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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
10
Norway reveals a German plot to damage or sink ships bound for America. Investigators report explosives stored in coal substitutes and hidden in pens and other items..arrested suspects admit plans included placing charges on steamers bound for the United States.
A Norwegian steamship Volette was sunk by a German submarine with part of the crew saved including five men. others lost their lives. The Swedish steamship Gotham also reported sunk with four men and two women missing.
London reports a movement for Britons to join Fourth of July celebrations with American flags, rag displays, and proposed ceremonies. In Paris, France plans an extensive commemoration with Premier and officials attending a reception at the American embassy and school events in honor of the two republics.
A Japanese adviser submits a memo urging the Chinese Privy Council to pass on questions affecting elections. The discussion centers on revising governing rules and potential ministerial appointments, including Li Ching pei as premier and Wang Shi-chen as minister of war.
Leo J. Burnes of the National Bank foreign exchange department outlines present and future systems and their impact on commerce. He notes the war accelerated U S methods, contrasts private European finance with the U S government backed Reserve banks, and lauds the Federal Reserve as a safeguard against future panics. The Green Room meeting drew 15 members.
L Willstd Mulford president of Mulford-Haar Company discusses Ford prices and depreciation trends. A Brooklyn showroom exhibits current models and repair capacity, emphasizing fast service and extensive Ford parts. The piece also mentions Trinity Church monuments and a craftsman cross by Irving Casson.
Boni face Towncend notes a brite and fair impression atop the Majestic Hotel deck where the hurricane name is being considered. The exchange hints at local color and naming reflection amid the storm season.
The page notes Arthur Woodward at 1474 Broadway and lists names Vande r Mearnisn and a Broadway address as part of the New York Rotary Club content. The text appears as a damaged OCR fragment from the Next Issue Globe dated July 3.
The piece argues that waste is a hidden threat to national security, equating bread waste to undermining the war effort. It urges quick, simple home actions to conserve food, noting the large US population and the potential impact of small daily choices. It contrasts stern duty with the era's romantic patriotism.
The International Convention of Rotary Clubs in Atlanta yields humorous vignettes. Uncle Charlie Woodward, 95, gives his annual speech and recalls marching with Sherman. Milner coordinates program and jokes abound about recruiting officers and emiles.
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