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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
4
Muscatine and county workers push to extend a Red Cross drive through Saturday after subscriptions total 15 179 27 and 1100 more from Battery C. City and county canvassers, aided by local firms and volunteers, plan further solicitations to cover ongoing needs and equipment shortages amid war relief efforts.
Wapello residents decorate cars and greet troops marching to a neighboring town in a farewell procession for Tattary O s departure. Soldiers will remain at the armory as the town honors the pact of service and pride in Loulan county. The contingent includes Claude Marabalt Clifford Nonnott Tous Haventitl Maurice Kook Clinton Foer Charles Springer Merritt Johann Parry Merrick Lloyd Marshall See Smith America Thomas Donald Rogers Paul Vordon Toward Argyle Bonnie Jackson Adam Treekey Carl Schwob Fred Achwod George Youns Glenn Witton.
Boy Scouts helped the Red Cross campaign for the $100 million fund. Five troops worked Saturday and Monday, with Robert Richards leading in subscriptions. Linola O Leary reported $24.60, William Stockfield $16, Emerson Gibney $6, and Roderick Omivin $2.
A Danish wire dispatch reports three Czech regiments deserting to Russia, according to a statement to a committee in southern Austria. General Von Geers, Austrian defense minister, said the Czech units were formed from Austrian enemies and those of military age in Russia when the war began, with only three returning to Austria.
A large effort and probable weekly offerings aim to meet the all apportionment for Red Cross aid. Volunteers mobilize to benefit nearly five thousand men and women in Muscatine county with support from the Muscatine advertising club. The publicity drive extends beyond city limits into surrounding counties as Muscatine papers circulate the campaign.
At Dos Oines Ja June 6 confidence grows that the concentration camp will remain at Dos Bioiica after a visit by Major General Thomas B Barry commander of the central department US army During talks with Groal lisp Dox Movies committee members Barry offered no comment on the camp approval signals but attendance at the conference suggested tacit approval Native preparations for the camp continue and the Greater Des Moines committee pledges 510000 for camp work to be allocated immediately among city merchants Plans show department funding and construction to start at once once the contract with Charles Wells Lonn company is signed in Washington
A preliminary 1916 report shows U S cities averaged 74 04 per capita in tangible expenditures and 75 601070 total spending, about 2 08 per capita above national government costs. Urban areas push costs onto rural communities, highlighting fiscal strain in municipalities.
Arthur Bralhana, New York Times journalist, reports that Brisbane bought the Washington Times individually. The purchase excludes the Munsey Map company and the Warrington Times building, with the order not to be divulged, per Willow Lam part attorney for the Misses.
Davenport residents report a startling admission as Quintorey allegedly confessed to the murder of Steve Torey in Bottendarr Sunday. Authorities say both Quintorey and Poros are being held for investigation amid conflicting statements.
An official report describes a clash near Tlandarr as three English air units engage ten foe aircraft. The action occurs on Monday with naval planes and Carmen machines in combat. three Garnana word driven down. British airmen return safely with minimal losses.
Loyalty of Mon Tx praised by speaker as Wapello youths receive fitting farewell. The crowd voices popular sentiment in bidding the cabal clad youths Godspeed and farewell.
After Chicago, J A Loyola reports the Modern Woodmen propose a Patriotic Fund to insure families of members killed in war, funded by 20 cents per $5 of policy. The plan allows death benefits from military service and calls for monthly assessments until rescinded. A public assembly in Wapello ranks patriotic support with mobilization and local youth farewells.
The text describes suspension for failure to pay and reinstatement rules applying to assessments levied by Patriotic Fupa. It specifies fund balance handling, transfer of game duties by the Board of Directors to the Benoit Benefit, and the operation under militia law provisions.
Serbian legation reports brutal mistreatment of bishops and clergy in Bulgarian occupied Serbian provinces. The bishop of Sorgute is interned in a Bulgarian monastery. Seminary director Dimitrievitch and 120 pupils were ordered to travel on foot to Sofia. no news since. Bulgarians are pressing forcible exodus of clergy from Serbia.
War Department ordered suspension of all cannon salutes to visiting dignitaries at army posts and fortifications. Inter-clan athletic contests are postponed for the calendar year to allow focus on policy for commissions and national defense efforts.
A Des Moines report notes that an extra session is not likely. Governor Harding, who holds the power to convene, is firmly opposed to calling a special session. The article discusses war-related measures and possible new phases, but lawmakers are not expected to convene again soon.
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