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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1917
Page
2
In Washington, evidence shows Johann von Bernstorff and associates sought influence with members of Congress on a prior occasion. Senator Heflin calls for a full inquiry into the matter and possible government aid connections.
A January 22 1917 cable reveals von Bernstorff asking authority to pay up to 50000 to influence Congress via a known organization to prevent war. He notes that a German declaration in favor of Ireland would aid in gaining Irish influence here and that he is starting to act accordingly.
Washington reports reveal Count von Bernstorff headed German propaganda to influence Congress on the eve of submarine warfare. Secretary Lansing released a Berlin message from January requesting authority to spend $50 000 through an organization the Foreign Office had used before to sway lawmakers.
Amsterdam reports copies of Germany and Austria replies to the Popes appeal for peace. Emperor William expresses lively desire for world peace and says he has followed the Pontiff's efforts with high respect. The note states the Emperor offers whole hearted support to pursue a peaceful settlement for Germany and the world.
Secretary of War Baker requests 287 million more for the large urgent deficiency bill. He says the funds are needed for expenditures since the bill was drafted as the United States plans to have about 2,300,000 troops in the field against the Kaiser's army.
Beet sugar producers and the Food Administration reached a unanimous agreement on stable retail sugar at about eight cents a pound. They will sell to wholesalers at Eastern refining points at 7.5 cents per pound cane basis, with the retail price not more than a quarter of a cent higher.
An Italian steamer reported the loss of seven crew members from the Portuguese schooner Undina en route to Europe from a Gulf port. Five seamen were rescued September 3 in exhausted condition by the Italian vessel.
Congress moves toward investigations in both houses after Count von Bernstorff revelations. The House is nearly certain to open an inquiry while Senate leaders hint at a probe into the $50,000 yellow dog fund Bernstorff requested from Berlin. Lawmakers exchanged harsh charges and fierce rebukes on the floor.
The House approved a $7,000,000,000 war deficiency bill with large army fortifications and Shipping Board funding. It authorizes $4,830,000,000 in direct appropriations and $2,314,000,000 in contracts. Major allocations include Shipping Board cash of $635,000,000 and a $350,000,000 torpedo boat destroyer program.
Buenos Aires reports the Chamber of Deputies postponed debate on the Luxburg crisis. After a ministry meeting the government signaled grave measures, possibly an immediate declaration of war against Germany and the dispatch of troops to Europe.
Senate and House conferees agreed on a measure to prevent military information reaching Germany via Latin American or other neutral nations. The proposal, embedded in the Administration trading with the enemy bill, would authorize President run censorship of mail, cable, radio and other communications between the United States and foreign countries. The amendment was adopted at a special meeting.
An American unit in France has taken over an important French railway line held by engineers. Though not yet shelled, German forces have tried to bomb the trains. The regiment operates under French command and handles ammunition supply to French units.
The American steamer Platuria was torpedoed by a German submarine September 15. Forty five survivors were landed by the Italian steamer Andrea. The master and eight crew members were drowned.
The first contingent of American civilian doctors has arrived in London and will be detailed to hospitals in London and across England for duty.
President Wilson, alarmed by Pacific Coast shipyard and other strikes, names a commission to visit affected areas as his personal representatives. The panel will seek a fair wartime settlement for employers and workers, with secretary Felix Frankfurter to chair and members including Wilson and Reed.
Quebec reports the central span bolted in place connecting the bridge arms of the world’s largest cantilever. The project ends a fifty year dream though trains will wait months for service with finishing tasks ahead. Painting will take three years and cost 35000, halving Halifax Winnipeg travel time.
The typhoon that hit Amoy, China, badly damaged the British Hulk Shanghai. More than 600 natives were killed as the port was overwhelmed by the storm’s fury.
Amsterdam reports the King of Bavaria has shipped pearls valued at about half a million marks to neutral nations for safekeeping, according to the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger.
Washington reports more than 300000 men of the national army have arrived at sixteen cantonments. They form about 45 percent of the first call quotas from nearly 5000 local boards. The War Department says equipment and supplies progress is satisfactory though some men may lack full war gear until just before departure for Europe.
Paris declares Alsace and Lorraine must be returned to France regardless of war’s outcome and Germany must pay reparations for damage in Northern France. Premier Paul Painleve presented these conditions in his maiden Chamber speech.
Explosion of a bomb in sacks of nitrate aboard the Japanese steamer Siego Maru at Iquique Chile killed two sailors and wounded ten. Four more bombs were found after the blast. Crew members suspected a German agent.
Twenty five coal mines near Clarksburg West Virginia have been forced to close within a week. Operators say they cannot mine or market coal at the $2 per ton price fixed by the Government. Daniel Howard, an operator, cites reports from other counties of the Central West Virginia field confirming mine closings due to unprofitable rates.
Secretary Lansing disclosed that boxes buried in the German Legation garden near Bucharest contained powerful explosives and microbes for horse and cattle destruction. Romanian authorities and U.S. observers traced crates from the consulate, exposing German diplomatic misconduct before Romania's war declaration.
An advertised ether compound from Cincinnati chemists named freezone is shown in tiny bottles and offered at low cost. It promises to relieve soreness by shrinking corn or callus so it loosens and lifts out with no pain or irritation and claims to work on all hard or soft corns and foot calluses.
A witty London Ideas note recalls a newly minted baroness failing to meet a professor for an eclipse viewing. She learns the event ended over an hour ago and drolly vows to wait for the next. Dr Peery’s Dead Shot promises worms expelled with one dose and no castor oil.
A young married man tells his wife he will not go out riding tonight. She inquires the reason and he cites expense and lack of desire. The wife retorts and asks if he has a date, leaving the punchline unresolved.
A Boie yase letter from veOWL DRUG STORE in Binghamton New Jersey dated October 3 1916 extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder ailments praising its efficacy and urging readers to send ten cents for a sample and booklet The ad notes bottles of all sizes are sold at drug stores and instructs mentioning the paper when writing
Hazel faced a choice between two young sprouts in her garden of love. She sought a hardy plant that would thrive in any soil and under any conditions. A ferocious wind from across the country withered one sprout while the other thrived, and Hazel is now happy with her choice.
A frightened girl recounts an incident where a calf chased her until she crawled under a fence. She threatened the animal, claiming she would retaliate, revealing a tense moment between child and livestock.
A brief remark posits that a man who can dodge unhappiness is nearly as happy as possible. It frames happiness as achievable by avoidance of negative states and upholds a stoic view of emotional balance.
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