31 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
1
The British foreign secretary argues for no peace until Germany is defeated or weakened, defending Allied aims against selfish motives. He asserts Britain’s secret dream of a freer Europe and warns that Germany’s fate will hinge on French resolve and postwar stability, while stressing cooperation with allies and parliamentary support.
A damaged wartime dispatch reports multiple hospital supply ships sunk during a period of Allied operations. The brief notes directives from allied governments and the involvement of subsidiary organizations in the broader logistics and humanitarian efforts.
Fragmented report notes German food prices spiking under wartime strain. Mentions low supplies, high costs for fowl and cheese, with references to rationing and civilian hardship amid air raids and casualties in London. Includes garbled OCR lines about officials and observers.
Washington reports say German agents operate in Mexico and may threaten neutrality as plans unfold for Fletcher to arrive in Mexico City. Officials acknowledge a German organization exists and fear its actions could disrupt Carranza's government and hospitality.
The Whe Mimi Valley chautauqua grounds hosted social pleasure and family activities enclosed by pleasant sunlit sessions. Notables like William Av Frere man, Carrie Ta Mather, and local organizers led talks and demonstrations, with athletic and aquatic exhibitions, a kindergarten program, and a concert by Crawford Adnan Concert Co. plus Bird Magic demonstrations and lectures by prominent speakers.
New York socialist speaker Graubard aged 51 was sentenced by Federal and Shuilon to a year in prison for refusing military service. He claimed conscription is unconstitutional and testifying that he refused registration to challenge the law’s constitutionality.
A late nineteenth century botanic remedy claims to cure many ailments. Origin traces to Lynn HK Potkiani fifty years ago, via Mrs Pinkham who prepared it in her kitchen for neighbors, gaining fame as a standard remedy for women's health.
Senate finance committee outlined large tax bill revisions aimed at boosting wartime revenue. Proposed increases target corporations and high earners while preserving standard individual income taxes, with supplemental levies on intoxicating beverages and certain small taxes. House leaders gauge broader coalition but defer action pending committee consensus on income and corporate changes.
Four officers, including Perrott, were sentenced to four years in prison and a $7000 fine by Judge Geiger for complicity in election frauds. Co-defendants Hernan, Adar, Pope, and Sanders received shorter terms ranging from six months to two years with fines, all beginning their sentences immediately.
A proposed special flag to honor soldiers and sailors is discussed by Hon. Fomovenr AI Oliv. The Odd Fellows plan a picnic on August TE and a flag-raising event on August TR at K.at P. lawn on North Serond street.
Coroner Edward Cook left for Middletown Monday evening to view the body of Robert Stevk, 2, of Vernon, listed as Sleek of Madison township. The boy fell from a springboard into the hydraulic near Middletown at about 4:30 p.m. and drowned. Despite resuscitation attempts, lifelessness was declared.
Charles Davis and two others were killed when a wheel collapse during plumbing work at a mine near Richmond. A bricklayer and a helper were injured. Davis was pinned by machinery as a carrier vehicle toppled, with救 workers failing to free him before he died at the scene.
The Epworth Teenie social, set for Saturday evening in the MLK colored basement, has been moved to Tuesday evening August 7. A good program will be presented in connection with pel wets, per Journal Series Pionic, Saturday August 28.
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