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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
1
Reports indicate German officials confront a tense path toward Berlin where Ambassador Gerard plans to depart for the United States via Switzerland. The U.S. weighs restraint, while a German government note warns against provocation as battleship activity and ship seizures spark international alarm.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa said he would oppose the tariff and push a 22 million dollar plan for improvements while the Senate Democrats move toward approving a 250 million revenue bill. Payment of a two-cent per pound tax on margarine shifts from current to new levy. William Mirabon, superintendent at the Mattenwan Institute Hospital, died in New York at age 906.
An unusual incident in a New England town caused a major leak in the heart of the busy district. Officials estimate property damage near five hundred thousand dollars, with one lingering query over the source and containment efforts.
A fragmented report describes plans to build a Rockaway fortification and a defense battery near New York to deter attacks. Colonel Abbott of the Army Corps outlines funding and the deployment of four inch rifles. Legislation seeks federal land transfer for fortifications and rapid approval by the legislature.
Chicago residents woke to news that a planned strike by 5006 switchmen and yard workers, part of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, was averted after a midnight conference. Roads representatives and Yardmen committee chairmen report agreed rules to prevent further disputes and ensure smoother operations.
London feb 28 government to seek supplementary vote of credit totaling 200,000,000 pounds for war expenses through March 1918. A 50,000,000 pound provisional credit would be stored and drawn as installments. The government will move a bill Monday in the House of Commons to suspend fuel duties during the war.
Wartime report details Norwegian ship sunk by a submarine as German U boats patrol a danger zone. Survivors landed. chief mate and another seaman died. London dispatch notes U.S. ships considering arming routes and defenses for transatlantic crossings amid growing merchant-marine tensions.
Harlin report notes January air war losses with the German tally at about four million planes claimed by Britain France and Russia. It states British French and Russian aircraft suffered numerous engagements with 24 beyond our lines and 26 in our rear. Separate item lists 45 citizenship applicants in Chicago with most being Austrians and Germans.
The report describes European reactions to submarine warfare, Spain and Austria Hungary responses to German notes, and a U.S. stock inquiry. It notes Harriman brokers citing congressional stock dealings and a probe into possible insider tips tied to a December note.
British reports say they gained ground in an assault along the Somme with renewed presses. German counterattacks faltered at Vaux Lox Palamoux while Verdun defenses held by French forces. In the Dunkirk area, last night and early morning bombs targeted the region as air actions continued. Only minor operations were reported on the Russian and Romanian fronts as per the war office statement.
The Potit-Journal reports Germany may extend a 48 hour delay for neutral ships at sea reaching ports. It notes Germany's note to the United States linking to unrestricted submarine warfare and allowing ships within the blockade zone to reach port by February. Spain sought time extension for its ships, but no formal German reply is cited.
Wapello Iowa Feb 1 C Reynolds a Civil War survivor died at his home Thursday afternoon. He enlisted in 1862 in Company K 57th Illinois and mustered out in 1864. He was married three times and is survived by six children. During winter he lived in Muscatine with his daughter Mayme Bevans. The funeral was held this afternoon at Grace M E Church with Rev Cogshall officiating. Interment followed in the local cemetery.
Germany announced to Norway its intention to pay damages for the loss of two Norwegian boats in the Arctic Ocean and another vessel attack. The payments are said to be out of humane consideration, not admission of violation of international law, and follow prolonged negotiations. The Norwegian political turmoil over reconstruction is noted in context.
Navy recruitment orders speed up enlistment to meet peak war needs as Congress debates a 870,000,000 ships and munitions budget. Reserve corps organization grows slowly while civilian yards push battleship and destroyer work toward full speed.
Iowa University faces potential losses with three key football players possibly leaving. The report notes two who are eligibles, including the 1918 captain, a notable halfback and punter, while Maker, an outstanding end, may return to Water City but Foxdick Takler could stay in Des Moines if he comes back in the fall.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a chance of rain in Iowa. Illinois expects fair and continued cold conditions with cloudy skies and unsettled periods and temperatures near the seasonal average.
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