15 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
1
The White Star liner Adriatic arrived in Liverpool carrying 44 passengers including one American. She is the line's largest ship then in service between New York and Liverpool. Her arrival follows anxiety in shipping circles over her large consignment of munitions and safety.
The American schooner Lyman M Law, 1000 tons, 211 feet, built 1890, sailing from Bangor January 26 with 60000 bundles of lemon box shooks for Palermo, is reported sunk Monday by a submarine or bomb on board. Nine American crew members were landed, cargo valued at 31200 dollars and insured.
London reports British officials cite long suspected German activity in Cuba with agents tied to oil concessions at Santa Lucia bay. Capt Hans Boehm, captured aboard the Dutch steamer Pelandan at Falmouth, held a chart linked to the Santa Lucia project and possible submarine base plans. Authorities say Boehm acted under a superior not named.
Christian N. Herter, former American embassy attaché in Berlin, loaned to Brand Whitlock in Belgium, arrived in Berne after arrest by German petty officials at Mayence. He said passports awaited since Feb 5 and endured a night of detention and forced boundary crossing amid frontier difficulties.
Juarez reports Cen Jose Murguia with 600 men heads toward Casas Grandes to drive out Villa forces as Gen Dieguez joins with 3,000 and 9,000 left behind. Ojitos ranch near Corner ranch falls to Salazar adherents as U S troops delay pursuit and Mormon kidnap victim ransom sought. Murguia heads to Casas Grandes with 500 men. Ranchers move families toward Omaga border as Villa followers press north. details vary.
Washington reports indicate a liberal revolt growing in Cuba with Secretary Lansing issuing a second warning that the United States will not recognize any violence set government. Baker announces a sale of 9 cents rifle and 2,000,000 rounds to Cuba to arm volunteers, while Cuba’s Liberal Alfredo Zayas appears elected. In Santiago insurgents warn ships of mined ports and threaten retaliation if officers are held.
Lord Robert Cecil praised the Americans led by Herbert Hoover for their relief effort in Belgium and Northern France. He noted the withdrawal of US patrons from the commission will be deeply regretted, but lauded Hoover and colleagues for their two plus years of humanitarian work, building guarantees and maintaining uninterrupted aid for 28 months.
News print manufacturers visited Washington on February 15 to confer with the Federal Trade Commission amid a government investigation into the industry. Discussions likely touch on grand jury activity in New York and possible indictments for antitrust violations. The FTC has passed evidence of trade restraint to the Justice Department and seeks an arrangement to ensure publishers receive paper at affordable prices. Francis J. Henri of San Francisco leads the FTC effort on alleged legal violations, with further work planned after a preliminary congressional report due later in the week.
Atlanta reports a gathering of Progressive leaders planning to invite President Wilson as a liberal Democrat and Senator elect Hiram Johnson as a liberal Republican to speak at the St Louis convention on April 12 1920. John M Parker urged planks on prohibition woman suffrage and universal military training. delegates endorsed resolutions backing government actions and Americans abroad and pledged northern eastern and western Progressives to aid party growth in the South.
Reports from Copenhagen via Overseas News agency say a deadly epidemic is sweeping Rostow-on-the-Don area and across the government of Yekaterinoslav. Doctors fail to identify the plague as victims' bodies show inflamed swellings.
London february 13 a Copenhagen dispatch to the exchange telegraph reports the Spanish minister at Brussels has assumed charge of the American interests in Belgium. This marks a shift in consular authority amid ongoing European diplomatic adjustments.
At Oboken on February 15 Count Joahnn H von Bernstorff former German ambassador sailed home aboard the Frederick VIII with the Countess and nearly 200 German diplomatic and consular officials. The departure marked a quiet severance of German U S relations as Bernstorff and party received farewell flowers and waved to onlookers. He spoke with Swiss Minister Ritter before sailing and warned that submarine campaigns would intensify with warmer weather while defending Germany against blockade criticisms.
In Austin on February 15 the Texas senate voted 19 to 12 to table a resolution seeking an investigation of Governor James E. Ferguson. Senators said the senate lacks jurisdiction, effectively killing the measure filed against Ferguson alleging violations of court rulings, political interference at the University of Texas, and campaign funding from special interests. Ferguson spoke in his defense, denying the charges.
Four American cowboys captured by Mexican rebels near Hachita New Mexico were reported to have remained on the Mexican side of the line when seized. The investigators concluded the Americans did not strictly stay on their own territory during cattle roundup and did cross toward the border.
On the French front British forces renewed raids into German positions including a 250 yard advance northeast of Arras reaching the third line with many enemy killed and prisoners taken. Ancre near Grandcourt saw a strong position captured while trenches on the Somme and near Ypres were entered. Artillery duels and aerial bombings continued on other sectors. In Romania near Mesta Canesti Germans held several captured trenches. Volhynia north saw German repulsed attacks southwest of Lutsk. In Lake Drisviaty Germans penetrated but were driven out. Cerena bend on the Macedonian front saw repulsed assault. Austro Italian front had artillery duels and surprise attacks yielding Italian prisoners.
The Board of Trade will seize possession of the coal mines across the kingdom for the war duration. A new department for mine administration will be led by Guy Calthrop, current general manager of the London and Northwestern Railway, as controller.
Washington reports a steady buildup of German violations of American rights sparking talk that Wilson may seek congressional author ity for broader protective powers though he remains cautious. The sinking of the Lyman M Law by an Austrian sub was illegal but caused no loss of life and prompted no drastic action. Government agencies eye Atlantic shipping shifts as ten percent of U S commerce relies on foreign-flag vessels, with disruptions likely if the submarine campaign persists. The council of national defense meets daily to align resources while Morgan advisor E H Stettinius provides war order insights. The state department asserts federal aid to American ships may occur, but the White House will avoid actions that could let Germany claim U S responsibility.
Washington reports urgency to pass 225,000,000 for the Danish West Indies and to create a provisional American government on the islands. House and Senate committees approve bills authorizing the appropriation and a commission to study local needs, with a governor to be confirmed by the Senate.
In Dubuque on February 15 the voters approved a bond issue of 500000 dollars by a 4 to 1 margin to fund a second high school and grade school extensions.
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