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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
1
The weekly naval summary reports intensified U Boat activity with three sinkings near Boston and losses to passenger and cargo vessels. German submarines allegedly exceed patrols while crews are saved, and the steamship Warren is reported lost near Boston with uncertain crow status.
Reports from occupied Belgium say Germany resumes deportations of civilians for forced work while a German labor bureau in Brussels seeks Belgian men and women for war industries and farms. Authorities specify age categories and demand identity details for each person.
Washington reports Red Cross campaign on its third day with $100,000,000 goal toward war relief. National totals exceed published figures as committees in many cities race to raise funds. Prospects rise for a large single donation while regional drives list substantial regional contributions in France relief efforts.
Washington June 20 crowds of angry men tore down banners held by suffragist women near the White House grounds. Police arrived after the banners were destroyed. no arrests were made. Banners proclaimed support for suffrage and criticized President Wilson and Treasury Secretary Root.
Rome reports German bombardment of French positions along the Aisne and Champagne regions near Laffll, Mont Carillet, and Mont Tote. French posts repulsed near Mont Tote and Mont Carz allot while German infantry attacked at Mont Challet. Skirmishes along the Lorraine front accompany heavy artillery duels. The Trotlang revived offensives, with Italy announcing gains on Monte Ortigano and 906 prisoners.
President Herbert Hoover promotes six food saving principles for housewives aiming to boost home supplies and aid allies. Advice includes eating less wheat, saving fats, reducing butter, serving smaller portions, increasing local production, and avoiding waste with wartime thrift.
American destroyers rescued eighty survivors from torpedoed British ships westward in the Atlantic. Admiral Sna praised the command for hours of search and rescue in darkness. American correspondents witnessed the joint operation and the display of splendor by officers and sailors.
Washington June article notes aircraft and artillery with China and food aid as core to win the war. General Goethin approves coordinating all government aeronautics under one authority, aiming to form a department of munitions and broaden army and navy air fleets toward about 100,000 machines.
The American railway commission in Petrograd plans a wide review of Russia's railroad resources. They expect major improvements are feasible with existing funds, especially in rolling stock, and believe congestion can ease with preventive measures. The group aims to boost traffic well beyond current levels despite snow, amid tentative optimism from officials including N V Nekrasov.
Kirknatrick a small Indiana town was nearly destroyed by a blaze after a Clover Lent railroad wreck. A train loaded with oil rayon cars exploded, starting the fire before 7 am. by 9:41 am five homes, the depot, blacksmith shop, and a farmer elevator were consumed with only a few structures left standing.
In Chicago a bold robbery netted $30,000 from an Adams Express car. Messengers Ward Smiley and Jack Andrews were bound by two masked men who entered the car as it was guarded. The robbers then opened the safe with a duplicate key and fled into the night, leaving no trace. The cash was en route to Omaha, Nebraska.
New York police chief Arthur Woods orders a broad inquiry into city sexual trafficking after the Ruth Cromer case, with Mrs Grace Humiston aiding the Crugar family. Investigators will scrutinize police methods and traffic conditions, as missing girls rise to over 800 this year. Authorities focus on alleged Italian traffic and city methods, with officers questioned and investigations extended.
Senator Gore labels the food control bill short sighted and warns of famine next year if production is not steered. Kenyon defends the measure arguing it protects farmers from price collapse while critics call it unconstitutional, citing authority under wartime powers.
Emmeline Pankhurst arrived in Petrograd to explain British democracy’s war stance and urge Russians to unite in the new republic. She planned street addresses and meetings, with ties to officials and the women’s regiment idea. Her comments touched on Lloyd George and socialist figures as wartime strategy.
The Federal Trade Commission calls for government controlled pools of coal production and distribution and of transportation by rail and water to avert a severe coal shortage next winter. The report, based on months of inquiry, faults transportation failures and suggests that a presidentially directed, government-run pool would reimburse producers with a uniform profit per ton and compensate owning corporations fairly. One commissioner dissents on the transport pool, while delays in production and car shortages hinder anthracite and bituminous output.
The forecast notes mostly cloudy skies with possible showers tonight or Thursday. Cooler conditions expected Thursday, especially in the western portion, with increasing cloudiness and likely showers late tonight or Thursday in the northern areas.
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