Austrian War and Declaration Threaten Draft and Aliens
The declaration would classify aliens as enemies and bar them from the draft, heightening tensions over national loyalty and military service amid the wartime climate.
07 Dec 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
1
The declaration would classify aliens as enemies and bar them from the draft, heightening tensions over national loyalty and military service amid the wartime climate.
Arrisburg reports a pending declaration of war on Austria Hungary may trigger changes in the state draft quota and delay the first draft closing unless Washington issues separate orders. Austrians in state National Army units could be discharged, forcing local boards to certify replacements. Pennsylvania reportedly leads in Austrians in service, with many in Camp Meade.
Mary Preford presents The Poor Little Rich Girl. Rebecca, star here, gains national acclaim. The revival with Sunnybrook Farm at Grand next week promises a crowning moment for Pickford, praised for native wit and wholesome American girth. A local observer laments the lack of news.
In production standards for poultry, a United States department outlines size shape color and breed characters as key factors. The feature discusses breed varieties, classification, and practical quality, naming major breeds and noting how standards guide selection and development in the industry.
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