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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
5
Veterans and officials report Irving Reed, a Spanish American War veteran and former Pueblo firefighter, died when the British steamer Housatonic sank off the Scilly Islands. Multiple dispatches note wartime anxieties and preparatory measures across the United States and allied ports as war looms.
Boston February 19 The British ambassador in Washington informed the foreign missions conference of North America that India faces difficulties with missionaries who are not British subjects. He noted some mission boards advise German origin or hostile nationalities. Britain warned it will hold each missionary body responsible for all staff in India and expel the entire mission if any hostile act occurs.
Secretary Baker reports General Funston says border guard units delayed by confusion will now be sent home. Troops previously ordered back will depart, with the situation improving.
Bremerton Washington February orders direct the cruisers South Dakota and Frederick at Puget Sound Navy Yard to take aboard supplies for their full crew of 00 men for a nine month period.
Madrid replies to the United States note to neutrals by sending Ambassador Willard a copy of its reply to the central powers. Spain says it can act only as defined in its declaration to Germany. Boath’s Austria Hungary reply mirrors Berlin’s wording with minor changes. Rio Janeiro notes a similar message to Vienna, prompting a protest from the government. The American naval attaché departed for the United States aboard the Saga.
Washington February 10 The Senate commerce committee reported a river and harbor bill carrying nearly 40 million dollars. Senator Kenyon will lead a fight against it in the Senate and urged a 22 million dollar bill instead.
Washington reports the War Department is considering reorganizing the officers reserve corps to meet a 500 66o volunteer army goal. Fewer than 1 000 have been commissioned. about 50 000 are needed. An official statement urges eligible men to apply despite rust or lack of technical skill, noting personality and probable efficiency weigh most. Examining boards in cities and towns may be established.
The Holland America Line steamer Ryndam returning from Rotterdam to New York was reported 1,400 miles east of Sandy Hook and expected to dock Wednesday. A captain’s wireless position indicated she turned back about 14 hours from Falmouth after a suspected submarine warning.
The Hague February 10. Dutch newspapers unanimously approve Loudon’s reply to American chargé Langhorne declining to break off diplomatic relations with Germany as Wilson suggested. They say Washington should have foreseen failure and interpret noncompliance as not recognizing Germany’s ruthlessness while neutrals advise diversion of Americans to Denmark or Switzerland due to travel and living hardships.
Samuel Coldfish head of a motion picture concern testified before the Wheeler committee that higher taxes would burden film makers but admitted his salary of 52000 a year plus a share of profits and perquisites. Another official earned 52000 annually as well.
Washington announces Raymond Mm. Stevens of New Hampshire nominated by President Wilson to join the shipping board, to replace Bernard N. Baker who resigned after Senate confirmation.
Paris officials announced a government plan to reduce the number of daily newspapers. The cut aims to lower coal use, curb foreign paper imports, and restrict raw materials used in printing.
Hugo Silvesteri, Austrian consul general in Chicago, was ordered from court after urging the judge to ask the Governor to commute Andrew Pepper’s death sentence to life. Judge Kersten refused and warned the consul against further statements, noting possible contempt of court.
Taklo January 10. The Associated Press reports measures by the Japanese navy to defend shipping from German raiders. Several convoys between Japan and Cowland via the Suez Canal will be armed with 11 inch guns. patrols near Singapore and other Indian Ocean routes increase. Passengers on the Canadian Pacific liner Empris of Asia report detouring precautions and lights darkened for three nights.
London reports a British position that it will not grant safe conduct to Count von Berie, despite a U S request. A conference between A J Baur and Amilasse der Page discussed Britain's willingness to meet American concerns while preserving its own policy limits.
Madrid dispatch reports Germany grants neutral ships an additional 45 hours to reach neutral ports amid ongoing war time restrictions. The measure aims to ease convoy bottlenecks and resume limited warfare while safeguarding vessels able to clear blockade zones.
A terse memorandum from Washington indicates a proposal to raise postage by a second cent per pound and an additional one cent. The document notes committee reconsideration and next steps for the current year.
