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Newspaper
Maxwell Mail
Location
Maxwell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
2
President Wilson announced Herbert C. Hoover will become American food administrator to enforce emergency food control. He stressed the role is temporary, voluntary, and powers are to be exercised only to curb selfish interests, with no permanent bureaucracy expected.
American Master Bakers after a two day Chicago conference declared white bread the best war bread. The group praised its texture, flavor, and reliability for wartime rations and production.
Amsterdam report says the Reichstag adjourned until July 16. Social Democratic deputies opposed the military and other budgets, with both factions uniting in their opposition.
Salt Lake City Utah convict Howard De Weese once condemned for wife killing vows to die by gunfire. Judge Lewis Brown sets execution for July 6, in a death sentence upheld after appeal.
President Wilson summons millions to register for service on June 5. He signs the army draft bill and orders the national guard mobilized to full strength by August 5. Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Time Tuesday June 5 between 7 am and 9 pm. Place registration for precinct of permanent residence. All men age 21 to 30 not in army or navy. Absentees may register by mail. cards must reach registration by June 6. Apply to county clerk if journying. for populations over 30,000 apply to city clerk.
President Wilson announces June 5 as the national draft registration day for men aged 21 to 30 and orders the dispatch of a regular army division of about 28,000 under Gen John J Pershing to France. The War Department says the National Guard will train on specified dates and stresses turning the nation into a combined military and economic army.
In Des Moines Iowa a Red Cross enlistment call was issued to all Girl Scouts of America with national president David Starr Jordan and United States Senator Albert B Cummins as signers.
Two Mexicans split open the head of Ah Wing, a Globe Arizona Chinese merchant, during a failed robbery attempt at his store. The victim is hospitalized while police investigate the attack and seek suspects.
Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico guards will enter federal service on August 5. Washington-All National Guard units to be called July 15 to August 5. Governors authorized to recruit all units to war strength. Western states assembly dates: July 15 Minnesota to Nebraska, July 25 Montana to Oregon, Aug 5 Oklahoma to California. Sixteen divisional cantonment camps to be in Southern and Western departments. State units moved to camps based on camp quarter and supply readiness.
Report from Chihuahua City confirms Villa abducted 110 girls aged 10 to 20 and held them at his camp. Twenty girls reportedly died in two days from brutalities. A group of 414 followers surrendered, distressed by outrages and civilian disapproval.
Sir Robert Borden proposed compulsory military service on a selective basis to raise at least 50,000 and likely 100,000 men to replenish Canadian forces in France. Ottawa news reports the plan was introduced to Parliament after his return from England and met with cheers across the chamber.
Stockholm reports that the Swedish steamers Vesterland Aspen and Vik en carrying grain from England were sunk by German submarines. Eight crewmen from the Viken and two aboard the Vesterland are reported lost, prompting widespread indignation.
Amsterdam report says the Deutsche Kirchen Zeitung notes a powerfully organized peace movement inaugurated by Roman Catholic clergy across Germany. The article highlights a coordinated effort within church leadership to advocate pacifism and prevent conflict through religious action and public campaigns.
The American steam ship Hilonian was torpedoed and sunk off Genoa Italy with four crew members killed. The incident occurred near Italy during wartime operations and confirms a maritime loss involving U S personnel.
Representative Augustus P. Gardner of Massachusetts resigns from Congress to enter the army. The move shifts a veteran GOP seat as defense needs rise and Gardner departs after years in the House.
Theodore Roosevelt formally disbanded his division in a communication to followers urging national service in any open form. He asked them to serve either in the military establishment if possible or in civil life if not, marking a shift in his approach to public service.
Stockholm reports Sweden faces a corn seed shortfall of 200000 tens in its sowing supply. The figure underscores strain on agricultural stocks and may affect planting plans and future yields across regions.
On the Italian front near Soissons Italian forces press forward toward Crone while in Verdun theater German counterattacks fail and British actions slow enemy advances. Reports note dramatic aerial activity and ongoing artillery duels along the Austro Italian front with Italians capturing Hill 652 and nearly 400 prisoners. Prisoners since Monday total 4,021 and five small guns are seized.
Washington reports the death of Belva A. Lockwood 86 after a long illness. She was the first woman admitted to practice before the Supreme Court a pioneer in suffrage and the only woman to have run for President.
Washington report states Representative Daniel W. Comstock of Indiana died here from pneumonia. He was 77 and a Civil War veteran.
The administration's initial war budget, raised to 3.8423 billion with 750 million for merchant fleet construction, passed the Senate without a roll call and was sent to conference. It aims for quick funds for urgent wartime needs ahead of President Wilson's signature. The House version totaled about 3.8 billion and omitted the ship provision.
The piece argues that US railways, vital to commerce, suffer from drifting policies and local interference. It urges the national government to provide single, consistent constructive regulation, warning that local meddling harms interstate commerce and risks broader national economic life.
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