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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports Secretary Lansing says investigations into the Marina disaster will be thorough and evidence gathered before conclusions. British and American officials weigh whether a torpedo caused the sinking, with survivors and consular affidavits sought to clarify whether U boat action violated pledges.
A private telegram from Crook Haven reported by Robert Skinner lists sixteen Americans among Murrog survivors landed at Crook Haven. Two boats with 638 men left the Marina and are unaccounted for as a severe explosion struck the starboard side and the ship sank quickly.
London papers debate U S response after the British steamer Marina is sunk by a German submarine. The Globe accuses Germany of disregarding neutral protections while the Pall Mall Gazette notes President Wilson faces a diplomatic dilemma ahead of his re election and possible constraints balancing notes with voters. The Westminster Gazette calls for waiting for full details before commenting.
Portuguese forces in German East Africa defeated the German expedition, capturing Nowala and seizing guns and war material. The war office reports only two Portuguese dead, while German losses are described as heavy. The operation dated October 26 is confirmed by Lourenco-Marquez via Lisbon and London.
A Camden, New Jersey man named Wood F. Brown, arrested on auto theft charges, confessed to police that he shot and killed William L. Rice, a Cleveland lawyer, six years earlier during a robbery. He said he killed Rice to steal money.
Berlin says measures of reprisal against Russian prisoners have been ordered by the German government after Russia failed to accept German demands for better treatment of German POWs. Commissioned officers from Russian regiments are moved to a specially strict camp until Russia complies. London dispatch notes Russian officers placed in German camps under harsh conditions as retaliation for alleged German POW mistreatment.
Melbourne reports the conscription referendum remains barely changed as supporters remain hopeful of a majority. Developments await Premier Hughen’s return from Sydney. Warrants are issued for the arrest of single men aged 21 to 31 who failed to report under the compulsory training scheme. New York commentary suggests the heavy Australian vote may not be conclusive and could be reversed by Austrian battlefield votes.
President Wilson begins final campaign swing leaving Long Branch for Buffalo and New York City. He will tour streets, attend luncheons and private dinners, speak at an executive club event, and be joined by Mrs. Wilson and staff as he heads toward the city.
Charles Evans Hughes told an Indianapolis crowd at Commercial Park he favors preserving all American rights including travel and shipment. He opposed surrendering neutral rights, arguing for intact international law amid wartime disruption. The speech drew cheers as hecklers asked about munitions embargoes and anti-ship warnings.
Washington Oct 31 Deutschland German submarine merchantman is believed aboard quarters to be on a second voyage to the United States. Disclaimed knowledge of departure data. Swiss dispatches claimed Deutschland and Bremen lost. Deutschland alleged in German port last month. German officials doubt British nets would risk attacking an American vessel. German subs may favor routes off Connecticut and Rhode Island coasts.
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports unrest over Greek minister to Washington D Cadimanos being recalled for pro Venizelos views. Allies may refuse to recognize Venizelos government, prompting Parliament to press for reconsideration. A Greek dispatch says Demetrios Metaxas could be named minister to the United States to replace Cadamnos.
A food conference was held at the chancellor's palace with Emperor William and the chancellor presiding. Attendees included Dr. Von Hollweg, Adolph Batock, Dr. Alfred Lohmann, Dr. Karl Hoelfterich, Bavarian minister, and leaders from the Imperial Grain, Potato, Meat and Fat Bureaus and major industries.
The Associated Press reports Germany repelled French and British attempts near Loaboux and La Maisonette on the Somme front. Paris notes no major events on the Somme or Verdun fronts last night aside from artillery. London cites only intermittent shelling with no further developments.
London reports October British casualties across war areas at 107 033, bringing four month Somme offensive losses to 414 202. Daily October loss about 83 462, with figures used in debates over Allied sacrifices. Notes German statements on territory gains contrast with British and French losses and artillery efficiency.
An American engineer Welhagen was killed and two others Williams and Barstow were wounded when bandits ambushed a party from the Oriental Consolidated Gold Mine in northern Korea on October 6 while returning to the mine with 75000 dollars. A policeman and the Chinero driver were shot dead. the bandits fled and the cash was saved.
In The Hague, Oct 31, Eduard Boratetu, socialist, urged Germany to declare readiness for an armistice as a prelude to a general European Congress to arrange peace on democratic terms. He blamed leaders like Count von Roedern and Herr Bernstein for prolonging the war amid calls for a peace based on equality of nations.
Brownaville Texas October 31 The Town Guardsman a weekly publication edited and printed by men of the Iowa National Guard in camp here will make its first appearance Sunday General Allen commander of the Iowa brigade announced today
Russian troops repulsed near Krashon in the Shara district while German advances near Stanislaw faltered and Turkish positions on the Narayavka front were held. Romanian efforts to recapture Transylvanian frontier failed as Austro German gains slowed. Serbian attacks south of Monastir met heavy losses. French and Serbian advances reported west of Lake Progsa with Monastery taken.
Weather Town reports a cool night with a drastic drop in temperatures, especially in the extreme northeast. A warmer Wednesday is expected with fair skies and a gradual rise in temperature, while the western areas see continued coolness and a slight increase in afternoon values.
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