Reports describe actions along the Somme river west of 1 rom with trench advances and German resistance. Allied forces face counterattacks as they push toward positions near Ancre and other front sectors.
New York reports little new on the Baltic and Sixonia as British ships due to reach British ports from New York may have detoured or faced censorship. Freight for export builds in delay. several thousand cargo cars sit sidetracked in Chicago while rails anticipate a general average of clearances.
Washington reports that Newport News Shipbuilding Fore River Shipbuilding and Electric Boat will accelerate building at full capacity. Two battleships now under way at Newport News will be completed by midsummer. Keels for other new battleships to be laid on Mississippi’s slip. Fore River and Electric Boat offer to rush destroyers and submarines, with approval to proceed at full speed.
Germany will compensate Norway for deaths on torpedoed Norwegian vessels in the Arctic and for two more sunk in the North Sea last fall. The payments occur without admission of law violation, offered on humane grounds to families of the dead sailors. The political cabinet crisis in Norway ends with no reconstruction.
Premier Radostayetf of Bulgaria in a Koelnieche Zeitung interview says events will favor the central powers and may decide the war soon The Bulgarian government plans to act toward the United States in accordance with allied obligations The Bulgarian press notes Field Marshal von Mindenburg and staff considered submarine warfare would yield more gains than U S hostility
A hostile transport believed to be the Otrante held up the Chilean steamer Muaipo near Cerro Raul this morning taking off Capt Ernat View manager of the Kontos dine a German Shipping corporation
The fashion committee of the International Cutters Association in Columbus outlines an upcoming season with long coats and low vests, wider trousers, padded shoulders, and coats high at the waist. Norfolk jackets regain popularity with brown tones leading spring colors.
Wireless service reports Allied air battles show Germany lost 34 planes in January while Allies lost 55. The German air office notes 44 losses on the German side and 65 allied planes were downed overall in aerial engagements, with several captured enemy aircraft.
National guard units assigned to border duty prepare to depart with only about a third of 25 000 men already moved when Washington ordered a halt on all movements. Schedules list Second Virginia infantry from Brownsville February 11 Iowa cavalry Liane Grand and Iowa field hospital and ambulance company from Brownsville February 16 and Fifth Maryland infantry from Eagle Pass February 14.
Washington February 10 testimony by George B. Chipman manager for Harriman & Co tied members of the House to stock dealings. Chairman Henry demanded names, Chipman promised to provide them. He said no member sold stock short over the peace note era and suspected secretaries may be among customers. He cited Livermore as sending a tip leading to questions about notices from Clem ent, Curtis & Co and E F Hutton & Co. He later learned from A Connolly that the peace note would be issued.
In New York Taft urges compulsory military training for all men reaching manhood to prepare for possible war. He warns against entangling alliances and notes America must stay strong with both army and navy. He cites Japan Germany and domestic policy as drivers of urgency.
A hen named Queen Bess is claimed to have laid a world record number of eggs in a single week starting February 4. The owner notes the bird’s egg output surpassed previous records, with another hen, Queen Desa, mentioned in connection to a separate record claim.
Parin Feb, Minister Alexander Abbott, minister of Cuanee, presented a bill to the chamber of deputies. The government seeks to call up the Hisviana amid mounting crisis.
Reports from New York and Washington describe rushed coast defense work at Rockaway Point and Cape Henry to shield Chesapeake Bay. Army engineers supervise concrete foundations for six inch battery emplacements and 16 inch rifles as fears of German attack grow and calls for swift action intensify.
Newport News reports a warship will convoy munitions to Roslin. The voyage involves the battleship with 6 captains and a crew, while officials and a vice consul discuss denial or denial of related rumors.
A distress report describes rescuers saving 14 men after a vessel sank, with life boats deployed and survivors picked up as the crew faced torpedoing and a rapid sinking. The account mentions a chief officer returning to the submerged ship and a life boat effort to reach survivors.
ALICNIST Mabon dies in New York after a long illness. He was a leading figure in Knowl Glen and a prominent local resident, remembered for his service during the Thaw era.
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