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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

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Naval Collier Ships Supplies to U S Army for France

Paris reports American forces have anchored off the French coast as the navy announces preparations to receive U S troops. The Jupiter, a large collier, has arrived laden with wheat and other goods bound for American forces in France. Secretary Daniels notes the ship sailed discreetly and lies at a French port awaiting orders.

U. S. Army France Paris Dune Marine Wilde Madhav Tources Campa Washinton 2. C Navy Branco Daniels Amorican Navy Nanlels Cneeiol

Germany seeks to retain provinces in wartime plea

From Amsterdam via London a report notes the Alsace Lorraine Land Tag opened in Strasbourg with Dr. Von Dalle delivering a speech on preserving German holdings. Dr. Georg Ricklin, re-elected president, pledges to end misery of war and reject efforts to prolong conflict.

London Alsace Lorraing Waa Atranabure Atadholder Von Ricklin Enid Loristvera

Postpone Trial Date For Rev J G J Kelly Willixen Case

Attorney General Hayner announced a postponement request to next fall for the trial of Rev J G J Kelly charged in the Willixen axe murder. Arguments on setting a new date will be heard by District Judge Woodfull at Rod Ook tomorrow.

Mothos Hayner J. G. J. Kelly Willixen Dplatrict Woodfull

Bohemia on Verge of Revolution Reported In Bohemia

Chicago dispatch says demonstrations signaling revolution break out in Bohemia with fifteen thousand marching before the governor’s palace. Officials in Paris receive cable notices from Bohemian Slovak groups naming provinces and demanding union with a Czech Slovak state.

Bohemia Praa Sonsad Vireo Chicago J. F. Smotnnka Mance Edward Bones Godwell Paris Banshomin Kota Ot Prartajov Prodan

Paraders Lined Up by Authorities in Jail Stay

On June 7 forces rounded up Industrial Workers of the World members after a nighttime parade through the county. Leaders proclaimed they would resist arrest for lack of registration. Sheriff moved prisoners in batches as jail overcrowding forced transfers to Belvidere and nearby towns.

Rockford Ferlork Stopa Industrial Workera of the World Juland Sherif Lkwad Premport Belvidere

Romania Recovers Readies to Resume Fight

In an interview with the Petrograd correspondent of the Parisian, Romanian Premier says the country has reorganized its army after invasion. He notes famine and disease, lost territory, but a determined defense and readiness to resume the struggle with tenacity and new material.

Jung i A Rute Manta Bremiar Brantiano Petrograd The Pariaion Mamanian Premiar Todny Rumania

Italy Cuts Down Coal and Iron Used

Washington D C Jung Tm Italy ban determinados cut Its con sumption of coat and drop to half at oo owar mnenaife to vedigod Ith KHL tonnage in ding with the wernt potl ey adopted by the other untonte a Ves In meooting the submaring many ace, the Trajan mission announced today Enrico Arlotta a member of the mission and Italian minister for transportation in diacnnaing the sit uation was that by work enforce ment at this policy Italy will not only aid in conserving the resources of her allion but will also have labor wil millions of dollars formerly ex panded In the mirelise of coal and won abroad.

Washinxton D. C Jung Italy Determinado Ding Trajan Enrico Arlotta

Brazil Organizes Coast Artillery Units and Funding

Rio Janeiro reports the government issued four decrees forming a coast artillery section and opening a credit of 870 million reais for wartime equipment and arming activities. Under normal conditions 470 million reais would fund about 26.1 million dollars.

Rio Janeiro

War Draft Exemption Claims Spark Nationwide Registration Update

Washington plans new regulations for the draft selection by lot as the war department finalizes the machinery for exemptions and boards. Delaware, Vermont, and DC reported initial registrations. many states expected results within days. Illinois and Massachusetts data show large exemption claims, with total registrants likely exceeding prior estimates as the nation moves toward fall calls.

