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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
2
Washington reports all athletes and artists face the conscription lottery. Exemption provisions do not cover them unless they are indispensable to military or national interests. Players and managers seek clarifications as farmers gain exemption via hard calloused hands and farming tenure.
Health advice notes Hood's Pills as a reliable remedy for biliousness constipation and liver ills claiming gentle action with no irritation or griping. The article shifts to wartime draft evasions with farmers reporting shirkers and officials promising strict scrutiny of exemptions. It ends with New York hosting Russian war mission dignitaries including a gala at Carnegie Hall.
Army officers in Plattsburg New York argue against abandoning the training camp after this class graduation. They note the cost exceeding half a million dollars and warn new southern camps would repeat the initial expense. General J Franklin Bell will inspect the camp Saturday and open the recreation theatre that evening.
A Swiss victim is drawn into a plotting case involving a New Peace kite scheme. Investigators say the scheme targeted residents with deceptive bets and misrepresented products. Police urge caution and warn against similar fraudulent efforts across regions.
June 21 reports show Dr. Hoffmann, Swiss foreign office chief, was used by Germany to seek a separate peace with Russia. The Swiss council denounces the revelation as shocking while noting Ritter’s earlier removal over similar acts. In Russia, the joint council pushes for immediate offensive action and a war cabinet, signaling a shift from no indemnities and no annexations toward stronger action with the Entente.
New York dispatch notes the entire National Guard will be called to color on July 15 and join the federal army by August 6. Units will serve in France after regulars movements are completed. Officials expect troop totals to exceed 200000. An army recruiting week runs July 28 to 40 as efforts aim to reach 70000 more regulars. local response remains weak with many preferring the National Guard.
Melrose couple Joseph and Sarah Wakelin were arraigned in East Cambridge on charges of murdering their seven year old daughter Loretta in Melrose on June 1 1916. They pleaded not guilty and a bail of 85000 was set. Mrs Wakelin becomes the first woman in Middlesex county charged with a capital crime to be released on bail.
Rome announces that seven Italian merchant ships were sunk by submarines last week. Five were sailing craft and two were steamships. The official statement comes from Rome dated June 22. The item notes the heavy toll among Italian maritime traffic during the prior week.
Washington 0 over Philadelphia with New York 4 over Boston. Chicago 0 over Cleveland. Detroit 5 over St. Louis.
Yesterday's baseball results show Mt Boston New York defeating Boston 4 to 0 with Atee scoring for New York. Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh Mirago 12 to 4 with Mttebarge contributing for Philadelphia. St Louis beat Cincinnati 7 to 0.
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, famed anarchists, were indicted by a federal grand jury in New York on charges of conspiring to deter young men from registering for the draft. They pleaded not guilty and were each held on $25,000 bail.
Minneapolis reports flour prices easing with fancy patent flour quoted at 13.75 per barrel, down 1.75 from last week and a total drop of 0.50 per barrel in seven days. Market watchers note continued weak demand and stabilizing supply pressures in the grain market.
Herbert Hoover told Brown University alumni that world food supplies were shrinking and the United States must help keep allies steady in wartime or risk becoming Germanys sole foe. He warned the food supply would fall further next year as the wolf looms at the door.
Major-General Leonard Wood told Rotary Club delegates that the United States must sacrifice blood and endure a “terrific price” to win the war, warning Americans have not yet awakened to the effort required. Rockefeller Foundation donated 5000000 to the Red Cross, bringing New York relief fund total to 5404000 and last 24 hours city contributions to 6524000.
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