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Newspaper
Postville Review
Location
Postville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
6
Iowa's 1916 coal production fell from 7,630,088 tons in 1915 to 7,217,979 tons in 1916. Polk County output declined to 1,697,197 tons. The report cites spring stoppages from miners and operators as a key factor, with average mine employe earnings at $674.50 annually and labor costs around $1.42 per ton.
The House passed the $1.8 billion war revenue bill by 309 to 76 with every Democrat and 212 Republicans voting yes. Four Republicans voted present. Amendments were debated, including a 5 percent tax on autos and a Lenroot surtax rise. Protest over American detentions in Germany was sent through the Spanish government, naming two United States employees as withheld.
May 24 news notes a naval investigation into alleged German submarine activity near Maine after fishermen reported sightings at two points and a periscope sighting followed by a sub seen awash near Machtas. A patrol was ordered to scrutinize waters from the Kennebec mouth to nearby approaches.
The Jewish Daily Forward reported no cablegram from Petrograd confirming an unsuccessful attempt on War Minister Kerensky. The dispatch said Kerensky escaped and all participants were arrested. Murmurs linked the plot to supporters of the old regime.
Ino Janeiro May 28 official circles say parliament will order confiscation of all German ships in Brazilian ports and revoke Brazil's declaration of neutrality.
Petrograd May 28 Three Swedish atelaners with cargoes bound for Russia have been captured by no German submarine in the Gulf of Bothnia the official news agency announces.
London May 25 The admiralty praises American destroyers for vigor and skill in anti submarine war. Officers say Yankee units have rapidly aided Britain in reducing merchant ship losses. Prior to their arrival losses topped three ships weekly. last week losses were cut by half and the trend continues.
President Wilson writes to Representative Heflin of Alabama criticizing political efforts to blur the war with Germany. The letter, read in the House, defends his position and denounces the imperial German government's long record of wrongs against U S rights and commerce.
A dispatch reports Lisbon, Portugal, under martial law after food riots flare. The unrest extends to Paris and Lisbon authorities respond with emergency measures amid shortages.
Washington May 25 The present first class at the naval academy will be graduated June 28 next, a year ahead of their time, to provide officers for the fleet of submarine cruisers.
El Paso Texas May 26 Hipolito Villa brother of Francisco Villa was taken into custody by federal agents on his arrival from San Antonio. It is reported he was planning a new expedition into Mexico.
Rome May 25 Italian attacking forces after ten hours of bombardment broke through Austrian lines from Castagnavizza to the Adriatic over 14 miles, capturing Jamiano and taking 9000 prisoners. The war office said 230 Italian airmen dropped ten tons of bombs with support from ten British batteries, while Austrians counterattacked but were repulsed.
Boston May 26 Eighty eight corporations and individuals were indicted for conspiring to monopolize interstate onion trade. The cases stem from a nationwide inquiry into food costs led by U S Attorney George W Anderson. Indictees include F S Ort F C Ort E E Gundy of Ort Co Churubusco Ind A B Mosher F F B Kenner L A Schrader of Columbia City Cald Storie Co Columbian City Tad Joseph Deal Hooper Mich Elner E Candy Churubusco Ind Martin Boysen Doster Mich Edward Oliver Vauban Wis Henry J Vinkennnlder Moses J Dark of Vinkennlder Co Grand Rapids Mich.
President Wilson disclosed to Major General Pershing plans for American troop deployment to France. Pershing will travel ahead to London and Paris to coordinate with British and French authorities. He will receive full briefing on Allied strategy and training, with a likely promotion to lieutenant general and possibly general.
Arthur Warren Waite was electrocuted after three shocks in New York on Thursday night. He had confessed to poisoning his wife’s parents, Mr and Mrs John M Peek. Waite remained calm as officials escorted him toward the execution chamber in the motel corridor.
Washington May 28 Senator Pre Yinghuyzen of New Jersey introduced a senate resolution to investigate the Mangolia explosion that killed two Red Cross nurses.
Amsterdan May 28 A dispatch from Berlin reports German Socialists will hold a national convention August 12. It would be the first such gathering in Germany marking a historic event for the party.
Washington reports a wide inquiry into German espionage within the U S army and fleet. Secretary Daniels says German submarines learned of an American destroyer fleet's voyage and mined the入口 harbor. Officials call for strict secrecy to protect naval operations and note a probe into a leak tracing to Mexico or South Africa before wireless relay.
London reports Premier Lloyd George in the house of commons says anti submarine successes have improved the food situation. He notes more effective blows in the past three weeks than any similar period, expects May shipping losses to fall from April, credits American aid, and says there is no danger of famine.
Thirty persons killed and fifty injured when a tornado struck Andale Kan fourteen miles northwest of Wichita on Friday. At least six of the injured are in hopeless condition. Property damage reported large. Andale population about 287.
Rotterdam May 28 A Belgian relief commission head is chosen for the post succeeding Herbert Hoover with Jonkheer Charles Ruys de Beerendroeck a member of the chamber of deputies installed to lead the effort.
More than two hundred men from six or more American universities will sail soon to join the American ambulance field service in France. The mobilization moves ahead as students pledge to serve in the war effort.
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