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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
2
Global event roundup notes pivotal happenings across continents, with political, economic and social developments shaping markets and societies. Authorities, leaders, and organizations cited reflect a broad, interconnected world scene.
Secretary Lane declares war in self defense and to aid the world. Volunteers mobilize on Chicago’s municipal pier as Third Illinois reserve engineers begin training. An American aviation field in France is planned with two squadrons. The Root commission to Russia reaches a port. Dan iels confirms safe passage. A four thousand dollar life and disability insurance plan is debated in Washington. The Dirigo is sunk by a German sub. one crewman drowns. Brazil’s senate votes to ally with the American republics against the world.
Baron Rosen former Russian ambassador to the United States calls for a diplomatic conference with the Entente to seek a peace basis with the Central Powers. The report also covers Kaiser Wilhelm II opening the Vienna Reichstag, industrial strikes in Petrograd, and various war-related items from the United States and Europe.
A sedate Bavarian premier faces a dramatic visit as Count George von Hertling travels from Vienna via Munich to Berlin with a pressing mission. The elderly professor, a sought successor, remains calm amid gossip and political tremors as he waits to see the outcome.
A wartime excerpt urges citizens to buy liberty bonds as their “sinews of war.” It frames financial support as fighting for civilization and the Allied cause, stressing safety and value of government bonds over private money while urging hard earned dollars be invested to sustain currency value and national ideals.
Reports from Marble Hill Missouri say a tornado struck Zalma in Bollinger County killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100. The article also notes Lester P. Barlow, a former coal passer in the navy, has invented an aerial bomb capable of spreading destruction within several hundred feet.
Maj. Elaterio Soto of the Carranza army, accused of supplying arms to Villa forces, was paraded through Juarez and then executed by a Carranza firing squad at a local cemetery.
President Wilson creates a Red Cross war council headed by Henry P. Davison to broaden and reinforce Red Cross activities for the war effort. Davison says the organization will supply battlefield relief and bolster allied manpower through public support. He cites urgent needs in reconquered France and harsh conditions across the country.
A political card depicts two kings, one of Austria and one of Bavaria, each seeking peace on favorable terms. Hertling smiles as he studies the dual portrait, reflecting a balance of monarchic aims amid German politics.
Representative Augustus P Gardner of Massachusetts leaves Congress to join the Army as a reserve officer. He holds colonel rank in the Officers' Reserve Corps and will report to Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood at Charleston. Gardner becomes automatic army officer, ending pay as a congressman. Other lawmakers plan naval enlistments during the war.
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Vrooman denounces food gamblers and profiteers harming the nation during wartime. Joseph Leiter also condemns grain speculators, urging action to curb economic parasites while praising patriotic business support for the war effort.
Washington reports that over 10,000,000 young Americans registered on Army draft day marking the first U S census of its kind with orderly reaction nationwide Brig Gen Crowder says governors report quiet and full registration while some precincts extended polling past 9 pm to accommodate late registrants delaying state returns.
Reports from cities across Indiana indicate smooth operation of registering men of military age in ninety two counties. Counties show higher than expected turnout with some needing extra registration blanks. Gary printed additional cards locally. Sullivan County faced Flood warnings as the Wabash River flooded bottomlands, washing out five bridges and damaging roads, with Morgan County also affected by White River overflow.
A roundup of Indiana items includes a new $18,000 Newcastle Central school clock, Erie railroad plans to replace male telegraphers with women, Liberty bonds sales at Oliver Chilled Plow in South Bend, and a Danville area cyclone rebuilding the Royal Canning factory. Other notes report a death threat over a drain, licensing refusals, a quarry accident, liquor charges, a fatal dress fire, theft at a Columbus dry cleaner, church dedications, and various school and community updates across the state.
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