14 May 1917
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
1
Reports from PETRORAD and PARIS indicate Hindenburg postpones a drive on a city while rushing five to seven hundred thousand German troops to the western front. Austrian forces bolster the Russo-German line as Von Hindenburg readies a colossal attack to pierce Franco-British defenses.
International News Service reports a large Zeppelin raid on England was repelled by a destroyer flotilla. Zeppelin L-22 was shot down after a clash with torpedo boats and patrol ships. Survivors were taken to port as others fled toward escorting cruisers. The action highlighted newer French explosive technology and extended shock range affecting aerial operations along the western coast.
Washington reports a vigorous push to amend the espionage bill to suspend speculation in food products during the war. The measure would force boards of trade and stock exchanges to cease trading in May grains and related commodities until the war ends, with fines possible for violations. A separate vote killed Senator Thomas’s amendment establishing a ten thousand dollar penalty per violation.
The British commission returning from a ten extended tour through the Atlantic states expresses delight with receptions in many cities. They say demonstrations by British organizations and citizens would lead them to believe all of the United States supports America joining the war.
International News Service reports a head on collision on St Marys river between the Dominion line steamer and Ventacost Mitchell of the Pittsburg line. Both vessels sank within twenty minutes. all but about half the crew were saved.
Washington May 14 Senator Robinson of Arkansas introduces a bill to treat print paper as a public utility under trade commission jurisdiction. He argues the shortage and high prices affect all paperusing businesses and that passage would bring immediate relief.
Reports from London indicate a renewed battle near Billicourt as British troops push to fortify positions while Australian forces face heavy German fire. Artillery duels and counterattacks mark a tense engagement with both sides reporting reinforcements and stubborn defense amid advancing operations.
Reports from Buenos Aires say the French mail boat Tarmoona was torpedoed between Oran and Algiers by a German submarine. Seventeen survivors were saved from about four hundred and fifty passengers, as the steamer was unable to escape and was torn apart. The raider remains active off the south coast, escorted by marines as allied ships patrol the area.
A garbled report discusses per capita spending in the United States and wartime mobilization. It mentions government actions, emergency regulations, domestic production, and control of supplies as the nation engages in war. The piece references May Day activities and a Saturday night event at Eagle Hall with calling cards at the Nugget Office.
Pacific News Service reports a sensational theft of three aeroplanes in one night. Two were stolen from the Dominguez field and one from Glenn Martin's Griffiths Park grounds. Secret service agents pursue the missing pilots who reportedly crossed into Mexico, amid speculation of German plotters aiding the theft for smuggling planes to Villa or Carranza.
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