Washington Jung T Wart Department A Offlen Delaware Vermont District of Columbia Wir Manutl Jmnois Chicago Mmm Timola Thos

Taft warns of long struggle with Germany at Amos college

In a patriotic commencement at Town State College Amos President R A Peardon crowned the event with degrees. Taft warned that Germany cannot be exhausted and may require many lives to liberate the world from Prussian militarism. He urged resolve despite grim costs.

Amos Jung T United States Whlfant Dtoward Taft Igi Lias Germany Tutt Norole R.A. Peardon

Kronstadt Garrison Surrenders to Provisional Government

Reported surrender of Kronstadt garrison to the Petrograd provisional government after negotiations. Kronstadt soldiers and workers delegates voted to yield control to the central authorities, with attempts to split the garrison and urged neighboring towns to join. Kronstadt officials were removed. leaders favored civilian administration under Petrograd.

London Jang Kronstadt IG Kronstadt Pla Aisnad Anatole Luwhanott Kron- Atag Council of Work Dawiy Glo Grout Husila Koll Taerce Telli Kran~stadt Patrograd Poraunia Ourrender

Prussians Demoralized by Belgian Onslaught

Workers and police clash near the Riksg building as socialist protests over constitutional revision, shorter work days, and higher wages turn violent. One man wounded. several rioters knocked down and trampled as mounted police and soldiers disperse the mob.

Stockholm London Riksdag Swarly Hjalmar Granting Tueaday

No connection in kidnapping case and ship battle

Springfeld Missouri dispatch reports police and officials confirming no definite link among seven suspects in the Lloyd Keet disappearance case. Meantime the Silver Shell engaged a German submarine in the Mediterranean, claiming success and prompting promotion talk for Officer J. Clark aboard.

Tax on bank checks and club dues approved by finance committee

Washington lawmakers consider a bank check tax of more than six dollars payable by drawer stamps, aiming to raise about ten million in revenue. The plan also taxes bonds, capital stock, wire transfers, and produce exchange sales, while club dues tax was struck out amid talk of other forms later.

Washington, D. C Jane TA Xenate Finance Committee Alva Wcruck

Coast Socialists May Bolt the Party

San Bernardino California socialist leaders announce a planned withdrawal from the national party following an anti draft resolution adopted at the socialist convention in April. Ay Richardson state executive committee member and former California gubernatorial candidate says the move is not official policy yet.

Prous Leone San Garnardino Calif California Socialista Ay Richardson Stata Sotiilat Party California Richardson

Confederates Parade Before President in Washington

Thousands of Confederate veterans marched along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington past President Wilson’s reviewing stand as part of their reunion. A small band of Union veterans saluted the former foes. General George T. Warrigan led the parade with regular troops, national guardsmen, cadets, and veterans from various groups.

Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Wilson George T. Warrigan Union Confederate Veterans National Guardsman

Intensity of English Fire Forces Germans to Desert Positio

English artillery and air bombardment pinned German troops back and compelled several units to abandon their defensive positions. Reports describe mounting pressure on the Western Front as Allied operations intensify, with troops exposure and retreat strands noted amid growing fatigue.

Posi

British Attack Opens On Messines Wytschaete Front

British forces launched an offensive along a nine mile front between Messines and Wytschaete on the Belgian front. Initial success saw early village gains, with over 7,000,000 pounds of explosives reported used, large prisoner captures, and continued progress toward additional objectives amid heavy fighting. Official reports confirm the opening victory and ongoing advances.

Haighar Taunchold Garman Messiner-Wytachaete Yprea Lille Buletin Franca Associatas T-V London Messines Wyisachaera Telgian Lanter Zareeba Wyethhnete Yves Pinepsteert Wood Armentieres Hesi Campatio Arras Bish Morrinna Kida Tha Pattie Hogan Mesainas Wykelaeld

Weather outlook for JOWA Fall and Illinois

Tonight and Friday expect warmer conditions with cloudy bits in the north portions. Frigid or warmer trends vary by location, with northern areas seeing brighter periods and patchy clouds.

Illinois North Yeothra

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