Draft Riots Localized as Oklahoma Clashes Emerge
Dispatches report limited antidraft turmoil in North Carolina Georgia Texas and Oklahoma. In Oklahoma a violent clash near Holdenville injures an objector and a posse member with federal aides sent to assist. Authorities say most disturbances remain local and under state control as 4557 examination boards advance the draft.
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Department of Justice
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Georgia
Texas
Oklahoma
Crowder
United States
North Carsolina
Oklahoma City
Okla
Aue
Holdenville
Senators Say Riots Over Draft Call Will Prove Slight
U S senators from Oklahoma Georgia North Carolina and North Carolina voiced confidence the draft protests in their states would be minor. Senator Gore cited Seminole and Seminole freedmen grievances over a school fund reserve. Senator Hardwick noted potential court tests but no widespread violence. Senator Smith and Senator Simmons expected government and state authorities to control the situation. Senator Warren anticipated only limited trouble.
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Oklahoma
Comptroller of the Treasury
Hardwick
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Simmons
North Carolina
Chatham County
Warren
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Virginia Republican Call Convention Set for Roanoke
Special to The Washington Post reports a state convention of the Republican party is convened in Roanoke for August 30 to decide whether to field a ticket. State party leaders, delegates and timing are discussed as the plan unfolds.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Republican Party
Roanoke
U Boat Commander Kills Fiancee and Heroic Double Death
A World War II tale recounts a Swedish ship voyage near the British coast when a U boat shell hit. The commander proved to be Hans von Tuebinger, the groom of Minna, triggering a shock and grievous losses. Sven, the narrator’s son, leaped aboard in a bid to confront the captain but was fatally struck. Hans later leapt after him, both perishing in the sea. The incident closes with Hans lamenting war as hell and mourning his nearly realized marriage.
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Minna
Baldar
Hans von Tuebinger
Ads
Ternaton
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Ivaane
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Railroads Show Gain In Traffic
New York August 6 Railroads of the United States reported a 16 percent rise in freight service in May 1917 over a year earlier with nearly the same equipment. The war board chairmen Fairfax Harrison said the figures indicate greater transportation efficiency aiding the war effort. Freight locomotives rose to 24,483 from 24,362, up 0.5 percent. cars rose to 1,833,921 from 1,800,842, up 1.5 percent. May 1914 was already a heavy traffic month.
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Railroads’ War Board
Maryland's militia reduced to single officer at war start
Baltimore reports Maryland's military forces now number one man, Adjt. Gen. Henry M. Warfield, drafted into U S service as national conflict begins. Movement of troops south expected within ten days. Charlottesville notes Monticello Guard members Talmage Morris and F T Wilkins travel to Washington for Pasteur treatment after dog bite. dog head sent to Washington and suspected rabies confirmed.
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Hera Adjt
Henry M. Warfield
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Charlottesville
Talmage Morris
F T Wilkins
Monticello Guard
Washington
Pasteur
Walter Reed General Hospital
Aiming at Better Railway Control Convention Planned
A call has been sent to public service, utility and railroad commissions nationwide for the 29th annual convention of the National Association of Railway Commissioners to meet in Washington on October 16. The agenda includes federal control over railroad operation to meet war and industrial needs and unified action on rate requests, service changes, and regulatory policy across 47 states plus federal bodies.
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United States
National Asociation of Railway Commissioners
Washington
Delaware
KILLED ON MOTOR VELOCIPEDE NEAR CHARLOTTESVILLE
P Law Frances Rainey 20 of Norfolk Virginia and J M Cheatnutt of Monroe Virginia, both office staff in the Southern Railway engineering corps, died or were injured when a motor velocipede they rode from Charlottesville to North Garden struck a rock three miles south of Charlottesville. Rainey died at a hospital. Cheatnutt suffered a broken hip and bruises. Rainey had lived in Charlottesville for a year.
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P. Law Frances Rainey
Norfolk
J M. Cheatnutt
Monroe
Southern Railway Engineering Corps
Charlotteaville
North Garden
Rainey
Chestnutt
Five Washington motorists fined for headlight law
Five Washingtonians were fined 25 dollars each for failing to comply with Maryland headlight regulations. Arrested yesterday by Judge H. J. Moffet of Hyasttaville, Md, the defendants identified themselves as N. J. Cook, Robert N. Jordan, W. Richardeso, James Herndon and Ray.
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Robert N. Jordan
W. ¥. Richardeso
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Maj Lanham Recaps Physical Tests for Student Officers
Maj Charles Lanham of the coast artillery interviewed 220 District men seeking 62 officer slots at Fort Myer Virginia. About 25 percent failed the physical, leaving around 165 to be considered. The 62 winners will be announced next Saturday, with graduation on August 12 for the 2,560 officers in camp.
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Europe
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Little IWW leader Frank Little funeral guarded by police
In Butte Montana on August 5 a heavily guarded funeral for Frank Little an IWW executive lynched by vigilantes last week drew about 3600 mourners to the cemetery. Police deputies sheriffs and 400 national guardsmen secured the event while speakers condemned the illegal execution. The red carnation casket ribboned with red IWW colors led the procession with many women in red sashes. An American flag topped the escort.
