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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
1
The Daviess county conscription board and precinct registrars ready for the selective service roll call of men aged twenty one to thirty inclusive. Registration runs 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday with registrars at each precinct and home locations in tougher districts. Carriers must show proof of registration if challenged. arrests for interference are threatened.
The part notes that some young men may try to evade tomorrow's registration by asserting they are under twenty one. It warns there are complete birth records in city, county, and state and that those born between June 6 1886 and June 5 1896 who fail to register may face a year in prison and forced enlistment.
A fragment suggests a legal action handling a matter before a district federal court judge.
Four Germans were arrested in New York on charges of smuggling American secrets to Germany via letters hidden in trunk linings aboard Scandinavian liners. Officials refuse to name detainees. Three were arrested last night and a fourth today. the leader allegedly carried a photo of his father.
British forces won back the lone post southeast of Cherisy wrested by the Germans after Sunday night fighting. Field Marshal reported the recapture and a further British advance into enemy trenches while the Paris War Office noted strong German attacks had gained a foothold on advanced French positions.
Chicago June 4 two automobile bandits held up George Meyers messenger for the Stockman's Trust and Savings bank at gunpoint and escaped with 36000 four blocks from the bank on the south side.
Springfield officers say three men were involved in the Lloyd Keet kidnapping. Two neighbors reported seeing three men near the Keet home the night of the abduction and driving away in a car. Police dropped the search, believing the ransom money may have been turned over to abductors and the child may be returned after the excitement fades.
A heated caucus at the courthouse unsettled the race for county superintendent of schools. Trustees from Amick's camp plus Democratic members clashed over support while Amick backed by Elmore and others faced opposition from Clark who briefly backed Amick before wavering. The incident stemmed from a controversial caucus maneuver orchestrated by the Gilley faction to sway votes.
Washington reports President Wilson's message on American war aims to Russia has reached Petrograd and been presented to the provisional government. Publication is temporarily withheld pending official replies from the state department.
Fighting flared again on the Carso frontier after two days of quiet. An official statement reported a strong Austrian attack destroying a new defense line and penetrating our advance Hue at some points. Reinforcements helped drive the enemy back from our positions with large forces.
Forest fires in the Minsk region have scorched over 7 000 acres destroying 3 000 000 bushels of wheat and elevators. The fires are believed incendiary in origin with no confirmed loss of life. The provisional cabinet met at a former minister of commerce home and he refused to withdraw his resignation. The workmen and soldiers protested against further paper money and demanded war profit confiscation. The Alexander ship was named capital of Kronstadt as its fortress declares independence from the provisional government.
Prisoners recount a German officer’s grim prophecy that America will be defeated by means in Europe and that the war will end with an indemnity for the United States. The officer spoke cynically from behind barbed wire after a battle where Canadians attacked a division.
Washington report based on Hoover statement warns U S sugar stocks will be exhausted by mid October with no sizable shipments until mid December The sugar outlook is poor Hoover notes a potential drop of about 1 25 million tons from normal output Beet production decline in Europe spurs world scare Uncertain impact on the United States Senate Finance Committee pushes repeal of tariff refund for exporters to aid domestic producers
United States Court of Appeals denied a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by J. Showalter on behalf of four pacifists jailed in Kansas City. The court ruled the federal court was not the proper venue to rule on the case.
New York June 4 81000 American doctors will do their bit to win the war. Ten thousand members in annual convention agreed to answer the nation's call. Already members have saved thousands of lives in the allied army on the western front with new methods.
Pittsburgh authorities announce treason charges against four men arrested for circulating anti conscription literature and delivering speeches against the draft. Government officials say the action stems from anti draft agitation conducted last night in the city.
The Senate finance committee tentatively approved a plan to levy a 2 percent advertising tax on all newspapers and periodicals, aiming to raise revenue. The proposal signals a major shift in press funding and could affect pricing and distribution.
Washington DC. National guardsmen now on guard duty such as protecting factories and railroad bridges will be ordered to rejoin their outfits when National Guard units are called out in July and August. The work they leave will be done by Watchmen or by home guards.
Federal agents found fifteen cars of potatoes rotting on a side track near Chicago. They would not name the owner but said further investigation and possible criminal action would follow. E N Haskins was re elected superintendent of Knox county schools. Slater Barlow, principal of Washington high school, had previously withdrawn from the race.
A crowd of about 1200 attended the Y M C A meeting at the First Christian Church Sunday night in Vincennes to raise the county’s share of the state’s war fund. Donations totaling $412.20 fell short of the $604.20 apportionment, with church groups, Edon and Elnora drives named as bases for future efforts.
Tokio reports Japan will not intervene in China’s internal affairs unless outbreak occurs. Ten provinces have seceded, eleven proclaimed a provisional government, and a rebel army is marching toward Pekin, aiming to topple the old regime.
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