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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
3
Europe war report notes German authorities warn the United States that sending armed merchant ships to the war zone would be seen as inviting hostilities. German newspapers comment on submarine ruthlessness and the policy's limited impact on hastening the war’s end.
Hindenberg declares Germany aims to defend its frontiers with fewer losses than reinforcements. The declaration suggests Germany expects the final stage of the war will be terrible as fronts remain intact and the sole aim is defense.
Washington dispatches indicate the United States warned of war in the merchant marine zone as German threats loom. President Wilson may address Congress soon to back measures on armed merchant ships while Longworth may press a policy debate. British and neutral observers note pacific forces shifting in Congress and ships leaving U.S. ports for Europe amid war disruptions.
In Berne and Fel the press cautions against an optimistic, ruthless campaign. The piece argues that overconfidence could prolong the conflict and worsen the war. It urges the public to expect significant difficulties and to prepare for austere measures amid mounting urgency.
Athens reports real British artillery and aerial activity in Salonika on Saturday. The Allies captured 106 prisoners and a machine gun in the Mountir sector.
A Munich dispatch quotes General Hindenburg saying the war may continue indefinitely if Allied powers cannot cut off supplies. He asserts German frontiers east, west, and south remain intact and defense goals achieved. He warns the war will be terrible if submarine warfare is not strengthened.
A London telegram notes German submarine activity with counts of vessels sunk or damaged up to February 16, including 115 submarines lost by Germany and 13 by Austria. A separate report from Copenhagen mentions a submarine engagement near the English coast and the capture of a ship’s captain, his wife, and daughter after the vessel surfaced. Separately, British advances around Grandcourt and Miraumont north of the Ancre River are described, with Allied gains on higher ground and German defensive repositioning along the Miraumont-Petit region.
Late wires report President Wilson facing a tough decision as German submarine sightings near Newport and wartime tensions rise. The debate references spy concerns and calls for fuller reporting to Congress as U S Navy readiness and anti Prussian threats shape policy.
London reports indicate in a Commons debate the prime minister spoke on general situations and on access to prisoners and neutral observers. He described past interviews with French journalists and infl uential figures linked to allied administrations and foreign media. The commander in chief was asked to widen public discussion and keep interest in the matter, with some cheers and quiet moments observed.
A terse wartime bulletin reports troop actions along the Aisne front. Forces skirmished north of the Hleary area and west of Watzauilles, with reports of prisoners taken and artillery activity. The text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or unit names.
Telegraph lines disrupted across Porth Fe 31 area interrupting communications. Officials report ongoing repairs as crews work to restore service and assess damage. Local businesses and residents experience intermittent outages and seek timelines for full restoration.
Sale at Frank Green Co features vast discount offerings across fabrics apparel and drapery. Names like Wancester Terry Rolle Torrling iii Titian White Table Dam mak Galatea Bills and White Stripe Galatea Shirts and Mercury Clothing Departments highlight a wide range from shirts and undergarments to curtains and dresses. Special offer to country customers waives carriage charges on cash orders from Drapery Departments during sale weeks.
A fragile, puzzle-like exchange unfolds with evasive slang and misheard phrases. Characters discuss memory, truth, and social pressure as a stormy mood shifts between wit and frustration. The piece hints at censorship, secrets, and a looming confrontation.
Archbishop Coretti reports Pope has secured Turkish guarantees for safeguarding Anzac tombs at Gallipoli. Photos of cemeteries are being sent to England, with Cardinal Gaspari instructing Constantinople to photograph each cemetery portion for easy tomb identification. The Holy See will provide detailed tomb information to relatives upon request through the apostolic delegate.
Personal recollections describe Ted Theodore as a strong, respected figure in Queensland politics. His Irish and Roumanian parentage is noted along with past travel to Geraldton and the Abralhos Islands. Tolmie calls him Bulgarian, and a brother lives on the Eastern Goldfields.
A Madrid dispatch quotes Signor Romanones in the House of Deputies saying the blockade is so serious that pelligers discuss peacetime measures with Washington. The report notes American envoy Elving stating a refugee exodus from Beirut will not be blocked.
A fragmented 19th century view links meat and bread choices to temperaments and social roles. Pork allegedly breeds lethargy, beef linked to murderers, mutton to lovers, and wheat to leadership, with vegetarianism claimed to foster clear thinking. The passage notes dietary stereotypes tied to national and occupational identities and ends with a note on Geraldton Express availability through local agents.
A garbled OCR fragment references whispered talk and a character named Bsrdeal’s Boos. The text hints at a plea against swearing and mentions Evan, three notes, and a penne style, suggesting a stray poem or advertising line from a historical page.
Local industry notes show Howsons tailors employing over twenty workers under expert Cutter from Perth and Melbourne. Advertisements seek smart boys to sell the Express, with promising earnings for energetic individuals, and list a chaotic array of dressmaking items and patterns amid unclear OCR text.
A distorted historical text fragment mixes names, dialogue, and unrelated items. It references a waiter, milkman, and a drink called Wolfs Schnapps, with scattered phrases about servants, childhood, and hospitality in a dimly legible scene.
Fragmented wartime report describes the Jutland clash with scattered names and places. It notes ships, gunnery, and losses while efforts to verify details continue amid chaotic transmission.
A garbled block of text blends scattered phrases about readers, attention, doors, bands, and a reference to 1880s timepieces and a newspaper. It mentions a web of names and events with no clear narrative, yielding a collage of partial sentences and stray thoughts.
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