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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1917
Page
3
A prewar Lorraine resident, noted for prominence, features as third on a list of suspects amid ongoing military actions. The report provides party affiliations and regional context, linking the individual to broader tensions and security concerns as hostilities rise.
Canon Collin of Metz tells The Associated Press that Lorraine will not accept German rule, recalling forty three years of protest against occupation and calls for Alsace Lorraine autonomy. He notes population resistance, Souvenir Francais and Souvenir Lorraine rallies reviving French sentiment amidst war.
London April 22 The admiralty reports two German destroyers sunk in a Dover raid possibly three Five German destroyers took part and were engaged by two Dover patrol vessels British casualties were slight compared with the results One hundred five Germans were saved The vice admiral at Dover notes the raid began on the night of April 20 with five German destroyers attempting the raid
In a dusk action near Dover two patrol vessels rose to the challenge as five enemy boats moved toward shipping. The Dover patrol engaged for five minutes and sank at least two or three boats while the rest fled. Our ships sustained no material damage and kept casualties minimal. Ten German officers and four sailors were saved from the sunken vessels.
The shortage of horses in Ireland coupled with rising agricultural activity has spurred growing interest in tractors and motor plows as farmers seek mechanized power.
Washington reports the Navy is studying delaying both the 12 000 ton battleships and five 35 knot battle cruisers as part of a war strategy. If capital ships are not built, existing steel would fund destroyers and merchant ships to combat German submarines.
The article states that if war with Germany lasts long, battle cruiser construction will proceed. otherwise capital ships will pause, freeing funds for smaller vessels and merchant ships by government and private builders. Shipyards face four year delivery for battle cruisers, with potential three to three and a half years under pressure. The shipping board collaborates with the navy on American merchant marine prospects as Browning and Grasset return to duty and allied patrol ships are reassigned. A council will define the permanent US naval policy, amid rising debts from promises.
Washington reports close watch on all reservists as German agents and sympathizers face intensified investigation. Justice Department notes field force expanded, with agents and sheriffs nationwide aiding in detecting and apprehending individuals working against United States interests.
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports persistent rumors that the Argentine ship Oriana was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean, with confirmation awaited. Also feared sunk is the Argentine steamer Curumatane of 1827 tons, per April 18 dispatch from Buenos Aires citing a German raider off the Brazilian coast.
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