06 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
1
Two thousand three hundred sixty seven young men aged 21 to 30 registered in Gibson county for military service. Registrations from all precincts were counted and sent to Governor Goodrich. absentee cards may raise the total slightly.
A gray or brown light weight suit in a neat stripe or mixed pattern is priced at ten dollars, highlighting affordable dress options for shoppers seeking versatile formal attire.
Springfield police believe the Keet kidnapping case may be solved tonight though some think the baby is already back. The abduction suspect J H Keet’s actions and notes suggest a plan to move the child, while a chauffeur has confessed to driving abductors to an abandoned home.
A flood threat threatens Gibson County as Wabash River rises to 26 feet at Mt Carmel and White River floods around Washington. Terre Haute and Vincennes reports show rising levels. farmers prepare to evacuate as officials plan aid for flood sufferers and livestock.
United States, Japan, France and England plan public statements to show their war aims are just and to deter Russia from seeking a separate peace. Britain to outline restitution and guarantees while France and Italy align with allied positions.
Registration figures by precincts and townships are listed for Barton Township Center Township and surrounding areas. The readable portions indicate totals and divisions among local jurisdictions.
Indiana counties report high turnout for war registration. Jesse Eschbach estimates 275000 total registrations with about half claiming exemptions. Adj. Gen. Smith cites roughly 30000 more than his estimate. Exemption boards face heavy workload as many cite dependents or disability. a few Quakers and Dunkards offer noncombatant service with Red Cross.
An American merchantman fought a submarine for about an hour and a half. The submersible, flying no flag, fired 35 shots while the steamer fired 25. The ship hoisted the American flag and the submarine was reportedly sunk. The state department confirms the fight but notes the vessel name is withheld and emphasizes the Mongolia incident is separate.
War dispatches report vast damage to the German naval depot at Ostend from a British cruiser and destroyer flotilla attack. British troops resume offensive with slight gains amid reports of heavy German losses. Germany protests seizure of interned vessels, plans to cite full precedent. Four German aircraft were shot down in a raid on England.
In Williamsport Indiana women cast ballots for the first time aiding in Weaslington township's prohibition effort. Three hundred seventy men and 320 women participated with 205 men and 310 women in favor of prohibition and 10 women and 172 men against it. Liquor interests conceded when women would vote.
Torio June 6 Autocracy in China appears to have triumphed and a division into two nations seems probable. A long struggle against constitutionalism is expected after the revolution as Dr W W Willoughby outlines the situation enroute to the United States. Japan will not interfere and has instructed its nationals in China accordingly.
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