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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
4
Theodore Roosevelt arrived amid a large Nebraska crowd to denounce pacifist delay strategies and urge national readiness. He argues that delay harms duty and calls for decisive action to support allies, boost morale, and care for wounded and veterans.
The War Department selected Rockford Illinois Yaphank New York Annapolis Junction Maryland and Peters for cantonments joining twelve previously announced sites to form sixteen. Additional sites include Georgia Ohio Louisville Kentucky Battle Creek Michigan Lake Texas Houston New Mexico visk California and more. The contract for building American Lake cantonment was awarded to Hurley Mason Company of Talonel I W Littell of the Quartermaster Corps.
The Harvard unit of the American Field Service in Bordeaux has departed for Meaux. The unit arrived in France and began its duties, with drivers joining the effort as they head toward the front.
Coffin testifies before Senate subcommittee on Sheppard–Hart bill urging a unified Department of Aeronautics with a Cabinet head. He warns Germany cannot outproduce Allied air power and calle for heavy factory conversion, larger funding, and early U S air dominance to win the war.
The speech frames World War I as a people's war for liberty and self determination. It notes Germany’s military power, Bulgaria and Romania’s status, and warns of a potential German decline while urging unity and support for liberty bonds. The Flag Day celebration at Washington’s monument grounds features President Wilson, Mrs. Wilson, and Rep. Hicks praising the Stars and Stripes and calling for patriotic loans.
Fifty people died and many were injured in a private plant explosion at Ashton-under-Lyne near Manchester. Chancellor of the Exchequer drew Commons' attention to the updated casualty figure, noting damage to mills, works and homes and that many victims were children returning from school.
Police and federal agents arrested about 100 draft age men at the Federal Building for failure to register under the selective draft law. Reuben Bergstrom, a Public Library porter, held on $5,000 bail awaiting Grand Jury action. Three Harlem anti draft speakers Levine Woslow and Herrguth indicted. Levine and Woslow seek to register. Leon Samson, expelled from Columbia, pledged to hold the university accountable for action. Judge Lord and probation chief Cooley oversee status checks for 2,500 men on probation.
Abe notes numerous probationers of draft age fail to report, suggesting many may have fled the city to avoid conscription. The situation points to expanded efforts to locate missing individuals and enforce reporting requirements.
Large numbers of Germans employed on harbor craft, factories, and warehouses lose work due to strict enemy alien zone enforcement. Many with good records appeal to federal authorities for guidance as authorities reiterate no relaxation of regulations or amnesty.
The Aircraft Production Board plans 8500 airplanes and 6000 trainees this year but government orders lag. Aviation experts fear delays threaten the program unless quicker appropriations and contracts materialize. Hawley of the Aero Club of America urged speed to Senate and House committees, noting current capacity around 600 planes monthly.
The Norwegian Foreign Office reports that two ships, the Goerians and Tordenvore, were sunk by submarines. Copenhagen dispatches indicate crew losses and unclear vessel tonnage, with details still unreconciled by official sources.
The House in Washington on June 14 heard a speech tracing the flag's history by Hicks. The remarks covered symbolism and origins, placing the flag at the center of American identity and national sentiment.
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