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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
4
Barre Daily Times urges rapid enrollment for the June 5 draft and promotes Liberty bonds. It condemns German submarine warfare while praising U S entry into the war and discusses Russia Sweden and Spain in the war context. It also defends U S Army leadership and criticizes Prussian imperial aims.
The Justice Department reports a countrywide conspiracy by German agents seeking draft disruption and intimidation. Arrests have been made, indictments returned, and hundreds of suspected spies are under surveillance from New England to Texas. Authorities warn that those behind the plots will face stiff penalties to safeguard the draft and national security.
The Spanish cabinet is reported to have ordered taking over wheat shipments to meet national needs. A cargo of Argentine wheat bound for Spain via Cette reached port, with consignments listed to Switzerland. The shipment details reference June in Spain.
The Washington Star reports a tense exchange as a prima donna refused to quit over pay. The music director offered a raise tied to singing lessons, while the manager remained coldly practical about budget and talent development.
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