Conservancy plan sparks Dayton flood debate 1913 era
Dayton discussions on the Conservancy law feature John A. McMahon explaining assessments and benefits. He cautions costly delays and possible rises in costs while defending protection value amid past floods. Strong local figures cited, including Patterson and Schantz, as city faces risk and revival.
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Jne
Dan
John A. McMahon
Conservancy Law
Daily News
Miami Valley
McMahon
AlcMahon
Board of Directors
Deeds
Allen
Troy
Rentschler
Hamilton
Mr. McMahon
Flonded
Mr. Patterson
Schantz
Douds
Talbott
Regular Army Seeks 70 000 Men by June 30
Washington June 25 The Secretary of War calls for 70 600 men to enroll in the regular army before June 30 with a designated recruiting week. Officials say the goal ties to national defense needs as volunteers surge across U S forces. The public urgency is echoed by military leaders urging editor collaboration to stimulate enlistment.
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Washington
Baker
Railway engineers ready for France role in war effort
An entirely new force of railway engineers for duty in France to handle railway problems behind the fighting lines has been created. Recruiting figures are not available, but some regiments are at full strength and ready to go, with probably 12,000 men already having joined these regiments.
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France
Churchill Calls Armadas to Action in Wartime Plea
The article notes continued Allied efforts in France Belgium and the Italian front with German raids and infantry actions. Churchill in the Sunday Tictorial urges aggressive use of Allied fleets arguing the Allies hold about 200 battleships compared to German and Austrian forces and warns against passive waiting for peace and a potential unsatisfactory truce.
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Galicia
Macedonia
Winston Spencer Churchill
America
Germany
Austria
Teutons to Teach French to U S Soldiers in Columbus
German born Colum bus men plan night classes to teach French to United States soldiers bound for the trenches. Theodore Wolfram and Professor Jacob Duehrens arranging biweekly sessions at Josephine College with Mer Spengerath backing. Wolfram says the pupils will need French terms for use with entente allies and to aid the boys abroad.
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Columbus
United States
Theodore Wolfram
Wilson Avenue
Jacob M. Duchren
South Ohio Avenue
Ofo Weisenfreund
Wolfram
Mer. Spengerath
Josephinim College
East Mainstreat
Duehrens
Germany
Prohibition Clash Over Food Control Bill Passes House
The administration food control bill to regulate food feed and fuel for war aims cleared the House by 865 to 5 after anti prohibition provisions were added. It limits presidential powers and sets civil service rules while prohibiting foodstuffs for alcohol and allowing government take over of stocks. The measure heads to the Senate with hopes for conference by July 1.
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Texas
Meeker
Missouri
Ward
New York
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Food Administration
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Keating
Colorado
Weating
Tierbert C. Hoover
Lever
Gallinger
Senate Today
Government backs farmers on implements and labor gains
A Public statement by the National Implement and Vehicle Association urges immediate government action to ensure enough farm tools and skilled labor for 1918. It warns shortages will threaten food production for allies and the United States, calling for equal priority with war munitions and expedited transport of materials.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
National Implement and Vehicle Association
W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
Charles 5. Brantingham
Association
Europe
Kansas
Jan
Recruitment Push As June Enlists In First Wilson Proclamation
Corporal Gardner, recruiting officer for Company C, urges young men to answer the call and enlist from June 23 to June 30 in line with President Wilsons proclamation. Company C has seen a drop in recruits after previously ranking high in the region. Several enlistees depart Wednesday for Columbus.
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