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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
1
Washington officials allege food speculators earned about 250 million dollars in five months, with Hoover defending proposed food control and a nationwide food administration to curb middlemen profits. He warned shortages could widen if Allies face continued supply constraints, urging rapid steps to mobilize distribution and curb profiteering.
One of the Liras men who came to Stockholm to participate in the international pacifist conference was detained by the American authorities and sought to have his passport issued. He proceeded anyway with three companions including Dr Max Goldfarb, a Socialist representative, and D Davidovitch a Russian subject. They traveled to Stockholm while efforts to secure his passport continued.
Revenue reports show whiskey tax receipts soaring in Ravenna with a projected fiscal year total near 17 million dollars, a record year aided by heavy withdrawals from wholesale warehouses and a 100 percent rise in taxes. Tobacco products generated over 100.9 million Ravenna for the year, with cigarettes driving much of the gain as the year nears closure.
Berlin reports describe a severe drought scorching grain crops, with eight millimetres of rain since May 4 and record heat on Sunday. Weather bureau warns of limited rain and potential temperature drops, while a neutral observer notes grain damage around Berlin and a historic drought echo from 1910s conditions. Public figures discuss drought in a blend of religion and politics without assigning blame to the people.
Omaha Nab leads in central United States Army manpower recruitment for the week ending June 14, per official notices. The report lists regional totals and allocated quotas by city and unit, naming Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee and other centers as key recruiting hubs.
In Dublin, Sinn Fein demonstrators gathered in protest during a return visit by Gian Joiners. Two protesters were arrested for torching a post office and disrupting the building as crowds sang and posters were torn. Police dispersed marching orders as authorities consider travel passport actions for Sinn Fein members to the United States.
Trial opens in New York on Sherman Act and trust law violations. Dozens of coal operators and hundreds of officers face conspiracy claims to restrain trade and fix prices in Virginia and West Virginia semi bituminous coal regions.
The John D. Archbold, a 874-ton Standard Oil steamer, was sunk by a submarine while en route from France to the United States. The crew of about 40 included twelve Americans. several crew members are reported missing. The ship departed Havre and Rouen with cargo, under Captain H. W. Thompson, on May 20. The sinking was confirmed by State Department dispatches from Washington.
Paris reports describe a renewed French offensive in Champagne between Montdidier and Mont Cornillet as German forces attacked trenches east of Montond. French lines were reinforced and repelled, with heavy artillery and counterattacks. A subsequent raid near Lo varginre and Bannume-Cumprat road netted one prisoner and casualties on both sides.
Chicago June ten bunyise aes were taxied today for high executive officers of twenty five railroads entering Chicago calling than before Judge Charles Mf Foell in superior court to awkwar contept proceedings Instituted by Attorney General Edward J Brundage It is alleged the railroads are contempt of a court order increasing passenger rates beyond the no opt mit fixed by law.
Federal agents moved into the city to arrest men who refused to register under the conscription act. Jack Sample and Arie Stonke were taken into custody and will be charged in Davenport federal court, with possible transfer to Leavenworth. Authorities seek others who ignored the law as the crackdown continues.
A Belgian message to President Wilson, delivered by Baron Moncheur, expresses gratitude for U S support and trust in free America's justice. It notes Belgium’s admiration for the United States and hopes for lasting friendship and prosperity, with two Belgian envoys named for delivering the sentiments.
Washington June 10 Henry Morgenthau former ambassador to Turkey and Frankfurt now with the war department will go to Egypt to care for several hundred Americans marooned in Palestine and to look after other American interests in the Middle East. About 1 000 Americans mostly naturalized are marooned in the war zone. A large amount of supplies has been sent to the crew aboard the Dew Matthew and the naval collier Cocan waiting at Alexandria since the United States entered the war.
Reports from Red Cross fund drives show substantial early totals in the united effort for a $100,000,000 wartime relief. New York led with pledges near $12,000,000 in the first 24 hours. Chicago opened with $1,004,000 subscribed and $1,000,000 more promised. the drive spans 137 cities and growing.
Vienna dispatch reports Polish defections threaten Premier Clam-Martinic and a broader government crisis. Polish MPs vote against the budget signaling a potential shift toward independence, while German papers show caution and German reactions. Count Czernin’s stance complicates Vienna’s policy as Slav Bloc opposition grows.
A Russian diplomatic mission arrives in Washington greeted with public enthusiasm. Secretary Lansing, Counsellor Polk, and Assistant Secretary Phipa meet the envoy, with the highest officials of the state department and a formal welcome. Crowds cheer as the train passes under double cavalry escort toward the Jennings home serving as headquarters.
Belgians still being deported, according to an Associated Press report from Havre on June 19. The Belgian government denounces bad faith in the denial by the Wolf Bureau and insists deportations continue, stating it concerns essential faith and only addresses the matter of maternal travel, while maintaining that deportations confined to the Wolf Bureau statement of February 10.
Forecasters expect warmer conditions tonight in the extreme northern regions with likely continuation into Wednesday. The eastern areas show little temperature change and fair skies tonight through Wednesday.
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