05 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
1
Governor sends soldiers to Negaunee as anti conscription groups mobilize. J. W. W. and socialist factions threaten unrest amid draft tensions locally.
Across the nation in early June 1920s reports describe governors deploying troops to a Negramec mining town to curb anti-draft rioting. Arrests spread from Oklahoma to Chicago and New York as authorities crack down on anti-registration activity and public anti-conscription rallies.
London reports that arrangements with the German government are completed for the withdrawal of all war prisoners from the firing line to a safer distance from the front. The move aims to reduce casualties and protect detainees amid ongoing hostilities.
President Wilson told the United Confederate Veterans that the nation stayed united for a great world purpose. He urged self government and liberty to be safeguarded for mankind, praised the voluntary spirit yet stressed obligation, and highlighted registration day as a示gnal to the world of Americans ready to serve under the united government.
Extreme rainfall north of the shore caused rivers to rise. East Fork at Shoals expected to reach twenty one feet, west fork at Ellis ton to twenty two or twenty three feet. West fork banks nearly full, and another flooding event likely in a few days. Terre Haute area received heavy downpour seven inches. E and L road bed washed out several miles south of Terre Haute delaying trains. Prairie creeks rose four feet in three hours. Geb
Daviess county men within the selective conscription act lines register quietly as a day of consecration across the state. Church bells ring every four hours, badges honor the duty, and officials expect near full turnout with 2398 men anticipated to register despite late shop hours and possible negligence.
The Public Service Commission urged drastic action to relieve Indiana coal shortages based on a statewide investigation. It said price hikes from 100 to 400 percent in six months were excessive as wages lag, and proposed appointing a coal distributor or calling a special session to pass relief laws.
The Herald reports Mayor McCarty Street Commissioner Stuckey and Councilmen Doseh and Dillard attended a county commissioners meeting by invitation of Dr Chatje tin to discuss the new state road law and its implementation. The article notes concerns about political influence and potential misrepresentation.
The Washington Red Cross chapter launches a county wide membership drive with a public outdoor meeting at Main and Mast Fourth streets featuring speeches by W. Ho Gardiner and M S Hastings. A goal of 1500 members is set as volunteers sew bandages and prepare supplies at the KK OG building ahead of the campaign’s close Saturday night with Wood Cullop as speaker.
Three guard companies faced scrutiny after a series of security incidents. Officials cited gaps in coverage and response times, prompting reviews and potential contract changes. Local business districts urged vigilance as investigations continue.
June 3 5 riot at Joliet penitentiary ends in probable fatalities for three convicts and injuries to many guards and inmates. Convicts set fires destroying timber buildings while inside conflicts subside slowly. Firemen faced threats from inmates as battles continued amid fears of a general break for liberty following a violent order restricting inmate visitors.
Vienna reports Italy’s Isonzo Battle offensive over the last nine days caused 160000 killed and wounded, plus 20000 taken prisoner, according to an official Austrian statement.
A British cruiser and destroyer flotilla sank one German destroyer and damaged another in an early morning engagement at long range. Ostend was bombarded with good results, shore batteries resisted the fire, and there were no British casualties or damage to attacking vessels.
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