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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports say President Wilson and advisers discussed immediate military needs for Italy, notably coal for munition manufacture, with officials opposing views that Italy's fate could decide the war. Confidence remains that Cadorna can hold the line as Italian artillery is regrouped after Austro German assaults.
Washington reports a conference of Atlantic coast steel ship builders with government officials to speed naval and merchant vessel production. Seventeen plants will join representatives from the Shipping Board labor and navy departments and the council of national defense to address labor shortages and propose a seven member committee to coordinate efforts and resolve unfinished contracts.
British aircraft attacked Pirmenzens near Saarbrucken and Saarbrucken railway facilities. Official report notes bombs burst on factories and gas works with excellent results and targeted lines around Saarbrucken.
Washington reports steel plants working on war orders were promised ample coal, with officials planning to divert by product coal to mills to ensure coke production. Some concerns near shutdowns due to fuel shortages, and priority orders will be adjusted to direct supply to plants based on government work.
Boston workers issue an ultimatum to the War Department after a meeting of building trades council agents. The arsenal strike was called off previously when Secretary Baker promised to send a representative to settle grievances. Agents say they have heard nothing and set a 10 o'clock deadline for a speedy adjustment.
The German Austro-Hungarian drive in the eastern and northeastern Austro Italian theater advances with Udine captured and Venetia under threat from the north. Haig presses in Ypres with Passchendaele fighting and Canadian forces taking Crest Farm near the town, while other fronts show minor activity.
A massive blaze at the Baltimore and Ohio Locust Point terminal on the harbor’s south side destroyed piers 8 and 9 and endangered munitions bound for France allies. British crew jumped overboard amid fears of drownings as shells exploded and secret service checked rumors of incendiary origin. Fire officials assessed losses in the millions while guards and armed workers protected the piers and nearby homes.
London dispatch reports Count von Hertling, Bavaria's premier, named German chancellor with Dr George Michaelis shifted to Prussia ministerial role. Hertling arrives in Berlin for Kaiser talks. he is a Pan German Junker elder statesman known for harsh view of governance. Michaelis will remain in Prussian ministry.
Honolulu dispatch reports the four masted schooner Gen. Churchill foundered on French Frigate shoal. Captain Charles Granton and four crew were rescued by a fishing trawler, then a life boat crew of seven was saved at sea and brought to port.
Four Mine Mill and Smelter Workers' union officials say they were driven from Bingham by vigilantes last week and on Tuesday asked the county attorney to file criminal complaints against the city committee of Bingham citizens.
Rome dispatch reports Italian cavalry in contact with enemy vanguards as Austro German advance is checked by bridge destructions on the Isonza and rear-guard actions. British batteries reportedly saved after three days of retreat amid cold rain and hunger. Udine falls to Austro German forces as operations press toward Tagliamento. US loan to Italy reaches 23 million, boosting allied credits to 3.091 billion.
Count Von Luckner said the German raider Seeadler was destroyed by fire 2000 miles from land during its Pacific cruise. He claimed the ship sank 25 vessels and that wireless time checks were used to lure ships to their doom. He spoke from a Fiji island capture, with officers confirming the details.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Carlo Tresca Arturo Giovanitti and John Baldazzi were held by a federal commissioner for removal to Chicago where they face indictment with William Haywood and over a hundred others on charges of conspiring against the United States.
Treasury reports the first actual cash from the second Liberty loan sale. Federal reserve banks turned in $124,590,753 paid by subscribers with applications and cash purchases. Navy subscriptions reached $1,020,2150 with battleship Texas leading ships at $107,350. New York district led with $632,950, Boston navy yards $441,450, Great Lakes training station $796,950.
Secretary Lansing released two more of Count von Luxburgs telegrams from Buenos Aires, confirming Germanys plan to influence southern Brazil and detailing attempts to win Latin American favor with flattery and naval muscle. The notes discuss submarine squadrons, open markets, and German efforts tied to Chile and Paraguay.
The federal trade commission issued regulations opening 20 000 German patented and copyrighted articles to American manufacture under the trading with the enemy act The move aims to supply vital drugs and dyestuffs while safeguarding the public against price exploitation and ensuring licensed terms.
Dr. T Masao chair of a Japanese parliamentary mission told a luncheon in New York that Japan will cooperate with the United States until Germany is crushed. He called Germany a pirate of the seas and an assassin of the air and said a lasting peace comes only after the monster enemy is thoroughly defeated.
A Vienna dispatch reports the Austrian Emperor entered Gorizia yesterday. The army damaged or sacked a large portion of the city and carried off the population.
Chicago reports show seven jurors named to a special committee to draft a report on the milk price fixing case as fourteen association witnesses repeat testimony. Farmers allegedly sold at three dollars per hundred pounds if spared from discipline, amid claims prices will rise to about twelve cents a quart. In Washington, dispatches say Emperor William will issue a definite policy decision next week.
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