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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
1
Reports from major districts show subscriptions piling up across the nation with estimates of the Liberty Loan total topping 2.6 billion dollars, led by New York and Chicago. Officials urge swift completion of remaining counts and thank contributing agencies as the drive concludes.
Cable dispatches report the Japanese cargo vessel Nichikawa, which sailed from Boston on May 9 for San Francisco, was sunk by a German submarine. The captain and crew of twenty-two are believed lost.
General Pershing, welcomed in France after three days of ceremonial honors, reviews Americans joining the sanitary force and receives transfer requests from U S volunteers. He meets General Petain, dined with French leadership, and later lays a wreath at Lafayette’s tomb in Poppyn cemetery.
Swiss officials expressed reluctance to move toward peace talks. The federal council discarded petitions urging mediation and rejected offering any peace initiative, stating Switzerland is not presently positioned to provide mediation with a chance of success.
The army committee of the chamber of Deputies recommends remitting all outstanding punishments in the army for minor offences in honor of General Pershing. The resolution urges extending clemency and wine sales to celebrate the arrival of the American general.
A June dispatch from Berne cites Hoffman of the Swiss federal council informing Petrograd that Germany seeks a peaceful settlement with Russia. The message, relayed through Swiss channels, states Berlin favors an honorable peace with Russia, economic and financial support, and no domestic interference, following talks with a senior figure.
The United States, Britain, France, and Japan urged China’s factions to restore order after the revolution. Japan reportedly refused direct mediation but welcomed the idea of international cooperation. China and Beijing indicated mixed reception while Washington pressed for internal reconciliation.
Senate discussion intensifies after President Wilson asks for immediate action on the food control bill. Chamberlain represents the administration on the floor while Gorman opposes many features. The committee reports the bill without recommendation to move it toward the calendar amid public uncertainty about provisions. Reconsideration of taxes on newspapers and magazines looms as the war profits tax and postage increases face debate.
Belgium's mission to the United States lands in an Atlantic port led by Baron Moncheur former minister to the U S and now head of the Belgian forest bureau with members General Leclerca Fodor Cartor Midor Ostgrrlath Count D Ursal Tormyr and Son D Martens. The group includes Baron Moncheur's wife an American born daughter of General Powell Clayton former US minister to Mexico.
About 20 cars from Hace and nearby areas prepare for the third variant derby at the Chicago Speedway. Noted pilots will race for a prize pool of 21 000 dollars with 8 000 dollars awarded to the winner. Event scheduled for 2:20 p.m. Local coverage notes expected record speeds.
German press reports to Benin says American forces are a negligible factor in Europe due to transport limits and tonnage. It claims London raids aim to fix British defenses for submarines and aerial bombardment while Russian and French offensives are unlikely.
New York authorities held Alex Horkman and Emma Goldman, described as leading anarchists, for action by the federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy against the government. They allegedly worked to prevent selective draft registration, with U S attorney Harold Contant stating they are leaders in a nationwide conspiracy to disrupt peace and support President Wilson's proclamations. Bond purchases by others are noted in the same report.
Burlington Iowa greeted the Italian commission with galley attire as locals honored the visitors en route from St Louis to Chicago. A public park reception drew thousands while a chorus performed patriotic songs and ex congressman C A Pickett of Waterloo delivered a governor Harding welcome. The group then toured the city before an evening parade and departure.
Washington reports the war persists as the vital question with the American commission to Russia in Petrograd preparing for talks. Peasants reportedly back war support while soldiers and workers show limited influence, and Root plans cautious, delayed action with no decisive statement expected soon.
A.P. report from Petrograd and London says Admiral Madimon resigns as Black Sea fleet commander and will be replaced by Rear Admiral Verdarvnski. General Yudeviteh in the Caucasus is replaced by General Prjo valaky in a broader command shakeup.
Report from the eastern theatre notes Italian forces capturing the fortified Corno Cavento in eastern Trentino amid renewed fighting on the Russian front. British and German actions are described with Haig pressing for a decisive blow while German counterattacks along the Ypres sector are repulsed.
Conenhasen June 16. Admiral Von Tirpitz and Marshal Von Win idenburg approve telegrams from the Pan German committee for peace at Exsen. Von Trinity says submarines will row if nerve is kept, while Tindenburg criticizes missed opportunities. Junker committee opposes Chanent and Von Bothmann Hollwag promises a complete victory and a peace worthy of sacrifice, with prosperity within reach if the struggle continues.
Iowa outlook shows partly cloudy skies with mobile thundershowers in central portions this afternoon or evening. Warm tonight. Sunday forecast calls for generally fair skies with warmer temperatures in the western and southern portions.
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