20 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
1
A New York Sun editorial argues for a nationwide federal system to support soldiers dependents. It calls for a federal pay schedule and distribution bureau, removing charity stigma, ensuring direct, unmisused funds, and minimizing administration costs to protect dependents.
The War Department abandoned a two drawing plan after New Jersey officials caused a statewide error. Instead 10 500 numbers will be drawn in one cycle, requiring ten hours to complete. Provost Marshal General Crowder explained the shuffle failure. districts were not mixing cards across boards. The revised method uses a single master draw, with local boards calling 200 percent of their quota if needed, and preparations already underway in New York Pennsylvania and Michigan. Secretary Baker attended the ceremony as the first number was drawn.
Brockton, Mass July 20 That German submarine was destroyed by a U.S. warship on its return voyage after delivering Perel ing's troops to France. The account centers on John Daylor a bluejacket of the battleship on furlough who says a torpedo fired by the submarine narrowly missed the battleship.
Philadelphia police conduct city-wide raids on illicit vice in a campaign backed by a Navy secretary ultimatum. The operation surveys both men and women involved, aiming to protect enlisted personnel at local facilities including the League, navy yard, and training camps.
Petrograd reports another member of the Russian provisional government resigned. M. Dorevidgen tendered his resignation from the portfolio of justice, adding to the ongoing cabinet changes during the July crisis period.
A brakeman from Parkersburg West Virginia was killed while working on an engine front near Corn Willows. The incident involved a tunnel fitting on the front of the engine and rogues from Wis euler a tunnel fitting on the front of the venga. The victim was identified as 2 W. Costello of Grafton, Baltimore and Ohio brakeman.
Indiana County hosts a canning explanation week starting July 30 with a State College expert. The County Congress of Women's Clubs sponsors lectures and demonstrations at Red Cross Chapter House on Monday evening, Tuesday afternoon and evening, plus a Tuesday morning meeting if needed. An August 1 meeting at Penn Row will be chaired by Miss Sarah A. Adams, followed by events at Salts., Plumville, Blacklick, and other locations. Attendees must provide a quart of pens and beans for canning, while the expert supplies remaining materials and fuel. The open sessions invite a large public turnout for hands on instruction.
Official War Office statement says nightly bombardments intensify in Lens and St Quentin sectors while British raids yield German prisoners. The report notes increased violence and ongoing operations, with no details of casualties or specific dates.
Severe electrical storm causes extensive damage across the area. Two horses owned by William Baborr perish in the chaos. Flooding, washed-out roads, and damaged fences disrupt farms as streams overflow their banks. Panama Canal construction ties appear in the narrative with local connections and obituaries, including the death of Doin T. Chambers. Debris and wreckage slow recovery while a tollway project approaches completion. Local residents brace for further storm impacts as government and community efforts continue.
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