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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
5
Reports from across states show only about 1,450 volunteers enlisted by late June. Officials warn the nationwide drive will lag behind targets as newspapers highlight slow mobilization despite large campaign coverage.
June 27 Washington The Prohibition provision of the food bill faces likely passage with President Wilson given power to permit or forbid brewing during the war and to commandeer spirits. Subcommittee edits extend government control to iron, steel, petroleum, farm tools, fertilizers, hemp, and jute, while keeping war timing for beverages. Senate debate centers on prohibition versus executive authority and revenue impacts.
City workers visit the site Friday to inspect the field and assess the work completed so far. Officials review the current status, safety, and remaining tasks as construction progresses toward completion.
Details of Wilbur Wright field construction to be explained to Greater Dayton association members in Dayton on Wednesday evening. Speaker will cover contract scope, materials, and progress on hangars and foundation as government aviation field nears completion. Officials note eight hangars are down and six more framed, with grading for a detoured row track and steel rails soon ready. Captain GC Mr. Edgar of the government aviation board is expected.
Dayton reports six enlistments for the regular army on Tuesday with many accepted by the federalized guard. Names listed include Tow ard S. Streisht 39 Nen ia Go IT Alvin Shelley 23 James J. Gordon 15 Frank McCoy 26 and Rich mond Capt. Carey G. Bement 14 tocklard Th and Win T. Lawder 2 New Paris Ohio joined the field artillery of the regular army.
June 27 reports the first detachment of American troops landing in France. The forces, part of Pershing’s Regulirs, received a rousing reception from allied soldiers as they set foot on European soil.
A shot fired from darkness through an open window killed Mrs. Lyman Mudson as she lay asleep. Police investigated the nighttime attack, seeking clues and pursuing leads related to the fatal shooting at the quiet residence.
In Payton Meondoy the Conservancy RGUTE heard objectors led by Attorney PLR on whether a district could be formed to levy property assessments for street openings. The Bauman v Dayton precedent was invoked to argue public costs fall on the public, not individuals, with a journal entry planned. Judge Kyle announced the decision with Clark county’s Judge Geiger dissenting and the court deciding not to require a full trial, focusing on general methods to detect fraud or mistake and preserving objectors right to a jury trial where applicable.
Members and officers of local lodge No G1 T M A plan to host the national convention next month in Piqua. They urge business and civic cooperation for decorations after treasury strain forced canceling a 16 block downtown contract. An official presides in Parliament and delegates include prominent figures from theater and public life.
Canadian troops push toward Lens in France capturing La Coulotte as British envelop Lens from west and southwest. German lines fight back with mining near Lens while Haig merits new thrusts. Elsewhere Austrians advance toward Mont Ortigara as Russians and Austro Germans clash near Tursk and in Galicia. Greek unrest prompts allied troops to restore order in Athens amid pro German circles.
Dr J B Monger, state registrar in Columbus, says Ohio enforces birth reporting laws. Prosecutions likely only where failure causes eye damage. physicians have until July 1 1917 to report first half. Inspectors to check derelict doctors. plan statewide amid rising birth certificate demand for industrial use and child labor laws.
Governors had ruled out a factor generally known to them when forming the original lists. The review boards, one for each federal judicial district, are still to be selected.
In Troy on Tuesday Judge Bigger presided as Fred Leitch of Dayton faced trial for the 1916 Piqua jewelry store robbery. Testimony linked Leitch to the bandits who seized diamonds and cash, with key witnesses detailing the store assault and escape. The jury after deliberation found Leitch guilty, and Judge Bigger sentenced him to an indeterminate term of one to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
Clark C. Doughty and Franklin County license holders set up 2 East Broad Street stands in Columbus to sell lettuce onions beets and radishes at one to two cents per item to show high prices by middlemen. Doughty claims dealers stopped drivers paying more, vows indictments, and blames lack of retail logistics for price gouging while his family assists at the makeshift market.
President Wilson approved the draft board lists chosen by governors, with Washington dispatch confirming the action. Most governors’ lists were mildly modified after receipt, as advisers noted militia connections and related concerns in selecting members.
Frank Stoner aged 1 years of Mercer was arrested Sunday charged with deserting from Company FP Second Ohio Infantry during service. He desert ed at Camp Willis August 31 2916 and was captured at Frankfort Indiana in November. Officers Duncan Heigton and Ray Casteele arrested him on Rockford Road. He was brought to Spencerville, processed by Captain Trowe, then sent to Celina County Jail.
The Miami County Auditor's office in Troy released returns for personal property showing totals for real and personal property, banks, public utilities, and new buildings. It lists a tax duplicate of 1917 and 1916 figures, net gain, and dog counts, with figures for cattle, sheep, hogs, and saloons.
Secretary Appleyard of the Chamber of Commerce announces that starting July 14 clerks in the city's stores will receive a half holiday on Thursdays each week for the rest of the summer. Some feared state kilnor laws might bar mercantile owners from granting the customary half days in the heated months.
Summer's end marks a decisive merchant ruling that will undoubtedly be greeted with relief by clerks, signaling smoother operations as shops adjust to new expectations and routines.
The Rotary club hosted its annual outing Tuesday at the golf grounds with golf and baseball on the program. Seven new directors were elected: George Dietrich, Frank Irvin, Tt. D. Hartley, Logan Wrazier, A. D. Trance, Dr. R. M. Shannon, and J. Barker. The meeting yesterday marks the last until September’s second Tuesday.
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