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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
1
Washington unfolds instructions for universal military service registration. Governors lead states with sheriffs clerks and mayors coordinating registrars and precinct boards. Absentees and the sick may register by mail or by a delegated representative on specified days after the proclamation. Institutions seek clerical guidance from county or city clerks.
The president issuesInstructions for a convenient registration method. Wardens of jails and reformatories must seek Instructions from county or city clerks on the sixth day. Within five days after the proclamation, complete regulations reach sheriffs and large city officials. The plan relies on citizen participation with volunteers serving as registrars.
Secretary McAdoo asked 27 513 national and state banks and trust firms to receive subscriptions for a 2 000 900 000 bond issue. He stressed patriotic aid and cooperation with the federal reserve banks to fund the loan program. Subscriptions rush in across the country and negotiations continue with Italy and France for credit.
Sir Hardman Lever of the British war mission forecasts a Washington central purchasing committee to handle Allied supply buying in the United States replacing J P Morgan & Co. He argues Germany will be bankrupt in credit markets after the war, unable to fund reconstruction while Allies will be financially strong despite large debts.
Washington conference on the army bill backs a provision paying 100 dollars a month to men in training camps seeking officer reserve corps commissions. The War Department says the 40,000 quota may be enrolled when camps open May 16, with room for more qualified men. Each camp will fill its 2 to 4 commissions as needed, and recruitment for proven ability continues.
Chicago begins assembling hundreds of small power boats under Capt. W A Moffett commandant of the Great Lakes naval training station to equip them as submarine chasers. The vessels are being prepared to rush to the seaboard as rapidly as possible under navy orders.
Secretary Lansing acknowledged the submarine crisis as serious as German torpedo losses threaten England and France. Secretary Lane urged rapid shipbuilding and full national effort, warning against morale decline while British and American experts pressed for increased tonnage and ship guarantees for the Entente.
In Petrograd the council of workers and soldiers delegates accepted the government explanation of its May Day note by 4 to 19. The incident is declared closed as pro government demonstrations overshadowed anti government street protests Sunday night. A few clashes occurred but no serious incidents were reported.
London reports 88 merchant vessels over 1600 tons sunk in the week ending Sunday. Those under 1600 tons total 14. Arrivals of all nationalities over 100 tons reach 2716 sailings, with 2600 recorded.
Reports received by Wireless say a powder factory explosion at Furth Germany killed 521 and another blast at Trotudgorf Basle Switzerland killed 80 locals. Military observers confirm a high casualty toll in these incidents.
In Diduth Minnesota authorities announce tightened precautions at the loess site. Steer orders have been issued to shoot to hit any person refusing to halt after being challenged.
Administration food bills were introduced in the House and Senate by leaders of the agriculture committees. They aim to stimulate production, prevent hoarding, and distribute food equitably while suspending the law against flour mixing. They avoid price fixing and liquor distilling uses and seek to avoid antitrust conflicts.
Washington May 6 the administration asked Congress for absolute authority to regulate production distribution and price of food and other necessaries during the war. A sweeping bill introduced with administration approval by Chairman Lever of the House Agriculture Committee would empower the president under the war clause to act as needed during national emergencies.
Winona Minnesota May 7 The Mississippi league of Wisconsin and Minnesota clubs likely disbands for the year following the withdrawal of the local club.
Former President Taft, in Meriden Connecticut, declares a separate peace with Russia could push the United States into direct conflict with Germany, signaling heightened alarm over possible wartime alignments.
Washington, May 7 The administration espionage bill passed the House 260 to 105 with a broader censorship section. It grants the president wide discretion to prohibit publication of information during national emergencies, and ties penalties to whether published material is useful to the enemy. The Senate later substituted an export embargo clause restricting embargo powers to cases where American exports reach the enemy.
The American steamer Rockingham once Nebraskan was torpedoed off the British coast. Thirteen men are missing after two lifeboats with 88 survivors were picked up by patrol vessels. The vessel, 4408 tons, built in 1902 at Camden New Jersey, later reached Liverpool after rescue in its earlier voyage.
Paris reports French trench troops seize a two and a half mile front north of Reims taking 600 prisoners. Craonne falls on the Vauclerc plateau while British forces withdraw from Cherisy and the Arras Cambrai road area with gains at Fresnoy consolidated.
Oklahoma City reports Governor Williams caused a warrant for W H Christman a businessman on a charge of violation of state law after a guard was discharged.
Moritz Osterhaxy and Stefan Bethlen declined Prowler TMszi's offer of cabinet seats in Amsterdam. They cited unresolved concerns about Counts Julius An- Qrasay, leader of the opposition, as the reason for not joining the government.
Des Moines reports the war department orders Iowa to form eight field and seven telegraph battalions of the signal corps. Each battalion includes 259 officers and 126 or more enlisted personnel with radio operators. Men will be examined and enlisted at Des Moines under Captain L W Ainsworth, then return home until called, possibly before the nationwide conscript army draft.
A multi site raid by twenty men under Attorney General Havncr confiscated over 700 gallons of whisky and wine, 60 slot machines and punch boards, and equipment from several gambling rooms. More than 30 bootleggers were captured as agents swept four city sectors toward the center.
Maurice O'Connor, a prominent Iowa attorney and former law partner of U S Senator William Kenyon, died after a failed blood transfusion following a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting occurred minutes after dismissing a divorce petition against his wife amid recent insanity proceedings and a pending appeal. Judge B J Salinger noted prior insanity adjudications and release under band.
St Charles honors patriotic service as Joursana and James Downe volunteer for Company 4, Third Regiment, Iowa National Guard in Winterset. The Downe home already includes Loy and Roy twins aged 21, and other relatives have served, reflecting the town’s wartime commitment.
Ames reports a 5 million dollar Io state college plant placed under all night patrol by Commandant Lincoln amid concerns over military value. New York naval adviser W L Saunders said Washington plans addressed the submarine problem, asserting practical tests on the Atlantic coast support the solution though details remain unrevealed.
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