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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
7
Jefferson City Missouri June 18 a call was issued by Gov Gardner for a meeting of the Missouri Defense Council to be held in the Executive office at 12 30 pm Friday June 22 There are matters of vital importance to be considered and the Governor desires that all members attend The nature of the matters cannot be made public at this time
The Earl of Derby said hostile aircraft were approaching but the raid had not materialized. He noted yesterday’s London raid killed many women and children and spurred calls in Parliament for reprisals against German towns. The Westminister Gazette urges alleig to threaten postwar economic retaliation against those who wage frightfulness in air or sea.
June 13 Jefferson City Missouri announces total figures from Gen James McCord showing 299,945 men aged 21 to 36 in Missouri subject to military duty under the Selective Service Act. Officials note the count is below the government estimate of 326,000 when excluding about 15,000 Missouri men in the National Guard Regular Army Navy and other services.
President Wilson, addressing Flag Day under the Washington Monument, argued Germany forced U S entry into war by denying neutrality and threatening invasion. He warned of a broader struggle against a centralized power, framed the conflict as defense of democracy, and urged unity to support troops and the flag. He detailed German plans to dominate Europe and Asia and emphasized the flag as a symbol of national purpose.
Washington June 16 Now that we have registered for selective service what next This question is in the minds of about 10 000 000 young men and their 10 000 000 relatives The answer in some of its details will be delayed for several days It is contained in regulations now being worked out by Provost Marshal General Crowder and must have final approval of the secretary of war and the president 1500 000 names will be taken by lot from the 10 000 000 registered names The chances are about one in seven and a half of being selected in this lottery Exemptions on occupation dependent relatives or physical defects will cut the number down to 500 000 so the chance is one in three of being selected from the list chosen by lot
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