American Vessel Sunk Off Genoa Coast
An American ship was torpedoed and sunk along the Genoa coast, with authorities reporting the loss in the encounter. No further details on casualties or precise location are available in the readable text.
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17 May 1917
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
1
More Money Needed Increase Tax on In comes
The Hileman steamship torpedoed and sunk off Genoa. 18 Americans among 31 crew. Treasury to raise 2.245 billion dollars, with surtax increases on incomes above 40 000 and proposed raises on 60 000 to 80 000 in the ongoing war revenue bill.
Army training camps to be established nationwide
Washington reports 32 army training camps planned with twelve in the new southeastern department and six in the southern department. Site selection hinges on transportation, water and light supplies, and available open land for troop exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Plan 10 Raise Income Taxes in U S House Fight
Washington May 17 insurgents push to raise the proposed income surtax by 25 percent on all incomes above 40 000 amid party line dissolving opposition from Kitchin and Fordney Hill and Shelby. Debate continues as plans aim to tax incomes over 500 000 at nearly 100 percent and could net about 100 million dollars. London May 17 German infantry attacks against Roeux launch with strong efforts to recapture the position as reported from German front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic der Kitchin
Treasury Departen
Essary
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Sher
Kentucky
Kitchin
Fordney
Michigan
Hill
Connecticut
Shelby
Sherley
London
Roeux
Reuter
Forward advance clashed with German assault at chemical works
A reporter describes a forward push met by machine gun and artillery fire as troops advance under heavy losses. The force reportedly reached the chemical works and fought hand to hand, German counterattacks were repelled and positions restored amid continuing fierce combat. The afternoon scene shows the desperate German assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plonvain
British drive back Germans after heavy losses near Gevrelle
London reports exceptionally heavy losses for German troops Wednesday as they attacked British positions between Gevrelle and the Scarpe river. British advanced posts initially yielded ground but were driven from it almost immediately, according to the official British headquarters in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gevrelle
Scarpe River
France
Algost
German assaults repulsed with heavy losses in Aisne
Paris reports heavy German attacks in the Aisne sector were repulsed with sanguinary losses. Where Germans temporarily broke through they were driven out and ground was regained, the war office said in last night's communiqué.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Aisne
War Office
British Hold Positions After Counter-Attacks Near Roeux
Berlin reports May 17 that ground seized by Germans in Roeux yesterday was later recaptured by strong British counter-attacks. Official statement notes British forces maintained positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Roeux
Fire Insurance Men Hold Meeting Here
Fifteen agents from multiple companies met local insurers at the Monroe hotel to discuss questions and insurance practices. Monroe’s fire record for the year drew praise, while the four month total loss of 876 contrasted with much higher figures in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Frank Roddy
Fire Department
Thomas to Speak Cold Kills Cotton
In Columbia Louisiana on May 16 the State Board of Affairs president asked Caldwell Parish police jury president to call a special meeting on the 28 to discuss assessment and taxation. Agriculture Commissioner Harry D Wilson set a date to meet residents on food production and conservation, inviting public participation amid two weeks of unprecedented cold that damaged field crops, killing cotton in many places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Caldwell Parish
Harry D. Wilson
Criticism of the President in Senate Debate
In a heated session senators launched vehement attacks on the executive branch. The criticism focused on policy decisions and leadership, with refrains accusing the president of missteps and mismanagement, while defenders urged restraint and measured response.
