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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1917
Page
1
Reports indicate a massive tornado battered seven states strewing towns with ruin. Tens of thousands homeless, hundreds dead, and widespread crop and property loss across Kentucky Missouri Illinois Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi Alabama and nearby areas. Communication lines were severed as towns along the storm path faced isolation and recovery efforts began.
May 23 Mattoon Illinois Red Cross calls for contributions to meet urgent home relief needs in Mattoon and Charleston after a tornado and cold wet weather. Officials urge immediate donations to local Red Cross, with Mayor Gorey Swain and Shoomakar promoting the effort. The organization cites figures on fatalities and missing persons from the disaster.
Severe storm disaster strikes Mattoon and Charleston Illinois. Red Cross volunteers arrive with food stations and relief supplies. About 3000 people left homeless. estimated property damage ranges from 2.5 to 5 million dollars. Many injured and several deaths reported. burial arrangements in Dodge Grove cemetery. Aid emphasis on housing, clothing, and long term rehabilitation funding.
A late May dispatch from Rio de Janeiro reports Germany may declare war on Brazil within three days. The article notes tensions from the 1907 treaty and cites Brazil’s response to German U boat actions and the U.S. neutrality policy amid diplomatic notes and proposed measures.
Culeago May 28. President Roosevelt calls for recruiting in the United States Marine Corps. He is invited to a peak in Chicago during June 10 to 18, described as National Recruiting Week. The drive aims to enlist thousands, with a target of 4,000 volunteers in the campaign.
An official British War Office statement says 100000 American troops and 3500 warplanes will join the front in France this year. It notes additional American divisions, doctors, nurses, marines, and engineers are being sent to support the Entente, with 110000 doctors and nurses also bound for Britain.
The body of Leo Win Urom, a town man, was laid to rest after an auto spill near Went Liberty. Post mortem showed crushed skull, broken limbs, no other injuries. Reverend Francis Marion Warren of Vinton has been invited to Town City’s Christian church, with the congregation approving the committee plan to call him, though his fit remains uncertain.
Senate approves investigation after an armed merchant ship explosion killed two American Red Cross nurses. The motion, pressed by Senator Frothingham of New York, orders a full inquiry into the accident and the campaign roles of those in charge.
May 16 Madrid crowds favor the entente at Hog wis amid long anticipated debate. Authorities banned a carrier demonstration by German interests to prevent unrest. News from London reports a Spanish steamer sank with 83 aboard, survivors saved as the vessel broke apart after a sudden catastrophe.
In Washington on May 28 Milwaukee socialist and former congressman Berger failed to obtain a passport after a brief meeting with Secretary Lansing. He insisted he is an American socialist and would pursue travel through other means if the policy remains unchanged. Paris reports note the international socialist conference being reshaped by new Russian delegates and ongoing discussions about war responsibility and peace terms.
Waterloo Iowa May 29 Forty arrests were made in this city yesterday for violations of the Sunday Blue Law while theatres and soft drink outlets largely continued business. Churches reported limited music and many establishments closed for the day as retailers served meals and candy centers were shut.
May 28 report from Parla that former French premier Clemenceau, urging President Wilson to send Roosevelt and his command to France, says Roosevelt represents a legendary force in America. He notes Roosevelt’s aura could aid intervention while acknowledging the need for prudent use of such influence.
Austrian reports deny Rome as fighting rages near Duino within two miles. Gen Cadorna presses onward as Austrian war office cites French and Italian clashes across the Isonzo, Carso Plateau, and surrounding fronts with heavy casualties and prisoner totals mounting.
Des Moines, May 28. Army officers headed by George J. Morgan inspected a 463 acre tract near the city for a proposed Northwest Army camp as part of the 300,000 man expansion via conscription. The board moves to Cedar Rapids tomorrow for another site review as twenty one visits are planned for the camp.
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