21 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
1
A chaotic wartime dispatch notes naval actions near Mediterranean ports with multiple ships sunk or threatened. It reports Italian and French vessels, blockade developments, and shipping losses, alongside food supply concerns and disruptions in Greece impacting civilians. The piece also mentions American liner movements and military mustering at Fort Sheridan.
A dramatic Allied blockade impact described as complete causes widespread distress in Greece with wheat shortages and infant deaths. The correspondent notes limited exits for Greeks under Allied permission and American mediation attempts amid port restrictions at Piraeus.
The House accepted an amendment to the postal bill prohibiting shipments of liquor into states with prohibition laws. The measure aims to keep absolutely dry states from receiving liquor in any quantity, affecting import rules and enforcement.
Berlin press outlines measures to control food supply in Germany. Dr Archelles Hild and Adolph Von Flitockt discuss rapid action to prevent food shortages, with the Prussian minister empowered to curb fertilizer and bakery operations that disobey orders.
Feb 21 Chisago Board of Trade chairs a meeting with P Grivin reporting to the commerce commission and the presidency of eastern radicands about an embargo on outbound goods. A clerk warns of danger to public order if measures fail to stabilize routes.
The naval appropriation is nearly ready for Senate debate with final approval near. The measure totals about 400 million dollars including provisions for private shipbuilding and munitions plants in wartime. An emergency appropriation was reduced from 1510 million to 835 million with 25 million for submarines. Additional provisions authorize merchant marine auxiliaries and ammunition funding. A separate note records an earthquake in Buffalo New York from 8 1 to 2 48 a m with wave directions toward the West Indies.
A northbound freight train collision west of Garrettdon left three men dead and several others injured, two seriously, with injured passengers rushed to Red Oak hospital on a special train. Justice Horace Deemer of the town Supreme Court remained in stable condition.
Solville Jacobson, a six year old Norwegian girl aboard the submarine Thor II, is described as a mascot. Her father Idaah Jacobson, a ship steward, recounts the vessel’s perilous voyage after torpedo attacks and engine difficulties. The crew repaired the submarine near Helgoland, and Solvely’s brief presence earned gifts from British and Irish officials during the stay.
New York city officials faced fresh food protests as mothers and wives planned demonstrations through Wall Street and Fifth Avenue over high prices. A petition urged President Wilson to authorize $1,900,000 for buying and distributing food to the poor amid claims merchants hoarded wealth and shipped grain abroad. Police prepared to curb rioting as crowds sought relief measures and city leaders pledged action.
In the first days of February allied and neutral steamers over 1,000 tons were sunk, with tonnage totaling about 204000. Report notes 89 vessels sunk since February one, compared to 83 vessels totaling 183000 tons in December and the early days of June.
German air raid targets Arsenal and dock facilities at Arensteorg on February 18. A German airship dropped incendiaries and explosives, while anti-aircraft fire reportedly failed to stop the attack. The fortress near Ripont dominates surrounding territory as a pivot of the region.
General John J. Pershing is named to command the Southern Department succeeding the late Major General Frederick Winston. The appointment was announced today by Major General Hugh L. Scott chief of staff of the U S Army. Pershing takes over after Winston's death.
Havana reports a wavering revolutionary movement as the internal unrest eases amid the American note. President Wilson’s policy linking rebels to misdeeds and pledged retaliation against predatory actions appears to have dampened ardor, with extensive surrenders noted by observers.
Mittaburesh announces lifting the embargo on freight to the east easing tensions on Panhandle routes. Freight from the east is now accepted for forwarding to Chicago via Pittsburgh west, with four shipments of commodities allowed. The measure frees goods held at Hulls and accelerates movement through the district.
A group of 46 United States travelers arrived in Zurich after leaving Munich amid censorship delays. They reported generally courteous German treatment, though some complained of delays and missing papers, while awaiting confirmation on the Yarrowdale case and related German reports.
Washington reports President Wilson plans to request new authority before adjournment on March 4 to protest German submarine activity and safeguard American ships. Officials expect arms shipments to continue and a possible early week address to Congress. The crisis includes Austrian negotiations, Turkish safe-passage talks, and relief efforts for Armenians as vessels depart from British ports.
A deferred Colombia treaty stems from foreign relations debates in Washington DC. President Wilson and committee members weigh compensation for partition or stable regions, amid calls for executive sustainment and public uncertainty. The sudden shift follows a letter urging action, with spreads across the political scene and a push for clarity from lawmakers.
Partly cloudy and cold with a cold wave sweeping the northwest and central portions. Overnight and Thursday forecast call for unsettled conditions with colder temperatures, a brisk eastward push, and fair to cold spells across Illinois.
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