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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
8
An obituary from Piqua notes the death of Constant Hesanceney aged 74 at Norton's shoe store on North Main Street after a long illness. Born March 7, 1843 in Ryane, he moved to this country in 1868 and to its cells in 1862, with 17 years at Norton’s. Survived by Philomene Pesunceney and five sons Constant, Rad, Alfred, Louis, Henry, plus three daughters Rose Lachyt Minnie and Maryney. Member of St Mary’s Catholic Church.
The fund will be held at eight o'clock Monday morning from the church. The body will be interred in Forest Hill cemetery.
Washington dispatch reports about 18 million dollars added to the Red Cross war fund in four days bringing total to over 2.6 million. New York City led with over 27 million while the rest of the country contributed 35 million. West reports show rising activity placing Detroit and Cleveland near goals. City committees seek progress updates as regions report varied contributions, with Cincinnati aiming above 1.9 million.
W J Bryan endorses the administration food bill amid congressional debate. He argues wartime needs require extraordinary remedies, urges farmers to boost food output, and calls for guarantees against shortages and protections for consumers against price gouging.
A fragmented report quotes a president arguing against the abuse of new powers by emphasizing daylight ethics and inspector oversight. It stresses leaders should not seize authority for selfish gain and highlights safeguards against misuse.
Revolutionary reports describe anarchist terror in western Siberia and Petrograd amid upheaval. Authorities claim over two thousand arrests as violence and robberies spread, while Vera Puitchurkett forms a women’s regiment to front lines near Minsk named The Command of Dench and wearing standard uniforms.
Washington Jone The senate finance committee endorsed final action on the war revenue bill boosting second class postage by one quarter of a cent per pound and adding a 4 percent levy on publishers net profits over 4000. Projected annual revenue from postage climbs to about 2 million, profits tax to about 9 million. letter rate hike to 50 percent remains, while doubled postcard rate is tentatively removed.
In Columbus on June 22 Governor Cox pardoned James Johnson and Leon C. Smith of Franklin County who were serving second degree murder sentences. Also pardoned were Louis Gilmore of Muskingum County for murder and E. C. Moir of Clinton County for forgery. All must abstain from liquor and remain away from associates. Johnson must return to Kentucky to care for his mother. Gilmore must do likewise in Tennessee. Smith, who has served about eleven years, must report to the warden for three years as if on parole.
Washington reports Hawley voices plan for American air power. 100000 airplanes and 10000 to 20900 aviators could shorten the war, with a separate aeronautics department under consideration. Transatlantic air lines and conversion to commercial use after peace are discussed.
Observations from the United States Weather Bureau reported in St Paul St Louis and New York show clear skies. Washington issued June 22 indications for tomorrow predicting probably fair weather in Ohio.
Lima Ohio reports a fatal shooting of Mrs Wanda Montane, 23, as she walked with her husband. restaurant proprietor Mrs Wanda Still is detained. Police say a suspect, Mrs Still, confessed to firing but claimed no knowledge of the victim. One man allegedly involved had troubled her at the restaurant.
MisDt Ohio June 12 Prank Wark 28 shot and killed his father today after the father threatened to murder the whole family. Newark Ohio June 22 A gang of sypsies arrested on trespass charge at Granville. More than a score children found at the party. One, five years old, believed to be the Glass stolen from Jersey. PetroV Mich June 22 Ford ambulances worth 100000 dollars donated to the Tired Cross feta. Board of directors meeting of the Ford Motor commune approved the action.
A crochet guide highlights making strong buttonholes with fine cotton and a tight edge, noting quick, firm results for children's garments. A trimmed tramp, Dreary Samuel, begs for work outside a house, prompting the master to reconsider and point him to The Cross Want Ad for opportunities.
St Louis crowd clashed with umpires after a game in which Toney and Cincinnati edged the Cardinals. A homer by Cruise sparked the scoring in the second inning, and umpire Byron banished manager Haines and Tote for protest. Police contained the frustrated crowd after the final out.
An advertisement urges readers in Piqua to use Phosphated Tron and Phosphor ous to restore iron and phosphorous in the blood, claiming rapid relief from nervous fatigue. It warns buyers to insist on capsule form, sold by Greenamyer & Co. and other druggists, with no substitutes.
Ohio Attorney General McGhee said he would ask Governor Cox to order a special grand jury to probe alleged election frauds in Cincinnati after the Hamilton County grand jury failed to indict. He called the county panel's report a quaint document and contrasted it with federal indictments.
An item lists a phone contact and address for purchasing second-hand clothing at 133 North Main Street with Shuchat and other local sellers. The page also provides extensive market prices for farm goods and meats, including hogs, cattle, butter, lard, sugar, flour, and potatoes, plus household hints and a daily thought.
A jagged market roundup lists cattle, calves, sheep and hogs with varied prices across Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati Baltimore Boston and Toledo. Prices show bids for steers cows lambs and feeder stock, with wool, creamery grades and grain values noted in terse line items.
Washington June 22 The registration roll for the selective draft was completed as Wyoming and Kentucky sent in their returns. The grand total of names on the pall of honor reached 9,049,938. The totals will go to the census bureau for analysis to explain why western states printed about half their estimates while states like Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and Montana exceeded theirs.
The railway time cards announce service begins at six o clock each morning and runs hourly through eleven o clock at night operated by Og and The D Co and P traction.
Eastward and westward train numbers updated to new designations. North Bound changes convert No 2 to No 52 and No 4 to No 64 with revised departure and crossing times at Piqua Sidney and other stops. South Bound shifts Nos 1 to 51 and 7 to 57, with new leave times and station calls, maintaining lane alignment with the present card. Regular stops at Glendale Wyoming and North side noted.
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