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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
2
The U S S Smith reported that an enemy submarine fired a torpedo at 100 miles south of New York but missed. Navy officials cautioned that the lookout may have mistaken a large fish for a torpedo in fading dawn light.
Paris reports estimate German casualties around 100 000 with 13 500 prisoners and 40 miles of frontline lost in the new French push between Soissons and Rheims. French forces reportedly captured key heights and the village of Auberive as they broke through German first line across a wide front.
Washington D C The war finance bill authorizing 7 000 000 000 in securities the largest single war budget in any nation was approved by the Senate Tuesday night after seven hours of debate The measure already passed the House last Saturday and provides for a 3 000 000 000 loan to Allies The Senate made several changes which may require a conference or be accepted by the House
Secretary Lane urged landowners to plant idle government reclamation land, over 700000 acres, to produce food valued at 15000000 dollars this year. He said loyalty patriotism and economic need require turning unused land into crops this year and next.
Explosions and ensuing blaze destroyed the A. B. Fogarty Company grain elevator in Des Moines on Wednesday causing about 50 000 dollars in damages. A fireman and several members of the naval reserve were slightly injured during the incident. Evidence suggested multiple suspects and further checks were underway.
President Wilson issues a proclamation declaring treasonous acts and aiding treason will be vigorously prosecuted. The notice asserts aliens and citizens owe allegiance to the United States and treason applies domestically or abroad. It adds that anyone aware of treasonous plots who conceals information may face seven years in prison and a $1000 fine.
About 100 carloads of wheat will depart the Northwest each day for the Atlantic seaboard destined for Allied Europe. Railroads grant right of way for rapid dispatch after government pressure from Britain and the United States. Heavy British purchases and rail congestion previously slowed movement, tying up interior warehouses and delaying loading for Europe.
Official German lists for March report 54,803 casualties, increasing wartime totals since the war began to 4,180,966. Breakdown shows killed or died of wounds 940,760. died of sickness 63,920. prisoners or missing 512,868. wounded 2,643,428.
A Calexico reader 60 miles southeast reports 200 Carranza soldiers with an airplane and machine guns encamped at the mouth of the Colorado river opposite La Bolsa Lower California. He says the Mexican gunboat Guerrero has returned to Guaymas after staying in the upper Gulf for several days.
Juarez general Murguia traps Villa in Western Chihuahua but Villa slips away. El Valle near Casas Grandes hosts Murguia as scouts fail to locate Villa and his forces in Namiquipa after reports of a fleet at San Andres on April 3.
Frank Rockefeller 72 youngest brother of John D Rockefeller died Sunday in Cleveland Ohio. He was estranged from John D Rockefeller after a long quarrel. He shared in the oil business with John D and William A Rockefeller for years though less famous than the brothers.
Ottawa estimates Canadian losses from the Vimy offensive through Tuesday night between 5000 and 6000 with 330 officers killed last week on Vimy Ridge. The figures include killed and wounded, with the wounded predominating.
Governor Stephens, on the state council of defense recommendation, issued a proclamation summoning producers and distributors of foodstuffs to forego usual work and attend a series of conferences in Sacramento California.
The House approved a 7 billion dollar war revenue measure with 889 votes amid broad acclaim. The bill authorizes 6 billion in bonds, 3 billion to allied nations, and 2 billion in Treasury certificates to be covered by taxes, with Senate action expected soon and the president likely to sign this week.
The War department reversed an earlier view and ruled states may organize new National Guard units. Expansion could raise guard strength to 125000 to 400000 in peace, or over 600000 in wartime. Twenty states sought permission to raise new units under the National Defense Act.
An Athens sourced Exchange Telegraph report notes a Serbian uprising against Bulgarian occupation. Serbs formed battalions to attack transport links while Bulgarians send troops to Nish to quell the disorders.
The War Department issued a statement Thursday authorizing the discharge of all National Guard enlisted men with dependents who would be entitled to benefits under the August 26 1916 act. The move affects those serving in federal duty who rely on family allowances and comforts provided by the act.
In a Sunday night address President Wilson urges all Americans to unite for democracy and victory in the great war. He emphasizes farmers and workers must boost food production, economy, and efficiency while foreseeing wartime labor and supply mobilization.
British positions reported gains along the St. Quentin and Lens sectors after a six mile front assault on the Bapaume Cambrai road by German forces failed. Official field reports say 1500 German dead lay on the field while the main body retreated from their machine gun redoubts.
Eugene Oregon Sunday a youth named Sidney Leroy Barnes 18 and Miss Neva Grace Gibson 17 were walking in Pingree near Lowell Lane county when a dead tree toppled from a slope striking Barnes on the head and killing him instantly. Barnes worked at the Gibson saw mill and the two were companions gathering wild flowers when the accident happened.
Senate considers a broad war time security bill setting maximum penalties of a ten thousand dollar fine or up to eighty years in prison, or both, for felonies involving arson or destruction of war materiel and property in the United States during war.
Pendleton plans a Home Guard unit to train locals in case of call up. A meeting is set with Date Smythe, ex National Guard captain, presiding. Snow disrupts La Grande yard work for days as winter resumes its grip in the region.
Reports say guards on the Oregors Short Line bridge near Ontario have been doubled following a Tuesday night encounter between prowlers and guardians. One intruder was reportedly wounded and fled, while the other details remain uneasy and contested amid various local notices.
Reported moves include General Michael V. Alesioff named chief of Russian armies, Cuban army of 26000 placed under U.S. orders, and British Norway shipping results. Also noted are a Manchester service, German and Austro actions, and a wide range of war time incidents across Europe and the Americas.
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