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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
8
The Belief Committee urges rapid financial help for Mattoon tornado victims. It reports 2500 homeless and extensive property losses over a million dollars. Request funds sent to Fred A Kinzel, treasurer of the relief fund.
Amsterdam reports the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung states Germany seeks no expansion for conquest or power but to defend its own territory. It calls for guarantees for defense and self protection and frames this as a response to British criticisms by Lords Cecil and Asquith. The piece notes alignment with German views on wartime aims.
London June 1 British casualties for May total 114118 officers and men killed wounded and missing. Details show killed 1652 officers 28738 men 27390. wounded 3762 officers 75718 men 73430. missing 828 officers 6420 men 7248. Figures likely include late April losses and Major General FM Maury director general of operations.
A contemporary report notes that casualties in the current British offensive were stated to be 50 percent lower than those suffered during the Somme drive, reflecting a claimed proportional improvement in wartime losses.
Kansas City June 1 Judge Bird refused to annul the ruling aiding anti draft agitators Raymond Mooré and T R Sullivan. The decision bars Gov Gardner and local officials from forcing registration scheduled June 5. Attorney plans appeal to state supreme court. Judge Bird urged enlistment if faced with the law.
Washington June 1 Senate Finance Committee proposes a war tax bill raising 80.3 million by a 2 cent per pound coffee tax a 5 cent tea levy a 4% cent sugar levy and a 3 cent cocoa duty. It also moves to drop the current 12 1/4 percent tariff on war munitions which now brings in 25 million.
A flood of disaster straits across Missouri prompts widespread hunger and shelter shortages. Red Cross relief is urged to coordinate aid as crops suffer and stranded residents seek food and shelter amid vast damage. Also mentioned are Harvester trades and 1916 earnings comparisons by International.
Paris reports German assaults along the Champagne front repelled at several points after heavy bombardment and bayonet fighting. Italian troops claimed four villages in Albania despite adverse weather hindering operations on the Trentino and Carnia fronts. British and Italian forces describe intense activity, machine gun immobilization, and wary air operations along the western and mountainous fronts.
Eight Dutch fishermen aboard the Kongall earned about 2.9 million for their fishing trip after towed to port the torpedoed relief steamship Kongell. The April 20 torpedo attack off Holland left the crew to boats. Each fisherman netted about 240 thousand dollars.
A national Austrian Polish convention in Cracow during Whit Monday holidays endorsed a Parliamentary Polish Club resolution calling for a free independent Poland with sea access. The appeal to separate from Austria and the Hapsburgs was read from the city hall balcony to a vast applauding crowd with no Austrian interference observed.
Unconfirmed report says the six mast schooner Magnus Manson was torpedoed and sunk off the French coast after leaving Pensacola laden with lumber for European ports in late March. The crew of 22 reportedly landed at Lisbon. Owned by McIntyre Lumber Co and Joseph McPhillips.
A severe electrical storm six miles southeast of Pana Illinois fatalities occur as James Drain a farm hand is struck by lightning and dies. The incident marks a deadly toll from the midday weather, with local authorities investigating the farm area for further details.
Government officials tracked three cases of anti conscription propaganda aimed at aiding evasion. Instances cited at Columbia University in New York involved student actions against officials and literature. The World Peace Association faced scrutiny for urging age data and religious scruples. Justice officials vow enforcement and note no member fees, only voluntary contributions. A Ryan of the Peace Enforcement League condemned the group.
A June 1 report from Petin notes several Chinese provinces Anhui Hunan Shantung Shenshi and Che ang es along with Mukden declaring independence to restore the monarchy after Premier Turm Chi Jul decree was rejected. Military governors foresee a victorious secession granting vast power and possibly aligning China with the Allies. a presidential conference was held yesterday.
London June 1 Rowland E Prothers president of the board of agriculture outlined a government defised plan aimed at growing home grain. He emphasized efforts to bolster domestic supply and reduce external dependence amid wartime or economic pressures. The remarks signaled a coordinated policy push though specifics remain unclear.
President Wilson issued an executive order transferring five German merchant ships to the Navy for conversion as cruisers and eight as cutters. The cruisers include Kron Prinz Wilhelm Prinz Sitel Frederich Libenfels Geir and Locksen. Des Moines hosts the Necro Training Camp inaugurating a program to train black soldiers for officers. In Durant Oklahoma R. L. Wilkerson was shot in bed. his daughter and son, ages 10 and 8, are held for the crime.
Washington June 1 Appointment of Prof Felts Prankfurther law lecturer at Harvard and former assistant attorney general as confidential assistant to Secretary Baker announced.
The Brideevert Stem Bank files suit against Charles H. Griffith with Seal & Walsh attorneys for the defense and dome-related claims.
Frank Keenan leads in The Craft a Triangle drama with Thelma Falter child actress. The plot centers on a grieving bard and cynical old man whose wife has died.
The plot centers on a crab guardian loved by a ward as Thelma tests his temper across three reels. A country court scene erupts when a summons for cruelty is issued yet the ward defends him, praising his kindness. The finale shows the guardian becoming a softer crab as toys are bought for the child. The Keystone comedy The Ros Agent and Hicks & Hart close the Grand tonight.
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