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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
5
Fragmentary notes show receipts and cattle sales details. References include Humphreys Medicine Company and an entity named Willan Suvet, with figures indicating totals around 15.70 and 15.90. No clear event date or full participant list is readable.
British report announces a strong south of Scuchez river attack with prisoners taken though fighting may be limited north of the river. Five German assaults on Californie and Vauclere plateau repulsed with heavy losses. Austrians lose about 85 000 dead wounded and missing with five generals among them. Roumanians attack Germans on Moldavian front repulsed as Entente lines shift in the region.
Confederate veterans arrive for annual reunion in Washington housed in canvas barracks and tents on Union Station plaza. The event marks the first time the reunion is held north of the Mason-Dixon line and a parade along Pennsylvania Avenue will be reviewed by President Wilson.
The Liberty Loan committee explains what one bond buys for the government including arms and equipment. A single bond supports ammunition, rifles, tents, soldiers, overcoats, and food supplies such as bread beef and butter, illustrating the broader impact on wartime needs.
The American mission to Australia, headed by Elihu Root, reached a Russian port this morning. Secretary Daniels announced the safe passage after receiving a dispatch from the vessel commander. Root and his colleagues will proceed to Petrograd at once.
A notice warns that failure to register on June 5 subjects a person to up to a years imprisonment. It states that not being entitled to vote does not excuse registration. It also notes that White and colored residents aged 21 to 80 must register on June 5.
The Illinois Council of Defense informs President Wilson and Congress that 60 men died of meningitis at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in six months. It urges an immediate contagious hospital and notes the camp's 8200 population exceeds its planned 1500. Dr. Frank Billings authored the survey citing sanitation issues.
Indictments returned against 26 individuals and 14 persons in two cases. Chicago egg men on the Butter and Eggs Board charged with Sherman antitrust violations by fixing prices and creating a Chicago market monopoly. Bar on Kurt von Reiswitz Gustave H Jacobson Albert Wehde named among revolt plotters. several suspects fled or were arrested.
Charles J. Rels, 28, pleaded guilty in Monroe County Gircaic Court to setting fire to three buildings in Waterloo and Columbia near here. He was sentenced to the penitentiary at Chester for the arson convictions.
A Madrid dispatch says Germany’s reply to Spain about the gunfire on the Spanish steamer Patricio is understood to be extremely cordial. The exchange follows Spain’s protest over the U-boat action.
Berlin June 4 Baron von Dem Bussche Haddenhausen under secretary for foreign affairs reiterated the German government's desire to facilitate the departure of Americans wishing to leave Germany.
Local society column notes Miss Lois Nicholson and William Kunkle wed in Wheatland with family ties here. A double wedding saw Lillie Creager marry Edward Smelzer and Miss Nimnicht wed Edward Nimnicht, with West Coast travels planned. Various social events, visits, school trips, and museum additions are listed, including cabinet gains linked to General Wolfe era.
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