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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
2
A condensed bulletin reports ongoing hostilities across theaters. Military actions, strategic movements, and weathered updates outline advances and setbacks amid global conflict. Authorities urge vigilance as fronts shift and supply lines adjust.
French aviators bombed Frankfurt on the Main Treves Coblenz and Stuttgart in the largest raid yet. London endured a two and a half hour assault as German forces, Haig’s lines in Ypres and the Meuse battles continue with French victories in Alsace and on the Aisne.
Congress faces disloyalty charges against La Follette and others while the Senate backs the war revenue bill. Coal prices rise under a new retail control, and shipbuilding faces criticism as critics warn vessels are submarine targets. Other items include Looming impeachment protests, peace council preparations, and calls for expanded soldiers insurance.
The article reports demands to revive the grade of full general in the U S Army and to promote Major General Pershing and the chief of staff. It notes enhanced security at Camp Dix after a fire destroyed barracks, an inquiry launched, and broader wartime measures including officer weeders in the Reserve Corps.
A British commission meets Food Administrator Hoover to coordinate food distribution for Allies. The New York Senate asks federal evidence on Justice Balaban’s fitness for the Supreme Court. Minnesota Representative Lundeen introduces a resolution to halt food shipments to Allied Powers. Secretary Baker plans officer designations to rank with Allied commanders.
Nella Dillon takes the $5,000 Kentucky Futurity for two year old trotters in record time at Lexington. Real Lady wins the $14,000 Kentucky Futurity for three year old trotters in three straight heats. Alexander earns his thirtieth win of the season for the Phillies as they beat the Giants 2 to 0.
A revolutionary movement grows in Turkestan with a Russian commander attacked and defeated. Britain France and Italy renew commitments to Russia in the war. Feng Kwo-chang calls for five provincial delegates to a national council and orders Sun Yat-sen’s arrest. Cardinal Gaspari comments on French press resistance to the Pope’s peace plan. A loyalty letter to the exiled Czar led to General Gurko’s expulsion.
President Wilson appoints Colonel E M House to assemble historical geographical and economic data for postwar policy. Dr John H Finley will lead the expert team while House remains in the United States building a broad intelligence base for future peace conference deliberations.
New Jersey 311th Regiment trains in bayonet work at Caran Dix Wrightstown under Lt Colonel Edgar Myer. South Jersey towns urged to furnish instruments for a 50 piece regimental band as 20 musicians now serve. Major E W Dayton promotes universal rifle practice for all ages at Camp Dix using triangulation sighting.
New Jersey notices report coal shortages delaying Swedesboro glass works despite orders. Oysters and bivalves move slowly due to scarce rail cars. Army camps eyed near Phillipsburg. towns fund Y M C A war efforts. Schools add physical culture. Haddonfield bonds issued. local guards merge into police reserve. Farmers report rabbits and quail. Woodbury hospital cot shown by Ned Cross. Hereford Inlet deepening under way. Glass factories resume. Shipyard adopts $500 employee life insurance.
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