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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
10
Frank Worley of Muscatine died at his home 109 Orange Street at 11 pm. He was 57 and survived by his wife, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from his home with Rev. C. L. Young of the United Brethren Church officiating.
A fragmentary communication from Davenport via Captain A. C. Gillen states drafted men cannot enlist in the regular army. It notes all men are required for enlistment but must register tomorrow, with emphasis on compliance and dates.
In a government sanctioned effort a pleasure car will enter France as part of a fundraising project for French art restoration. The vehicle owned by Comtesse de Regni de Oliver will be used in motion pictures depicting war ruins including Abotny Solmtons and Ypres, directed by Rodin. Notable supporters include Theodore Roosevelt Jules Jusserand Robert Bacon and Myron Herrick among others.
An official statement reported by London says German bombing struck Bruges docks and canals, with casualties feared. The Dunkirk commander confirmed the raid was covered and the attack occurred late last night, in a developing war update from wartime authorities.
In April a Portaleo steamship delivered prisoners from the German Ipelan detachment to New York. Officers oversaw more men than Porto Rico residents on the run detail while the unit was processed by U S authorities.
The Bavarian Crown Prince addressed the Thirty fifth Prasdan Division claiming his forces repelled a larger attack and halted an assault on the Arras front. The report notes counterattacks and continued pressure as part of the war effort described in The Journal awaiting readers.
Leaders including Robert H Parnald Fred A Grier Spencer Miller Herman Schneider Dr Iaa N Hollis and Dr D S Jacobus plan a Cincinnati convention May 21 26. They aim to mobilize engineers to aid Uncle Sam and push 89 percent of the nation’s machine tool plants into U S munition production.
Saturday saw the installation of a remodeled street car in service here. The bulkheads were removed and the interior equipped anew. Double doors were added to improve passenger flow in and out.
Local social notes recount Sunday visitors and family gatherings at the Wy. T. Trotter residence. Attendees include Ronald Levin of Allerton and several others from Cedar Malls and Columbus, with more attending a wedding in Columbus and others returning from Washington. Government actions against alien enemies are noted with arrests in New York.
A vivid exhortation urging young men to register, recalling Lex Darey a famed prizefighter turned U S soldier who died in service. The piece warns that one day of conscription awaits every American, urging responsibility to avoid punishment and preserve national memory for future generations.
The government announces 308 aviators will start training around July in the United States and France. After four months of aviation camps they sail to France for several months of held work, with final assembly at Dayton Detroit and Champaign under American supervision.
Relations with the Peking government have been broken off. Amicable retirement is expected per local declarations. Bank clearings for the week ending June totaled 409,4260.83, per J Fygnires Atmomend of the Miacatino Clearing House association reporting secretary Ben ham.
Washington reports that G en Crowder urged immediate drafting and registration to fill an army target of 625000 to 900000 men, citing exemptions and training needs. He indicated the War Department may seek 900000 to 1000000 draftees with possible additional costs to support training camps and personnel.
A partial readable report notes no charges were filed in the city regarding blue laws and related activities. The decision followed a legal clarification about the validity of the tag affecting local Sunday enterprises and the authority to conduct separate matters.
Society cards list Masonic and fraternal bodies with meeting details. It includes Towa Lodge No 2 A F and A M Mul Roagular meetings first Tuesday each month, Washington Chapter No 4 ft A NM stated convocation second Friday, Noval aod Belect Monts ery Woebt Council, Palmay Commandery No 1 regular meeting third Wednesday, Muscatine Camp No 104 Woodmen of America Tuesday evenings, Shelby No 231 first and third Thursdays with visiting members welcome.
A fragmented report notes a 110d GO0 registration drive amid calls to recruit 500000 volunteers. Officials say the draft could span years and involve many engineers and workers, with campaigns aimed at expanding service between twenty and US years.
Community notice for Macabee Hall events at 7:36 PM and 8 PM with addresses on Front Street and Home Street. Mentions officers Mrs Francen McKean Commander Nellie Lucks and Riccord Keener. Meets every third Monday with monthly gatherings and door access details.
Fragmentary notice announces a Yeomen anniversary meeting on Tuesday the 6th at 6 PM. Admits attendees, with unspecified location and admission price referenced as six dollars.
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