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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
2
June 25 report from London cites Reuters that Britain rejects US plans mirroring Allied controls, aiming to bar neutral states near the Central Powers from sending beyond their own seeds. The issue awaits final decision as Parliament debates Spahn’s criticism of newspapers.
Washington reports that Congress may empower the government to end wheat speculation and purchase off the market. Hoover hints drastic steps may come, with Meever and food administration plans under review, aiming to stabilize prices and ensure supplies for domestic and allied needs.
Paris June 26 General Pershing was asked to comment on Pétain s article Why We Are Fighting He praised the piece saying it set forth with logic the aims of fighting and the path to a firm and complete peace He noted the German pretexts and secret plans while affirming the need to drive the enemy from French soil and prevent future unprovoked assaults by a lasting peace
A wartime reflection urges that no peace should be accepted but lasting peace. It asserts that the Allies fight for human rights and liberties, praising France's continued heroic efforts and the inspiration drawn from its armies.
In Amsterdam on June 28 the Austrian Premier von Leyer rejected the interpellation urging peoples to determine their own destinies. He defended the empire’s right to conclude peace only under monarchical prerogatives, insisting negotiations with the enemy could occur only on an honorable peace basis and not on self-determination terms.
A foreign dispatch reports German newspapers under government pressure via the War Press Bureau and Admiralty Press Bureau. It notes repeated official dispatches shaping public opinion, lack of free discussion, and readers turning to neutral reviews amid claims of standardization and lost confidence.
Lord Stanley eldest son of the Earl of Derby won a parliamentary seat for Cromby Vision of Livy in a contest with Frank Hughes who received 74 votes while rival Walmsley secured 2 224 votes Coronet Walmsley was recently created Baron and accompanied by Coronel Richard G. Walmsley.
The Senate adopted Senator Reed’s resolution directing the Federal Trade Commission to explain why it has not ordered newsprint manufacturers to dissolve an alleged price fixing conspiracy. Senator Robinson warned that issuing notice could grant immunity to witnesses, while others urged action by the FTC or Justice Department to prosecute the alleged offenders.
The coal production conference approved substantial price reductions with districts like Illinois Indiana and Virginia lowering mine prices and Alabama reporting sharp cuts. Government officials will monitor and set maximum prices with seven state coal committees to advise the Interior Department and the Federal Trade Commission.
George H. Cushing editor of The Black Diamond arrived from Washington and spoke at the Hotel McAlpin. He praised the coal conference as epoch making and urged merchants nationwide to follow by trusting their affairs to a conference organizer as coal men have done.
The source notes a hopeful stance as ROOT MISSION expresses no immediate plan to return to England, citing ongoing important work with the band and prioritizing commitments.
Special cable from Petrograd reports Charles Edward Russell’s account of opposition by anti Russell faction in New York to his address to the Congress of Councils of Workmen and Soldiers’ Delegates. Delays and censorship hindered his hearing as the speech was returned with war passages deleted.
Happily Russell reached the Executive Committee and described the events. The Council denied knowledge of the incident but invited him to address Congress. He spoke freely and was warmly received with loud applause.
Petrograd fears a Sunday rally linked to a supposed counter revolution as right wing, anarchist, and Bolshevik elements join in opposition to Premier Lvoff and proposed Kolchak replacement. Police report arrests of agitators while Durnovo Palace hosts anarchist coordination.
The report says fresh facts claim attempts to turn Sunday into a counter revolution and that Petrograd regimental committees warn of black hundreds inciting massacre of the middle class. A representative reportedly says it matters little who rules Russia, even if Kaiser William leads. Comment suggests the agitation may backfire, boosting a pro government and pro revolution turnout.
The government moves to reorganize the nation economy and regulate labor by creating an economic council under the Premier. It will include representatives from the Peasants' Workmen's and Socialists' Councils, industrial and commercial bodies, and members of the Bourse.
Petrograd reports a former Siberian convict with rank of Sergeant inspired a charge in the Carpathians. He led fifty volunteers against a German position, climbed a breastwork and hurled a bomb amid heavy fire. Three Germans attacked him, but his actions sparked the attack.
Berlin reports continued heavy bombardment on the Galicia front with no major developments in the Macedonian theatre. The eastern war fronts show persistent firing but few strategic changes to note.
Senators clash over beer bans and wartime food measures. Lodge and Hardwick clash on liquor regulation while Johnson, Kellogg defend national sacrifice, price controls, and food administration plans. Hoover plans for wheat control outlined as part of broader war economy.
Chicago June 28. Government plans for food control announced by the White House. President provides statement outlining measures to curb wheat speculation amid broader economic controls.
The Food Aid Committee appointed by Mayor Mitchel is named as the official Food Administrator for the United States with national authority. The announcement came at a City Hall meeting of Advisory Committees. F C Wolcott representing Herbert Hoover, National Food Administrator, told Mayor Mitchel he had come from Washington with a suggestion.
The city board amended the P Code to forbid absinthe sales or allure. Haven Emerson of Health Co says the action is justified because absinthe is a habit forming harmful substance. He promotes a cordial with 68 percent alcohol and oils of elica, anise, and marjoram as a digestif tonic.
A telegram prompts a gathering of New York caterers linked to the New York Society and Hotel Men’s Associations. Attendees include John Cavaney president Brom Sao association and named leaders Jona nenser Taylor James Church Kyne John ME Bowman and Charles Gehring to discuss plans amid Mr. Hoover’s absence.
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