War Department Sets State Quotas for Draft Draw
The War Department announces a 687,000 man draft under the selective service act. Quotas are apportioned to states and territories, with local boards to notify net quotas. Credit is given for National Guard volunteers and regulars since April 1, bringing the total net quota to 687,000.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Regular Army
National Guard
National Army
Secretary of War
Baker
Congress
District of Columbia
Act of Congress
War Department Quotas Set For National Draft By State
The War Department announced state by state quotas for the selective draft based on proportionate population to the nation per the latest census. Each state receives credit for its National Guard strength and April to June 1917 regular army enlistments. the table shows gross quotas net quotas and credits in the final column.
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Uncle Sam
National Army
War Department
Census Bureau
National Guard
Regular Army
Condensations scattered in wartime mine and mission notes
Fragmentary notes describe wartime waste wood use from Southern sawmills for paper manufacture and reference South African gold yields valued at £100,000,000. Mentions of American missionaries and an English song Sparrow appear as tangential items in a disjointed wartime clipping.
Indiana Supreme Court Finds Law Unconstitutional Ruling
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled the legislature lacked authority to call a constitutional convention. Four justices signed the opinion. Justice Larry dissented, reserving the right to express views later. The decision blocks next January’s convention and affects a voter scope including women. Henry W. Bennett sued to halt delegate elections. The court’s ruling follows a heated legislative session and a dispute over whether the people or their representatives control constitutional calls.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Supreme Court
Larry
Erwin
Spencer, Harvery
Meyers
Henry W.bennett
State Life Insurance Company
Thornton
Indiana Defenses Call for War Basis Coordination
War effort call from Indiana council of defense emphasizes organizing on a war basis, with county councils represented and urged to coordinate for maximum efficiency. Porter outlines national needs while Hays and Reynolds push for early food control action and continued cooperation among defense bodies. A plan to cultivate 150 acres at McCormick Creek Canyon as a new state park site is proposed by Richard Lieber.
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Will H. Hays
Indiana Council, ‘of Defense
Hays
State Council
George F. Porter
Washington
Council of National Defense
Porter
A. E. Reynolds
Crawfordsville
Congress
National Congress
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Shelbyville
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Goshen
Indiana ‘Municipal League
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Carnegie Library
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Spencer
Marion
James Matthes
Kokomo
Indianapolis
Albert W. Wishard
Internal Revenue Department
Columbia City
New Albany
Second
Third Presbyterian
Ernest Holsinér
Boys’ Working Reserve
County Defense Council
Richmond
Grace M. E
Pennsylvania
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Anderson
Columbus
Henry Trenton
Jacksonville
Newcastle
Henry County
Medical Society
Lively’s Park
Southern Indiana Christian Ministers’ Union
Muncie
David E. Sherick
Hartford City
J.R. Carmin
A. W. Tindall
James H. Nail
Samuel M Hench
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Laporte
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Valparaiso
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Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
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Anderson High School
Bluff Creek
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Hammond
Annie
Wright
Nickel Plate Road
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Noblesville
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Clinton
John
Wilson
West Clinton
Greensburg
Dale Tumulty
Peru
J. M. Morris
Fulton
School of Religion
University
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Indiana protesters oppose gas heat unit cuts and coal rate hike
The public service commission received protests from Crawfordsville Lebanon Franklin Martinsville and Indianapolis Business Men's Association against the Indiana Gas association petition to reduce heat units in gas. Some protesters asked for a postponement of hearings. Separately the Indiana coal carrying railroads petition seeks a 15 cent per ton freight rate increase, opposed as disproportionate to cost rises.
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Public Service Commission
Indiana
Indiana Gas Association
Veity
Crawfordsville
Lebanon
Franklin
Martinsville
Gas Association
Delegates Endorse Governor Goodrich At Municipal League
Delegates from nearly all parts of the state adopted resolutions pledging support to Governor Goodrich and recommending that he use all the power of the state.
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Municipal League
Goodrich
Marathon Defining Battle Preserves Freedom for Europe
A long historical essay recounts the Battle of Marathon in 490 B C as a turning point that preserved Western liberty. Miltiades led the Greeks against Datis and Persian forces numbering far more, with 11 000 Athenians overcoming 110 000 Persians, preventing Persian dominance and shaping Western enlightenment.
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Marathon
B. C
Athens
Darius
Wilhelm
Greece
Sparta
Datis
Asia
Callimachus
Miltiades
Herodotus
Hippias
Rough-Legged Hawk A Helpful Neighbor to Farmers
The rough legged hawk arrives in the United States from its northern breeding grounds in September and October and stays through April. It is a large tame bird with broad wings and a dark breast band, often called the black hawk in its darker phase. Dr. A K Fisher notes this species as a vital ally against meadow mice, feeding mainly on mice during its six months in the country, with occasional takes of rabbits and grown squirrels.
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United States
A. K. Fisher
United States Biological Survey
Evolution of Musical Instruments Through Time
The article traces instrument history from drums and tom-toms to imitations of nature with horns and pipes, then to string vibration as the culmination. It notes human progression from rhythm to melody and finally harmony, stressing equal importance of rhythm melody and harmony in composition.
Care of Tin Roofs and Guttering Renewal Needs
The article notes tin-work on houses often lacks proper care and requires early renewal. Tin guttering should be thoroughly maintained to prevent deterioration and ensure longevity of the roofing system.
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