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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
1
Justice Department officials say the draft registration on Tuesday should pass with limited disturbances as over ten million men must register. Attorney General Gregory notes arrests for antidraft propaganda and urges local groups to help ensure all men 21 to 40 register, with volunteers aiding records and organization nationwide.
Washington June 2 The first administration food bill under consideration in the senate all week probably will reach a final vote today. Debate was limited to ten minutes by unanimous consent with no senator to speak more than once. Amendments were offered to curb speculation and set penalties for hoarding while another sought to enable fish catching and marketing. The session recessed amid heated exchanges between Senators Husting and Fall over public lands in New Mexico Colorado Utah and South Dakota under the 640 acre homestead act.
Springfield Illinois June 2 The senate approved a bill by Senator Kessinger to compel employers of labor in extra hazardous occupations to come within the workers compensation act. The measure targets coal operators and others who previously could opt out of the act.
Washington June 2 war department announced cuts in training plan for the new army. About half a million men slated for September mobilization will be housed in sixteen cantonments instead of thirty two with many troops likely to be sheltered in tents rather than wooden barracks due to shortages of funds materials labor and transportation. Four sites have been chosen American Lake Washington Atlanta Ga Ayre Mass and Wrightstown N J.
President Wilson assured northwest spring wheat growers during a Friday interview that the government will protect marketing and keep prices high enough to spur production. He said permanent reforms may grow from wartime measures, with no plan to set minimum prices. Farmers seek federal operation of grain exchanges and storage facilities. France’s grain needs for next year are estimated at about 160 million bushels, mainly wheat. A food research commission will be named by Hoover to study diet and related topics.
Denver records show a June 2 dawn snowstorm briefly blanketed the city before turning to rain. Logan County oil fields lay under a two inch mantle as fruit growers shook snow from trees to prevent limb damage.
Washington reports that a special women's loan committee led by Mrs. W G McAdoo says millions of American women have been enlisted for a nationwide demonstration to promote bonds on Liberty Loan Day June 8. In cities women will hold mass meetings speak at street corners and motorists will distribute materials while telephone operators call prospective buyers and recruit others.
Baltimore June 2 Cardinal Gibbons urges Catholic clergy to promote the Liberty Loan urging parishioners to subscribe Sunday in an open letter to the clergy.
Washington reports Italy requires one million tons of American coal monthly to sustain essential munitions manufacture. Francesco Saverio Nitti outlined the need during meetings with A. Joseph Di Silvestro and Eugene V. Allesandini of the Italian American Order. plans for fundraising for Italian widows and orphans were discussed. The Pennsylvania branch pledges $50,000, and the Prince of Udine is to be presented a gift. The Italian mission members are to be received by the House of Representatives today.
Springfield June 2 Gov Lowden calls on general assembly to submit two names per county for wartime exemption boards. Counties over 44 000 population split into units of 30 000 with a three member board: two lay members and a physician named by the governor. Governor to meet in joint session Tuesday noon to discuss recommendations.
Illinois State Bar association opened its session by adopting resolutions denouncing former Senator John PD Works of California for saying "we dishonored ourselves by declaring war" as disloyal and treasonable. The body pledged support to the President and country and forwarded a copy to President Wilson.
Springfield June 2 hearing on proposed 15 percent general increase in freight rates before the state public utilities commission has been continued. The session originally set for June 5 in Chicago now reconvenes Monday June 18 with railroads parties expected to present further arguments on rate changes.
CHICAGO June 2 John Clark Black veteran Chicago banker died Friday Born in 1887 he founded the Continental National Bank which later merged into the Continental and Commercial National Bank He served as a director of that bank.
The Senate Finance Committee agreed on exempting moving picture theaters charging under 25 cents from a one cent tax per dime and instituting new motor vehicle license taxes. Rates start at 2.50 for motorcycles and 7.50 to 25 for cars, with reductions for longer ownership and business use. The plan awaits formal drafting and Senate approval next week.
German Crown Prince presses near Moulin de la Fraux and hill 304 on the Verdun front while French artillery checks advances. British raids show many German prisoners taken in May, with larger numbers in April. Kronstadt fortress seized by workers delegates as Petrograd prepares for broader upheaval. strikes threaten 120 major factories.
Washington June 2 President Wilson issues a proclamation warning all persons seeking to avoid registration by leaving the country that they expose themselves to prosecution and military service upon return. The decree cites Section five of the May 18 1917 act and states willful evasion shall be a misdemeanor with imprisonment up to one year and subsequent registration.
Springfield June 2 Senator James J. Barbour released a report from a special senate committee on Maxwell Edgar’s death at Elgin State Hospital. It accuses attendants or inmates of causing injuries, criticizes hospital management for not investigating, and urges Kane County's state’s attorney to pursue criminal proceedings. Witness statements describe attendants Desch Till Lesch and Van Fossan assaulting Edgar. attending physician Dr. Ritchie is faulted for not reporting injuries or investigating.
The National Defense Council awarded contracts Friday for 3,450,000 pairs of army and navy shoes, delivered within eight months at an average $4.83 per pair. Twenty seven firms won bids, with 2,600,000 pairs for the Navy and 840,000 for the Army, totaling nearly 17 million dollars. The purchases, the largest footwear order for the government, use leather options to stabilize markets. Navy styles include matching and field shoes, including a regulation black calf skin high cut design.
A series of tornadoes ravaged southern Missouri north central Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas Friday leaving fifteen dead, over 100 injured, and property damages near a million dollars. In Coal Gate Oklahoma five people were killed and 25 to 30 seriously injured as more than 150 homes were demolished. Coffeyville Kansas saw about thirty hurt with 100000 to 150000 dollars damage in the residence area.
Wires to stricken areas down as a series of tornadoes hit Coal Gate and nearby towns in Oklahoma, Coffeyville and Morse in Kansas, with Drake Oklahoma suffering fatal losses. Reports list 13 dead at Coal Gate and a death toll rising in Coffeyville and Morse, while a teacher led children to safety in Drake.
A tornado ripped through outon to Drumright injuring more than 1060 people in Coffeyville and destroying hundreds of houses. The Coffeyville Cherryvale area faces about 500000 dollars in property damage as oil derricks and facilities were blown away by the storm. The pillar cloud reached three miles high with a greenish tint as witnesses observed its path.
Chicago June 2 Prosecution of the Wabash railroad over charging 24 cents a mile for passenger travel between Illinois points may take contempt or direct action for violating the two cent passenger law. Assistant attorney general James H Wilkerson says the railroad is selling tickets at the higher rate and that investigators may test the injunction. Wabash offices say staff acted on orders to implement the new rates.
East St Louis Illinois June 2 employees of the East St Louis and Suburban railway agreed to arbitrate wage differences with the company avoiding a scheduled strike. The workers had demanded an eight hour day and wage increases from 1 to 15 cents an hour. The arbitration agreement was reached afterward.
London June 2 A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd says A I Konovaloff minister of commerce and trade has resigned due to complete divergence with M Kobeleff minister of labor over the economic and financial measures needed in the present crisis.
At Fort Sheridan Ti June 2 Futitsu shown in modern warfare at officers training camp. Instructors Samuel Allison of the 16th Canadian Scotch Highlanders and Elwood Smith of the Princess Pat regiment demonstrated bayonet and jujitsu practice. Emphasized is relentless offense and keeping after the opponent as vital to victory.
Secretary Lansing replied to Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts that the United States did not contemplate making a loan to the Mexican government or encouraging American capital to do so. He noted the matter has not been discussed with Mexican officials or other parties by the State Department.
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