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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1917

Page

3

Japan Sees U S Navy Expansion As Peace Factor

In Tokyo on March 25 prominent naval figure Vice Admiral Tetsutaro Sato argues the United States aims for peace through naval growth. He warns of growing U S strength creating naval disparities and urges Japan to steadily bolster its own sea power to safeguard Pacific stability.

Tokio Japan Tetsutaro Sato Naval Staff College Naval Board of Command Sato United States America Pacific

Route to assure safety of relief ships in war zones

Berlin discusses the need for clear routes and safe conduct for relief ships bound for Rotterdam. Naval authorities stress without defined ports and routes, safe passage in the war zone is impossible. The piece contrasts British relief losses and questions policy implications for elderly workers awaiting pensions.

Berlin Tuckerton Vling Rotterdam Admiralty

Massachusetts lawmaker urges pension aid for workers forced out

The writer cites recent arguments in Massachusetts regarding compulsory health and old age insurance and notes factory pace and modern production strain on workers. He argues many cannot adapt to new methods and would be left dependent if no provisions exist before retirement. The piece reflects debate on state action to aid displaced workers.

RST Co Ariike Ford Iowa Massachusetts Gt Irnde McCall

Plant On City Lots Says Lubin To Wilson

The United States should mobilize for food by expanding agricultural production, says David Lubin. He urges planting potatoes, turnips, carrots, and corn on farms and city lots, increasing animal feed and cotton output, and proposes a parcel post food distribution to curb prices and speculation. He warns war could last two more years.

Rome London United States David Lubin International Institute of Agriculture Lubin Wilson Europe Associated Press America Germany

Four Workmen Die in Subways Explosion Under East River

Four workmen were killed and 11 seriously injured in a dynamite blast during construction of a new subway under the East River near Blackwell's Island. The explosion occurred 135 feet below the river bed as workers labored in the tunnel. The Queensboro Bridge is noted as the span across the river.

New York East River Blackwell’s Island Queensboro

Subway Blast Traps Sixty Workers in Tunnel Panic

Sixty workmen were in the subway when the blast occurred. The injured and dead were carried from the tunnel via a small shaft. Inmates at Blackwell's Island hospitals and penitentiaries were thrown into a panic by the force of the explosion.

Penitentiary and Ware Blackwell's Islands

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