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June 9, 1918

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The IWW is accused of advocating resistance to the draft. (Pancho) Villa's troops have killed 60 guards and train passengers. The Arizona legislature debates a call for the return of the death penalty.

Source: "I.W.W Plotted to Avoid Draft," Bisbee Daily Review, June 9, 1918. Page 1, Column 4.

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