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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
1
London reports another week of heavy British losses from torpedoed ships with sunk vessels approaching the worst week since the U boats began their ruthless campaign. The three month trend shows waves of U boat activity, cresting this week, while naval officials cite improved Admiralty tactics and more boats escaping submarines as evidence of rising effectiveness.
Linden Ind June 20 The small town of Kirkpatrick east of Linden was practically wiped out when a seven car oil train wrecked in the village center and exploded. One man was burned slightly and several narrow escapes were reported. Kirkpatrick's population is about 400.
Geneva June 20 The Balkan news agency reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is deeply moved by King Constantine's abdication. He believes former Premier Venizelos will head the Greek government and Greece will join the war against Bulgaria. Ferdinand plans to travel soon to German headquarters to seek assistance.
June 20 congress by mistake appropriated 106000 for next year’s salary of Gov. Harding of the Panama canal zone instead of 10000. The error appeared in sundry civil bill copies and engrossed form. the bill, approved by the President, makes Harding’s salary ten times his present amount and will require another act of Congress to correct.
Boston June 20 The plea of Mrs John Billis to regain custody of her ten year old daughter Olga refused by the supreme court of Japan where the child was taken by her father Rev John Hills The case has been pending in Japanese courts for three years and had earlier been involved in litigation in this state.
On June 20 a peaceful suffrage picket on White House grounds turned chaotic as a crowd of angry men tore down banners carried by women advocating for Russia's view and women’s rights. Police arrived too late to prevent the disturbance, and no arrests were reported. The banners urged President Wilson and Envoy Root to support democracy and universal suffrage amid calls to free Russia as an ally.
Secretary Daniels said copper supply costs for navy munition production remain open for future pricing after a Baruch negotiated arrangement with copper producers. He urged the Federal Trade Commission to determine full production costs for basic raw materials, including copper, steel, coal, iron, and fuel oil, and to set navy prices with fair profit while directing continued delivery of needed articles.
In Butte Montana on June 20 miners began working the day shift only after a strike called by the Metal Mine Workers' Union. Employers abolished the night shift to safeguard workers and due to reduced demand as many miners left. The union claimed 4900 to 5000 miners joined the new union, with thousands staying away. Electricians’ wage demands won endorsement from the Silver Bow trades and labor council.
A cable report from Boston states the British steamer Elele, of 4481 gross tons built in 1913 and owned by Leyland Line, was sunk by a German submarine while sailing from Boston to Manchester with a general cargo worth about 2 million dollars. Crew status unclear but likely saved. Additional losses include the Warren liner Bay State sailing from Boston to Liverpool, and the Dutch steamer Bema from Boston to Rotterdam with grain.
June 30 report shows Airplanes and artillery as key to victory. Gen Goethals urged centralizing aeronautics under one department, with talks of a munitions department. House panel debated expanding aircraft to a fleet up to 100,000 machines and a training site at North Island in San Diego harbor.
The Tenth federal reserve district oversubscribed the Liberty Loan by more than a million and a half dollars. Official statement from the reserve bank in Kansas City cites total figures of 101,676,000 and an apportioned district amount of 190,000,006 with about 300,000 contributors.
Miss Natelle Smith, key state witness in Warren K Billings murder case, testified in the Mrs Rena Mooney murder trial in San Francisco. She identified Billings as the man who carried a suitcase to the roof of a dental office before the explosion, and the prosecution seeks to prove a dynamite conspiracy involving Mooney and four other indicted individuals.
Canadian troops report capturing a nest of German trenches at the foot of Reserve Hill near Lens. New positions have been integrated into British lines as artillery duels continue on the Aisne and Champagne fronts. The Italian war office says the offensive resumed with Austrian positions at Monte Attigara taken and 996 prisoners captured.
The FTC advised Congress to create government pools controlling coal production and distribution along with rail and water transportation to avert a severe coal shortage next winter. It said the industry is paralyzed by transportation, with sufficient coal cars available but not moving promptly to mines or consumption points. Recommendations include establishing coordinated pools to ensure timely delivery and disbursement.
New York reports more than 800 girls aged ten to twenty have vanished since January 1. Police Commissioner Arthur Woods orders a sweeping inquiry into police conditions following Ruth Cruger’s discovery. Consuelo La Rue claims she escaped two attackers who killed Cruger informants, with unclear ties to Cruger case.
President Wilson issued a proclamation designating the week of June 23 to recruit for the regular army. He urged unmarried men with no dependents to enlist for war service to quickly fill the ranks. Army officials had warned of slow recruiting as of April 1921, with 362 volunteers enrolled toward the 183,898 needed.
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