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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
1
Prime Minister Lloyd George argues German submarine campaign faltering as he lauds American aid and pledged food protection. He warns no danger of Britain starving while sub warfare remains ineffective, urging continued national duty and unity.
Swiss newspapers protest the American News Service dispatches as propaganda and biased coverage. They note the Zurich and Swiss outlets have received American broadcasts, with German language papers doubling down on criticism of U S messaging and seeking broader access to American news content.
Rio de Janeiro May 25 Jornal Do Comercio reports a parliamentary and diplomatic committee selected to adopt Brazil's vow to preserve neutrality in the U S Germany war and police the South Atlantic. A decree to evacuate and grant government powers was to be prepped for the chamber, with likely confiscation of German goods in Brazilian ports and colonial measures tied to neutrality policy.
Washington conference urges organization committees nationwide to raise a 600000000 Red Cross fund for wartime relief. Hoover estimates northern France rehabilitation could reach 1600000000, with Major General Porahing leading the first expeditionary force to Europe. Secretary Baker says no international ceasefire until victory is achieved.
Paris reports a rapidly spreading strike of women workers with several departments stores witnessing walkouts. Milliners dressmakers and feather workers joined the action prompting store managers to close early and then reopen after negotiating limited concessions for wages and a Saturday half holiday.
Survivors say a transport torpedoed by Italian forces near the Wilhelmina area was struck by a torpedo at 10 in the morning. The ship leaked, engines failed, and the crew abandoned ship as rescuers battled flames. Captain Brevell jumped into the sea and died later in hospital. The casualty count differed, but many survivors were rescued or landed at a port for medical aid amid a salvage operation.
Reports from Petrograd and other centers describe widening agrarian turmoil after the overthrow of the old regime. Dispatches detail wholesale property destruction, arson, and violence spreading through industrial and agricultural districts in central and southern Russia, with incidents from Bossorabln and Siboria.
Amsterdam via London May 26. The appointment announced of Jonkheer Charles Ruyx de Beerendroock as head of the Belgian relief commission to succeed Norbert G. Hoover. The Jonkheer is a Roman Catholic deputy for a Limburg constituency and serves as the queen’s commissioner for that province. He is an expert social worker who has aided Douglin refuges.
The British mission left Washington for Canada by train in the evening, with a state department notice noting the departure was withheld from publication for security. The mission will reach the Canadian border early today, as reporters observe a quiet exit secured by government considerations.
Washington discusses a new modified press censorship section to be sent to Congress with administration support. The draft limits publication of military information and retains a jury review for what may aid the enemy. Conferees also include a clause empowering the president to declare export embargoes. The agreement is expected to be formally approved tomorrow.
Grand Headquarters in France reports a large detachment of American field service troops, including graduates from Andover, Dartmouth, Harvard, Yale, Princeton and others, training under both French and American methods. Officers from Yale, Princeton and Chicago recruit and drill, while engineers and officers adapt to harsh camps, preparing for active combat in the war.
Amsterdam May 2 The Telegraph wires report that the burgomaster of Rollsfart Belgium and County Le Mourelt face jail from a court ruling. Details are scarce in the brief despatch, but the officials are described as condemned to imprisonment.
Dispatches from Copenhagen and Berlin report Prime Minister Ribot asserting postwar restraint after three years of conflict while socialist papers urge extending the war. Berlin’s social democrats postpone their August 12 convention to adjust for the Stockholm gathering, with dates shifting and officials planning the rescheduled meeting.
Washington May 2. An additional loan of 76 010 000 was made to Great Britain by the United States bringing its total loans to 400 900 000 and total Allied loans to 745 000 000. A payment of 75 000 000 was also made to Italy as part of a 100 000 000 loan announced earlier.
May 26 reports from Copenhagen state that Norwegian workers walked out and blocked a building to demand a ban on export of provisions and seizure of ships to supply food and raw materials. They also pressed to bar German ships from Norwegian ports alleging food shipments. Brussels officials face prison terms for refusing to hand over iron wire supplies to German authorities.
New York dispatch from Vienna reports Central Europe’s food crisis worsened by waning railroad capacity. War wear, poor maintenance by veterans and workers, ballast neglect, and scarce skilled labor shrink rolling stock and locomotives. Wrecks and reduced speeds hamper distribution of essential goods amid ongoing shortages.
Report from Amsterdam and London traces a political crisis in Austria Hungary as Count Tirsa known as the Iron Man resigns amid pressure from German-led factions. Premiers Clam-Martinio and Coudenhove are named in Lisbon style dispatches as candidates discuss a new cabinet and reforms while Parliament convenes amid war demands.
Forecast shows showers tonight and Saturday with cooler conditions on Saturday. Warmer spells commence tonight in western and central portions, while extreme northeast areas may stay cooler. Illinois predicts showers tonight and Saturday with warmer spells tonight except in the extreme northeast, cooler Saturday in the south portion.
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