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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson and Senator Chamberlain discuss universal training and expanding the armed forces for national defense. Chamberlain seeks endorsement for compulsory training and proposes enlarging the national guard and regular army while the war department plans a budget aligned with war-strength needs.
The Department of Labor reviews food costs showing a jump from 330.30 in 1913 to 425.54 today, with potatoes and eggs leading increases. Despite wage gains, a worker earning $3 a day in 1907 now loses about 16 percent in purchasing power due to higher food prices and shorter hours.
London reports the British steamship Alnwick Castle was torpedoed without warning on March 9 in the Atlantic about 320 miles from land. Some passengers and crew abandoned in five boats, with five dead aboard one raft. Survivors totals include 27, 24, and 20 from other boats, while another boat remains unaccounted for. The vessel, 3,000 ton gross, was owned by United Kingdom interests and built in Glasgow in 2001.
Washington reports explain a news quarantine for Americas sections of the Belgian relief commission before their departure from German lines. The State Department says the measure was agreed upon when relief workers agreed to stay in Belgium, with no credible detention of Brand Whitlock or other diplomats. The commission will remain two to three weeks in a German city en route to Switzerland to prevent new information transmission.
March 30 reports Enver Pasha Turkish war minister arriving in Berlin and proceeding to the Great Headquarters to confer with Emperor Wilhelm II and Emperor Charles of Austria who have also gone to Germany.
A staff correspondent reports that on the western front British outposts face the Hindenburg line with German defenses strong. Minor actions persist along the front as machine guns are heavily used and German heavy artillery shifts to fixed positions along the Cambrai St Quentin line. The Kaiser reportedly sanctioned the retreat and endorsed Hindenburg’s retreat methods.
Western front reports a pause after British and French troops occupy ground between Arras and Soissons, with Haig’s forces capturing Neuville Bourdon. French artillery remains active in Champagne while the eastern front remains quiet and Russian counterattacks near Ouisse and Czobanyos are repulsed. In Palestine British forces advance 15 miles, seizing the 50th Turkish division staff and 900 men, as Enver Pasha visits German HQ. Austrians renew pressure on Italians on the eastern front, with a repulse at Corso after shelling, while Macedonia operations remain unclear.
Argentina places Washington on March 30 as stocks remain tight and trade conditions show a cautious mood. Officials report constrained supply and uncertain demand affecting market sentiment and pricing outlook.
Seven neutral prisoners including an American were released at Copenhagen after arriving from Kiel. They spoke of a fierce clash with the British steamer Otaki on March 10, in which Otaki reportedly scored seven hits and set Moewe ablaze for three days. Six Moewe crewmen and two Hindus died. Otaki lost its captain, mate, engineer, and two sailors. Prisoners on Moewe reportedly broke an iron grate but were restrained by Moewe sailors with hand grenades.
The $50,000,000 government loan for 90 days was allocated among the 12 Federal Reserve banks with New York receiving $20,000,600 and other banks listed. Over-subscription ran about 33 1 3 percent, banks offering $66,650,000. Certificates likely issued Monday April 2 bearing 2 percent interest, maturing July 1.
Four American consuls, including Cinnes Brown of Mannheim and Henry C A Dammal of Aix Lachapelle, arrived in Zurich from Munich via Paris after the rupture of relations. They had been ordered to Constantinople but stayed to confer with the state department. Germany granted visas valid for Turkey but not Switzerland, keeping them in Munich temporarily.
Springfield Illinois March 30 The house committee on license and miscellany reported a boxing bill with favorable recommendations after a sub committee chaired by Representative Thomas Boyer advanced it to third reading The bill limits matches to ten rounds with no decisive result and requires licensed referees with clubs paying ten percent of receipts to the state Similar bills are pending in the senate and action is expected the week after next
New York March 30 Universal compulsory training with the National Guard as part of the federal force was endorsed by the National Defense convention of the National Guard Association of the United States. Veterans favored universal military training under exclusive federal control for all US male citizens of suitable age. The resolutions proposed to place the National Guard in the federal force, with Congress prescribing unit locations officer appointments and general staff representation.
Charles Huston of La Harpe was arrested in Macomb on a warrant from Carthage charging extortion by threat of death. J. B. Brand said Huston forced him to sign a 2550 note under threat of killing him, though Huston later had no cash evidence on his person. Huston was jailed in Hancock County after being taken from Macomb in custody.
March 30 report from Exchange Telegraph cites Brussels sources that the American legation in Brussels is isolated under German police guard. Rumor says Germany plans to seize Minister Brand Whitlock and his staff and move them to Germany. Americans in Brussels are told they cannot leave Belgium for up to three months. A Hague dispatch says Germany will require American officials and relief workers in Belgium to endure four weeks of news quarantine to prevent leakage of military information.
Berlin declares that Germany never sought war with the United States and explains unrestricted submarine warfare as a defensive measure. Von Bethmann-Hollweg blames Britain’s blockade for escalation and defends German diplomacy with Russia while noting strained relations and historical friendship.
Washington report says officials see no change in U S stance after Von Bethmann-Hollweg speech. Germany blamed others for acts. Wilson's position cited as justified. Officials warn Germany’s methods threaten world peace and expect further disclosures on the Zimmermann note. debate over U S entry and armament continues.
The chancellor asserted relations with China had been fragile, noting pressure from the Chinese government and wartime financial strains. He warned against exploitation of China’s resources and labor and urged protecting allies while guarding against greed and subversion.
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