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Industrial Workers' Organization
Pacific Cable Break Cuts Manila Asia Link
New York reports the Pacific Cable between the Philippines, China, and Hofinkeng via San Francisco is broken. Communications can only be forwarded via Europe until repairs by a rescue ship. Break occurs between Guam and the Philippines. officials do not know the cause and warn it may take days or weeks to restore service.
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Wright Quits Socialists Over Labor War Stance
New York August article notes A Chester Wright, former editor of the socialist New York Cah, announcing his resignation from the Socialist party. He says the party's attitude toward the labor movement and the war is entirely wrong.
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Chester 2. Wright
Cah
Socialist Party
Bakers Hear Wheat Is Fed to Animals
Memphis August 5 S F McDonald president of the National Master Bakery Association said he sent a telegram to Washington urging a federal investigation into reports that small mills in northern Texas and southwestern Oklahoma grind soft wheat into animal food instead of preserving it for human use. He cited information from bakers organization correspondents in Kansas and the Southwest noting corn shortages and higher corn prices push mills to animal feed.
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S. F. McDonald
National Master Bakery’ Association
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
McDonald
Bakers’ Organization
Kansas
Coalition Cabinet Can Aid Wilson Best Says Representative Fuller
Representative Fuller urges a coalition cabinet to speed WWI victory. He warns party politics delays costly in blood and treasure, proposing posts for Daniels Baker Lansing Roosevelt Wood Root and Leonard Wood to unite administration. The piece endorses nonpartisan efficiency over partisan control.
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Lansing
Ill-fated tale of Jack De Saulles and alleged betrayal
Mrs De Saulles claims her husband Jack De Saulles, famed athlete and social figure, exploited her wealth and abused her for years. She recounts money transfers, infidelities, and a plan to take their child to Chile, leading to failed reconciliation and eventual divorce. The narrative details the couple’s bitter estrangement, the child’s mysterious custody status, and her chilling discovery of her husband’s alleged indiscretions.
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Mrs De Saulles Family Seeks Diplomatic Aid Over Son
The arrest of Mrs John Longer De Saulles at Westbury, Long Island shocks relatives in Valparaiso. Her brother William Hrazuriz arrives from Béntiago and diplomatic influence is being sought to aid her in securing permanent custody of her child. The family’s high standing, including an uncle who was a Chilean president, is noted as they prepare potential steps.
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Labor Troubles Threaten U S Ship Program
Washington concerns grow as shipbuilding labor unrest spreads across the nation. Reports cite 13,000 New York strikers and Atlantic coast tensions while Pacific coast conditions ease after mediation. Officials fear disruptions in the wartime program despite some local agreements.
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Navy Department
Labor Shortage Here Treasure in Old Hull
Washington industries face severe labor shortages as government pay and Army jobs lure workers away. Bakers and laundries report empty ranks, with women replacing men in bakeries and clerical staff drained by government hires. A separate lake wreck story notes recovered relics from the Pewabic disaster, including diamonds, gold coins, watches, and a daguerreotype.
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Lake Huron
Pledge Refused by Some Hyphenated Americans
New York, Aug 5. Replies from German-American groups to the National Security League's call for public declarations of loyalty showed resentment. Several organizations called the suggestion insulting, while others said they already proclaimed loyalty. Julius Moersch of Minnesota’s German-American Alliance denounced the adviser’s interference. The league says it has mailed letters to 460 German-American newspapers seeking positions.
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National Security League
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United States
Julius Moersch
St Paul
Labor Union Rejects Plan to Raise Soldiers' Pay
Boston August 5 Central Labor Union rejected a proposal for organized labor to push higher soldier pay. President Edward F. McGrady and Secretary Henry Abrahama led delegates who called the plan an insult, saying troops fight for world freedom, not wages.
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Central Labor Union
Edward F. McGrady
Henry Abrahama
Hulbert Declines City Mayoral Candidacy
Representative Murray Hulbert of New York yesterday made public a letter to Henry R. Chittick chair of the Democratic fusion committee stating he cannot be considered as a candidate for mayor. He criticized the administration of Mayor John Purroy Mitchel.
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Democratic Fusion
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John Purroy Mitchel
Denman Accuses Capps Policy Shift in Shipping Row
William Denman says the reorganized Shipping Board has adopted his wooden ship plan and defends Goethals' record. He promises to disclose details of the shipping controversy Admiral Capps declined, noting the board rejected Goethals' bids and plans to control steel pricing and ship fabrication terms.
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Wilson
Gen Goethals
Gen. Goethals
France
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Admiral Capps
Goethals
Council of Defense
Denmann
Hay Blaze At Fort Bliss Destroys 27 000 Bales
A fire of unknown origin at Fort Bliss El Paso destroyed 27 000 bales of hay valued at 75 000 dollars early today. Motor trucks moved about a million bales from the danger zone as investigators begin examining the blaze. Two German sailors claimed to escape from a New Orleans internment camp and were detained by an immigration inspector after boarding a foreign vessel. Their names were Julian Bailon and Barnest Saber.
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