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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
2
A 10 pound can of nitrate powder was found in the tender of Illinois Central passenger train No 1 at Canton Mississippi as the negro fireman prepared to throw it into the firebox. Officials from railroad state and federal agencies investigated the incident. The train had changed engines at Canton en route to Jackson.
Rome reports after a day of heavy fighting on the Italian mountain front that German forces reached Col Caprillo while Italian troops held the position just behind it. The war office commends Italian bearing in battles between the Brenta and Piave as heavy clashes continue north of the Brenta. The main Austro German effort centers on Monte Beretta where limited advances were made amid high losses.
Secretary Baker announced the appointment of Daniel C. Jackling to lead construction of new government explosive plants in the immediate future. The exact number and locations remain undisclosed, but the project will cost over 90 million dollars to supplement private manufacturers.
Washington reports another 25 million payment to Italy, the first in weeks, bringing total already paid from the 500 million credit to 320 million. The move is framed as credit to Italy and as reflecting continued use of the loan facility.
London reports official figures show Norway has lost 6,000 sailors in wartime. Two steamships named by the Norwegian foreign office as casualties are the Strathorne and the San Croix. The Strathorne was torpedoed in the Mediterranean with 18 crew saved. the San Croix was attacked in the English Channel.
Washington reports the forty-ninth annual National American Woman Suffrage Association session closed with Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt unanimously chosen as president and nearly all resolutions supporting government wartime activities approved, signaling strong backing for suffrage efforts during the war period.
French war correspondents visiting American forces express strong confidence in Allied victory after interviewing General Pershing. They praise brotherhood in arms, vigor, high spirits, and the aid America’s army will render France. The party toured a National Guard camp and spoke with wounded troops returned from the trenches.
London reports the Russian authorities order the release of all civilian prisoners in exchange for 4,000 Russian officers held in German prisons. A Haparanda dispatch, printed in Dagens Nyheter, notes reliability and mentions Russian troops ordered to evacuate Finland. Sveaborg fortifications commander reportedly acknowledges Finland’s independence.
Washington announces a war council of the War Department to coordinate supplies for armies at home and overseas and to manage military relations between field forces and the department. The council includes Secretary Baker, the assistant secretary, the chief of staff, and generals Sharpe Weaver Crowder. Tasker Bliss will contribute his recent inter allied conference insights and observers may be sent to the front as needed.
Washington reports Quartermaster Gen. Sharpe provides figures on army clothing contracts to show adequate supplies for all service members. Deliveries suffered 6 to 48 percent delays due to material and transport issues, yet troops have received nearly 6 million blankets, over 2 million coats, 12 million winter shirts, 4 million drawers, 3 million breeches, 2 million coats, 3 million woolen shirts, 8 million shoes, and 3 million hats.
Washington reports official denial to consuls and legations denies a German originated claim that a woman spy named Anna Hustems was executed in the United States. In Crystal Springs a local woman, Mrs Hugh Catchings, fell on ice and fractured both arms. Relief unit from Halifax departs as situation abates with mass unit returning home after the fire and explosion.
Police report a major bank heist at Lagrange State Bank with missing gold and cash. Initial loss was put at 25 000 dollars, but investigators now estimate more than 45 000 dollars stolen.
James Woodrow Hamilton, a fourth cousin of President Wilson, was rejected by the Denver naval recruiting office for being a half pound under the required weight. The incident illustrates strict enlistment standards in the local selection process.
Cumberland Maryland report says Floyd Light was fatally shot near Webster Sprites West Virginia by Stephen Bankhead his brother in law and fellow hunter who mistook him for a bear. The incident appears to be a hunting error with death resulting from misidentification.
Washington report says Attorney General Gregory will urge Congress to amend the alien enemy law to include females over 14. Officials claim many women work under German supervisors and have aided plots to damage munitions plants. The move aims to curb feminine enemy aliens and address subjects of allied countries and spy roundups.
Chicago report notes 10 of the 116 S. W. W. members arraigned in federal court on espionage act charges under heavy guard in county jail. Judge Landis scheduled January for arraignments of any additional defendants who may be arrested or surrender before then. Others remain free on bonds.
Dartmouth citizens boarded a blazing steamship loaded with oil and munitions to save the city after the Mont Blanc explosion era fears. The vessel burned ashore as smoke billowed from its superstructure and the crew abandoned to shelter, with Halifax harbor still viewed as dangerous for munition ships. Survivors of the Imo say no red flag indicated explosives aboard the Mont Blanc before the collision.
Washington. Claus Spreckles accused the sugar price fixers of collusion with the sugar trust prompting a heated clash with Herbert Hoover who said Spreckles is sore at the food administration after his financial interests were touched by regulation. The testimony ended in a dramatic moment as pressure mounted from federal oversight. Massachusetts Man Lost. Beverly American Jno W Morash died in Halifax disaster his body found after two weeks abroad visiting his ill father. Berlin officials signed an armistice with Russian and Romanian armies on the Roumanian front between the Dniest er river and the Danube mouth. London German raid southwest of La Bassee repulsed an attack east of Kieim Zillebeke. Williamsburg Fire at Kerssy Shore burned three blocks including 10 business houses leaving two families homeless. loss estimated at 600000.
