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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1917
Page
1
A new imperial chancellor seeks support in the Reichstag to pass war bonds legislation, but passage appears doubtful amid political resistance and internal critics.
Berlin reports say Chancellor must prove he can command majority to pass the credits bill. Liberal leaders oppose Michaelis as Prussia’s top figure, citing Bethmann-Hollweg’s exclusion from Reichstag talks. Zurich papers praise Michaelis appointment as Junkers’ satisfaction signals.
Paris reports a vigorous French push around hill 304 Verdun retaking positions lost June 28 with many German prisoners. German attacks at Mont Teton failed as French fire drove them back to trenches amid artillery around Cermy and Courcy. Also notes repulsed Champagne assaults targeting Mont Teton gains. Mrs Eva Cobb of Mildred arrives for a visit.
Petrograd July 17 reports Minister of War Kerensky has returned from the front following the resignations of three cabinet ministers.
Washington reports the Senate military committee approved a 640 million dollar airplane bill with a recommendation to pass. Senator Chamberlain plans to move to consider the bill tomorrow and expects a prompt vote.
Frank Augustus Scott chairs the General Munitions Board of the Council of National Defense. Since August 14 1914 he led Allied supply efforts in the United States and reorganized wartime buying for the Navy and Army. He cuts waste, arrays rifles and gear, and saves the government millions daily.
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Carl Vrooman praised the south for a 25 percent rise in food production, noting contrasts with a 10 percent gain in the Midwest and Northwest. The remarks were reported from Washington on July 17.
Petrograd reports that Finance Minister Shingareff Education Minister Manuiloff and Public Relief Minister Prince Spakhovskoy resigned. Cadet party members including Railways Minister Nekrassoff weigh similar moves while Premier Looff works to stop the step.
London reported the admiralty announced the capture of four German merchant ships in the North Sea yesterday. The Germans attempted to flee. two were damaged by British boat gunfire, two crews escaped, while one crew was brought to harbor.
At an Atlantic port on July 17 the American marines led the first wave ashore in France. It was also learned today that the transport carrying them was among those fired upon by German submarines during the sea crossing.
General Haig reports gains north west of Warneton in the Nieuport sector. A British raiding party pressed a large German detachment, fighting into the trenches and bombing the enemy after driving them back.
Washington July 17 Collector of the port of New York Dudley Field Malone turned down a police post offered by Judge Mullowney after testifying at the suffragist pickets trial. He said he has a better job already.
The Rocky Mount Fair Grounds hosts the last race day Friday at 1 30 PM touted as the speediest track in the state. Three events include a free for all featuring Billy Dale Pony Boy Lucilla Pricilla Hal and Lady Cochran plus a 2 17 trot with Bondale Ruth Palmer and Guadinini and a 2 31 class with young horses training on local tracks.
Washington reports the American schooner Childe Harold was sunk by a submarine on June 20. All crew were saved. The vessel carried no armament and sailed in European waters.
The War Department ordered a tenth regiment of engineers be drafted or recruited to supplement the nine already sent to repair French railroads.
Sixteen militant suffragists chose sixty days in the workhouse over a $25 fine for obstructing traffic during White House picketing. They plan a notable demonstration on the trip to the workhouse, hiring several conveyances for the event.
Buenos Aires reports a battle four days out from Liverpool between the British steamer Thessaly and a German submarine. One crew member was killed by gunfire during the engagement.
The initial meeting between Chancellor Dr. Michaelis and military leaders with Reichstag officials concluded in a stalemate. Key figures failed to reach agreement on ongoing governance and security measures, prolonging uncertainty.
American troops entering Paris are greeted with joy as General Pershing visits and soldiers receive tuck bags from volunteers. Zouave soldiers scrawl names on papers thanking donors while some parcels are sent to friends and sweethearts back home.
Georges Guinard a 36em infantryman receives a bag sent by Miss Mattie Norton of the American Fund for French Wounded Louisville Kentucky. A second bag sent by Miss Emily Warner of Plattsburg New York results in a young sergeant promising to write from the trenches. The tuck bar fame spreads as 60 000 packages reach Gare du Nord with more on the way for American and French troops.
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