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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
1
Emperor William calls a high level war council in Brussels to unite German military leaders including von Hindenburg, Ludendorff, Ludendorff’s successor, the Crown Prince, Stupprecht, Grand Duke Albrecht, and Admiral von Capelle for coordinated action.
Emperor William telegraphed Crown Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria congratulating on the fourth German army's July 31 failure of an Anglo Mrenett attack aimed at conquering the coast of Flanders. The official statement notes the assault did not succeed.
Ansocjited Pres reports in Petrograd that General Alexis A. Brusgiloff, commander in chief on the southwestern front, becomes generalissimo. General Teheremissoff, head of the Eighth army, is named to succeed Korniloff on the southwestern front.
British and American forces fought in France and Belgium on August 2. American surgical teams arrived from base hospitals and worked side by side with British units to aid the wounded, marking a significant but partial role in the battle.
National prohibition by constitutional amendment stalls in the house as the senate had passed its submission resolution yesterday. Prohibition leaders bar plans to reconvene the Democratic caucus and reverse war- only actions, hoping delays favor the amendment's cause until the December regular session.
The Air Corps training captain Ralph L. Taylor died when his aircraft crashed 800 feet near Mineola. Sergeant Thomas Pell, aboard, suffered a broken jaw and internal injuries. Taylor, married two months, led instructors and students for about two months and was an expert flyer.
General Juan Merigo faces charges of breach of army discipline and conduct harming Mexico's foreign policy after a local paper published a statement he allegedly made urging Mexico to break with Germany and join the Allies. Merigo says he had already resigned and that his remarks were patriotic, not harming Mexico.
Washington Aug 2 Hoffman Phil Jibs former secretary of the embassy at Constantinople was nominated by President Wilson to be minister to Colombia George P Ingersoll of Ridgefield Conn was nominated for minister to Siam
James W. Reynolds, superintendent of the New Orleans police, was shot dead in his office by Patrolman Terrence Mullen who also wounded Captain Jerry Mullen. Officials say the patrolman appeared to suffer a sudden insanity. he was captured while escaping.
The Shipping Board will announce measures to requisition and charter all ocean tonnage for general use. An agreement between American and British governments aims to coordinate operations under government charter, with speeded service and a unified rate schedule. If owners fail to follow regulations, charters will be reassigned to others to ensure swift, state-directed shipping.
In Cleveland and Toledo districts the draft board endorses stricter occupational exemptions. Personal exemptions for work deemed necessary in factories or farms will be limited. skilled workers may be replaced by exempted regulars. Attorneys urged to attend sessions. exemptions by affidavit only in special cases.
The House committee approved a Jones amendment raising the tax on corporations undivided surplus from 16% to 18% and narrowing the applicability to netted or invested surplus. Large interests opposed the change, arguing it affects distributed and reinvested profits. no other revisions were agreed, with a plan to finish work by Saturday for debate next week.
Annelated Divan reports from Washington that Bainbridge Colby of New York was nominated as a member of the shipping board. The nomination passed the Senate Commerce committee after Calder objected to unfavorable action being voted down.
The Senate adopted a resolution for submission to the states on a federal Prohibition amendment. The measure, approved 65 to 20, requires ratification within six years, with the House undecided and Senator Pomerene opposed.
An Italian machinist living at 25 Martine Street Cincinnati seeks citizenship papers in U S district court after being drawn in the draft lottery. Federal rules may allow him to enter military service despite his alien status, whereas prior exemption would have applied. The article calls him an orator without a bridle Theophrestus.
The federal trade commission will start a flour milling inquiry next week as part of a broader food investigation. Dr. EO Merchant will lead investigators to Minneapolis, with Chicago visits planned later, following a conference with the Food Administration to study milling costs and coal and trade conditions for the baking industry.
The American steamer John Hays Taman Nae was sunk by gunfire from a German submarine. All crew members were saved. The Hammond, described as a schooner, was burned near Bath, Maine, in 107.
Fragmented state summary notes a Senate resolution by Weeks to supervise war funds facing opposition from President Wilson and uncertain support in Congress. Reports indicate administration confidence in gaining a majority but text is garbled and unclear about final outcome or dates.
The American consulate reports 41 crew members of the Motano lost when the steamship was sunk by a German submarine on July 31. The casualty figure comes from a status message received in London via the Associated Press.
Dr Holston Kurtilwon of Columbus, on the state dental board, asserts entitlement to $100 for thirteen days of state work correcting dental exam papers after the board in Toledo increased pay. Dr Bartilson objects, noting only five days were spent and refuses a voucher.
German forces fight to hold Planders lines against Anglo French attacks hindered by bad weather. British reports say they repelled a German counterattack near Routers Ypres line after a night action. Paris notes two attacks near Rheims and Verdun that failed. Russian front moves hint at strategic shifts as Uskull bridgehead evacuees alter the battlefield.
In Mexico City the National Commercial Congress met mid July and recommended a prohibition on export of essential articles. The plan lists corn wheat flour beans and cotton as items to be restricted to protect domestic supply.
The dispatch from Petrograd on August 1 describes a growing movement to raise a large women's army following heroic front-line conduct. The effort spreads through districts and universities, with women urged to enlist and organize, including a push within Petrograd to establish women services and a female college program.
Washington August 2 hundreds of men nationwide supplied fictitious addresses during registration with the Department of Justice seeking repletrian and are now pursued by authorities. Bridges vacant lots and non existent streets were listed as addresses to misrepresent migrants who vanished. The trend appears more common in large cities with fewer cases in smaller communities.
The French minister of marine has resigned prompting political shifts in Paris as officials report new arrangements. Reports indicate Premier Mbot convened discussions while the Parliament weighs the implications. The Albany Journal notes uncertainty about future defense policy and leadership changes.
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