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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
2
Edward W. Pickard reports on royal abdication in Greece and shifting Balkan alignments, renewed hope for Russia, Pershing in France, and battles on multiple fronts. Wilson’s Flag Day address urges unity. Japan-US notes strain ties. Germany’s air raids on London kill many, while liberty loan of 2 billion boosts national resolve.
Reports from Kronstadt allege crews of RunWlan warships oppose honoring ex tsar or crown prince as rallying figure. Government rejects demand to exile the family. Other factions push to detain toncanefs to prevent royalist freedom. Officers question the heir's grasp of events and his suitability for leadership.
The article notes typhus, called camp fever, as a deadly war disease linked to infestations and infection. It discusses origins back to prehistoric times and its spread via infected bites while mentioning measures in European armies like chemical baths and clothing disinfection. The text includes garbled quotations about gardening and keeping chickens.
A long, impassioned address defending the United States entry into World War I. It argues the German government manipulated nations, sought to encroach on sovereignty, and that the war is a people's fight for freedom and self government. It asserts Americans must defend rights, honor, and the flag, declaring resolve to stand with allied nations and face the consequences.
Washington June 15 Allied powers plan creation of an international army staff and navy staff to coordinate military and naval operations. The note argues that Germany controls planning, urging adoption of unified command to hold enemy forces while forward campaigns lag.
London reports that future war aims will free German Austro Hungarian Bulgarian Turkish troops to focus on France Italy Britain and the United States. Allies plan to unit and coordinate forces, with Major General Pershing under Petain and in accord with Haig.
Workers quarrying near Tocumba hill in Asuncion uncover ruins of large buildings with carvings and utensils in to the National Museum. Archaeologist Doctor Unsoldig posits pre Columbian and prehistoric origins, possibly tied to Tinhtanago in Bolivia, with excavations continuing. A separate note records a woman inventing translucent leather lamp shades from calves' stomach strings.
In Columbus the Ohio Branch Council of National Defense met in the Governor's reception room with 23 of 27 Buckeye leaders. The gathering urged unity for war and food control, named committees on prices and consumption, and signaled cross party cooperation to back national policy. A campaign to promote home canning and drying, led by 12 instructors and 300 women at Ohio State University, was outlined.
Governor Cox announces H. S. Riddle of Columbus Republican to replace Dr A F Shepherd on the State Board of Administration. He was chosen for building expertise as the board will oversee much construction for state institutions.
Wadsworth, population about 4,000, claims an unmatched Red Cross record for a town of its size. A three week drive has yielded 1,500 members, with expectations of reaching 2,000, about half the village population.
Governor Cox announced the end of leniency for unregistered WWI draft slackers as Provost Marshal General Crowder advised. A broad crackdown is underway using federal and state justice and police to round up those who did not register. lists will be posted publicly to aid identification and reporting.
Plan Ohio flying classes at Dayton Field in Columbus. Twenty five Ohio State University men will graduate weekly after August 1, starting with a first class now underway. Graduates will be assigned to the government flying field near Dayton for eight weeks of practical flying before being sent to Southern France to join the armies based on merit.
Akron hosts a three thousand strong gathering of Civil War veterans arriving by train and interurban cars for the annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment. The parade is the highlight with a half holiday proclaimed by Mayor Laub. A campfire meeting at the Grand theater featured a patriotic address by Joseph W. ONeill, former Columbus probate and common pleas judge. Liberty Statue Committee forms in Columbus to fund a Bartholdi statue replica for the Russian Republic.
In Norwalk area over a thousand pounds of copper wire were stolen from Bell Telephone poles along a rural road. The burglary disrupted rural and long distance telephone service in Huron County.
Cedar Point hosts nearly 400 Knights of Pythias and 400 Pythian Sisters at the 48th annual state convention. Wooster sees the 47th Wooster College commencement with J Campbell White delivering the baccalaureate for eighty graduates. Newark elects E G Witmer Grand Counselor of the United Commercial Travelers. Columbus Good Roads Federation endorses a business as usual program and expanded road building. Youngstown says a strike follows firing of Amalgamated Association officers at A M Byers mill. Xenia marks the 68th annual high school commencement with 42 graduates. Dr W R McChesney keynote. Toledo reports A W Towley resigns to assist in France railroad construction. Toledo Produce Exchange sets $1.68 maximum for top corn grade amid curb on speculation. Portsmouth street car collision kills one, injures several in East Portsmouth.
The article notes spring hat lines shift from winter with low rolled brims and softer unlined crowns. Brims curve evenly front to back, with ostrich feather edgings or coque bands. Styles hint at youthful clothing, cheerful colors, and a smart, neat appearance, though forecasts may falter.
The Moreni, a Standard Oil tank steamer of 4045 tons, was sunk June 12 after a two hour fight with a German submarine. Forty three of forty seven crew were saved. four men died. The German captain praised the American captain for a gallant defense. The ship sailed from New York May 1 and last passed Gibraltar June 12.
London reports the British armed merchant cruiser Avenger torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea on Wednesday night with all but one crew saved. Norwegian foreign office dispatch notes several other Norwegian vessels sunk by German submarines including Sigrunm Carmel Vinnes Sylvia Candace with varying crew losses and rescues.
New York noon yesterday saw Liberty bonds begin above par with sales at par values of 10 000 and 100, followed by 250 000 at par. In Baltimore the Liberty loan traded at 101 4 on firsta nion. other offers listed at 101.
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil will defend democratic principles in response to President Wilson's note. The government expresses gratitude for the American executive's statement while signaling Brazil's break with Germany and its resolve in international affairs.
A patriotic call noting that Memorial Day honors those who gave utmost loyalty to the nation and that reverence for the flag should remind current citizens of enduring fidelity to national ideals. It warns against dismissing national duty and emphasizes unity under shared loyalty.
The piece urges universal education supported by the public to advance science and art across municipalities. It praises charity institutions that uplift society and grant modern civilization its crowning grace and glory.
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