Senate Criticizes Wilson On War Budget debate in Washington
Senate spends five hours in closed session criticizing the executive branch over the 3.39 billion war budget. Council of National Defense and Government Shipping Board face sharp attacks for alleged overreach and contract handling, while the defense council and advisory commission see proposed limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of National Defense
Civilian Advisory Commission
Government Shipping Board
Washington
Senate
Senate Chamber
Advisory Commission
Wilson
Congress
Sterling
South Dakota
Council of National Defence
Defense Council
Martin
Weeks
Massachusetts
Lodgy Norris
Bronages
Reed
Missouri
Lewis
Ilinois
McKellar
Tennessee
Advisory Committee
War and Navy Departments
Underwood
Sheffroth
Executive Branch
Lodge
Senator Lodge heralds wartime effort and swift laws
Senator Lodge defends wartime labor and rapid passage of four appropriations bills and loan measures. He notes the declaration of war six weeks ago and says selective conscription bills passed in both houses within a fortnight, contrasting with England and Canada’s long debate. He defends the administration against slacker accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
England
Canada
Irish Question Up Or Settlement
Nationalist and Ulster MPs met in London on May 17 to discuss Lloyd George's settlement proposals. Nationalists rejected an immediate home rule and backed a convention to map self government for Ireland. Ulster members reported the talks are difficult with no definite decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Ireland
Volunteers Sought to Assist Sheriff in Draft Registration
Sheriff Arthur Grant seeks volunteers to aid the national draft registration for men aged 21 to 30. Volunteers will staff polling places nationwide, three per booth or more in Monroe areas, with registration required for all races. The text lists current volunteers and urges others to sign up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Arthur Grant
Parteh
Monroe
West Monroe
Kk. G. Courtney
George CG. Weaks
Joe Petacna
City
N. G. Tipp't
M. i. Hitman
Weet
Ward
Gant
D. ¥. Smith
Governor authorizes short term loan for food campaign
At a state board of liquidation meeting in Baton Rouge on May 17 Governor Preacant was authorized to borrow 16 900 from state banks for the food preparedness commission under sericulture. Attending were Governor Vieasant Secretary Kelley State Auditor Capedeville State Treasurer Hunsicker and Brecker Hovancachs absent Attorney General coce and Lieutenant Governor Mouton. The loan of 10 000 was deemed to spur farm production and was approved with limited opposition.
Americans Ready at Once Squadron in Foreign Seas
A unit of United States torpedo destroyers sails into nearby seas to patrol for potential threats. The squadron stands ready to respond rapidly to any hostile actions and protect sea lanes as tensions rise.
Americans Welcome Patrol Destroyers In Queenstown
A squadron of American torpedo boat destroyers has crossed the Atlantic and is patrolling the seas in war service. The arrival sparked cheers from hundreds on the waterfront at Queenstown as British and American officers exchanged greetings and the fleet prepared for immediate duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Atlantic
Americans Treated Honorarily in Queenstown During War Arrival
The crew of destroyers sent a message of freezing and appreciation to their commander. In Queenstown, sailors were granted brief shore leave and hosted by locals who fed and entertained them. Crowds questioned the visitors about American events as they toured streets where the Stars and Stripes flew from many buildings in celebration of U.S. entry into the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
America
United States
American Destroyers Operate in European Waters
Washington May 17 formal announcement that American destroyers manned by picked crews have carried the flag into war zones of Europe and are operating against Germany. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wat
Europe
Ger
Iron Mountain and Rock Island Recruit for France
The Arkansas Gazette reports trains to raise 164 Iron Mountain employees and four officers by May 21 and a Rock Island unit of 164 men five officers also enlisted. Exams and mobilization date undecided. About 16,000 seasoned workers to be drafted into nine engineer regiments for railway work in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Gazette
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Railroad Company
Fprence
Rock Island
Het
Ieers
Chicago
France
British Advance Halts German Attacks as Hindenburg Line Breached
German counter attacks fail to stop British progress as heavy bombardment and sapping wear down Hindenburg Line defenses. German efforts to retake Roeux and Bullecourt are reported while six German assaults on the French line are repulsed with heavy losses. Paris reports indicate Britain reached the western edge of Bullecourt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Hindenburg
Roeux
Bullecourt
Paris
Crisis Ends as Government Policy Declared in Russia
In Petrograd on May 17 the cabinet crisis is settled. The declaration of the government's policy is accepted by representatives of the council of workmen and soldiers delegates with minor changes. Six socialists join the cabinet with M. Kerensky taking the war portfolio. Generals Alexieff Dragomiroff Curko and Bruciloff visit Petrograd for a conference on the military situation and support a coalition ministry to restore discipline and fighting spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
M. Kernsky
Alexieff
Dragomiroff
Curko
Bruciloff
New York Racing Season Opens at Jamaica Track
The New York racing season starts tomorrow with the Excelsior Handicap at Jamaica under the Metropolitan Jockey Club. The Jamaica meeting runs to May 28 before moving to Belmont Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morrow
Jamaica Track
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Jamaicca
Belmona Park
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Genoa
Hileman
Universal Transportation Comny
Thomas
Porrign Seas
U.S
Bathsiastic
Admiralty
Offcer
Wesley Frost
Busi
Tee
Russia
Lyceum Theatre
Wm. Fox Photoplays
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Stuart Holmes
Wm. S. Hart
Margery Wilson
Hert, Triangle
Alice Brady
Rusbia
Chaplin
Lew Orleage
Bgenger Amusement Company
Globe Theatre
Boo Phillippini
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