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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
2
British forces seized Bagdad after a rapid river crossing and pontoon bridge actions on the Diala and Tigris. General Maude’s troops outmaneuvered the Turks, delivering a decisive blow that ends German hopes in the Near East and signals British power in the region.
London reports Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, inventor of the giant German airships, died at Charlottenburg near Berlin from lung inflammation. His airships failed to terrorize England or hasten the war’s end, and their abandonment by the German General Staff may have contributed to his death.
British troops seize Grevillers while German forces abandon three and a half miles of trench west of Bapaume. Mutinies reported among German troops at Namur and Huy. British drive up the Tigris reach Kadhimein with 100 Turks captured. French push to Hill 185 near Maisons de Champagne. China cuts ties with Germany as US Congress endorses the measure. Bonar Law cites Baghdad capture with heavy Turkish losses.
The Cunard freighter Folia was torpedoed without warning in a German war zone. Seven lives were lost, 78 crew survived including the ship's surgeon and the sole American, W. J. Core of Nashville. Survivors reached Queenstown. Also reported is the Norwegian ship Lars Fastenaes sunk outside the blockade zone with grain for the American Relief Commission.
A union federation representing about 3 million workers unveiled its war platform in Washington. The document calls for joint labor guidance on defense and operation during wartime and urges consultation on conduct and methods of war effort by the United States against its enemies. 147 union representatives joined in announcing the program.
Washington and state department prepare a published record detailing crimes by the German government against the United States. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing approved lifting the veil on hidden German conspiracies in a recent meeting.
The United States Ambassador to Japan George W. Guthrie died in Tokyo from apoplexy. A cable to the State Department said he had been in poor health recently and had planned to resign in May to run for Mayor of Pittsburgh as the Democratic candidate.
State Department data show 27 American vessels attacked since the war started. Seven were sunk by submarines and the William P. Frye fell to the German raider Prinz Eitel Friedrich. The Cushing was hit by a German airship.
Speaker Champ Clark warned that if the extra session cannot conclude in six weeks it may run through the summer. He said a broad field of legislation could prevent a short conclusion and added it would not be bad to have Congress around in case of war.
The United States informs all nations except Germany that American merchant vessels will sail with armed guards and navy gunners to protect lives and vessels in the barred zones. The note responsive to Germany's January 31 decree says there is no plan to avoid confrontation and Germany will be responsible for any hostile act against armed American ships.
A central eastern Indiana tornado killed more than 20 people in Newcastle and two in Wayne County, injuring over 200. Damage tops $1 million in Newcastle and worsens wires statewide. National Guard units, militia and medical teams from Indianapolis and neighboring towns rushed to aid. A separate tornado struck Hyde Park Cincinnati, killing three and wounding many, with additional fatalities in Brookville Ohio.
German agents in Havana allegedly stole a report package to mislead President Wilson. The Storstadt sinking is viewed as a peak of U boat terror and possible to halt Belgian relief by Americans. U.S. tax intake expected at 200 million dollars for the year, about 2.5 times prior. Goethals offered engineering post by Gov. Sdge in New Jersey. Brazilian Cuauu bere committed death by own action.
German forces withdraw on a large scale in the western front. Major Moraht cites Hindenburg's tactic at Tannenberg to trade space for mobility as Berlin notes retreat. BritishHq reports abandonments west of Bapaume with Grevillers and Loupart Wood captured, as troops press the German rearguard.
Senator William Joel Stone of Missouri was re elected chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. The Democratic caucus approved the election and the Senate ratified it without opposition, though some Democrats questioned his continued leadership under the current circumstances. New Senate leaders aim to avoid intra party conflict as they establish their regime.
Government statistics show retail food prices in the United States advanced 19 percent in the year ended January 15. The gain surpassed the total of the three prior years, with onions and potatoes up more than 50 percent. Coffee and tea did not rise.
London report notes Lord Milner mission to Russia for Allied military co operation underway. General Brussiloff says Russia is strong enough to win victory even if every German unit is thrown against her this year.
Assemblyman Hershfield of Pompton Lakes pushes a measure to regulate manufacture storage transport and sale of explosive munitions. It sets licensing fees for magazines sets safe distance rules requires red danger flags on vehicles and imposes penalties up to 10000 fine or prison. Exempts military naval forces police and fire departments.
The Women's Suffrage League of Gloucester schedules an April bazaar. Gloucester boys enter corn contests, a Gloucester cooperative store opens with savings prospects, and a Pensauken boys brigade forms with officers Ellis and Firestone. Budgets rise in Butler schools. Albany and Newark events include baptisms, road improvements, and patriotic enrollments amid varied local news.
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