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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
2
The Oregon legislature adjourned after two days, a Utah snowstorm damaged livestock, and American residents in Germany faced travel bans. Reports from Cuba raised hopes for peace, while President Wilson’s next move awaited Congress adjournment. Washington governor Lindsey, succeeding DeBaca, was sworn in after a death.
Washington reports German officers are serving with both Carranza and Villa forces in Mexico. A revolution is growing, with Tampico oil fields protected by 4000 foreigners paying export taxes and seeking ammunition blocked by U S embargo. Rail links to Vera Cruz disrupted by Zapatistas raise U S concerns.
El Paso reports Villa vanished after a defeat at Jiminez six weeks ago and may be hiding in the mountains. Eduardo Soriano Bravo, Mexican consul, doubts the Japan voyage tale and says the raid on the Corner Ranch may have been a Salazar diversion to smuggle ammunition.
Amsterdam reports that Germany says the shelling of the Dutch steamer Oldamd t on December 29 by German coast batteries was an accident of force majeure. The German government expresses regret for deaths or injuries to Dutch subjects and offers compensation to relatives.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas and Representative Keating of Colorado introduced identical bills in Washington to prohibit interstate shipment of goods made in whole or in part by women employed more than eight hours daily or six days a week. The proposals follow the Federal child labor model to nationalize working conditions for American women.
In Parliament on Monday night, James William Lowther asserted no agreement with the current German government could be binding. He argued a peace settlement must await a government change before any signing.
Major General Frederick Funston commander of the Southern department U S Army since February 1915 died suddenly in a San Antonio hotel after dinner He collapsed while talking with friends and playing with a hotel guest child He was 51 and had led troops on the Mexican border the Pershing expedition Vera Cruz and border reorganizations his death follows a recent indigestion attack and brief illness with his last days marked by duty and routine orders for National Guard return
Washington reports the Navy department is equipping and mobilizing as part of a broad preparedness drive. Officials describe measures taken to ready ships, personnel, and logistics for potential action amid growing national security concerns.
Henry P. Fletcher new American ambassador to Mexico will protest confiscation of mines not in operation on February 14. He arrived in Mexico City Sunday and will present credentials to General Carranza by Thursday, then begin talks on issues between the two governments.
Standard Oil Company of California filed to issue 24.8433 million dollars in stock as a stock dividend, asserting net assets exceed capital by 25 million dollars. Sacramento record notes a similar dividend was declared last year.
US District Attorney George W. Anderson announced a nationwide probe into high food prices and possible grain conspiracies. A special investigation will check grain markets in Chicago and the Midwest for price manipulation and delayed shipments to the East, along with potatoes beans and onions.
London dispatch from Christiania reports Britain has withdrawn coal export limits to Norway while Norway pauses pyrite exports to Germany. The pyrite issue, the main dispute, will be referred to two eminent lawyers for a ruling. licenses may resume if Norway wins.
The Farm Loan board released a statement correcting reports that Attorney General Gregory had deemed the farm loan system tax exemptions unconstitutional. The board said the attorney general's opinion holds the law constitutional and that Farm loan bonds are legally and constitutionally exempt from all taxation.
A steel net was installed at the harbor entrance of Port of New York to shield against hostile submarines. The net remains in place from sunset to sunrise, blocking all ship traffic at night. In wartime the system allows for a permanent barrier.
Salt Lake City contracts for almost 80 percent of Utah’s April wool clip totaling about 16 million pounds. Prices ranged from 30 to 38 cents per pound, with southern wool fetching the low end and northern wool the high end, marking the strongest market Utah has seen.
Six persons are believed dead in a blaze that destroyed Fred Dase’s home five miles south of Taber Alberta. Coroner Humphries of Lethbridge reported the bodies of Dase, his wife, and his wife's sister,Mrs John Tankrantz, recovered from the ruins and three children were still missing.
Chicago statistics published Tuesday show the Salvation Army furnished about 284 million beds for indigents and provided nearly 44 million meals nationwide over ten years. The report also notes 343,418 persons went on summer outings and over 30,000 tons of coal were supplied.
Washington reports Colonel Taggart says eight bandits crossed into the United States near Soledad ranch nine miles north of Tigre Arroyo. One man and seven horses captured. seven bandits on foot pursued. Border units reinforce as a precaution against Salazar raid threats. Two cavalry troops assigned for patrol duty only. Also, Julio Acosti’s Villa faction raided Madera Chihuahua killing five more Chinese and stealing goods.
The British admiralty issued a February 13 notice declaring a North Sea danger area after February 7 1917. It covers waters off Germany and parts of Holland and Denmark and urges all shipping to avoid the zone due to mines and submarines used in unrestricted warfare.
German Crown Prince forces renewed assault south of Ripont in Champagne breaking through French lines on a mile and a half front. They captured ground to a depth of a half mile and 858 prisoners including 21 officers. Key French positions at Manisons de Champagne and hill 185 fell after heavy artillery support. French counterattacks failed to retake the gains.
William N. Ritchie 71 a former Presbyterian minister pleaded guilty in Brooklyn to selling a habit forming drug as a cure for addicts. Police say he earned large profits. He faces sentencing February 23. His attorney says he did not intend to violate the law after dispensing the cure for 20 years with wide advertising.
A 28 year old man entered First National Bank at University Place Lincoln and held up the bank at noon. He forced the president to the vault and locked him inside while he took 2500 dollars in currency leaving other valuables untouched.
The report notes a planned strategic shift by Germ May De Basle to initiate a new accumulation move labeled Minor Vivlan American Highta. Sources indicate this is under consideration for a forthcoming start window.
Officials report rising U S concern over Germany's rights violations and potential protection measures. The Lyman M steamer incident prompts caution as officials weigh actions and ship disruptions across Atlantic trade, with fears of broader impact on American commerce and daily life.
Reports from Washington indicate warnings about the spread of the Cuban revolt. Secretary Lansing cables a second warning while ministers discuss legality and U S response. Military planners study Cuba situation as war preparations continue. arms shipments to Cuba are approved. China may join Entente in Far East context. Japan supports maintaining order and countering German influence. Meanwhile a potato boycott begins in Wisconsin with women refusing tubers to pressure price relief.
Count Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, sails Wednesday aboard the American liner Frederick Vis bound for the Countess von beardes amid near 200 German officials. The event follows tense relations between the United States and Germany and an untoward incident. Washington, D. C. reports a Farm Loan Warning: the farm loan board cautions farmers against organizing unauthorized loan schemes.
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