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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
3
President Wilson issued a proclamation granting full amnesty and pardon to over five thousand individuals who would have had to return to custody after a Supreme Court ruling that federal judges could not suspend sentences. The move favors reform over vengeance, aiding those already living useful lives.
A Jightford Courant recounts pigeons spared from a stalking cat as birds and witnesses react in a tense scene. A crow intervenes to rout the cat twice, keeping the pigeons safe while observers debate motive amid a disrupted day. Otis Crawford returns from hospital after a serious illness in Indianapolis.
Springfield June 16 The Senate passage of the omnibus appropriation bill signals the 50th General Assembly will recess until Gov Lowden recalls lawmakers. The bill may total about 17 million dollars, down from initial 19 million. School funding was cut by over 50 thousand. Brundage warned constitutional challenges loom over the anticapital punishment bill. if interstate orders allow 24 cent passenger rates, Brundage will sue Illinois railroads. Buckingham and Wilkerson returned from Washington to press the case.
The Federal Trade Commission begins investigation into causes of rising food prices as part of a broader food survey by the Agriculture Department. Commissioner Davis leads a team of economists to Chicago, with $250000 allocated by Congress for the probe ordered by President Wilson.
British forces attack and capture further Hindenburg Line positions northwest of Bullecourt despite German resistance. Berlin reports German retirements at two points on the front. On the Flemish front between Ypres and Armentieres, heavy artillery and British assault fire follow a quiet day, with aerial combat near Het Sas and Switherburg.
A miscellany notes Peturtiof founded in 1711 by Peter the Great and a Versailles replica palace. It covers the Union Jack formation, a 14 year old recruit in Allen town, phonograph hidden in lamp base, clothing baskets with side pockets, and a variety of curiosities from law to technology.
Stockholm June 11 Foreign Minister Lindman told parliament Sweden will continue its unequivocal neutrality. The war will not end soon and there may be greater suffering, worsened by a poor harvest this year. Lindman urged national sacrifices and privations with confidence the people would endure.
Copenhagen reports an official food control note on German shortages due to pigators and grain stock. Five pound potato rations will be abandoned and bread supply will be cut. Berlin papers say only two to three pounds of potatoes weekly may be available until mid July.
Washington reports large quantities of condensed and evaporated milk recently bought by German agents and shipped to Germany through neutral ports, according to the department of commerce.
Hammond Indiana mayor J B Smatley launches a campaign to curb all night revels near Chicago. The move targets saloons and town outskirts between Chicago and Hammond after a stunt involving a woman dressed as Lady Godiva being driven in a car through Hammond following an all night carnival in Burnham.
In the House of Commons on June 1 to 11, Bonar Law stated the government will release all Irish prisoners captured during the Easter rebellion without reservation. The claim frames a decisive action by the government.
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