DC Draft Draws 1858 Men for 929 Army Quota
The 1858 DC registrants included 1,358 from which the 929 needed soldiers will be drawn for the new national army. Exemptions exist for dependents and some medical reasons, with Donovan overseeing a smooth process at the District Building as mothers and workers react to the news. Names and addresses were recorded with care, and the next step is to arrange the 30,000 non-drawn registrants by their service liability for subsequent calls.
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Accusations Fly at Postoffice Hearing Over Time Law Abuse
Thomas F Flaherty of the National Federation of Postal Employes charges the Postoffice Department sent inspectors into House districts to pressure members who voted again on translations urged by the department. He claims the aim was to gain future favors for the department. A House expenditures committee hearing on the Postoffice Department's conduct was held yesterday under a resolution by Mr. Van Dyke of Minnesota. Flaherty did not name the member at the time. Chairman Keating said he would summon the member to appear.
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Post Office Department
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Draft Selects First Quota of 10,000,000 Men Registered
The first quota drawn for the draft was announced as 1,374,000 to be examined, with 487,000 men to be selected from those examined. Generals Crowder and Blass led the process, while reporters, clerks, and a large crowd watched as numbers 258 and others were called. The scene featured cameras, electric lights, and a high speed telegram system spreading results nationwide.
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Union Sees Draft Dodged At Federal Meeting
At a quarterly meeting of the Federal Employees Union charges are made that college men and sons of wealthy persons join the naval reserve to dodge the draft. The union will present the list to Secretary Daniels. The draft drawing proceeded late with no evident hitch despite worry from Gen. Crowder. The process yielded numbers without consecutive order. day’s work ended with no errors. The event draws social attention in Capitol society as preparations for examinations and exemptions begin and states assume responsibility for final calls.
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Rye and Corn Flour Part of 1812 Soldier Ration
A yellowed War Department letter reveals that in 1812 troops were rationed on bread made from rye and Indian flour mixed with wheat flour. Secretary Wustis authorized issuance of rye and Indian flour to troops in agreed proportions with field officers.
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First District Draft Draw Names Needing Training
The text lists names drawn for military draft induction including Frank Schmidt treasurer at Polis Theater and son of Edward Schmidt, and Robert Hartlip assistant property man at Poli's. Joseph J. Solly secretary of the board of childrens guardians was drawn, with other names like Rower J Whiteford and Charles W. Darr noted. Allen Thurman, son of the Department of Commerce’s AooL Thurman solicitor, also appeared.
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Polis Theater
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Allen
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Department of Commerce
Court Test Looms Over Draft Law Doubts
Congressional leaders and War Department officials voiced confidence last night that the Selective Service Act would withstand legal challenges though reports of possible tests in the Supreme Court circulated. They cited citations from former officials but noted changes in the law and stressed that individual test cases would not hinder overall operation.
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Seventy one percent drawn in El Paso draft
El Paso July 20 1170 1200 draft draws show seventy one percent of those selected have Mexican parentage while many are U S citizens. Germans in Tuarez spread propaganda claiming most American draftees are Mexican. No border disturbances reported. Four Villas and a William H Taft figure among those drawn.
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Drafted man drawn in Washington drowns in Norfolk pond
Special to The Washington tort Winsted Conn July 20 Eugene Fields of Norfolk drawn at Washington this morning died by drowning while fishing from a boat at Pond Hill on July 11 Coroner report by Hamant Medical Examiner of Norfolk cites strong suspicion of self harm but notes possible accidental pitch into water after head first entry Fields had been arrested shortly before on a nonsupport charge.
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PARDONED PICKET UNFURLS BANNER
A pardoned suffragist, freed from Occoquan, unfurled a banner at the White House gate as President Wilson and Mrs Wilson left for a drive. The banner urged justice for all American women while police protected the lone protester. Six pardoned suffragists spoke on Pennsylvania Avenue that night amid large crowds and donations to the suffrage cause.
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Armed draft resistance charge hits Oklahoma City case
Seven men from southwest Shawnee area arrested near Brown Park face conspiracy charges for forming the Jones Family group pledged to resist the draft by force. They allegedly planned arms supplies and to shoot authorities, with 200 members in some communities. Organizer H H Munson was indicted last week at McAlester.
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McAlester
Senator Newlands Seeks Steel Regulation Amid War Price Critique
In a Senate speech Senator Newlands condemns steel magnates for skyrocket prices during the war emergency. He urges government control of iron steel copper and aluminum to prevent monopolistic misuse and protect wartime needs while warning of higher postwar costs and foreign competition.
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1st Draft Number Delights Scully
Special to The Washington Past New York July 20 Patrick J Scully city clerk presides over the marriage license bureau and the municipal marriage chapel Hundreds of men flocked when it was reported married men would not be pressed into service under the draft Mr Scully called them marriage slackers and hid behind womens skirts He then saw the first draft number 25 which matched the number on the door of the chapel where men stood for ceremonies
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Mute Leads at Oyster Bay
Special to The Washington Poet Oyster Bay New York July 20 Robert Golden a village printer was the first man drafted from the area His draft number was 1894 and he ranked 19th in the globe He has been deaf and dumb since birth
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Learn French Quickly Beginners' French Offer
Soldiers and officers urged to learn French fast with a two copy deal of Beginners' French by Walter and Ballard. Priced at $1.00, published by Scripnecs.
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