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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

4

Mitchell mayoral nominee from Washington fathered by Rodarmel

James R MecCrisaken returned from Cincinnati after navy enlistment attempt. rejected due to poor eyesight. John Rodarmel nominated for Mitchell mayor on the people’s ticket. noted as Firman Rodarmel’s brother with support from local Washington acquaintances. Edits critique slang and grammar in mixed humorous fashion.

James R. MecCrisaken The Democrat Cincinnati Navy John Rodarmel Washington Mitchell Rodarmel Firman Rodarme John

Wisconsin Leads Registration Exemptions As Nation Exceeds Estimates

Washington June 7 Two thirds of men registering for the draft claim exemption. Wisconsin reports 218,701 registrations versus 229,597 estimate, a drop of 10,897. New Jersey 202,806 against 209,563. Nation total arrests over 2,000. exemptions will be submitted to Secretary Baker and then to President Wilson for proclamation.

Washington Crowder Pennsylvania War Department Keystone Vermont Rhode Island Eigit United States Wisconsin Badger New Jersey Department of Justice General Crowder Biker Wilson

Sues Fret Over Congress Delay in Food Legislation

President Wilson pressed Senators at the White House to fast track food bills to ensure effective regulation of the food supply and fair prices for farmers. The session included Senators Underwood Walsh Sheppard King Chamberlain Smith Page Warren and Warren as Republican leader. Two bills already passed address food survey and stimulation and prohibit hoarding and grain futures speculation.

Washington Wilson White House Underwood Alabama Walsh Montana Sheppard Texas King Utah Chamberlain Oregan Smith South Carolina Page New Hampshire Warren Wyoming Senate Agricultural Committee Congress House of Commons London Bathurst Food Control Department Tat America England Senate

Old Boys at Bloomington Encampment Opens in Town

Bloomington June 7 Bloomington extended greetings to the Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups as the first encampment opened. The council audited retiring officers and the credentials committee was in session. Ladies of the Grand Army and Relief Corps began their meeting. About 1,000 visitors are expected.

Bloomington Grand Army of the Republic Waois Yesterda Council of Administration Grand Army Wonei Mogn

Gerivan Skipper Gets Year in Charleston Harbor Sinking

Captain J T Klattenhof, master of the German steamer Ligbenfels now United States ship Hotusten, is sentenced to one year in Atlanta after pleading guilty to sinking the vessel in Charleston Harbor. Eight others receive sentences as indictments unfold.

Charletton Harbor Leston S.C J.T. Klattenhof Ligbenfels United States Hotusten Atlanta Oa

James Boys Reardy for Trouble in Jack Fork Mountains

Len and Ed Ja brothers have warned the registrar they are barricaded in the Jack Fork mountains near McAlester O X armed and ready to resist. Explorers Seek Aid from New York issue urgent plea for food and supplies as Crockesland expedition led by Donald B. MacNiino requests help.

James Boys Reardy McAlester Len Landsrod Ed Ja Brothers Jack Fork Precinct Jack Fork Mountains New York Donald B. MacNiino Crockesland

U S Awards Shoe Contract for New Armies and Navy

The storied procurement shows the Army and Navy receiving 1 0 0 0 0 0 pairs at a total of $20,000,000 with significant savings. International Shoe Co Brown Shoe Co Huntington Shoe Co F Mayer Boot Co and others were successful bidders through the National Defense Council committee.

Washington Navy Atartermasters’ Department Committee On National Defense Council International Shoe Co St. Louis Brown Shoe Co St. Lois B.A. Corbin & Co Webster, Mass Huntington Shoe & Leather Co Huntington, Ted Foot, Schmalze & Co St. Paul F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co Milwaukee

Food crops in good shape across key regions

National weather and crop reports show winter wheat in excellent growth across the main wheat belt while spring wheat and corn advance with mixed results. Beans rise sharply, rice grows well in several states, and cotton cultivation expands in many belts. Ohio's system to tackle food problems starts 590,009 back bonds under cultivation, aiming at a crop valued around 1.7 million dollars.

Washington Uuliclin Lowia Texas Arkansas Cattan Columbus Jane T.onlo

Bear Stackers Debate Immigration Techs in Washington

June 7 report describes Tire Taylor of Colorado proposing two UWHs. One would expatriate any citizen fleeing to any country to avoid registry, the other would block their return to the United States.

Washington Teylor Colorado

One More Day of Grace Policy Prosecutions Debated

Washington officials weigh prosecutions for those who failed to register conscripts while awaiting Crowder’s decision on a possible second registration day. AG Gregory offered no policy yet, noting most failures stemmed from misunderstanding amid ongoing war manpower shifts and prewar production pauses. Kronstadt delegates urge Workmen's and Soldiers' Council to resist, warning of archy if adopted nationwide.

Washington Gregory Crowder Renerala War Department Bhs Provisional Government Workmen's and Soldiers’ Committee Kronstadt General Assembly of Workmen's and Soldiers Council Workmen's and Soldiers

Petrograd Strikes Averted in 14 Factories

In Petrograd in June the threat of a strike was forestalled in fourteen factories as authorities reported a settlement or arrangement preventing work stoppages. Details on the negotiations and parties involved were not fully disclosed.

Petrograd

Germany declares food sufficiency for war year

Berlin announces after a high level conference between the Prussian Lords and government heads that the food supply is sufficient to sustain the country through the remainder of the war and until peace. Regulators set crop year provisions and ponder potential food retributions.

Berlin Pruasian House of Lords

Deserters In Switzerland Reported Influx From War Powers

Berné Switzerland June 7 Between 10 090 and 12 000 deserters from the armies of the entente allies and the central powers have crossed into Switzerland since the war began and are classified as deserters. The majority are said to be Italians.

Switzerland Berné

Advertised Letters in Washington Post for Week Ending June 3

List of uncalled letters at the Washington post office for the week ending June 3. Women Miss By aD ANsmign. Men Robert B. Bruner. In calling for the above, ask for advertised letters. a one cent fee will be charged. E. FE. FORSYTHE, Postmaster.

Washington Post Ad Ansmign Robert Bruner E. FE. Forsythe

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