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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
1
News flash to the Navy announces Admiral Dewey dead at his residence in his 80th year. Flags ordered half masted as a funeral is planned. President pays tribute noting his services in war and peace and a picturesque naval career.
The President issued a statement on the death of Admiral Dewey saying the nation will mourn its most distinguished naval officer. He praised Dewey as faithful steadfast and capable in both peace and war.
Statement recalls Admiral Dewey’s daily involvement in progress and his fatherly guidance to the Navy. Illness began with a cold. doctors say he was in serious danger. President Wilson visited his home as plans for a burial in Nations Cemetery are discussed, likely Saturday.
The article extols Commodore George Dewey after the Manila Bay victory praising his national adoration unlike other war heroes. It notes the public thanks from Congress and the era’s humor about him as a symbol of 1898 victory and American power.
Report from El Paso says Francisco Villa's main command retreated after multiple clashes near Satevo La Jolla and Santa Ysabel. Villa moves west of Chihuahua City while Washington receives a letter asking about recognition if Northern Mexico gains control amid a border crisis.
J M Donaldson, a Post Office Inspector, arrested H Grady Webb a first year student at Bilettie Medical University Kansas City on January 16. Webb alleged to have helped rob a Baltimore & Ohio train at Central Station West Virginia October 8 1915 with Dies and Rents Jr. About 850 in unsigned bank notes found with Webb. Wright a fellow student identified Webb by a scar on his thumb nail. Webb confessed and used the alias Wallace White. A $1000 reward awaited Wright who needed funds to finish studies.
Boston February 16 report says Thomas Mott Osborne former Sing Sing warden John McCormick Bowdoin College professor and Harry Bolansky Bowdoin ally began joint work aboard a Navy prison ship. They will conduct a shipboard examination and plan further hard labor assignments aboard the vessel.
The Times states two uniformed officers with a Defense of the Realm act warrant raided The Field editor Sir Theodore A. Cook's office on Monday. The Field's former editor and current manager roles are noted, with reference to prior positions at St James and The Guardian. The note appears in a London dispatch with Maritime line at the end.
The clash within the Republican and Progressive camps deepens over the selection of John T. Adams of Iowa as National Committee vice chairman. Perkins and Colby oppose old guard moves while Theodore Roosevelt backs the progressives, and a special committee proposes a plan to shape party strategy. The dispute followed a Monday Executive Committee meeting at the Union League Club.
District Attorney Edward Swann faces possible misconduct questions amid indictments over a Harlem and Bronx Live Poultry Association probe. Two lawyers seek $500,000 against Swann’s associates, claiming perjury and forged assurances of support.
The London Star declares Europe is fed up with monarchies and calls for removing kings and kinglets to end the war. It cites Kaiser Wilhelm as the source of aggression and urges Russia, France, Britain, and Italy to align against reactionaries and empower the people led by the Czar.
Washington January 16 defeat of the railway strike prevention program backed by President Wilson appeared likely as the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee voted against suspending strikes during government investigations. The panel favored a Canadian act approach while opposing a military takeover provision.
London reports the British steam ship Martin of 1040 tons gross and the Swedish steamer Norma of 1587 tons gross sunk. Unconfirmed word says the British Brookwood of 5008 tons and the Norwegian Thelma of 1806 tons may also have been sunk. The Norwegian steamer Granfjeld, formerly Alfred Daviovs, 720 tons, was destroyed by a mine with eight crewmen lost.
London reports Premier Lloyd George and the War Cabinet met with French Chief Nivelle and British Commander Halts to discuss continuing the war. The Saloniki front will be reinforced to aim at cutting the Berlin Constanti nople Railroad and isolating Asia Minor for food and manpower. The goal is to halt German expansion in the Near East and block a Slav barrier to German aims.
A Rome wireless report says General von Falkenhayn arrived at Larissa for a Greek royal conference, with later notes from Saloniki claiming he remains in Greece. French and British sources indicate Greek and German plans for joint action, Greek troop movements northward, and continued Royalist government delays behind Allied lines.
The Swiss Federal Council announced on January 16 that it would mobilize the Second Division and the Fourth and Fifth Divisions on January 24 as a precaution. The action follows reports of concern about neutrality and foreign forces near Switzerland, with France and Germany reiterating assurances to respect Swiss neutrality.
In the Riksdag opening, King Gustaf V warned Swedes of the grave costs of a prolonged war. He urged national unity, reduced dissension, and emphasized maintaining liberty and neutrality while reinforcing land and sea defenses. He urged neutral states to uphold international law and foster Nordic cooperation for durable peace.
London reports measures to increase military strength. Half of men under 60 still working in agriculture will join the colors and others in shoemaking are summoned. Farmers will be supplied with several thousand exempt-class replacements to keep farming going as best as possible. Unofficial estimates put the new agricultural summons at about 60,000 men.
Berlin reports Emperor William agrees to cooperate with Pope Benedict in restoring the Cathedral of Rheims under safeguards. Cardinal Hartmann delivered the Holy Father’s letter requesting protection from weather and repairs. The Emperor vows to preserve religious monuments as humanity’s common property and outlines conditions to avoid aiding the enemy.
A breakfast you will relish features Rome baked Deerfoot Farm Fourage with buckwheat cakes. Just great order today.
The Senate Rules Committee votes to subpoena J. P. Morgan H. P. Davison F. A. Vanderlip Sol Welles J. S. Bache and others to probe stock market activity and the December peace note leak. Thomas W. Lawson testifies on market conditions while Mrs Ruth Visconti is later ordered to appear after being linked to the investigation.
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