17 May 1916
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
1
An unclear ledger item notes resources at Frederick in Mary Jamil at year Alas 1 1616. It mentions 3% overdrafts and secured stocks bonds and securities with unspecified details.
Ex mayor William N Ingraham recalls a sea engagement near Daunts Rock where the Aud followed the ship, fired, and the Bluebell was within a cable's length before the Aud sank. Prisoners, German jackets and officers were captured, while a handbag tied to the Treland uprising was later produced as evidence.
Revised figures on the army reorganization bill show the new force will be larger than first announced. Peace strength up to 211,000 officers and men, war strength 236,500, total regular army 261,500 with staff, scouts and unassigned recruits. National Guard reorganized at 457,000, total 718,500 available. Steamships crash in fog near New York with Greece Kea in collision. Greece Kea damaged port side while San Giovanni faced haze in fog.
A May 12 German note to Secretary of State Lansing warns neutral ships under flags of convenience to observe international law when stopped by submarines and to avoid turning toward submarines to prevent danger. It cites a January Dutch incident and urges captains to comply to avoid blame on neutrals. Britain seeks mail transit rights amid U S protests over mail and information shipments.
A six year old boy, Joseph Chubik, was swallowed by a cave-in on Mare Street in Mareville Schuylkill County. He attempted to climb out but a second fall carried him into the Stantum mine. Recovery may take weeks. Also notes U.S. Marines in Santo Domingo and a child death from whisky.
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