22 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
1
German submarines lag behind their goal of sinking 1 million tons of British shipping in three months. After 17 days only 117 vessels totaling about 203 thousand tons have been sunk, most of which are British. Losses of German subs appear high while progress toward starvation strategy collapses, signaling a broader failure of the campaign.
President is pressed over granting power to respond to emergencies before Congress can convene again. Advisors warned quick action may be needed if a sudden crisis arises after adjournment.
Officials note President may seek broader authority to protect American rights without a war declaration. Wilson remains anxious to avert war and aims for measures extending protection rather than conflict. Some observers doubt Germany can deliver a decisive blow, citing State Department stats showing U boat tonnage well below prior destructive expectations.
London reports no new information on the release of the American seamen captured on the British steamer Yarrowdale beyond a brief Telegraph dispatch. The case remains unresolved as of February 17 at 4:22 a.m. local time.
A Dutch company quoted a Berlin telegram noting the men were transferred to the Dutch ministry and likely to be sent back by royal decree of Spain. The report reflects tension between Dutch and Spanish authorities over the men’s status and movements.
Fragmented copy describes a steel net defense over New York Harbor with references to guards and ships from New Jersey and Mexico. The garbled text mentions authorities and vigilance at crossings, implying heightened security and possible hostile threats.
Fragmented OCR reports a mine incident near Leavlon Koh and nearby locations. The article mentions water and mines, with scattered alphanumeric fragments and garbled place names. No coherent sequence or clear outcomes could be established from the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe trench lessons and remarks by William Palmer about a transport issue and a scheduled ceremony. The readable segments mention Bathinoare, Meh, and references to a later work at Chas Attitenk, with scattered names and dates.
The fragmentary report details a Day inte Aare trial with multiple laps and lingering questions about outcomes. It notes participants and associations but lacks clear outcomes or full names.
A fragmentary notice describes celestial displays and a fanciful scene with gardens and plants, implying a contemplative or festival mood. The text references pacing the supply and notable figures, but readability is limited and key facts are unclear.
There will be a regular convocation of Miami R A Chapter on Thursday February 22 at 7 p m All Royal Arch Masons are requested to attend Business of importance on hand By Order of the E H P J A DeArmond Secy
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