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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
3
Federal conscription law requires universal registration for men aged 21 to 30 by June 6. Exemptions follow registration. Penalty for noncompliance is imprisonment. drivers and partisan appeals are discouraged. The State Council of Defense urges timely, local polling precinct registration on June 5 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
There is no sense in hauling two loads of chmp feed when one load of high grade feed will do the work and rest this three fourths as much as the two loads.
The State Department asked cable companies to locate a government message sent to Russia to quiet separate peace propaganda and rally Slavs to fight Germany. The communication, deemed vital, states America's position toward the war and aims to strengthen Allied resolve.
Washington June 2 The interstate commerce commission was asked by H C Lust to compel E H Gary and Charles M Schwab steel leaders to testify on the probability of price increases. Lust sought testimony on the 15 percent freight rate hike proposed by railroads and its impact on material costs.
Sixteen individuals and nine firms dealing in the Chicago area were indicted by federal grand juries after alleged violations of the Sherman Act. The case centers on alleged restraint of trade within commerce.
A report questions Secretary of Labor Wilson on permitting Mexican laborers to enter the United States. The House committee on naturalization plans steps to repeal the act that allowed such entry, signaling political debate over immigration policy.
In a terse statement the club announced a quarter advance onto Austria in front of a large crowd. The waters and refreshments were noted as part of the event while Mire Pasay led the effort and Hastings of ro inttioar oof ta homer a) Mire Pasay the club.
At dawn yesterday the port of New York was closed to outgoing vessels with no ships allowed to pass the narrows while arriving steamers could enter. Officials gave no reason for the action. By noon the port order was rescinded though the harbor gate remained shut.
President Wilson hears a clash between General Goethals head of the Emergency Shipbuilding Corporation and United States Shipping Board Chairman Denman over building a fleet of wooden ships to break the submarine blockade. The talk covers progress, funds, and Goethals prior Steel Institute speech critiquing the plan.
Tokyo says there is no truth in the claim Japan will dispatch troops to reinforce Russia. The foreign office notes Russia does not need troops, munitions, or supplies. About Japanese naval forces in the Mediterranean, officials say discussion is premature but Japan will generally cooperate with the allies.
Springfield June 2 Senator John Dailey of Peoria introduced a bill to bar transfer of real or personal property to an alien enemy by sale or bequest. If property would pass to an alien enemy by devise or descent, it goes to the nonalien next of kin or, if none, to the county.
John Spargo, a Socialist writer, resigns from the Socialist party asserting it is the greatest obstacle to the progress of Socialism in America. In New York on June 2, Porto Ricans aged 21 to 40 arrived from the West Indies intending to enlist in the army.
A Sunday night Union meeting at First Christian Church aims to raise Davie ss county’s portion of Indiana’s 150000 national war work fund. Speakers include C J Kessinger and Vin C Y M C A leaders. Music by local choirs and Roy Smiley. The newly named Daviess County council of defense also meets to organize war work efforts.
Alvin Padgett delivered the principal address on Old Glory at a Vincennes event held at the Grand Hotel. He urged unity, liberty, and democracy as World War I shapes the future, referencing Ireland Poland Ireland and England and the duty of Americans to support victory and freedom for all peoples.
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