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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
1
A large white mob attacked Black residents in East St Louis on May 4, with about 2,000 people marching through neighborhoods, looting and burning Black homes and saloons. Police and National Guard were mobilized as clashes continued into the night, causing several injuries and property damage.
In Washington, Italian forces are under study by the Talisa mission as events in Italy drive toward Trieste’s fall. They aim to avoid bombardment of the city, view Rebee Trient as a side visit, and push toward Leibach then Vienna. Terrain and high casualties are cited as hindrances to the offensive.
In New York reports crews of the former steamship Virginia say German submarines operating in the Mediterranean are using net cutting gear described as a buzz saw. The Virginia’s officers recount the torpedoing of the Washington near Genoa after convoy departures. Authorities note increased submarine activity and the danger to harbor approaches.
Washington May 50 The dirigible balloons built for the navy, patterned after the British blimps, made an easy unscheduled night flight from Chicago to Akron yesterday. Leaving Chicago at wood she landed without event at Akron about 6 o'clock in the afternoon, traversing about 500 miles.
New York May 30 The five losses of the country during the flat year totaled 214 550 095 with 170 030 400 for the year previous An increase of more than 44 000 000 according to a report read at the opening session of the annual convention The loan per capita increased from 172 to 82 10
War Department officials say volunteer recruiting has broken down amid national emergency. Daily enlistments run 1,200 to 1,500, far short of 16,000 to 20,000 needed. by April 1 only about 200,000 had enlisted in regulars and National Guard, with total strength far below war footing goals and plans for sixteen National Guard divisions.
Washington May 10 The Liberty Loan and other war finance measures force the Haven of Engraving and Printing to run twenty four hours daily employing 1,200 extra workers to produce 2,707,000 repressions now turned out. Director Ralph estimates 100,000 notes and certificates of gallows kinds versus 11,006,000 last year. He notes heavy work from Liberty Bonds totaling 2,000,000 already partially printed and certifies of indebtedness ad interim. Extra stamps, three cent taxes, army officers commissions, postal savings, and Federal Reserve notes add to the load.
Washington May special Naval Yard and Station Committee advances 7.455 million dollars for submarine and aircraft bases on the Pacific Coast. Secretaries Daniels approves two sites, four others named but not disclosed. A minority report questions the timing and full facts, while the majority backs permanent bases and several temporary operating bases for wartime needs.
Verna Duke of this place has accepted a position as Instructress in Stenography and Typewriting at the Western Commercial Business College in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada. Miss Duke left Tuesday for the duties and is well qualified for the field.
Washington May 30. DoJ officials warned of heavy action against draft resisters as anti draft agitation allegedly linked to German propaganda. Attorney General Gregory urged nationwide cooperation to enforce registration and pledged prompt prosecutions. Police and state authorities will aid in identifying and stopping violators as U S Attorneys prepare to arrest agitators.
New York reports the Americ an percooner Margaret B Kouns sailing from St Andrews Bay Florida in February with a cargo of pinw tug bor for Genow sunk by and the marine April 27 near the Prengh Tintin coast. The crew were robbed according to Captain Prod Sk Poot master of Lue avbaoner.
New York May 30 An abnormal surge in marriage licenses and ceremonies was observed Monday and Tuesday with many applicants being conscript age men. Officials say the renewal began after the draft law and continued when Washington announced newly married men would be treated as bachelors. 244 licenses issued Monday and 167 by 4 p.m. Tuesday amid long lines and waiting couples.
The L and N Railroad Company granted voluntary wage increases totaling about 100000 dollars monthly to all shopmen and foremen, effective May 1. About 8000 to 10000 workers gain from an eight hour day and overtime pay at time and a half. Skilled workers like machinists and boilermakers receive the largest raise, with pay rising from 42 to 48 cents per hour.
Hoston May 2 The proposed employment of women as conductors on streetcars in this city to fill jobs left by men called to the colors was opposed in a resolution announced by the Boston Street Car Men's Union today. Organized labor would protect workers against themselves, claiming their labor is needed to maintain the American standard of living. The executive board was instructed to oppose any attempt to give women such positions.
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