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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
5
Washington reports unofficial estimates on the first selective army draw. About 1,400,000 men to be ordered after exemptions to reach 687,000. First 2,000 numbers drawn will cover the initial call with others listed for future demands.
Louis Wiley of the New York Times told the chamber of commerce in Philadelphia that free speech and press are essential during wartime. He warned that restricting information could block mass opinion and hurt national interests. Also noted is the sole survivor of the Carlingford Lough disaster and a historical remark on the bicycle’s invention in 1866.
Dr. Rosalie Slaughter Morton of New York is chairman of the American Medical Women's Association committee. headquarters are in New York.
German troops push through three Russian defense zones between the Seresh and Zlota Lipa rivers in Galicia, taking thousands of prisoners as Russians retreat in disorder. An official Russian statement blames extremist detachments and regimental refusals to obey orders for the failure to hold. Artillery activity rises in Manders, some French positions at Winterburg are captured but later abandoned. Petrograd reports restoration of order and plans to reconstruct the soviet along prior party representation.
Cedar Rapids July 21 Chief Morrison declares no arrests for women wearing overalls in public as long as modest dress rules are respected. He notes European trends and argues overalls can be more modest than high cut gowns, while stressing no enforcement action against factory workers seen in noon outings.
July 2 1917 Petrograd reports an assassination attempt on War Minister Kerensky at Pulotsk where a shot missed him. In a separate move Kerensky led troops to seize forts St Peter and St Paul from rioters as government forces crossed the Senee under machine gun fire.
Des Moines officials report the apportionment of the draft among Iowa counties and cities not complete. General Logan said it will be ready tomorrow and noted five counties have perfect scores with no drafted soldiers.
Paris July 20 Major General Pershing and two aides depart with Field Marshal Hale to inspect trenches battlefields and the working organization of the French army. The party tours front area as guests of French commanders.
Paria reports a major German offensive along the Alane front between Cra onne and Vauclere. The war office says French forces withstood the assault and held their positions along the entire sector.
A Petrograd mining commission of the ministry of trade recommends transferring a large portion of Russia’s mines to American groups. It aims to speed up proceedings during Huhu Hoot’s visit and before Russian mining experts depart for America to join Ambassador Bukhinetieff’s party.
Article notes two passenger airplanes priced at five thousand dollars per unit. It projects sales of two thousand four hundred units within the year, outlining market demand and production expectations.
Des Moines, July 21. Governor Harding urged unity and loyalty at a defense council meeting stating traitors deserve punishment. He said the state might seize coal to deliver at fair prices if private supply fails. Colonel French reported on coal investigation but cautioned it is not yet complete.
The board announces wages for mates about 30 a month and captains 29. Ten thousand officers are needed for new contracted vessels. IS training schools opened at various ports and a two month technica instruction period will precede practice with regular officers. Adequate basic knowledge of the program is required for admission.
The Peruvian government offers a 500 dollar prize to a Spanish language teaching text promoting temperance for public schools. The effort targets mining regions where temperance is a major issue. A jury including the director of public instruction, the director of the men’s normal school, a temperance society member, and a Lima public school teacher will evaluate submissions.
The Tribune reports that Provost Marshal General Crowder led the preparations to ensure a fair draft number drawing. The first number drawn, 254, is low enough to include nearly every district in town and most districts nationwide.
George W. Gregory, a former Methodist pastor from Johnstown, pled guilty to rape of a 13 year old girl and received eighteen years at hard labor with Sundays excluded. The case, heard in Ainsworth Nebraska, drew wide attention in northeast Nebraska.
The Hague report states that the British attack on German steamers on July 14 occurred within Dutch territorial waters per an official navy department announcement.
Eleven South Dakota counties including Minnehaha Sioux Falls will not supply men for the first section of the new war army under the selective conscription law. Draft quotas are apportioned by registration districts and exempted districts had previously contributed many recruits to the National Guard and regular army.
Copenhagen reports Eugene Azef once head of the Suasian fighting socialists is interned in Berlin. He allegedly spied for the Russian police for eight years, aided arrests of revolutionists, exposed plots against officials, and helped organize assassinations. Notable victims include Grand Duke Sergius and Interior Minister Plehve. Lydia of Thyatira cited as first European convert.
Peking reports Weng Kwo Chang agreed to serve as acting president of China amid conflicting signals about his stance. Earlier reports varied on whether he refused or yielded to Yuan Wun’s urging. The notice notes theCit passenger railway began operation in 1825.
New York July 2 Rovma Goldman and Alexander Berkman anarchists were ordered released on $25 000 bail each by Justice Brandeis after a writ of error in their cases. Attorneys for the defendants said the bonds were fixed in parallel with those of Miss Goldman and Berkman in a related matter. Kramer’s bail was set at $10 000 with an extra $4 000 bond because he refused to register under the selective draft act.
Amsterdam reports Chancellor Michaelis declares no further peace offer will be made unless enemies seek negotiation. Reichstag adopts peace resolution 214 to 116 with 17 abstentions. Michaelis defends submarine campaign as lawful to shorten the war and blames Russian mobilization and British blockade for the conflict.
Under the headline Sad Breaking Down of America s War Preparations the Vossische Zeitung reports that the American public pays little heed to the Liberty loan and leaves participation to banks and insurance firms. It notes views from military and other circles opposing sending untrained men and even expeditionary corps gaining ground.
American forces and ships move to France and British waters as Major General Pershing leads the first expeditionary force. Navy units escort grain transports, 100 aviators join destroyers, and the Lafayette escadrille fights for France. Draft estimates foresee 625,000 called from 9,000,000 registered. Americans staff ambulances and medical units at the front, with thousands engaged in relief work.
Sir Eric Geddes, Britain's new first lord of the admiralty, rises from railway work to senior naval roles. A non politician with no parliamentary experience he has moved from army transport to controller of naval construction amid wartime reorganization.
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