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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1917

Page

3

Spies Infest Sweden as War Diet Sparks Policy Debate

Stockholm reports government actions against suspected espionage as Sweden expels arünstic agents and tightens controls. A Russian circle aboard a British ship prompts warnings of anarchist agitation while exiles return from Switzerland and Germany, inflaming tensions. Consumption of wheat may be halved by shifting to rice, corn, and barley under a wartime measure pushed by Dr. Seale Harris and allies, urging a food commission with broad powers to curb meat and bread shortages.

Stockholm Ini Bal Ayegin Xo O FL von Sydow Alro Sweden Istarag Seale Harris Birmingham Ala Harris

1305 Men Registered May Find No Slackers

In Alexandria Virginia registration for the draft proceeded amid alarms and a citywide bell and engine whistle demonstration. Mayor Fisher added two registrars per precinct as crowds swelled, with substantial numbers of whites, colored, and aliens recorded across wards. A mass was held in St Marys and church consecrations followed. also noted are graduates from Episcopal High School of Virginia and the funeral of Edmund Hunt in Cameron with burial at Ivy Hill.

Arhington Port Burkat Bingetrwet Alexandria Alexandrina Itta Wiil Russia Fisher St. Mary's Church Edmund Hunt Cameron RE. V. Regester M. E. Church South 8. A. Waltis Episcopal Theological Seminary Ivy Hill Cemetery

United States Court of Claims session notes major filings

The document records a detailed docket from the United States Court of Claims with listings across Equity and Circuit Divisions. It notes judges such as Chief Justice Edward K Campbell and Justice Covington, cases including assignments for today, pro confesso entries, and various attorney designations. It also lists probate and bankruptcy entries, civil actions, and a long schedule of real estate conveyances in multiple Washington DC neighborhoods with numerous parcels and secured interests.

Kronstadt Demands Ex-Czar and Death Penalty

Kronstadt sailors who arrived in Petrograd press for return of the exiled emperor Nicholas and demand the death penalty be restored. They denounce the council members as Koureenlia and criticize War Minister Kerensky and the provincial government for abolishing capital punishment. Special to The Washington Post. Cumberland convention notes follow.

Stomach Disorder Remedies Featured in Early Ad Text

A fragmented 19th or early 20th century advertisement notes rising stomach ailments and failures linked to poor digestion. It highlights remedies like tonics and cathartics and claims widespread use, suggesting health concerns and consumer remedies of the period.

Advertisers Led Britain to War Effort and Unity

St Louis June delegates of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World heard J Murray Alison recount how U K advertising mobilized 3,990,000 volunteers, vast war funds, and labor forces. Georges Simmons urged patriotism at a retailers’ meeting. A public Aida performance followed in Forest Park tonight.

St. Louis United States Associated Advertising Clubs Great Britain Canada J. Murray Alson The London Times Land and Water England Allison Georges W. Simmons Associated Advertising Club Wilson Forest Park

May Have British Crews On German Ships Seized

The article notes many German vessels seized in American ports early in the war may be staffed by British merchant marine officers if American officers are unavailable. It discusses extensions of 1914 national provisions and mentions officers and men from various services, with references to wartime assignments and training schools.

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Continental Play at Sylvan Theater Delights Washington

More than one hundred Interior Department employees will perform The Continental Congress at the National Sylvan Theater on the Monument grounds. Produced for Confederate veterans and visitors during the reunion, directed by Charles BR Hanford with Henry Selden as stage manager. Col M A Winter secures Minute Men uniforms. 6,000 chairs and 10,000 standing room. VIP attendees include Vice President Marshall and Secretary of State Lansing. President Wilson expected, with a patriotic finale promised.

Department of the Interior Continental Congress National Sylvan Theater Monument Grounds Washington Charles BR. Hanford Henry Selden M. A. Winter Toom Marshall Lansing Wilson Diplomatic Corpu

Swedes Fire on Zeppelins Over Neutral Waters

State Department confirms reports that a German Zeppelin violating Sweden and Denmark neutrality was fired upon on June 1. A Swedish torpedo boat spotted a second airship near Cimbrishamm and fired a warning shot. The Zeppelin continued its course as shots were exchanged and it sailed out over the Baltic Sea.

Sweden Denmark State Department Staten Cimbrishamm Vated

Band Concert Today at Bend Stand by Soldiers' Home

This afternoon at four o'clock the bend stand near the United States Soldiers' Home Bind hosts a band concert directed by John M. Simmermann. The program features My Country Tis of Thee March, The Thunderer Overture, Mill on the Cliff Paraphrase The Last Hope Russian Folk Songs Fox Trot Gat of Mr Foot Wales Heart of Mines Intermeagor Nekayah Finale Hlah Shoal Cadeta The Star-Spangled Banner.

United States John M. Simmermann Gottechalk Foot Karnail Wales Heart of Mins Platemann Groanwald Hlah Shoal Cadeta Sona T. Brar-Spangied Banner

Red Cross Ambulance Unit Heads to Allentown Camp

Thirty five members of the Red Cross ambulance company No 5 will depart tomorrow with twenty one automobile ambulances and four motorcycles for the camp at Allentown Pennsylvania. The rest of the 97 men are expected to receive orders by tomorrow morning to travel by train. Tadlock leads the Automobiles and Lance Corps with Devereux in charge of motorcycles. Corporals McGuire and McCommon supervise train travelers. Private Haas departs Friday from Washington with the leftovers.

Red Cross Ambulance Company Allentown War Department Serget Tadlock Lance Corps Joseph Devereux Corpls. McGuire and McCommon

Local Produce Market Price List and Items

The page lists poultry prices per pound for hens and turkeys, various cheeses, butter, and nearby produce. It includes quantities and crates for vegetables such as potatoes, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and greens, with multiple regional sources and unit notes.

Philadelphia Markets Update From June Trade Notes

Philadelphia markets note eggs and butter price movements with unchanged near term receipts and firm poultry demand. Butter prices show slight strength while cheese remains dull. crops and terms unspecified.

Philadelphia Tressee L. L. Perkins Washington Post Borcks United States Qildettty, & Garranty Co Phope H Beuthern

Live Stock Markets Report Chicago and New York June 6

Chicago hogs receipts 16 000 weak 10c below Monday average with prices 14 15.80 for light to 15.90 for heavy. cattle 3 500 steady to strong native beef 13 65 stockers 7 34 719 50 cows calves 6 20 14 00. Sheep receipts 6 000 weak with lambs 9 75 14 40. New York calves receipts 842 steady veals 13 00 16 00 skim calves 9 00 11 00 sheep and lambs receipts 3 559 steady common to prime sheep 7 00 10 50 lambs 16 90 19 00. Hogs receipts 2 440 steady light to heavy 14 00 16 00 roughs 14 25. Beefes rehe.

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Sealed proposals sought by Washington District in 1917

Proposals are invited by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for multiple public works. Bids due mid June 1917 cover two bridge projects along Sixt Street and sewer line improvements in the District. Specifications and details available from the Chief Clerk, Engineer Department, District Building.

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