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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
2
President Woodrow Wilson issues a proclamation warning all persons subject to the May 1917 registration act against leaving the United States to evade registration. It notes penalties of up to one year’s imprisonment upon conviction and states that violators will be registered upon return.
Police and federal agents detained more than 25 men in Cincinnati Ohio after a nationwide bid to disrupt draft registration. Officials expect treason charges for many arrested as investigators continue the manhunt spurred by tips from Cleveland. Local volunteers aided by the mayor’s office joined the sweep.
A windstorm at a Barnum and Bailey Circus ground in Uniontown Pennsylvania killed a woman and injured more than 50, six critically. The tent collapse caused elephants and horses to stampede through the crowd of about 2600 spectators. Elsewhere tornadoes in Oklahoma City and Coffeyville injured many and caused millions in damage.
President Wilson declares America fights not for selfish liberty but to defend human liberty for all. He calls WWI an American and world struggle, stating the nation will aid others and uphold liberty as the government proves its purpose.
A deadly tornado struck Mineral Point Missouri killing seven people and injuring twenty two. Debris from the shattered town showered De Soto fifteen miles away where a relief train carried injured to a YMCA emergency hospital. Three severely injured died en route.
The American mission to Russia arrives at a Russian port headed by Elihu Root with former Senator Root and colleagues bound for Petrograd. The group includes 38 members, unusually high in women, representing all branches of the new government and empowered to act for the United States in financing, provisioning, and other conference matters.
Twenty individuals and firms were indicted in U S district court before Judge Lan dis charging attempts to monopolize butter and eggs in Chicago. The egg men on the Chicago butter and egg board are accused of Sherman anti trust violations. The case claims Chicago quotations set national egg prices and that defendants used fictitious dealings after hoarding eggs to raise prices beyond supply demand.
Washington report says Germany’s plan to build a submarine base off Venezuela and seize Margarita island was thwarted after months of covert activity. U S representations to Venezuelan President Gomez helped end the effort.
In Herrin Illinois the bodies of nine miners killed in a Rand Coal and Coke Co mine explosion were recovered by two rescue teams. Eleven workers were in the mine when the accident happened. two are badly injured and may die. The men were removing a track when they entered a gas pocket.
A nationwide crackdown by the department of justice arrests anti registration agitators in cities including New York Chicago Columbus and Springfield. At sea Frederick William Fay a wealthy California heir was seized aboard the San Juan while attempting to flee registration the government warns all men 21 to 31 are effectively detained until they register and passports require Crowder approval.
Washington D C the hopes of the administration for a censorship provision in the espionage bill were practically killed by a 184 to 144 house vote to recommit with instructions to remove the censor ship section. Thirty seven Democrats joined Republicans and ten Republicans opposed their peers. Chances that censorship survives appear small.
Mrs. Carl E. Fuhrman aged 34 sent her five children away from Rome then drank poison. her husband found her dead. In Lake County Fred M. Wood named district school superintendent of Lake County to succeed William Gillespie, resigned. Glenn Landis convicted of murder of Charles Eshelman and given life term in Ohio penitentiary by Judge L H Critchfield.
Edward Beard a 44 year old man from Warren was killed instantly when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train while walking on the tracks in Niles Ohio. The accident occurred near the rail line, with authorities identifying the victim.
Bernard S. Ashworth, 45, an eighth grade pupil at a rural Pomeroy school, captured first honors in the state essay contest for elementary pupils.
Mrs. William Solack, 43, is dying at her Amherst home after being gored by a cow she was guiding to pasture. The incident occurred in Lorain County as she attempted to move the animal.
Clyde Strickler of Moss Run near Marietta lost his right foot after his foot was ground under a Baltimore and Ohio train. Strickler, a well known motorcycle rider, was injured when the accident occurred at the local yard or crossing.
In Columbus Harry Downey 23 of Uhrichsville and Bernard Mayer 27 a restaurant proprietor were shot. Mayer was wounded as Downey was held by police charged with an attempted robbery.
Mrs. Anna Booker of Springfield died in a local hospital from a fractured skull after an automobile struck and demolished a motorcycle and side-car carrying her and her son M. G. Grove on the Springfield Dayton pike near the city.
New Lexington William Shelton aged 65 unmarried died instantly when he fell from a wagon while hauling coal in Canning breaking his neck.
Rev. H. S. MacAyeal, pastor of the First Congregational church, urged conscription of property in Akron not only of men. He argued societal needs require compulsory seizure of assets to meet public obligations.
Carl Twining has received authority from the War Department to organize a military band for the Tenth Ohio Infantry based in Alliance. The move enhances regimental morale as soldiers prepare for upcoming duties and parades.
H G Gilpin formerly superintendent of the northern division of the Ohio Electric railway is appointed general manager of the entire Ohio Electric system and will begin work at Springfield at once.
Coroner Douds presented a murder theory in the death of a man whose decomposed body was found in a chemical tank at the Central Power Co plant. The case hinges on findings from the industrial site and forensic observations.
Phonograph music soothes the nerves of Ray Joiner charged with the murder of Myron Raymond, a Mid dlefield recluse. The text notes no remorse from the boys.
Rev. F. W. Gorman, pastor of the Congregational church in Zanesville, announced to his congregation that he has signed a seven weeks vaudeville contract. He received a granted leave of absence and will feature singing as his specialty during the tour.
Bowling Green State Normal College adopts a preparedness slogan and offers summer term courses for women and men starting June 25 for six weeks. The program targets students seeking added readiness during the season.
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