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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
2
Rio Janeiro reports the Senate and House approving a state of war with Germany by wide margins. President Bray sanctions the proclamation and orders torpedo boat destroyers to seize the German prize ship Mher, a 684 ton vessel with 1234 crew.
A general investigation into retail and wholesale coal prices is planned by the department of justice. United States attorneys will summon witnesses and pursue criminal action where violations are proven, following widespread complaints of dealer profit margins.
General Petain forces pushed front across six miles from Vauxaillon to Pargny Filain under poor weather and captured key positions. German losses exceeded 7,500 troops with 25 heavy and field guns seized, along with substantial war materiel.
Twelve foreign born workers at a Bridgeport munition plant yard were approached by a Liberty loan canvasser. After a half hour of talk one man produced a roll of cash and the group collectively subscribed for eleven thousand dollars in bonds, paying cash for them.
The War Department lays out a winter quarter plan transferring regular army units to national army cantonments or guard camps. The 4th 7th 47th 58th 59th 60th 61st Infantry now at Gettysburg and the 30th 38th 39th 60th Infantry at Syracuse will move to Camp Greene North Carolina.
A nationwide Liberty Day bonfire drive lights the country with fires fed by fagots from historic sites. In Washington the capital’s blaze at the base of the Washington Monument is led by Mrs. W. G. McAdoo as Mrs. Wilson and Miss Wilson attend in rain. Wood from Lincoln, Grant, Custer, and other historic spots forms the pile.
In a House of Commons speech Premier Lloyd George said arrangements were being made, partly by Count von Bernstorff, to land arms in Ireland. He recalled events from 18 months ago and dismissed sensational speeches by minor figures as irrelevant.
President Wilson publicly supports immediate woman suffrage as a fundamental democracy question tied to the war. He tells a New York state suffrage delegation at the White House that states should act now and that his endorsement aims to influence the November election.
Food Administrator Hoover urged U S and Canada to boost production to feed the allies from North America without more Atlantic shipping. He stressed ships wheat and hogs as critical, warned against continuing exports that would shift German pressure, and cited a world fat shortage driving the need for more hog production to sustain the war effort. He noted allies require 196 million bushels additionally and 577.7 million bushels must be imported to maintain normal consumption.
Washington reports draft regulations nearly completed by the Provost Marshal General. The plan classifies all registered men not yet called into five groups by availability for military service, awaiting final approval from President Wilson.
The navy department says an American Lackenbach steamer fought a submarine off the French coast on October 19. Nine men were wounded, seven crew members and two sailors, according to a French port dispatch.
Secretary Baker reports Allied forces in France are in excellent shape after three months of training. He notes heavy German morale issues from the Riga offensive, with British and French units ready to press the line despite worsening weather and terrain. The review emphasizes substantial Allied material strength and anticipates continued offensives into winter.
General Pershing, with General d Esperey, witnessed the French victory northeast of Soissons. About 8 000 German prisoners were taken from quarries and trains as French forces advanced. German losses were heavy. French casualties were below normal.
Washington negotiations to buy 6,000,000 Mexican silver pesos for melting into subsidiary coinage were withdrawn after Mexican authorities presented new terms. The United States, acting on Mexico City instructions, concluded the purchase was no longer necessary.
Washington reports 200 million pounds of Louisiana cane sugar contracted by American Sugar Refining and due to move north next week. The deal costs about 13 million dollars, averaging around 6 1 2 cents per pound before refining and transport. Wholesalers will see prices fall from 8.35 to 7.26 cents by year end as the sea board price limits apply.
Washington announces plan to suspend priority of shipment on Monday October 29. One day’s production from Ohio western Pennsylvania and Michigan bituminous coal mines will be devoted to domestic consumers in Ohio and Michigan for emergency needs. The fuel administration says this method will be used in other cases.
Baltimore reports Bishop Luther B. Wilson of New York delivering a Pershing message at a Liberty Loan rally. He quoted Pershing saying Germany is not invincible and will be conquered, praising Americans in France for making a splendid impression.
London reports a rise in merchant shipping losses this week with seventeen vessels over 1,600 tons and eight vessels under 1,600 tons sunk by mines or submarines. The prior week saw twelve over 1,600 tons, six under that tonnage, and one fishing vessel lost.
Mineola New York Lieut Sylvia Resnati flies Caproni biplane eight passengers a 326 mile trip from Flan ton Virginia to government aviation field in four hours and 11 minutes
Chicago reports the death of former heavyweight boxing champion Robert Fitzsimmons after a five day illness diagnosed as pneumonia. He collapsed while performing in a vaudeville theater tour and pneumonia with double lobar involvement was confirmed, doctors stated he could not recover.
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