Enemy Sub Reported Off New York Waters
Unofficial word from New York describes an enemy submarine sighting near the coast. Authorities have not confirmed details as crews monitor maritime activity and issue alerts.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
1
Submarine fears flare as Smith reports torpedo attack
Boston reports say destroyer Smith, 100 miles south of New York, fought off a suspected German submarine in the early morning. Navy officials caution uncertainty, with possibility the encounter involved a large fish. Washington received forwarded details, while another destroyer in the area found nothing amiss. A separate alert shows strict patrols and extended inner lines to guard Atlantic shipping. The Birmingham later halted the British steamer Southdown off Nantucket after firing across her bow, with normal passage allowed after inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
Smith
New York
Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department of
Navy
Ag Reuult
Benith's
Naval Districts
H. B. Wilson
Navy Department
Birmingham
Nantucket
Lightship
Wages Boost Approved for Ohio and Nearby Miners
A joint conference of blue miners and operators in New York announced the sub committee's recommendation to raise wages by about 20 percent for roughly 000 miners across Ohio Western Pennsylvania Illinois and Indiana, a plan formally adopted after late today deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blue Minous
Ohio
Pennsvania
Tlinois
Indiana
War progress and economy brief from The Standard
A condensed update notes wage trends and war progress with a seven billion funding focus. Reports on minerals separation litigation and possible new enemy submarine threats appear alongside general news. Road improvements and references to the Wilson trial sit beside war service items, horoscopes, memorial theater notices, state news, mining items, classifieds, and telegraphic briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Telegraphic
No Election Interference as Parliament Extends Life
London April 17 All chance of a general election disturbing the country was removed by a 286 to 52 vote to extend the life of parliament until November. Nationalists opposed on Home Rule grounds as Andrew Bonar Law urged a solution to the home rifle issue for the war effort. Lloyd George’s statement on government plans was postponed until next week amid signals of goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
John Dillon
East Mayo
Ireland
Andrew Bonar Law
British War Council
Lloyd George
Bonar Law
Roosevelt Plan Urges Governor Whitman to Act in Crisis
Albany April 17 The governor stated Colonel Roosevelt could form any military commission within the governor’s power. He asserted Roosevelt would be needed now and that no other living American could rally as many men to the colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Theofore Roosevelt
Whitman
Roosevelt
Crisi
Victory of Justice at Pennsylvania Society Luncheon
New York April 17 Members of the Pennsylvania society at their annual meeting and luncheon loudly applauded Stephane Auganne the French journalist who said that American soldiers may pass under the Arch of Triumph in Paris toward the battle line and that the definite victory will be the victory of right humanity and civilization even if they are only one division or battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania Society
Stephane [Auganne
Paris
Liquor Licenses Cut During War in New York
Mayor Mitchel announced after talks with hotel and restaurant managers that all night liquor licenses will be canceled for the war duration starting May 1. Bars must close at 1 o clock thereafter. Sixty five licenses are affected, many in districts with night workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mitchel
Flotation patent case attacked again at federal court
In Butte Montana the Minerals Separation company fails to bar new testimony in the oil flotation patent case. Butte & Superior gains ability to open the case and present new evidence aimed at overturning the Hyde decision. Evidence includes contracts and correspondence showing Hyde’s role and payments tied to mill construction and process installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte & Superior Company
Bourquin
United States Supreme Court
Minerals Separation Company
Federal District Court
Butte
Hoever
Supreme Court
Scott
Minerals ‘Separation Company
Butte & Superio Dany
Yeater
Hyde
Mineral Oration Company
Garrison
Butter & Superior Company
Buste & Superior Jpany
Butte & Superior
Max Atwater
Butte &Superior
James M. Hyde
J. J. Bruce
N.B. ‘MacKelvie
Hutte & Superior Company
J. L. Bruce
Amos M. Fivde
M. W. Atwater
B. ©. Jacking
Sheridan
Hyde Suit; One From. N. BB. MacKelvie To J.L. Bruce
Celvie
F. R. Wicks
Mill
Peace and reform bid from Germany in newspaper note
Amsterdam report cites the Frankfurter Zeitung stating the German people and the Imperial government seek peace. It notes a desire for internal reform, warning outsiders not to tie democratization to peace terms. The piece emphasizes no price should be demanded for peace by foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Frankfurter Zeitung
Enlistments Surge for Regular Army and Navy Strength
Washington reports large daily enlistments for the regular army with 1200 men added in a five day period from April 11 to 15. Navy enlistments over a weekend and Monday total 1635, boosting combatant strength to 71,006 with a maximum of 87,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Navy
Duty interpreted by Wood calls for front-line men
Major General Wood told a Boston meeting of the American Cotton Waste Exchange that the United States must send men to the front to fulfill its duty in the war. He said no sacrifice is too great and that living soldiers must be sent, even if some return dead, before duty is fulfilled. The gathering aimed to raise funds for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Indicted men enter not guilty pleas in Sherman case
York April 11. Not guilty pleas were entered by seven men indicted last week for violating the Sherman anti trust law in connection with the news print paper situation. Defendants released on 3000 dollar bonds each include Philip Dodge International Paper company president Alexander Smith a Chicago banker George Mead of Dayton Ohio Edward Backus of Minneapolis George Chahoon Jr G H P Gould and Frank J Sensenbrenner. They have until April 20 to demur or take other legal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
United States
Cushman
Philip [ Dodge
International Paper Company
Alexander Smith
Chicago
George H. Mead
Dayton
Ohio
Edward W. Backus
Minneapolis
George Chahoon Jr
Weather Forecast for Montana Thursday Warmer
Washington reports for Montana today forecast indicates warmer conditions on Thursday with higher temperatures and lighter winds. Strong sun is expected across most areas, with no significant precipitation anticipated. Local readings suggest a gradual rise in temperatures through the afternoon.
Seven billions for a starter from Uncle Sam
The war finance bill to issue 7 billion dollars in securities was passed unanimously by the Senate after seven hours of debate. The measure, already passed by the House, provides loans to Allies and sets plans for bond issuance, with conferences and advisory input from Treasury and Federal Reserve officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Germany
Lane
Tego
America
The
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Advisory Council
Federal Reserve Board
French Offense Advances From Soissons To Rheims
French forces renewed a powerful drive along the southern front in France, extending the line into Champagne. They captured first line German positions over a 9 1 3 mile front south of Moronvilliers, the Auberive salient, and a fortified area near Salage. More than 11,000 German prisoners were reported taken in two days, while German counterattacks were repulsed. British further pressed near Lens and Havrincourt wood as Turks retreat in Mesopotamia toward Baghdad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lens
Soisson
Champagne
Moronvillers
Auberive
Vile
Mont Camillet
Moroncilliers
Soissons
Rheims
Courcy
Havrincourt Wood
Arras
St. Qeuntin
Paris
Foigh
Font
War Office
Wheat supply in Canada tops 116 million bushels visible
Ottaway Unuasis reports that more than 116.5 million bushels of wheat are available for supply in Canada. Of this, 30,000 bushels are in country elevators, 45,000,000 with farmers, 9,000,000 at mills, 2,500,000 in transit, and about 000,000 in minor elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Saat
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Western Front
Baupaume
Senate Judiciary Committee
Weather Forecast
Montan
Ady
Uncle Sam
Bex Fire
Shaorh
Banka
Berlin
Aisne
Oise
Conde-sur-Aisne
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Bagdad
Mamara
Samara
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