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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
4
The article notes party figures exploiting registration laws for personal gain. It estimates Davies county will spend about 2500 dollars to register voters for the constitutional convention and 4500 dollars for the zonro election next year, with extended board sessions. Republicans once criticized Democrats for costly one day registrations.
In Indiana during the campaign voters heard republicans attack the voter registration law as extravagant. Democrats lamented the law requiring a session of registration in each precinct on the Monday before the general election, while Republicans claimed it would be repealed if they won.
Large cast chorus and dancers perform Rigoletto at the Grand on June 16. The article also notes social events from Liverpool and Knights of Pythias meetings, a Baltimore and Ohio timetable change, and local notices including elections and gatherings.
Four leaders coordinate a late plan to push sales at a busy market area. The event includes a local pledges gathering and expected turnout, with community figures overseeing the sales activity and timing.
London reports a Berno source says Swiss Germans expect end of fighting by June 30 aided by Ballin and German financiers. A pamphlet printed with German peace terms forecasts vast territorial gains, restoration of colonies, and a huge indemnity to crush Allied powers, while German propaganda urges continued war.
New York June 1 The Carnegie Foundation urged by a special commission to study the pensioning of college teachers recommends abandoning pensions. The plan would create Teachers Insurance and Annuity Associations to provide insurance and annuities for college teachers, enabling them to protect themselves and families against dependence.
London June 12 John Redmond nationalist leader will be invited to nominate five members of the Irish convention. Also invited are Ayr John Lotindale and other figures, with Irish representatives and peers to be included, while Sinn Fein and Irish Unionist members are noted as part of the government plan.
The fragmentary OCR mentions three entities and a widening time reference with Ret Fares. The text is unclear and names are damaged, precluding a full identification of people, places, dates, or events.
Fragmentary notes indicate Me Bankhuret plans a personal trip to Russia. The text mentions dates around April and references involvement with a person or entity named Cae Hosen tity, but details are unclear.
Bulgarian Premier Rae doslivoff arrived in Boerlin and spent Sunday in conference with the German Emperor and Von Hindenburg at Homburg Castle after a summons.
Washington report says Cleveland authorities failed to collect personal taxes as the supreme court dismissed the appeal for want of jurisdiction. The action involved Rockefeller related tax matters and the decision ends the case at the highest court.
June 12 orders issued to all police departments to arrest “slackers” who have not registered. The provost marshal general ends leniency, and unregistered men will be brought before authorities and district attorneys for registration and tax punishment.
About 50 German refugees registered with the German consulate in Mexico City report indifference from German officials. They say those with no Von in their name receive no consideration from the legation or consulate, and local German firms limit aid to natives resident in Mexico. Many wonder about returning to the United States or becoming American citizens.
Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports German commander in chief on the western front sent wireless armistice proposals to Russian troops after rejection of May offers. The message urged Russia to send plenipotentiaries and avoid publicizing conditions, promising to suspend hostilities to restore former neighborly relations.
Washington June 9 The emergency fleet corporation awards contracts for 60 ships including 30 wooden 18 steel and 32 composite designs. Deliveries begin April 1 1918 with Sanderson Potter of New York and The Maryland Stuphoulking Co Baltimore to build 16 vessels and one hull per month thereafter.
Charles M. Schwab announced in Detroit that the Betmechem Steel Corporation will invest 20 million dollars in wartime plants dedicated entirely to government use, disclosed at the World's congress of salesmanship.
London reports Britain endorses President Wilson’s principles and aims of freeing oppressed peoples. The note to Russia confirms no conquest motives and supports Poland’s liberty, with readiness to revise treaties if needed.
New York police detained 31 men of draft age after the Emma Goldman anti conscription meeting. Guardsmen and marshals blocked exits as Leon Samson led the close, and officers demanded federal registration cards from attendees.
Labor leader Samuel Gompers told President Wilson that legislation alone can prevent a major unrest among workers in the South and appealed for action to curb inflation and food shortages. He warned of Serious agitation if the administration does not curb war price spikes and maintain food supply.
Germany informs the United States that 74 American merchant sailors captured by the raider Moewe are prisoners of war and will be treated accordingly. The U.S. government plans to provide extra food and necessities through Switzerland to ensure their care in prison camps.
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