6700 Summoned to Go to Camp Early in Month
The Local Board reports a government requisition for 6700 men to report for military service in November. Registrants from September 12 will be drawn if needed. Calls specify 2500 to Camp Crane in Allentown, 2478 to Camp Meade, 1799 to Camp Kee. The assignment is part of a nationwide effort and will affect those already scheduled for Camp Greenleaf.
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Morse
Lerks
Crowder
Congress
Pennsylvania
Army
Camp Crane
Allentown
Camp Meade
Camp
Kee
Camp Greenleaf
War Dept denies broader draft for 45 or older men
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Baker rebutting a claim that new orders will draft all men up to 45 by January 1. He says the draft remains at a normal flow, with men entering as fast as shipped out, and only temporary delays due to influenza. He also notes peace discussions do not slow war work.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
John R. Mott
Republican campaign stance on war and peace strategy
The piece urges Republicans to present a clear, open program contrasting President Wilson’s war leadership and peace plan. It calls for explicit campaign positions on wartime measures, peace terms, and how to strengthen executive actions, to allow voters to judge intelligently rather than hide campaign aims.
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Mr. Fess
Congress
Army
Fess
Wilson
Sure Relief for All Rheumatics
An advertise promising rapid relief from rheumatism invites readers to try Rheuma by J. B. Mullen. It claims a two day relief, dissolves uric acid, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective. It cites Judge John Barhaorst as a testimonial and urges purchase from druggists.
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Navy
J. B. Mullen
Bill Paris Injured Again in France and Recovering
Sergeant William Paris was wounded a second time in action in France and is convalescing in a central French hospital. Latest reports say he is progressing nicely. His North Carver Street mother received his letter this morning. He has been promoted to sergeant, a move his friends anticipated as he helps “get” the Kaiser.
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William Paris
France
Carver Street
Bill
Warren
President Wilson replies to Senator Simmons note
President Wilson states that permanent peace requires removing all economic barriers except those applying universally. In a letter to Senator Simmons he explains paragraph three of his fourteen peace points, responding to Republican criticism that the proposal is partisan. The exchange centers on postwar free trade and national economic policies.
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Washington
Wilson
Simmons
Congress
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