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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
19
Political operatives from both major parties mobilize for a registration day drive. National and state party leaders coordinate efforts to staff offices, field workers, and volunteers as campaigns seek to boost turnout and influence upcoming elections.
City officials announce Registration Day events centered at City Hall Park with the Deutscher Liederkranz. A joint civic celebration includes a parade, patriotic singing, and a civic address by Mayor Mitchel. Authorities aim to mobilize travelers and local groups for the June observance.
Massachusetts plans to employ the National Guard to seize and detain youths found printing or resisting. Attorney George W. Adyreon and Marshal John J. Mitchell lead the effort. The policy calls for immediate arest and draft enforcement to protect public order and enforce the law.
Information offices open today across Manhattan Queens Brooklyn to guide registration. 6,000 registrars sworn in will operate from school headquarters during four days of assembly district registration. Locations listed by district provide guidance and voter information as registration closes June 8.
The Tribune prints the registration places in every election district in New York City for Federal Registration Day June 4. Men aged twenty one to thirty one residing in the city must register whether claiming exemption from military duty as an alien or for any other reason. Mark the five election districts where you live and watch The Tribune.
Gen Crowder appeals through the Committee on Public Information for mandatory registration of all male citizens born between specified dates. Exemptions include military and naval personnel and reserves. Registration is set for June 5 1915 from 7 to 9 pm at homes or the local clerk’s office with penalties up to one year imprisonment for failure.
A city meeting at 26 Broadway reports state military preparations with registration to begin for residents aged sixteen to twenty. Director PP Goalren announced registration will be enforced by city authorities, with over 2 000 registration sites including schools. Volunteers needed to assist as instructors and inspectors to conduct mass registration from early morning to late evening.
The War Department probes whether Americans abroad face military duty, awaiting General Crowder's opinion on citizenship and draft obligations. Baker seeks clarity. registration agents prepare for possible evasion, while authorities bar departures and speed legal action to enforce enlistment and curb exemptions claims.
Several thousand pacifists gathered near Lew Plea all in Brooklyn to protest conscription. When entry was blocked by Abraham Hiller, a heated dispute turned into street meetings. Fire engines responding to a nearby alarm scattered the crowd before calm returned.
Montreal May 21 reports show strong opposition to conscription across Quebec with nightly rioting and posters in Sherbrooke. An English youth was beaten attempting to remove a poster while a returned soldier faced violence during anti conscription parades. Mayor Mastin leads meetings denouncing Premier Morden and urging government action despite perceived political motives. Lieutenant Colonel Blondin says opposition is political, not widespread in Quebec, as people seek explanation. Professor Rowe of Philadelphia named Assistant Secretary of the Treasury by President Wilson.
U S and Canadian guards tighten border watch at Rouse's Point and nearby crossings to prevent slackers crossing without proper papers. Ages 21 to 30 barred on the American side unless excused. Canadians restricts entrants 20 to 45. Officials push strict enforcement and require detailed accounts of intent.
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