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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
1
Secretary Baker will preside starting at 9 30 A M as the drawing of 10500 numbers capsules is to be taken by blindfolded men from huge glass bowls at the capitol.
The draft proceeding begins at 9 30 this morning with about 10 000 000 registered men in view and aims to select 10 263 numbers for first call to build an army of 687 000. A secret group will supervise the one by one drawings in glass bowls with ten hour to twelve hour estimates.
London reporting that two Americans were shot on charges of attempting to kill the German emperor, according to information received with the need for cautious handling. The information comes from Reuters Amsterdam correspondent and is not fully verified.
Helsingfors July 19 The Finnish diet passed the autonomy bill with 165 votes for and 7 against then approved it in full by 136 to 5 The body rejected an amendment to submit the bill to the Russian provisional government 104 to 6 The Finnish senate the cabinet warned it may resign if the autonomy bill becomes law
The Senate narrowed the food bill to a three member food administration board and limited controls to food feeds and fuel including kerosene and gasoline. Senator Reed attacked Herbert Hoover while Hollis pressed amendments. Williams defended Hoover as Reed and Hollis sparred over testimony and loyalty. Continued discussion promised on the fifth page with further notes on shipbuilding funding and factory plans.
Mission Texas July 19 approximate 600 shots exchanged across the Rio Grande today at Ojo De Agua eight miles southwest of Mission between a small American border patrol and unidentified Mexicans. No American casualties. two or three Mexicans reported fallen. The engagement began at 11 am and ended about 5 pm with Mexicans withdrawing. Col Calamater arrived with 160 men. a patrol was sent along the river as a precaution.
In an address to the reichstag Dr Michaelis, newly named German chancellor, defended the submarine war as lawful and necessary to shorten the conflict. He blamed Russia’s mobilization and Britain’s naval blockade for the war, praised former chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg, and said America’s neutrals failed to check Britain. The campaign, he asserted, has done more than expected and dismissed peace-by-1917 prophecies.
A New York Washington Post report notes a chamber of commerce meeting where executives warn that unless the United States acts quickly to build fast ships the Allies risk defeat. They urge ships with speeds above 12 knots and cruising at 14 to 15 knots to outrun German U-boats, arguing current plans by Denman and Goethals lag on speed and must be revised. The meeting sought to press speed as the critical factor in securing victory.
The United States, at war with Germany, declines to join the Entente war council in Paris. Officials stress US cooperation with Germany’s foe remains full but not a participant in European policy, shaping domestic opinion and influencing future peace terms.
London reports a plot to kill American Ambassador David To Iian erg amid a bridge explosion over the Vyatha river. Dispatches via the Gachange Telegraph cite delay to the ambassador’s train as he travels toward home from Russia, with uncertain notes about Francis. The Vyatka river region lies far east of Petrograd, near the Russia Sweden border.
Page 1 item outlines a draft to consume ten hours and Senate action on a food board. Mentions militant fights in Congress and a ship row over cash shortages. Military and political items dominate this issue with various briefs across pages.
Pardoned women's counsel promotes Anthony amendment as Malone accuses Supt Whittaker of Occoquan. Ex prisoners speak tonight after a rousing Cameron House reception and feast. Street address program announced. Malone declines to accept Wilson pardons until he tells them the President recognizes justice of their campaign. Malone denies resignation report.
The article reports a Senate poll showing nationwide woman suffrage unlikely to reach the two thirds needed. It notes Democratic and Republican splits, pardons of six suffragists, and predicts no vote this session as militants’ tactics harm support. It cites leaders’ views and possible moves to Congress.
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