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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
1
British HQ reports heavy snow slows operations along Arras Lens line and amid brutal weather. Germans launch two counterattacks near Menars Le Pyous area but fail. Despite harsh conditions, Allied forces press the Somme-like offensive, crossing ridges, securing sniper clearances, and taking prisoners as troops push toward German positions.
President Wilson requests Major General George Goethals to lead a nationwide effort to construct wooden ships for foreign commerce. The plan aims to boost overseas tonnage to counter the German submarine campaign and sustain Entente supplies. Goethals would have unlimited authority to organize shipbuilding with state engineers assisting and a Navy contract framework in place.
The disaster at the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia and nearby areas left 116 dead and 60 to 70 injured. Officials blamed an employee for a deliberate bombing using a shell crafted bomb, with investigations tying the act to patriotic motives for a foreign nation. Company leaders condemned the tragedy and promised full accountability.
A joint Allied War Council headed by Lord Arthur Balfour and M Viviani is expected in Washington within weeks to discuss war policy and coordination. British Admiral De Chair and General Bridges, plus Bank of England governor, will attend, with a French commission possibly joining. The United States will avoid political alliances while pursuing military and naval collaboration.
A man identified as George O Krimmel, with address Phituls hia, was arrested by Justice Department agents from Baltimore three days ago. He was photographed near the Chesapeake and Pelawace canal rocks and incriminating papers were found, then taken to a county jail under guard.
An amendment to the sundry civil bill was agreed in the Senate on Wednesday proposing $10,500,000 to sustain a year’s work on the Mississippi and Sacramento river projects under the Minnon control act. Of the total, $10,007,000 is earmarked for the Mississippi project.
Washington Norit Wan tracts for constr tan of twenty eight submarines likely will be awarded before week end. Secretary Dkanieds opened bids at the navy department on Wednesday with proposals for Forossela. Congress has authorized 38, but ten already assigned to navy yards at Ports mouth NT. Some offers exceed the authorized cost limit of 1,300,000 per ship may be accepted due to earlier construction times.
Washington April 12 Senate action cleared war for war legislation with the $155 million sundry bill, last of four annual appropriations, after House passage and Senate amendments to be promptly disposed of. The day also saw approvals of the army bill at $278 million and the aviary academy measure around $1.349 million, with funds available immediately, as new defense and war emergency tools support presidential directives.
Vacant lots in Quincey in demand. List detailed property description to attract buyers through Whig Real store for sale ads. Include size, location, access, utilities, zoning. Eight ads of about 25 words each total 230 words.
In Washington April 12 reports indicate Argentina and Costa Rica expressed support for the United States amid tensions as Germany presses in Europe. Argentina, while not formally breaking with Germany, risks breaking relations if it aids Germany. Costa Rica, under President Tinoco, faces uncertainty as the United States had not recognized his government.
London reports the week ending April 8 showing 17 Irish merchant ships over 7600 tons sunk, two under 1600 tons, with overall arrivals 2408 and sailings 2367. British vessels over 1600 tons sunk at 17, under 1600 tons two, with 14 unsuccessfully attacked. Fishing vessels sunk six. The summary notes a slight drop in large-ship losses and a drop in merchant craft destroyed.
The Federal reports the ministerial crisis in Spain, once threatened, is now postponed due to concern over possible American war involvement. A cabinet session focused mainly on Spanish trade, commerce, and coal supply amid uncertain disruption from remaining factions.
A federal grand jury summoned various trade operators with books and documents as part of an inquiry into the high prices of wheat corn and oats. Thirty five subpoenas were issued to witnesses believed able to illuminate the investigation.
Adjutant General telegraphs commanders to discharge men with dependent families under Bishop Barry's order. General Dickson plans to muster out so called strays from federal service, removing U S equipment while keeping them in state militia under Adjutant General control until further disposition. The move potentially affects hundreds of guardsmen who had declined the federal oath.
Major U.S. railroads form a wartime defense board to coordinate national transport. Members include F. Harrison, Toward Bulite, Samuel Rea, Hale Holder, Julius Kruttschnitt, and Daniel Willard. The board will set policy, create six regional subcommittees, and align rail service for troop and supply movement.
Pacific command broadcasts warn ships that German submarines operate in the Pacific. Message from Lieut Com Woods instructed ships under control to spread the warning by wireless and alert crews.
President Wilson asked Goethals to head construction of 1,000 wooden ships for foreign trade. Railroads appoint a five man board to run wartime operations per national defense council. Submarine warnings issued for Pacific shipping. Congressman Lever and naval groups push autocratic power to tackle food and grain issues. Senate action on four appropriation bills and army funding. Daniels opens bids for 28 800 ton submarines. Government aims at a seven billion dollar war revenue measure and a five billion dollar bond issue with expected swift passage.
President Wilson met with Speaker Clark and Majority Leader Kitchin at the capitol to discuss wartime manpower. The talks outlined plans to raise a large army while preserving a national guard and regular forces, with volunteers to be absorbed for the duration of the war once Congress acts and authority is granted.
WASELINGTON April 2 Analysis of the distribution of 2 612 000 000 reserves held by national banks March 3 the date of the last tank car shows country banks hold a larger excess war reserve than central or other reserve cites Heaviest reserves are shown in Western States Colorado 41.01 percent Nebraska 67 percent Montana 64 05 percent Kansas 39 30 percent Iowa 36 76 percent and South Dakota 34 54 percent Among reserve cities Galveston 7 percent Des Moines 34 84 percent Houston 35 percent Amet Avenue fails to render complete figures.
Fragmented text reports on the American Air Corps being recognized by Baker, with conspiratorial plots to destroy plants. It mentions U.S. government recognition of service, French air service, and War Department officials valuing American aviators at the front, plus arrests of several suspects.
Section men on the Wabagh railroad went on strike in Jacksonville on Wednesday demanding a wage scale of two dollars per day.
Warrrenton Mo April pa George Bo Sfackmann state auditor was acquitted of the charge of fraud in office based on allowed deada while he was county clerk of Warren county.
Representative Lever of South Carolina urged the House Agriculture Committee to close distilleries or divert grain toward fuel and food uses. He argued more than 80 million bushels of grain are wasted annually in whiskey and other intoxicant production, calling for action.
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