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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
Allied forces begin deployment with Pershing arriving in Washington while preparations for the American expeditionary troops continue. Officers and ships move methodically as mail handling plans and separate command lines for the expeditionary forces are prepared.
Marines left the seaport in a quiet routine departure led by Maj Gen George Commandant. A brief salute from officers preceded the march as soldiers in khaki slipped away toward the front, unnoticed by a town watching a somber but ordinary sendoff.
A humorous but pointed piece argues for forming a bantam regiment facing the idea that small men can outperform larger foes. It imagines a writer weighing 115 pounds seeking authority to raise such a unit and notes medical exams should not reject willing recruits.
London dispatch reports an advance force of the American army arriving in France. The mews columns highlight this event as a leading item with details allowed as commentary on the broader war development.
The Havre Municipal Council met last evening and read a proclamation calling on the city to celebrate July 4 in honor of the United States. The document urged community participation and public observance of the holiday.
Alvin F. Sanborn longtime Paris correspondent for American papers was named chief interpreter at General Pershing's headquarters. He learned of the appointment at his Marlboro home and left at once for New York. Sanborn recently earned the Doctor of Literature from Amherst College after two years in the French Army.
Udine Italy June 26 delayed report on plans to act on an American military commission. expected to travel to the Austro Italian front to coordinate with allied units.
Plattsburg New York June 27 half the students from each regiment at the training camp will receive their first $100 monthly pay tomorrow. The rest are expected to be paid by Friday. Many men have faced funding limits while some lent money to others in need.
Colonel R D Walsh reports New York City has 572 enlistments and 00 physicals toward a 70 000 man quota set by President Wilson. Recruiters warn daily targets of 420 men needed for three days to reach the quota while new arrivals in France are urged to spur enlistment.
Washington says draft exemption rules will push general procedures to local boards. No class exemptions. each man’s status judged by dependency and capacity to serve. Crowder confirms filings allowed in two jurisdictions and details on residency and registration impact.
Washington reports a postwar registration day set for Porto Rico on July 5 by presidential order. The notice specifies the date to organize registration activities across the island.
The State Military Census reports only about 1100 names added yesterday citywide. Forty-two registration stations operated Tuesday to Friday but final totals await full tabulation, likely taking about two months at State headquarters. Trained teachers classify cards by occupation while duplicates for lost ration cards rise daily.
The Venizelos government in Greece took the oath at the palace with strong military precautions though disorders were few. Premier Venizelos thanked the people from a balcony after being acclaimed. The cabinet lineup includes Venizelos as Premier and War Minister, MICHLALACO as Finance, NEGROPON as Agriculture, PAPA as Communications, DINGAS as Peres, and SIMO as Relief for Refugees. The resignation of Premier Zaimis followed his stance on convening Parliament on May 31, 1915, with Entente allies pressing for assembly.
Dispatch from Amsterdam reports Count Michael Karolyi of the Ident Party blaming Tisza and financial circles for war and urging peace by opposing militarism. Count Tisza counters Hungary should have been better prepared. Other German and Austrian papers note strong anti peace sentiment in Hungary.
The U S destroyer Shaw built on the Pacific coast completed a record voyage to an Atlantic port in 14 days 10 hours 6 minutes. It set a new Panama Canal passage record of 6 hours 45 minutes and averaged 18 knots cruising, with a 30 knot top speed. Secretary Daniels commended the construction officer and the Shaw’s readiness for service. The keel was laid February 1916 and construction took about fifteen months.
Percy Grainger the pianist turned oboist has enlisted as a third class musician in the Coast Artillery band at Fort Totten earning 30 dollars a month. He seeks to contribute his musical gifts to America and plans further Red Cross benefits.
Names of men in every county who have signified a desire to enlist are being sent to the chairmen of the home defense committees by the Adjutant General's office.
Major General J Franklin Bell reviews First New York Engineers and Coast Artillery at Fort Totten. He tells soldiers to represent the United States in Europe, to act honorably, and to fight for democratic ideals as they serve. He urges generous pay and principled conduct.
Oyster Bay reports Theodore Roosevelt advocating that grain fit for food not be used to manufacture alcoholic drinks during the war. He noted no ban on grapes and wine, but called for grain to remain for sustenance and for allies. He said beers and wines may escape if wine grains are excluded.
Amsterdam June 27 The Frankfurter Zeitung reports indications that the next returns of the Imperial Bank of Germany will show a substantial drop in gold stocks Some German news recently urged exporting gold to lift the exchange value of the mark.
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