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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
3
Miss Law, holder of the American nonstop record, urges a U S aviation school to teach loop the loop nose dives tail spins and other stunts as essential training for aerial battle. She cites Pau France as the model where 500 aviators study advancing maneuvers before front line duty.
Atlanta reports that 411 German sailors held as prisoners of war at Fort McPherson will be set to tilling soil to boost food production. Authorities plan to compensate them under international law and allot land nearby for work to feed prisoners and possibly U.S. soldiers. The prisoners no longer salute the flag, remaining in quarters as the flag is lowered.
The Free Methodist minister Rev. Arthur C. Palmer in Follawsbee West Virginia survived an ambush when a bullet struck his Bible carried under his arm. He had handed over threatening letters to police urging him to stop his reform efforts.
Former New York City police inspector Alexander S. Williams, a storied figure known as the clubber and czar of the Tenderloin, died recently after a long career. He joined the force in 1866, led raids against tough neighborhoods, and commanded the West Thirtieth Street precinct during a crime era.
Twenty one survivors of the British steamer Coronada say a tramp steamer swapped fire with a submarine nine hours after Coronada sank off the Irish coast. A life boat capsized, nine men perished, and the rescuing ship returned to view a fierce surface fight that left the submarine likely sunk.
London reporters describe new German anti-aircraft tactics in World War I air combat. German guns target areas to expose British recon aircraft to withering fire, altering patrol patterns over key positions.
Calexico California cartoonists and paragraphers have not been extravagant in their depictions. A Main street jeweler has added meats as a side line. The shop displays diamonds steaks rubles pork chops pigs feet and amethysts in a dazzling assortment.
Secretary Houston urged the country to boost food production for both U S needs and allied demands. He warned economic issues may arise from U S entry into war and stressed expanding staple crops including cereals beans soybeans and buckwheat as a safeguard against low prices and shortages.
London reports Sir Arthur Lee head of the food production department urges bringing 5,000 American farmers to England to combat Germany's submarine hunger strategy. He cites 2,000 tractor plows and strong farming methods as keys to maximizing soil output and efficiency.
Twenty five German toy soldiers in full uniform were found in a cabin on the liner Vaterland in Hoboken. The figures included infantry artillery and cavalry, made of tin. The box had been left by a young passenger and set aside by a steward. Collector Malone sent it to Commodore Hans Ruser Jr., son of the ship's captain, who enjoyed the gift and asked if it was Christmas upon opening.
In Chicago a weary Rev O Fairlee Jordan of the Evanston Christian church faced a double header of sermons after a taxing week. His wife offered to take his place that evening and did so to his satisfaction and the pleasure of an overflow congregation.
A Malayan legend says swordfish were beaten by banana stems to be killed, sparking the raja’s fear of a boy advisor who was executed for alleged conspiracy. A Boston Post note adds Woman Happiest at Forty, praising middle age for social ease and wisdom.
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