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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
5
British forces break German trench positions in Belgium as Liege Tourcoing and Roubaix face direct threat. About 6,000 prisoners taken as Haig’s troops press forward with open fighting and aerial operations over Dixmude. The German retreat shifts to a prepared line near Warneton and Hallebeke.
A semiofficial announcement from Udine says Austria has massed forces on the Italian front as troops withdraw from Russia. Italians face about two thirds of the Austrian army. In France British gains at Belgium front report 6,000 prisoners already collected with more to come. German batteries captured intact.
Descriptions from London dated June 9 recount how the front line at Messines was driven by a sequence of enormous mine detonations. The blasts opened earth and reshaped the terrain as German positions were overwhelmed, with observers noting the seismic scale of the explosions and their impact on nearby hills and ground.
Fragmentary dispatches claim to be from two Americans and five dated sailors aboard the long missing freighter Frederick. The letters suggest distress or a call for rescue, with clues pointing to a site near London where investigators continue to search.
War correspondents describe a brutal scene as thunder clouds of smoke rise over Hill 60 Wytschaele Wood and other fronts. Gunfire and explosions reshape familiar landscapes while troops brace for intensified German counter offensives as the battle is only beginning.
General Pershing and 12 officers arrived in Great Britain to a formal reception by British officials. A guard of honor and band greeted the party as they entered London port aboard a liner escorted by American destroyers. Pershing praised the alliance and said they would play a major part on the western front soon.
Washington reports Major General Pershing traveled with 198 officers and attaches to England. The party left over a week ago with secrecy, while ports from Paris indicated U.S. troops would soon be deployed. Pershing is expected to inspect camps and finalize reception plans for incoming troops.
One hundred American Navy aviators have arrived safely in France for any duty that may present itself. They are the first American fighting forces to reach France, according to a statement issued by Secretary Daniela. Abram Likas, former American ambassador at Constantinople, arrived in Paris today with his family.
The Argentine sailing ship Orlama was sunk in the Mediterranean on a Wednesday. The crew were saved by a trench. The gent man on board reportedly held the helm and plowed the ship to the bottom.
Reports from Petrograd and Retrograd say peasants call for defiance to defend revolutionary Russia while Austrian envoys seek a separate peace. Kerensky orders the peace resolution read to all forces as the army shows signs of demoralization and political chaos dominates the leadership.
From Pereyaslav district reports reveal M. Krystaloff-Nosar, once president of the executive committee of the workmen's council during the Russian Revolution, now a key figure in exile. He helped form the council and, in 1906, faced treason charges with 14 leaders and was banished to Siberia.
Survivors of the Jeanne Cordonnier say the American steamer was torpedoed in the English Channel on May 3 and their crew fled in small boats to Havre. They claim their own ship was sunk first and the Red Star liner Vaderland was repurposed for war.
Washington D C June 1914 United Confederate Veterans reelect Gen George P Harrison of Opelika Alabama as their commander in chief for the 1915 meeting at Tulene Oklahoma place to the 1915 gathering
London reports a wounded Australian recounting aggressive fighting at Langni court. He describes German troops charging in seven lines and bombs and other weapons used. a comrade named Frits fell, and the speaker claims they wrecked four divisions that day.
Francis S. Peabody of Chicago, a top coal operator, has moved his family to Washington and turned over his business affairs to others to serve as chairman of the coal production committee of the council of national defense. Secretary Lane authorized his assignment. The arrangement will direct efforts toward navy needs and wartime production.
Juares June 9 The Mexican newspaper La Republica warns that a proposed Pan American race would let Yankee powers seize ports roads petroleum mines and lumber and annex or control Mexico after the war. The editorial argues Mexico will stay neutral to avoid death by action.
Amsterdam reports a Berlin dispatch stating Hayti's diplomat at Berlin has been recalled after presenting a note protesting unrestricted submarine warfare and demanding compensation for losses to Haytian commerce and lives.
Washington announces a second eight camp series from August 27 to September 26 with a quota of about 15 600 men. Applications open after June 15. Emphasis on men over 21 or with special skills to fill senior positions in the new armies.
Hutchinson Kansas Company E Sec ond Kansas Infantry reports 11 sets of brothers including twins Albert H and Alfred H Truitt both from the town with Albert wearing a distinguishing mark on his coat to tell them apart. Antwerp dispatch notes Ghent permits dog slaughter house and limits meat to two pounds per family weekly. Swedens Ragunda graphite veins two feet wide found changing ore supply.
Lorenzo Repulveda, director general of public clarity, directs all affiliated institutions to cultivate all lands held by them for agriculture and devote the products to support the lmatitu. The directive specifies use of the land for agricultural output to aid the institution's objectives.
Washington officials say a three man war council is needed to decide major wartime policies. Predictions note Allied plans changed by Russia and only American victory can seal the knockout blow. Officials warn food prices and labor tensions risk rising unrest unless cabinet confidence improves.
Major General Goethals dismissed F A Eustis of Boston and F H Clark of New York, the engineers who originated the wooden ship plan. The dispute centers on whether wooden vessels can supplement steel ships, with Eustis and Clark accusing Goethals of blocking wooden ships and proposing a high profit contract.
Flemington New Jersey last night three members of the Queen family were murdered near Mount Pleasant in Hunterdon County. June Queen his wife and daughter Eleanor Queen a school teacher were killed and their farm home burned. The murdered man was brother to former Judge A Queen of Flemington.
The Agriculture Department estimates the 1916 U S wheat crop at 656 million bushels, combining winter and spring wheat, up from last year. May weather improved prospects, with winter wheat at 70.9 percent of normal and spring wheat area at 19.0 million acres, total all wheat about 76 percent of normal.
Washington June 9 Representatives Keating and Nolan arrange a conference tonight at President Gompers office with Herbert C Hoover and labor members in Congress. AFL officials will be present as Hoover seeks to show the food administrator plan helps both producer and consumer and reduces artificial price factors. Barrett of the Farmers Cooperative promises their 1,000,000 members support the effort.
Five American survivors report from the steamer Southland as inquiries continue. The Southland, owned by the International Mercantile Marine company, left a British port on May 30 and the company says there is no confirmation of disaster.
Washington reports indicate Mortelites nearly completed registration with Crowder directing that totals be withheld until full precincts report. Wire interruptions and late data pushed results to midnight. registration around four percent below census eligible estimates as many registrants cited disqualifying conditions that may affect eligibility.
Fragmentary data from Olympia shows revised state registration tallies. Figures include alien registrations and total eligibles, with unclear values due to damaged OCR.
Reports from San Miguel El Salvador indicate the capital with 60 000 residents has been totally destroyed. Nearby towns Quezalapeque Nejapa Suchichoto Paisnal Armenios Mejicanos and Santa Tecla also reported destroyed. Fire and lava signals and loss of wire communications marked a wide disaster zone.
Dispatches from American Minister Long report part of San Salvador destroyed by fire during the eruption with the central business district burning and earthquakes continuing. The American legation may be uninhabitable while other city properties appear salvageable. San Salvador, three miles southeast of the volcano, is the Central American republic’s government seat with about 64 000 people and key institutions.
Senator Harding of Ohio warned that public confidence in Liberty Loan and war bonds may be shaken by unspecified subversive activities. He suggested investigations could be called to restore trust in the American home front during wartime.
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