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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
1
The liberty loan program is reported as oversubscribed by roughly one billion dollars, indicating unexpectedly strong investor demand and heightened public support for wartime financing. The note emphasizes the scale of oversubscription and likely related fundraising impact.
Reports from federal districts show a substantial oversubscription to the $2 billion Liberty loan as lines form at banks and subscriptions surge past allotments. New York sales reach $810,000 blocks at $202.02, while officials note high interest nationwide and describe the loan as a democratic triumph.
Charles A. Greathouse, former superintendent of public instruction, elected chairman of the Democratic state central committee to succeed Bernard Korbly who resigned. Greathouse will name his successor later. Also notes a large Liberty loan drive with strong public support nationwide.
Still celebrating General Pershing arrival as American forces sharpen readiness. Spectators invite every officer and soldier for calls and social duties while the YMCA of France organizes support and comforts for the army.
Washington D C June 15 In addition to drafting men for the national army the government will have to draft additional forces to fill the regular army and the national guard.
The bill is in danger as indications suggest it cannot pass before mid July at the earliest. Authorities warn further delays could affect policy timing and implementation.
Washington July 15 A food control bill urged by Hoover faces strong congressional opposition. Public opinion and the American Federation of Labor behind the drive. President Wilson seeks prompt action. Senator Martin says senate strong opposition may not crystallize until the bill is formally introduced. Apathy in Congress may require direct presidential action to move the bill by mid July.
William P. Kappes as receiver filed in federal court a petition asking an order allowing payment of additional wages due to railroad workers under the Adamson law for January 1 to March 31 totaling 5904.14 dollars. The filing notes a prior suit on constitutionality, decided by the U S Supreme Court, and asserts accurate accounting of wages and court permission to disburse.
C B Kellar accepts a position as Assistant Trade Manager with Walter A Zelnicker Supply Company of St Louis Chicago and New Orleans. Headquarters will be in St Louis Missouri. He plans to leave Washington next Monday as a dealer in railway mill and factory supplies.
St Simon's Academy held its annual commencement exercises at St Simon's hall on Thursday night. Eight graduates received diplomas, with Miss Mona Russell earning the Intermediate Progressive Mite Course certificate and eight others listed as graduates. Father Boland and Rev Joseph F Byrne spoke on the value of education, and a class pageant featured fairies and butterflies.
Adjutant Raoul Lufberry of New York, leading fighting ace of the American squadron, has shot down its eleventh German plane in a single engagement. He was due in Paris this afternoon with other squadron members to attend a dinner hosted by the Aero Club of France. The Americans will be awarded medals and sums of money.
Philadelphia reports that the owners of the Baltimore federal league club dropped their lawsuit against organized baseball. They alleged a trust conspired to strangulate the Baltimore club and had asked damages of 900000 dollars.
London reports Field Marshal Haig pressed a rapid advance between Ypres and Comines gaining objectives. The action captured one hundred fifty prisoners and a number of large guns, signifying a significant setback for German forces in the area.
President Wilson today signed the proposed budget bill totaling three billion dollars to support the ongoing war effort in Europe. The ceremony in Washington D C was attended by government officials and military representatives.
In the House of Commons today, Chancellor Bonar Law announced amnesty for Irish political prisoners. The prisoners were chiefly detained during the Dublin riots and the Sinn Fein plots, as reported by United Press from London on June 15.
In Indianapolis on June 15 two men were seriously injured and eight others bruised when a Pennsylvania freight train hit an interurban car bound for Fort Benjamin Harrison. The collision occurred as the engine struck between the two cars, causing a split and likely reducing the wreck’s severity.
Daviess county residents bought at least 0.009 worth of liberty loan bonds, surpassing the county allotment by 18000 dollars. Washington city claimed almost the entire county allotment with 174100 dollars in bonds sold through local banks. Many railroads subscribers joined the partial payment plan. Boy scouts aided with numerous applications, including ninety at one oval bank and twenty at another. People’s National Bank reports 4000 dollars in applications after Thursday night. Banks stayed open late to accommodate last minute buyers, signaling strong spring demand. A note adds there are 10 000 statues at Chartres cathedral.
Fischer Oil Company of Pittsburgh began drilling on the Milton Fitzgerald farm two miles from Edwards wells as three or more new test holes are planned on leases along the Petersburg road. Roy St dewle of Flat Rok is contractor with Irvin and crew, aiming for rapid development if a strike occurs, amid expanding activity south of town with several companies entering the field.
vfastan will hold a third annual beautification contest with prizes and certificates for the most beautiful yards. Major McCarty announced the event this morning and will announce the date of the awards. judges are not yet chosen. The same rules as previous years apply, and Mayor McCarty will travel to Loogootee on July 7 to judge the contest.
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