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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
2
Washington notes that Russia’s demobilization and Ukraine peace signings may free German forces but most released prisoners are Austrians and likely unfit for immediate action. Despite uncertainties, the western front remains the key test, with Germany relying on force amid disrupted supplies and a tough strategic position.
James B. Holohan United States marshal reports to Attorney General Gregory that 140 lambs died in San Francisco stockyards under mysterious circumstances with traces of poison found in the enclosure. A deputy marshal is conducting a thorough investigation in the stockyards district. Federal authorities say the deaths were likely caused by poison over a slow acting mechanism.
London reports daily increases in clashes and bombardments across Belgium France and northern Italy. American troops in St Mihiel engage the enemy in No Man s Land suffering several casualties with five believed killed and four missing or captured.
London reports a German wireless dispatch confirming Russia has ordered a cessation of war and demobilization on all fronts. The Bolshevik government has halted hostilities against Germany Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria and withdrawn forces from Baltic to Romanian borders amid civil strife and war weariness. Romania faces separate peace or invasion as its cabinet status and peace talks remain unresolved.
In an Irish port on February 11, 44 of the 166 missing Tuscania victims were found on rocks 15 miles from the torpedoing site. All are Americans and their bodies were mutilated beyond recognition. none bore identification tags.
Duluth reports Dr Aldon Cwi learns a registered letter from his wife, died over three years ago fleeing Germans in Russia. The letter, mailed October 29 1914 and postmarked November 9, reached New York February 9, four months after death was noted, and their three children who accompanied her are missing.
New York February 13 William L Saunders vice chairman of the naval consulting board announced at a University of Pennsylvania alumni dinner that transports can be made immune to submarine torpedoes. He cited a commandeered ship with a 30 to 40 foot hole that stays afloat and described Donnelly’s air-tight cell system. He warned it will take time to equip many transports but asserted the administration will safeguard large troop movements across the Atlantic.
Washington reports Vice Chairman Saunders says new measures make troop ships practically unsinkable. Admirals Jellicoe and Daniels forecast a campaign to curb submarines within months, with summer or even August targets. Officials caution about heavy losses before victory.
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