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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
1
Washington June 28. Officials discuss delaying the entry of American troops into the trenches as acclimation, supply, and strategic considerations delay deployment. Pershing reports incomplete, Navy convoy progress awaited, while Joffre and British allies urge a visible show of support to France amid ongoing mobilization nationwide.
Paris June 28 Major General Pershing American commander has moved from his hotel to a fine old residence in Rue de Varenne near his headquarters. The house, once owned by Prince Gortchakoff, was leased by Ogden Mills of New York and placed at Pershing’s disposal. Pershing was asked to comment on The Army Bulletin article by Petain explaining why a premature peace must not be concluded. He said he has read Petain’s article and supports a complete and logical effort to justify the United States’ war aims, condemning German actions.
Stanley Hench of the Aeronautic Society of America announced a perfected mechanical pilot capable of steering an aeroplane across long distances. It can reach above 5 000 feet, drop bombs if desired, and could train new aviators in ten weeks, though a defect remains the inability to select a landing site. Orville Wright noted the issue and discussed future solutions.
Investigations reveal a secret wireless station on an island near Arendal with a broad sea view. Suspects are arrested across Norway as many are sent abroad for failing to justify their actions. Calls for diplomatic break if Germany does not clarify a bomb plot exposed by Rautenfels and others and the large explosives seized. Some Norwegians in coast areas tied to German interests resign, while two Russian mail boats between Archangel and Vadsø face no U‑boat interference amid peace talks and alleged non-sinking pact.
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil has revoked its neutrality in the war between the Entente and Germany. The nation aligns morally with the United States and the Entente, though no declaration of actual hostilities is issued. Lawmakers moved to revoke neutrality, with Senate approval and government notice to legations.
Rome June 28 Italian naval engineer Umberto Pugtiere has designed the unsinkable cargo boat the ieviera Maritima. The vessel displaces about 1,000 tons and carries 4,800 tons, with a double hull filled with coal to deter mines and torpedoes. The Italian Ministry of Marine has accepted the design. Russian Election Set for September. Provisional Government fixes September 20 for elections to the Constituent Assembly and October 1 for the first meeting.
The Tribune reveals German owned insurers in the United States gained immunity to insure vessels and munition plants. German agents reportedly entered premises and drew plans under protection, with ties to the German secret service and cordons around major Bethlehem and Carnegie sites, and New England and Massachusetts facilities.
Samuel Hopkins Adams lauds a new Sunday Tribune feature as the best work Sam Adams has produced for readers. The mining stock chronicle from Los Angeles outlines how good mining shares differ from bad, urging advance orders for the July 1 issue.
Lord Northcliffe, arriving as head of the British war mission, warns at a Players Club luncheon against censorship errors Britain faced. He urges frank American press coverage, notes mobilization needs, and predicts shifts in advertising, automobile output, and aviation production as the war progresses toward a democratic world federation.
American aviator and Lafayette Squadron member Hall survived a German biplane hit and seven assisting fighters. Though shot through the lung, he landed in French lines, fainted after touchdown, but regained strength. He was taken to Soissons hospital and is under treatment. He authored Kitchener's Mob and other war stories.
Washington, June 28 coal prices were cut by $1 to $5 a ton at mines east of the Mississippi, with a further 50 cent cut for government needs. Four hundred operators met under Secretary Lane to pledge reasonable pricing. The agreement places price setting under government control via the Defence Council and Federal Trade Commission to avoid antitrust issues.
The Senate debates beer policy amid war time controls. Key figures push to save beer from nationwide prohibition while wine and liquor provisions face fierce opposition from dry factions. Senators Norris and Kenyon join pro beer side. others warn of economic and wartime risks.
Washington June 2 President Hoover denied final plans for wheat control. He said statements in Chicago patches claiming the food administration would take over wheat futures trading were premature. He noted discussions with trades are tentative and may change once the food administration is established by Congress.
A captured captain from a torpedoed merchant ship provides a sketch of a German submarine equipped with a wire cutting device. The design features heavy circular knives along stout steel hawsers from bow to stern intended to slice through anti submarine nets. He drew the plan after his vessel was torpedoed and shells hit two other ships, believing the craft could force a path through nets.
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