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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
1
Malone publicly clashes with Wilson over suffrage policy as Cabinet resigns by unanimous vote. He criticizes government promises, cites service, and contends for a shift in advocacy. The White House and allied factions face pressure as party lines realign and a new approach to reform emerges.
An obscure article by Arthur Draper reports Lord French making remarks that could bolster Prime Minister Lloyd George’s position. The piece notes his comments on Britain’s wartime leadership amid the Marne anniversary and hints at political calculations behind his public stance.
Hoboken boards vote to end German instruction in elementary schools to shorten the curriculum and funnel more students to high school. Officials cite cost and a desire to reduce German language offerings, with some vocal opposition from German-descent residents.
A law restoring the death penalty in the rear area of the fighting line is approved by Petrounam authorities. The measure applies to both sides’ soldiers and mirrors a punishment already in force at the front. The decree emphasizes wartime discipline and deterrence behind the lines.
Washington reports President Wilson ordered an embargo on gold exports effective immediately to curb bullion outflow and stabilize currency with Treasury and Federal Reserve oversight. The move aims to constrain foreign demand, bolster reserves, and safeguard the national economy amid war-time strains.
French President Poincare reviews American expeditionary troops marching before him as General Pershing and allied officers stand at attention. The scene shows American soldiers, mules, and equipment, with Poincare inspecting quarters and praising the alliance as the Marne battles loom and the war effort strengthens.
Sept 7 report from Lonlion details German air raids on Allied hospital units in France. Five killed from Harvard and St. Louis teams, nineteen wounded including officers and Red Cross attendants. One St. Louis member wounded. casualties mark the heaviest U S army loss in this hospital raid.
A fragmented OCR record lists Major Robert J. Patterson and Dr Harvey Cushing heading Harvard Army units in France and Britain, detailing personnel including surgeons, medical staff, and officers from the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. It references Unit No. 5 USA Army Hôpital and lists numerous names across medical, surgical, and support roles with attribution to Harvard and Cabot affiliations.
German aviators continue attacks over Montreliard France as authorities warn of poisoned candy found in paper bags. Officials urge vigilance and remind residents to avoid suspicious treats and to report any similar items to authorities promptly.
Amid wartime action in August near Hruvels a munition train derailed and toppled a special car carrying General Ludendorff and staff. The incident left the German general injured as the car was crushed under the overturned train.
A Chicago to Washington era report outlines widespread FBI style inquiries into the Industrial Workers of the World and anti war plots. It notes German funds may have supported anti war activities and wrecking of war industries. It also covers a Minneapolis conference of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy urging unity, loyalty, and postwar planning with Russian affairs.
In New Orleans on September 7 authorities arrested a local head of the World Workers of the World chapter in the South. Officials say the group intended to foment strikes in lumber camps and broader industries across the region.
Fragmentary text describes friendly relations between Americans and Britons, citing regular weekly conversations and a prominent American figure named Lar Raker Ceell. The piece references The Associated Press in a garbled form, noting positive feelings and cooperative spirit.
A biting satirical description of turmoil in Petrograd portraying a city that sees itself as the source of all things Russian while the rest of Russia remains comparatively calm despite seething upset.
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