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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
2
Washington October 23 new draft regulations postpone physicals for 7 million registrants until called and divide men into five classes. January 1 is the date for the next call. First priority goes to unmarried workers. later contingents include skilled vital to war and married men with children. Local boards will issue a detailed questionnaire to determine class placement.
Paris reports that initial reports suggested Zeppelins were shot down during a raid. Aviators and anti air defenses forced their descent in the Saone valley with landings near Sisteron in the Basses region.
Senator Husting was killed Sunday after returning to his Mayville Wisconsin home from an extra session. He had been a leading supporter of the administration's policies during the session.
An American destroyer on patrol duty in the war zone was torpedoed on Tuesday. One man was killed and five wounded. The ship reached port despite severe damage. Gunners mate Osmond Kelly Ingram died. others wounded include Herman H. Pankrats and William H. Merritt.
Berlin reports Moon Island fell to German forces on Oct 20 with about 10 000 prisoners and 50 guns seized on Oesel island. In the Gulf of Riga Russian and German battle fleets clashed, the Russian battleship Slava sunk after multiple hits, most of the crew saved by torpedo boats.
Copenhagen reports Bulgarian agents abroad have sought contact with the Entente powers on peace terms despite assurances of unwavering Bulgaria Germany loyalty. The issue touches the alliance between Sofia and Berlin and the future of their relations.
Crews from three American sailing ships reached an Atlantic port describing attacks by German submarines. One vessel, 1198 tons, was fired upon, looted, and sunk with bombs after being towed to Brest. The crew of the 895 ton four masted schooner Henry Lippitt from Philadelphia was previously reported as sunk.
Washington reports say Austrian sailors revolted over officers treatment and bed food aboard the Pola base. The unrest led to clashes with German submarine crews and the killing of officers on both sides, sparking a decision to move the German flotilla base.
The Zeppelin L-49 was brought down near Bourbonne Les Bains and inspected intact with its machinery. American officers observed the craft, while the German commander and crew were guarded by French soldiers and attempted to destroy the airship.
President Wilson proclaims October 28 as a day of prayer for the success of American arms. He calls all citizens to observe the day in solemn prayer across faiths, hoping divine aid will bless the nation’s efforts in the war.
Washington The American arm transport Antilles was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine while homeward bound under convoy. About seventy men are missing and probably lost. 167 officers and crew were aboard when the ship sank in five minutes amidships. This is the first major American war loss at sea bringing the war home to the nation.
The president signed proclamations returning 6845 acres in Wallowa National Forest, Wallowa County, and about 28438 acres in Fremont National Forest, Lake and Klamath counties, Oregon. Tracts become subject to homestead laws after 9 am November 15 and to settlement and disposal on and after November 22.
Nebraska defeats Notre Dame on Nebraska field in a grueling afternoon clash. About 8000 spectators witnessed a hard fought game as the Cornhuskers out battled the Irish in tough conditions.
A Wide World Magazine correspondent describes King Lewanika of Barotse traveling by his immense royal barge about 100 feet long. The craft carries living quarters, musicians, 50 to 60 paddlers, and crowds of rowers. it sails amid ceremonial music during the Barotse king's seasonal river journey and return months later.
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