Washington reports the coldest December in four decades with Cincinnati recording 13 degrees below zero and widespread lows 20 to 40 degrees below normal. Virginia and nearby states face heavy snows while the Ohio River freezes solid at Evansville for the first time since 1905. Duluth and Edmonton mark extreme cold in the northwest as a cavalry division forms at El Paso, Texas.
An international conference in Shanghai will discuss China’s war concessions with the Entente and United States. China favors higher import duties and postponing the Boxer indemnity, while Paris proposes dispatching two Chinese divisions to France to serve in the second line behind the front, freeing French troops for combat.
Washington General Pershing reports five deaths in France from natural causes and accidents. First Lieut George M Anderton of the U S transport died of tubercular meningitis. Sergt Paul Jordon of the quartermaster corps died from injuries in a motorcycle crash. Grady Haley, uncle of the deceased, from Lavonia Georgia, is listed among the casualties. Private Harold Warner, a marine, died of pneumonia with no address given. Able Seaman Jan Hendrix Braas hant of the U S S Berwind died of lobar pneumonia. Private Maurice I Capron, coast artillery, died of natural causes. Mrs Bridget Riley, sister, Nashwauk Minnesota, is named among the deceased.
London report says British naval aircraft conducted a bombing raid on Aertricke airdam amid cloudy weather. Many bombs hit the target while enemy scouts attacked. two enemy planes were shot down out of control and another destroyed during patrols. All British planes returned safely.
American railway engineers were killed by German aerial bombs in a town alcove behind the British front. Bomb fragments shattered a house housing officers, scattering glass but injuring none. Two American soldiers died in hospitals from gunshot wounds.
A choral commemoration in Albert Hall honored the First seven divisions who repelled the German advance in 1914. King George and Queen Mary attended with 700 surviving members of the British expeditionary force in France. Veterans were later hosted at luncheon by the lord mayor.
Havana reports the senate unanimously adopts a war resolution declaring a state of war between Cuba and Austria Hungary. The measure mirrors the house vote as in previous action.
In Springfield Missouri a hearing on motion to dismiss the murder charge against Claude Pierso has been postponed. The case involves the accusation tied to the death of Baby Lloyd Keet. The postponement affects the scheduled proceedings and related court actions.
Col E M House and Gen Bliss arrived at the home port after the Paris interallied war council. He stated no peace was discussed and emphasized improved coordination on economic issues, ship shipments embargoes, food and finance. The naval conference, now a permanent supreme war council body, requires ratification by governments. House will report to President Wilson upon return in Washington.
Washington reports the measles epidemic in camps of the 30th 31st 38th and 39th divisions no longer a menace for the week ending December 7. The 34th 25th and 36th divisions show spread increases and pneumonia following measles rises in the 35th division. Overall 190 national guard deaths and 74 national army deaths, with most due to pneumonia.
The year’s annual report by Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott proposes reorganizing the war department on a sound general staff basis and adopting universal military service as national policy. The document centers on the staff question and notes Scott’s long absence in Russia and upcoming departure for France limited time to prepare an adequate account of army preparations.
Austin Texas plans for a federal relief appeal for drought stricken West Texas are being perfected by a governor appointed committee. The draft will reflect data from 75 county judges and will be presented to President Wilson Secretary McAdoo and the national food administration when complete. Ruth Law plans to form a woman's flying squadron of 81 to prove women can fly as well as men. In Rome Italian shipping losses for the week ending December 8 include one steamer over 1500 tons one under 1500 tons and three small sailing vessels.
The fuel administration announced a 10 cent per ton coal price increase for Middle Tennessee, aligning the central field with the eastern district. Applies to Bledane, Grundy and White counties with new prices: Run of mine 2.40 dollars, prepared asses 2.65 dollars, slack 2.15 dollars.
An old Cuticura advertisement promotes Ointment and Soap with a free sample offer by mail. A brief humorous exchange follows where Mike explains he avoided a discussion to dodge a potential row, noting a man claimed peace at any price was meant to start trouble.
An advertisement extols GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments, claiming gentle laxative effects and digestion regulation. It also notes Picric acid as a high explosive noted during the Boer War and lyddite shells used by Britain.
The page features medicinal ads urging use of Mansfield's Magic Armen Liniment for sprains and rheumatism and notes three sizes priced 25e 50c and 1.00. It mentions a New York Society of Colonial Dames member subscribing 5 million in Liberty bonds and a Kansas City Journal quip about movie stars acting with their hands. Also warns pneumonia as a grim spectre from neglected coughs and promotes Mansfield's Cough Balsam. Miss Lucy Denny is named as a telegraph messenger in Richmond Virginia.
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