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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
1
Canadians push Kaiser's forces back after desperate fighting in France reclaiming productive coal mining areas and forcing line wavering under renewed assault.
Canadian forces report a major advance along the Souchez valley toward Lens with gains including Coulotte Leavitte and Avion. German morale appears eroded as prisoners speak of potential revolt if the war drags on, though some troops fight on despite exhaustion amid flooded terrain and renewed attacks.
Fair tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures by Sunday. Moderate west winds. Susquehanna and branches will fall to about 6.0 feet Sunday morning at Harrisburg. Storm moving northeast from Lake Ontario causing showers in the region and Ohio valley east to Atlantic coast. Temperatures 2 to 14 degrees cooler east of the Mississippi, 90 to 108 in Plains and Southwest.
German Crown Prince presses attacks around Verdun, aiming to breach French lines at Hill 304 and Dead Man Hill while French counterattacks recover lost trenches. On the Aisne front, Germans push near Cerny and Corbeny with severe losses, and on the British front at Lens, British forces advance into German-held territory despite German resistance.
Dundee report quotes Premier Lloyd George saying Britain has driven Germany's great army underground. He argues this marks the beginning of the end and that humbling Prussia benefits the postwar era. He warns Europe must remain peaceful and mentions possible bread-price aid from the exchequer if needed.
Harrisburg officials laud upper Dauphin communities for Red Cross fund drive success totaling 11 450 with ongoing efforts. Elizabethville band concert at Loyalton and local auxiliaries mobilize as Williamstown Lykens Millersburg Wiconisco and others contribute strong sums led by James E Lentz who answered early volunteers calls.
A British steamship escaped two German U boats July 8 thirty miles off Genoa after the subs opened fire with shrapnel. The steamship’s deck guns battered a submarine, forcing one to withdraw. The second submarine pursued a small vessel and then disappeared after a torpedoed ship was reported.
Tampico reports the American oil steamer Santurie bound for an Atlantic port was burned and sunk ten miles off Lobos Island. The fire is believed to be the work of German agents. All crew were rescued. The 1846 ton vessel was built in Wilmington in 1898.
London reports Baron Rhondda says England will avoid compulsory rationing as submarine campaign continues. Voluntary system works, crops good, aims to curb excess profits and lower prices. He notes admiration for American food legislation and anticipates closer allied coordination on supply and pricing.
A telegram from Rev. Dr. Silas C. Swallow to President Wilson denounces the beer and wine stance during the war. He urges immediate contradiction to avoid aiding the Kaiser and damaging the nation, invoking Lincoln and Lafayette and urging the churches to pray for guidance.
The Idaho launched at Camden New Jersey by the New York Shipbuilding Co sister to the Pennsylvania. The ship will mount fourteen inch 50 caliber guns in four turrets with 32 000 horsepower geared turbine engines achieving over twenty one knots. It features twenty two 5 inch guns and four 31 inch anti aircraft guns with two 21 inch torpedo tubes and will be last battleship to use geared turbines.
Harrisburg plans a new Munition Supply Company to recruit National Guard members for eventual federal service. The unit seeks skilled automobile mechanics and drivers with good moral character. Applicants may contact H. A. Saunders at the Harrisburg Telegraph for information.
Premier Lloyd George told Dundee the government would use the exchequer if needed to keep bread prices within reach of the majority. The June 30 statement frames a potential fiscal move to ease living costs for the common people.
Albert Fields, wounded in the side, wrestled a police baton from a patrolman and struck Percy Page, who had stabbed him. Both men were hospitalized. Patrolman Lyme detained Page. Fields, though unable to speak, remained standing as the incident ended with Page under arrest.
A minor fire started by an oil stove at Harry Norris 643 Briggs Street this morning damaged the kitchen about 25 dollars. The fire department responded promptly preventing further spread.
Harrisburg and Dauphin county records show 190 couples registered for marriage licenses in June. County Recorder James B E Lentz announced the figures, noting June is typically a peak month for licenses despite wartime expectations of a drop, marking a rare coincidence with the prior year.
Washington reports the Navy Department issued orders requiring all sailors and officers to wear identification medals bearing the index finger prints from their right hands. Each tag will be non corrosive metal with U S N on one side and the man’s birth date enlistment date and rank on the other.
Thousands greet troops as flags wave in the breeze. Enthusiasm runs high as American forces ready to enter combat, with crowds lining streets and cheering loudly for the soldiers and their mission.
The Brazilian navy cooperates with the American fleet in South American waters to hunt German sea raiders and watch for submarines. A special diplomatic mission to Brazil to coordinate forces is under consideration by President Wilson and U S officials.
The American expeditionary force units have reached France safely and the censor has released dispatches filed during the week describing the arrival of the contingents. No prior word exists besides Wednesday’s dispatch stating the second contingent had disembarked and gone to camp.
First contingents of American troops began disembarking to a joyful welcome in a French harbor. Crowds cheered as ships lined the quays, bands played both Star Spangled Banner and Marseillaise, and flags of the United States and France flew over public and private buildings.
Paris June 30 Major General Pershing returned to headquarters after a port visit reporting not a man or animal lost during the Allied transport to France and no serious illnesses. He praised the landing as a complete success noting strong morale, hearty looks, good camp housing, beds, food, and sanitary arrangements aided by French cooperation.
General Pershing arrives from Paris with General Pelle tier and a small staff to meet Allied leadership in a French seaport. Rain keeps most townspeople indoors, but hundreds greet the American commander warmly. He plans talks with General and then tours the flagship with Rear Admiral Gleaves.
Washington June 30 Organised prohibition forces confer with dry senators and representatives over bone dry provisions asked by President Wilson to aid passage of the food control bill. The president argues elimination of beer and light wines provisions would speed Senate approval, with passage expected early next week if approved.
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