounded comrade from the field under heavy German fire. The news came to his parents from the recipient himself.
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Denver
Baseball Games Result Across National and American Leagues
National League games featured Philadelphia, New York, Boston, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh with varied scoring outcomes as Barnes McCarthy Hogg Mains Burns and Ginn Ginad J Doak Snyder Bressler Wingo contributed. American League standings show Cleveland Philadelphia Washington and Chicago with decisive innings and pitchers noted for each venue.
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Pupils Fined for Vandalizing Kaiser Image in School
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on May 8 fifteen sixth graders were fined 10 cents each for cutting off the ears and punching out the eyes of the Kaiser image in geography textbooks. The fines may be refunded after school officials remove the picture from the texts.
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California giant sequoia planted in Capitol grounds
Washington May 8 a first distinctive California tree a gigantic sequoia was planted in the Capitol grounds. Representative Randell California selected planted and christened it.
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Market Report New York Provision Market May Seven
New York May 7 butter creamery prices higher than extra at 48 to 48 cents. Fresh gathered eggs extra firsts quoted at 88 to 90 cents. State cheese held specials at 24 1/4 to 26 cents per pound.
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Market Prices Buffalo May 7 Bulk commodity quotes
Buffalo reports daily commodity quotes across grains flour butter cheese eggs and poultry. Wheat corn oats flour butter cheese eggs and dressed and live poultry with varied grade prices and per unit costs.
Fest Buffalo Livestock Market Sales Report
CATTLE shipping steers mostly 16.26 to 16.50. butcher steers 12.00 to 16.25. heifers 9.50 to 13.00. choice veals 14.75 to 15.00. fair to good 13.75 to 14.60. light veals 12.75 to 13.50. SHEEP AND LAMBS choice clipped lambs 17.50 to 17.75. mixed sheep 13.75 to 14.00. HOGS yorkers 18.85 to 18.90. eight yolk ers 18.85 to 18.90. heavies 18.25 to 18.50.
Hay Market Prices and Commodities Reported
Hay market figures show No 1 tim th at 21.00 and 22.60 per unit, No 2 at 18.00 and 20.00, No 3 at 1.00 and 27.00. Straw oats and wheat listed at 10.6 and 10.10 per unit.
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