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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
2
President Wilson appoints Herbert Hoover to head the food administration with broad powers over exports imports prices purchases and storage. Hoover accepts without pay and to serve only during the emergency. The move aims to prevent hoarding ensure cooperation and regulate the food system while the war lasts.
In New York on May 22 Col Theodore Roosevelt released a long statement calling on men who volunteered for his proposed division to disband at once and proceed to the front by the quickest means. He urged action and noted that those unable to reach the front should seek the best available route.
British admiralty announces American destroyers have arrived in British waters to cooperate with Allied forces in Europe. Rear Admiral Sims, in command of U S Naval forces, remains in daily touch with the British naval staff as the flotilla begins active service. The entry has already prompted a brush with a German submarine, details of which were not made public.
A Friday meeting among Herbert OC er and a special grain exchange committee failed to produce a firm plan. Western grain exchanges and other committees concluded their discussions without a definite action or agreement on grain supply policy.
Washington May 22 Major General Pershing is relieved of command in the South to lead the expeditionary force to France. A 2600 strong Marine regiment under Col Charles A Doyen will join the first expeditionary force of about 25000 men and move to the European front to buttress the Belgian line on the extreme west.
The United States on May 18 began its first loan to Russia amounting to 100 million dollars. Total allied aid rises to 625 million dollars. The loan requires purchases to be made in the United States under Treasury supervision, with no aim to influence Russia’s internal affairs or factions.
Ottawa May 21 Sir Robert Borden proposed compulsory selective military service to immediately raise 50 000 to 100 000 men to replace losses in the Canadian army corps in France the plan was presented to parliament on Friday.
St Louis unit relocates to front lines as military forces move through Missouri in May. Local reports describe deployment from the St Louis base toward active fronts with units detailing organization and anticipated operations.
The President appointed Herbert Hoover to lead a national commission. Hoover will oversee policy and coordination across agencies, directing studies and reporting findings to the White House. The move signals a focus on economic and public works issues during the administration.
Adjutant General predicts North Dakota National Guard will form part of the first expedition. Herbert C. Hoover accepts the job as food administrator with implied congress must grant broad powers. The Wilson proclamation outlines voluntary mobilization, centralized yet delegated authority, price guarantees, prohibition of waste, and immediate end to food control after the war.
Two American Red Cross nurses were killed and a third wounded during practice firing at sea aboard a U S merchant ship bound for Europe. The deceased were Edith Ayres and Helen Burnett Wood of Chicago. Emma Matzen, also of Chicago, was wounded. The ship returned to port with the bodies and the injured nurse evacuated to the New York navy yard hospital.
Adjutant General Phil Hall outlines a campaign with Nebraska and other states to recruit the national guard to full war strength. Governor Ne ville supports the effort as the guard shifts from highway patrols to intensive training and equipment to reach 4 152 total soldiers.
Lincoln recruits include Roy L. Stone of David City weighing 260 pounds and 21 years old at 5 feet 11.5 inches tall, flagged as the largest in the division. William Dalbow of Alvo listed as another recruit of unusual build, noted as 4% inches tall.
A tramp asks for help on a long journey while a patriotic person rebukes begging. The tramp claims to have walked sixty miles to enlist and asks for a handout. The patriot instead offers breakfast from the kitchen.
A bored chief at the bureau of disturbances notes a downed horse at Zed and Blug streets. A taxi passenger arrives as a lively press agent distributes notices for Mile. Tattle's debut at Wickenthrow's dime museum amid the crowd.
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