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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
3
War Department moves to mail master sheets totaling 49027 to 4557 local boards. Exemptions will be hard to obtain with thorough investigations and affidavits required. Porto Rico reports 100 percent registration. Alaska awaits 691 men, needing about six months to complete draft.
Provost Marshal Gen Crowder announced last night that those selected for service under the draft may enlist in the regular army or national guard before examination or exemption board decisions, probably ten days away. They will not be allowed to join the marine corps. The first drafted men will be detailed to the regular army to reach 300,000, with the next group sent to the national guard.
Secretary Daniels defends Creel and notes five day head start on inconclusive reports about submarine attacks on U S convoys to France. He says the public dispatch avoided naval cipher and names for security, while confirming two groups reached France safely and two were attacked, with relief amid anxiety.
District of Columbia draft exemption proceedings near start as five appeal judges named by President Wilson prepare to convene. John Joy Edson Flournoy Roberts William C Woodward James S Easby Smith and Julius Garfinkle to organize the tribunal with 53 staff to handle district quota selection and occupational exemptions for government clerks. Meanwhile arrests in a liquor to soldiers crusade include John Herman Roberts 16 arraignment Frank Edward Smith and Wiliam Harvey seized for providing alcohol to servicemen and Washington Walker held on suspicion of same.
Rev. Dr. B Albert Cook cited letters from Secretary McAdoo denying statements about alleged messages to Director Ralph. He proposed further charges including sanitation inadequacy, improper talk by press room staff, and dismissal of workers who would not stay silent on bureau practices.
Mrs James A O'Brien and her mother Mrs M J McKenna of Baltimore were injured in a Baltimore pike crash near Laurel Maryland. O'Brien driver of the affected car and McKenna were uninjured. The speeding vehicle fled the scene after the collision. The women received care at Laurel Sanitarium and were later moved to Sibley Hospital with lacerations bruises and possible skull fractures.
Paris on July 22 reports the government plans a bill to create an office of under secretary of state to develop and extend France s water power resources. French rivers hold vast motive force that has been underused due to regulatory obstacles affecting industry.
A National Defense Council petroleum committee chairman calls for gasoline conservation to support war needs. He notes crude oil production at about 306 million barrels yearly vs usage of 335 million, urging curtailment of pleasure riding and waste reduction while boosting crude output. He urges producers to maximize output and citizens to economize.
The nation speeds military supply production with shoes, hosiery, and underwear for troops. Industry claims partnership status, seeking greater government consideration while President Wilson gains prestige. The Interstate Commerce Commission upholds coal freight-rate hikes from multiple states to Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan with minor exceptions.
The administration food control bill faces final action in Congress this week with conferees to finish work. Hoover is expected to head a three member food administration board. The Smoot whisky amendment may be tossed out as unconstitutional, clearing the way for revenue measures. The aircraft bill totaling 640 million dollars goes to the President today.
National Organizer H J Shea of the Amalgamated Association notified Norfolk police that conductors and motor men would quit tomorrow at 10 o clock. He said the pay raise last week required a two year signing clause and those refusing would resign effective Monday. about half had refused, and all union men would quit when those men retire, risking a total trolley tie up in Norfolk.
President Wilson returns from a three day Potomac River trip to press a swift settlement of the dispute between Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals and William Denman over the emergency fleet corporation shipbuilding plan. The goal is to start constructing more than 6 000 000 000 tons of shipping in 18 months with Goethals offering to step aside if needed.
A German air raid on the English coast caused police to urge shelter as bombs fell at intervals. An aerial battle near London involved seven German craft and several British planes, ending with several planes lost in hazy skies. In Santiago Cuba, the wife of American consul P Merrill Grimth died in a Spanish hospital today.
The exports council plans a strict embargo on food products and fats for neutrals near Germany to starve German armies while keeping some supplies for domestic use. A new licensing rule broadens control, with President asserting the measure targets sustenance rather than German people. Meanwhile Secretary Daniels seeks 7.5 million dollars to expand the Washington navy yard gun factory, adding up to 1,600 machinists and multiple new buildings to boost production of guns mounts torpedoes and ordnance.
Analysis argues that even a massive air program may only deter German raids by making them costly, not stop them. It notes aviator aging, the rise of airship and squadron tactics, and the need for continued exertions to dominate the skies and target submarine bases along Belgian and German coasts.
Henry W. Kuhn, 76, of 501 Eleventh Street Southeast, was fatally injured when struck by a car while crossing the street in front of his home. He died three hours after arrival at Casualty Hospital. J W Bailey, 17, of 115 E Street Southeast, who operated the vehicle, is held at the Fifth precinct pending coroner’s inquest. Kuhn suffered four rib fractures and head and facial injuries.
Perry Talbert a 3 year old horse dealer of 3138 Flagler Street Northwest died at Casualty Hospital after being struck by a car at Riverside Riverdale Maryland while en route to Baltimore with horses. Rudolph Bailey the driver is in critical condition. Henry Webster and Dorothy Myers sustained minor injuries.
Senator Owen of Oklahoma, a Democrat, rejects sweeping charges that war preparations lag. He defends government speed and urges continued support for military readiness amid criticism.
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