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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
1
A German submarine sank an armed American boat and left a crew of about thirty Americans missing. The U-52 was spotted off Cadiz, later towed in, stripped of wireless gear, and likely interned after being damaged by gunfire.
June 12 report states splash shells hit positions east of the ridge while Germans offer little resistance. British patrols push forward and converge on Warrenton line as German forces appear undecided whether to stand or retreat. Indications show German disorganization and nervousness as British pressure continues.
The War Department calls for 70 000 additional recruits to bring the regular army to war strength before June 30. Eligible men aged 18 to 40 without dependents and not in vital business are urged to enlist.
Ottawa June 12. A bill for compulsory military service of men aged twenty to forty five has been introduced in the house of commons by the premier.
The war department ordered the arrest and prosecution of slackers ending leniency. Early published lists of registered men are expected to help detect delinquents.
In Paris on June 12 Austrian and German prisoners of war unload an American war transport and gaze with surprise and sadness at the American flag flying above the vessel.
June 12 report notes an installment of American ambulance drivers and nurses arriving in Boulogne. The populace greeted the group with cheering as they began their duties in the city during wartime relief efforts.
President Wilson told labor leaders and organizers that the administration will press for the immediate passage of food control legislation in the two bills now before Congress.
Five men, mostly members of the Farmer's and Laborers' Protective Association, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of seditious conspiracy for resisting registration in Dallas Texas.
Washington reports the second food bill authorizes limiting regulating or prohibiting the use of foods feeds or feed material for both alcoholic and non alcoholic liquors. The bill includes fuel with food.
The administration espionage bill was sent to the president for signature. Censorship for newspapers was removed. The war budget bill faced House action with possible reversal of a $2,000,000 Jamestown exposition site purchase for a naval base. Liberty Loan subscriptions gain strong nationwide efforts.
A United Press report from Washington on June 12 outlines a Liberty loan appeal led by Mrs. Sue Sherman of the Women’s Liberty Loan Committee. It urges every woman to buy a Liberty bond, with denominations from 50 and flexible payment options, as a duty to support the war effort, democracy, and the safety of homes and children.
The Associated Press reports from San Francisco that Captain John Larson, a mariner, has informed his son Eno, 26, who failed to register for the draft. The elder Larson urged action and discipline after the enlistment failure.
In Noyon a German officer told Noel, mayor of Noyon, that Germans fight against French deed and race. He demanded named atrocities by Kaiser's troops. Noel delivered many instances including rape burglary assault arson and murder. The officer dismissed acts as part of wartime conduct.
Rio de Janeiro reports widespread acclaim for Wenceslau Braz as Brazil breaks ties with Germany. Citizens flood telegrams of support, display flags of Brazil, the United States and allies, and attend patriotic meetings. Masses across Catholic churches pray for Allied victory.
The steamers Victoria Umatilla and Senator reached Nome on Sunday bringing passengers and full cargoes of supplies. Locals welcomed the ships as the first to reach the roadstead since last fall. The Valdez Glacier reports a new opening this year with waters emerging from the extreme northwest corner. The glacier is receding and may cease to be an attraction in a century, altering tourist draws and ice use.
More than 2,800 delegates attend the forty fourth annual National Conference of Charities and Corrections in Pittsburg. They discuss birth control, prison reform, eugenics, child welfare, trade union legislation, rural sociological issues, and other charity and correction topics. Minor conventions, including the International Association of Policewomen, join in sessions nearby.
London reports Professor T B Wood of Caius College argues that Britain's unnecessary animals should be slaughtered for food. He contends they eat more than they produce and urges slaughter of cattle to reduce food waste during rationing.
Athens June 12 reports the King abdicated in favor of his son Prince Alexander. The change follows widespread debate over entering the war with the Entente and reflects pro German sentiment among some factions.
Sweden reports its merchant fleet reduced by 42 ships in the first three months of the year. Thirteen steamers totaling 1325 tons, two motor vessels totaling 2,000 tons, and six sailing ships about 1,153 tons were lost or withdrawn. Prize court decisions added three steamers to losses, and the overall tonnage deficit exceeds new build and purchases by 15,429 tons. Many seamen seek inland work or abandon maritime careers due to current conditions.
A group of Chinese merchants filed a claim with Admiral Sal Chen-ping, who heads the ships. He then referred the claim to Peking after purchasing two German vessels prior to diplomatic break.
France began training the class of 1918 consisting of the youngest recruits. The American aid will fight beside them next if the war lasts. The new class will be younger than American soldiers and is being trained in bayonet fighting and hand grenades.
June 12 report states the Emergency Fleet Corporation has let contracts for sixteen wooden ships to be built in the York and Brooklyn yards, directing construction under wartime production.
German presence in Mexico shows nationalist displays during bullfights as German flags appear on embassies and supporters wear eagle insignia. In London the Sunday School Union plans a $125000 drive across England to fund missionary work at home and abroad via contributions from junior and senior scholars teachers and parents.
A letter from Dick Kerwood thanks the Cordova Fire Department for sympathy and generosity during his time of trouble. He sends blessings and sincere thanks to all the brother members.
Chairmen from all Fourth of July celebration committees will gather at city hall Friday at 8 pm to confer with the general committee and finalize the official holiday program. A Carmack of events and duties will be reviewed and assigned.
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