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Several Arrested in Grand Rapids in 1917 for passing out anti-draft information

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Jeff Smith (GRIID)

In May of 1917, several members of the Socialist Party, two clergymen and Feminist/Labor supporter Viva Flaherty were arrested in Grand Rapids for distributing anti-conscription pamphlets near downtown Grand Rapids. This seemingly mild act of informing people about their rights … Continue reading →

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