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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
1
National guardsmen from every state arrive safely in France and join training near the front. American airmen have arrived nearby and will operate in France, with units rehearsing attack methods and coordinating with American troops in ongoing training efforts.
A. R. Hoerle of Cordova died yesterday at the general hospital after a hemorrhage. He had worked two years for the Daily Times as a linotype operator and fell ill November 4. He left for southern California aboard the Alameda November 19, suffered another hemorrhage crossing the gulf, and was taken ashore in Juneau for treatment. Friends here mourn his death.
Reports from Stockholm say the Swedish Aeronautical club plans airmail style service with fourteen intermediate stations between Stockholm Malmo and Gothenburg. Land for stations is partly acquired and the service is expected to open before war’s end.
Marquis Lansdowne urges peace before war ruins civilization and opposes annihilating Germany or imposing a government on its people. The letter, echoed by Tory sentiment, drew sharp backlash from newspapers with editorials branded as surrender signals.
Washington reports the government will release a large amount of commandeered tin held in New York warehouses to aid private industries and canneries struggling with tin shortages. Benny Leonard knocked out Frank Kirke in the first round in Denver on December 1.
December 1 report says American engineers played a key role with British troops, breaking the Hindenburg lines and pushing important railways behind the advance. Two were wounded by nearby shells as they labored amid heavy shellfire. British praise the American speed and skill.
The piece notes the 1917 football season had only twelve players per team, implying less rough play. It cites previous years with high fatalities among untrained high school players, twelve killed in 1917, eighteen in 1915, and fourteen in 1914, highlighting safety concerns in the era.
In Atlantic Port a crew of Norwegians aboard an old ship in harbor, startled by stray shots from a government rifle range, offered to surrender to surf men as Marines investigated. In Seattle, Secretary of Labor Wilson arrived but rested after illness while probing telephone and lumber issues in the Northwest.
The arrival of supply ships in European waters made turkey dinners possible for every naval man whether on patrol or at home. American soldiers in France reportedly enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal better than any ever served to troops on foreign soil.
Boston officials confirm Seattle disclosure of an anarchistic plan to seize food stuffs from across the nation. Propaganda from Italian plotters urged housewives to avoid canned fruits and jellies to aid government seizure. Hoover warns the public to disregard the false statements.
Washington December 1 war stamp taxes effective today cover entries at the custom house steamship tickets powers of attorney playing cards parcel post packages drafts checks payable otherwise than at sight prompts notes except bank notes deeds and other items are expected to raise about 100 million dollars a year.
The freighter Juneau has been reassigned from the Alaska service to operate between San Francisco and Hawaii starting December 15. The move announced today by government officials shifts cargo capacity and logistics for Pacific routes.
Rio Janairo December 1. Twelve Brazilian naval aviators depart for Europe to complete training. This marks Brazil’s first contribution to the Allied fighting forces.
Fourteen civic groups united in a unanimous vote to urge a mass meeting and push the Seattle city council to impeach Mayor Hiram Gill over alleged failure to remove Greene’s quarantine and to clean up the city. John McCourt warned the Navy and War Department may bar soldiers from Seattle unless action is taken. The mass gathering of about five thousand citizens adopted resolutions backing impeachment and accountability.
Telegram from Petrograd cites party sources that Siberia is near declaring independence. At a meeting in the governor's palace at Omsk ministers were named and the Siberian flag reportedly flies as public support grows for the movement.
Berlin reports that on December 1 German forces captured 4000 British troops and several artillery batteries at Cambrai. Fighting along Bourlon and Notre Dame fronts continued with back and forth gains as British and German units launched counter moves and attempted to seize Master positions. The British saved most troops in a turning movement and Brit ish commanders noted resumed Russian fighting with wounded reported by a Petrograd telegram.
London Dec 1. A dispatch says the Swedish legation in Petrograd agreed to act as mediator between Russia and Germany. A separate item notes the local fire department promptly responded to a fire drill this afternoon.
Seattle December 1 a barge named Econta was blown out of Resurrection Bay early yesterday morning. Three men were aboard and are feared lost. Wireless messages to steamers Ketchikan and Dora asked them to search for the doomed barge.
Petrograd dispatch notes a new coalition cabinet of advanced Socialists replacing the Lenin government with Bolshevik representation. The steamer Admiral Evans arrived at Cordova with passengers including Alvah Eames and several others.
German troops launched two violent assaults on the Verdun front. French forces held their lines after severe engagements despite heavy fighting.
In Christiana the kings of Norway Denmark and Sweden resolved to keep cordial relations and mutual confidence while remaining neutral. They agreed to aid each other by exchanging merchandise and supporting each kingdom’s interests.
Paris December 1 The inter allied conference opens here tomorrow with Premier Clement presiding. The gathering lasting about three days will include several Americans and representatives from sixteen nations such as Russia China Siam Cuba Brazil Montenegro Greece Portugal and Romania to discuss food supplies and a blockade system.
The wrecker Salvor Georgia has started salving operations on the steamer Spokane in Victoria B C. An attempt to float the liner is planned for today but may be postponed due to extremely bad weather.
In France on December 1, American soldiers have been issued knee length overcoats instead of long coats. The change aims to reduce mud and clinging wetness as the longer coats hinder mobility in wet weather.
Berlin reports Chancellor Hereling reviewing the war situation. He says submarine warfare will exceed Allied ship production and that Britain’s destroyers fail to reach the Flemish coast to strike submarine bases. He offers peace talks if Russia sends representatives and promises reforms, while preserving Imperial constitutional principles. He notes Teuton advances on Italy have unsettled the world as Italy loses troops and materiel. The watchword is Wait Endure and Hold Out.
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