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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
6
United Press reports British waters squadron covers Water Flotilla. After nightlong warnings, two Iranian destroyers reach base with 30 survivors from torpedoed merchant vessels. Run covers thousands of miles as survivors are ferried from sea attack far from prior torpedo zones.
Coffman sues neighbor Philip Blake to stop obstruction of a right of way across the Mohr farm for access to the Mummers Independent ditch. He alleges 15 years of crossing precedents and that Blake plowed and failed to keep the ditch, threatening violence to rebuild. The case seeks relief and a court order to restore access.
Fragmentary lines from an extra edition suggest mentions of Mexico as a potential ally or ambiguous position amid Allied and American ties. Names like Wally Dla Martinex appear in garbled text, with references to telegrams and international alignments, but the full stance remains unclear.
The page lists multiple items including the arrest of a local suspect, a noted baseball star’s detention, and ongoing editorial items. It mentions a court-related arrest, political or social society notes, and scores tied to a religious institution.
Washington on June 20 a hundred women, mostly government clerks off duty, protested outside the invasion commission. They tore banners denouncing President Wilson and High Root, head of the American mission, and shouted messages urging liberation. The banners claimed twenty million women lack the vote in America and demanded the government free Russia as a condition of alliance.
Four women from the college under Miss Vera Beek prepare to staff a state organization project. They will travel to rural districts to lecture, demonstrate, harvest fruit and vegetables, and assist farmers in harvesting and provisioning, aiming to alleviate labor shortages. Members include Hazel Andrews and Alcyon Robinson of Boulder, with Greenley branch participants Buck Stimsen Smith and Nella Wily, among others.
Indiantown reporter notes a June date wreck near Clover Beal railroad line causing extensive damage including loud explosions after gasoline exposure. The incident damaged property with preliminary estimates around $109,000 and disrupted services.
Fort Gollica city commissioners refuse permits for street shows and carnivals. Officials have already denied several permit requests and tightened rules, impacting planned public performances in June.
Red Cross War Fund in Greeley shows total contributions of 14 470 with a 4 440 jump from the previous count as of this noon. Banquet speakers from East Denver High School and local clubs saluted workers while farmers in districts including Fort Lupton pledge beets funding to further relief.
In Greelay, Roy Gydonee faced fines and costs after acting as his own attorney in a dispute over a neighbor’s son Ell ies Golish. Golish alleged repeated harassment and property intrusions, while Jones defense claimed the boy caused trouble with pets and furniture and threatened his family. Judge F Ewing ruled some defenses irrelevant and ordered costs.
In a divided debate the House of Commons approved a bill granting women the vote. Speakers argued the issue had been exhaustively discussed, with the government refraining from swaying opinion, and a decisive vote prompted renewed calls for reform.
Attorney General Hubbard arrived in Denver to push the case in the United States Supreme Court. Colorado and Wyoming bid to file briefs on state line priorities while the United States government may intervene to determine the federal right to control water, amid debate on constitutional reach.
A garbled Washington dispatch reports General Crowder warning registered men about draft status. Officials mention 011,814 registrations and promises of updates within 24 hours. The message urges compliance and warns that those absent from homes may face penalties under the wartime service regulations.
County Clerk J. L Snook reports record whiskey permits issued in Weld County for mid June. Permits rose to 158 for the week, with Friday June 15 marking a surge and a 77 percent drop noted in the prior period. Saturday June 16 showed continued activity and caution in the permit ledger.
A long, dense piece describes food canning as a conservation method and notes demonstrations by extension service staff. It discusses practical canning techniques including hot pack and cold pack methods, equipment like pressure cookers, and the aims of improving food storage and reducing waste. The article lists upcoming demonstrations in New York County with dates and speakers, emphasizing measurable savings and project accessibility for readers.
The debate centers on Hoover planned food control measures to stabilize supplies. Senators Gore and others clash with opponents over a proposed national program including price and distribution controls, mobilization efforts, and citizen involvement amid wartime needs.
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