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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
10
American camp in France reports vast enthusiasm as new recruits and seasoned officers praise the esprit de corps. Troops drill with vim, adapt to billeting, and progress rapidly under unique conditions, reflecting confidence in victory and strong discipline across companies and regiments.
The War Department announced that the U S will be supplied with French field pieces the 75 and 6 inch howitzer with forgings made in the United States and assembled in France due to neglect of ordnance needs. Both nations will share ammunition and calibers and production will be ready as troops arrive.
Samuel Gompers, chairman of the labor committee, said the Mack drafted bill covering family allowances for men in the military and naval service and compensation for soldiers and sailors and their dependents had been approved in principle. It will go to the defense council for early enactment. Gompers named Judge Mack, Frederick L. Hoffman, J. W. Sullivan, James Lord, and Spencer Baldwin to join the conference called by the Treasury Secretary for Monday.
Primary courses for ordnance study are established at the University of Tilnets, University of Wisconsin, Harvard, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania State College. Graduates proceed to arsenals at Watertown Mass, Rocky Island Ill, Augusta Ga, and San Antonio Tex for advanced training. A percentage of graduates become noncommissioned officers. no second lieutenants yet, but a new grade may be created by the President.
A general alarm was issued for Raymond Clancy and Louis P Rus sell after they escaped last night from the District reformitory at Lorton Virginia where both were serving terms for housebreaking and larceny Clancy once escaped and was later captured after a dramatic pursuit including a rooftop run Rus sell was held on larceny charges while staying at a prominent hotel The suspects are known to police and detectives and the alert was sent shortly after the authorities reported the escape
Secretary of War Baker cites lack of tonnage and tentage as reasons for cantonments in the South and for delaying mobilization of the National Guard. He argues training would continue through winter and that planned cantonments faced funding limits and material costs.
Montgomery Missouri July 20 old soldier William Keith was arrested and fined for plowing corn on the Sabbath. His defense argued a work of necessity since the world must be fed. The jury did not agree with the defense and convicted him. The prosecution highlighted a Gettysburg era connection with Theodore Gregory who fought with Gen Pickett.
District war service commission plans an afternoon of entertainment for soldiers from nearby camps. Mrs Newton D Baker will sing, the American University engineer camp will host a chair, and an auto ride through Rock Creek Park will end with services at the Peace Cross near Wisconsin avenue. An urgent call seeks 100 automobiles for transport and park drives.
Secretary Daniels sent Gov Manning a letter listing disorderly resorts in Charleston with street numbers and inmates names. He calls the places a menace to morals of the men at the naval training school and urges conditions to be made wholesome. More than 5,000 young men are in training at Charleston.
Nine iron buckets of 19 inch diameter and one bucket 24 inches wide plus an iron red shield were stolen from an excavation near Thirteenth and D streets NW. The items were owned by contractor Fr. Smith and were components of a trench-digging machine.
Representative Kahn recalls four historic conflicts defending U S rights at sea, from France in 1798 to Barbary pirates, then Britain and Germany. He urges consent for the present draft to field a national army and safeguard liberty by ensuring citizens can sail untrammeled. He cites Washington at Mount Vernon and vows the young will carry the flag to victory.
Rep Ben Johnson of Kentucky chairs the District of Columbia committee and says the city of Washington ceased to exist as a legal entity in 1871 when its charters were abolished to create a territorial district government. Laws since then still use Washington DC and the capital city name.
New York July 21 The American Red Cross war finance committee issues an appeal to shareholders of corporations that have not paid over millions in Red Cross dividends. The appeal notes stores and equipment can be bought with the outstanding funds and warns the Red Cross will be hampered in its work of mercy without these dividends.
A Lausanne dispatch reports Zeppelins are no longer being built at Friedrichshafen as workers shift to constructing a large number of airplanes.
Lord Northcliffe declares submarines the war's most serious feature and urges sinking German transports and supply ships to prevent victory by U boats. He notes weekly London sinking figures may mislead nonexperts and stresses full effort to counter submarine warfare.
In Foliot Indiana on July 21 Rev E E Hastings of Central Presbyterian Church refused a request from the American Liberty Defense League of Chicago to furnish pulpit speakers supporting conscientious objectors. He cited his son’s wartime Navy service and duty to country as a reason he would not host such a pulpit program.
Congress grows uneasy over delays in appointing major generals and brigadier generals as the army expands. War Department waste and red tape hinder decentralization. swift nominations from regular officers are urged to avoid scrambling the growing force. The plan favors promotion from capable regulars, with no revival of hollow titles.
The National American Woman Suffrage Association writes to city leaders urging adoption of a two platoon system for the Washington fire department. Led by Mrs. Frank M. Roessing, the group argues shorter hours safeguard health and efficiency and cites benefits seen in other cities as they seek District appropriation support.
Habana July 21 President Menocal grants clemency sparing four lives by commuting death sentences handed to Cal Quinones and two lieutenants by a military tribunal. They were convicted of sedition and rebellion tied to Cuba’s recent uprising.
The article argues a dire view of World War I logistics. It notes Congress cannot reveal knowledges to the public, urges a grand naval offensive amid submarine supremacy, and highlights aviation camps and production plans to train thousands of aviators for Europe. It warns that time favors Germany as ship losses rise.
Senate amends the food control bill to create a three person board replacing a single administrator sparking expected House opposition. Agriculture committee members fear a deadlock in conference as they favor a one man head.President backing the House approach strengthens House chances in the showdown.
Hartford July 21 a nationwide drive to save Mrs Amy E Archer Gilligan from execution on November 6 was launched. Led by suffragist Mrs Cecilia Blickensderfer the effort mirrors a past campaign that saved Mrs Bearie Wakefield. March Archer the condemned woman's 19 year old daughter has drawn sympathy from Blickensederfer and Connecticut club women while her mother maintains innocence.
Copenhagen July 21 The textile shortage deprives Germany of napkins and table cloths. use in hotels and restaurants is forbidden. Hotels are prohibited from changing bed linen more than once a week for guests.
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