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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
2
Senators push for wartime food control to prevent price manipulation and waste. They cite Germany’s mobilization, urge action to secure supplies for the United States and allies, and debate who should wield emergency authority while protecting farmers from exploitation.
C J Blanchard chief statistician of the Land Reclamation Bureau cites a coming record crop after tours of the West from Colorado to South Dakota. He notes labor shortages as farmers’ sons enlist, urging recruitment of 500000 farm workers for harvest in the South.
Washington reports Herbert Hoover organizing wives into a national league to save food. Aimed at distributing moving pictures and school programs, the effort seeks to educate women and involve schools, unions, and patriotic groups in a broad conservation drive.
National Market Home Garden Bulletin reports the 1920s era potato season as highly productive with record acreage for early potatoes. Heavy shipments to wholesale markets reach Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia with some barrels from Bermuda. Direct-to-consumer movement reduces speculation and signals falling prices.
Mrs Helen L Fisher of 45 West 153th Street writes Mayor Mitchel protesting police brutality seen on women. Five injured women were arrested and smuggled toward a mob trial, charged with crime and held in one thousand dollar bail each.
LONDON June 28 The War Cabinet has invited General Smuts formerly the South African commander to attend its meetings and discuss war strategy.
Forty women who completed the war course in the Home Economics Department of the National League for Women’s Service have been appointed to captain roles of economy. Leaders include Mrs. Richard B. Historm and Mrs. J. Prentice K. Riche, with other named appointees from South Shore and nearby communities.
Acting Detective Sergeant Martin S Owens was chosen to drive the Honor Legion ambulance in France. He bid farewell before a crowd on Centre Street as Commissioner Woods praised the ambulance service and Owens readiness. Owens will sail for France in police uniform with his shield.
Michigan joins nine states in filling its regular army quota. Over the weekend 1,170 recruits nationwide produced 118,634 total since April 1. Michigan enlisted 55 of the 1,170 and reached its state quota of 5,620. New York led daily enlistments with 172, followed by Pennsylvania with 122 and Illinois with 102.
Petitions urging Congress to poll the people on the selective draft law were sent to Socialist organizations from 201 East Broadway. Officials expect about 10 000 signatures across districts though no total is announced.
Senate discusses the Goethals Denman steel ship contracts amid calls to commandeer steel plants. Debate centers on pricing, war needs, and government control to curb profits. Senators urge fair terms and possible seizure if necessary to stop profit gouging during the war.
Baltimore records show President Adams of Baltimore Dry Docks informed that the Government will assume contracts for ten steel vessels to be built by the company. Four ships are under construction for various firms, with twenty seven steel vessels either finished, under construction, or contracted locally. Additional wooden ships may be taken over, excluding other shipyard output. The Thiehem Steel Company lists thirteen steel vessels afloat from Sparrows Point.
Columbia University and Barnard College figures including Charles Phillips Owen Cattell and Eleanor Parker go on trial in federal court before Judge Julius Mayer for conspiracy to dissuade conscripts from obeying the draft law. Secret Service agents describe a printed anti draft circular and related actions.
A man accused of selling whisky to soldiers in uniform faced arraignment before Magistrate Murphy in the Night Court last Saturday. The magistrate ruled he had no jurisdiction over the matter under the selective draft law.
About four thousand attendees heard Mayor Mitchel Rabbi Stephen Wise and others condemn disloyal acts by alien anarchists at Hunts Point Palace, Bronx. Speakers urged patriotism, democracy, and enlistment to support the war effort and oppose German autocracy.
Authorities investigated the use of National Guardsmen who acted at meetings and public places without Department of Justice orders. Major General O'Ryan said guardsmen were not acting under his authority and arrests were made by soldiers as civilians. A man and a woman were discharged on disorderly conduct charges after being arrested for distributing conscription circulars.
Major J J Dally Gingras of Quebec arrives in New York to lead French Canadian enlistment for the British Recruiting Mission at 280 Broadway. He notes prior front-line service, aims to mobilize 1.5 million French Canadians in New England and New York, and expects no trouble with conscripts.
Members of the New York Athletic Club voted to fund an ambulance corps for the American Army in France, exclusively manned by club athletes. Two ambulances have already been sent by Brook Club members, with a third planned, as club leaders and officials, including M Hammond, announce ongoing subscriptions and government aid efforts.
Washington reports 1773 new Marine recruits in a single week led by Central States with 736, Eastern 64, Western 286, Southern 707, as Major General Barnett hails the drive. Cleveland area contributed 177, St. Louis 152, Springfield 128, New York 123. The corps emphasizes publicity and logistics support.
Plattsburg New York June 2 1917 announcements say training camps nationwide will accelerate. Men in training here expect to serve in France by January 1 1918 not earlier than May 1918. Six months is minimum for training new feature: trench warfare specialists not required. Reserve officers may obtain commissions through camp, with July 2 examinations for second lieutenants limited to ages 21 to 27. New York officers designated for field artillery Copan Syracuse Saturday.
Special to The New York Times Sacket Harbor New York Near Madison Barracks trainee June Bert R Smith 24 died of appendicitis after several days illness He was a 1917 graduate popular with officers and fellow cadets He married before joining and had no rostral roster His body was moved to York Central Station funeral services to be held in Brooklyn with honors and taps at camp flag lowered
Special to The New York Times reports extensive preparations for a visit by the Mayor of New York to Sackett Harbor where he will address student officers and review the corps. Mitchel arrives near the camp noon and is met by Isaac R. Breen then returns to town after six o clock.
An efficiency school run by the Woman's Section of the Navy League opened on the second floor at 220 West Forty-second Street. Courses cover economics first aid elementary telegraphy signaling and calisthenics. A certificate will be issued on completion and a five dollar fee applies. Applications are accepted daily this week 9:30 to 12 and 6 to 9:30 Mondays and Wednesdays until 9:30 P M.
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