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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
1
A French port reports the second American troop contingent landing amid cheers. Major General Sibert’s camp is ready near the front as Pershing’s arrival is anticipated. Troops, bluejackets, and vast supply convoys fill the harbor while censorship shields further movements.
June 27 report from Tortebice region describes heavy artillery and infantry clashes with German counterattacks. Allies claim fortress cavern captured with nine machine guns and equipment for 300 men, plus 60 officers among 980 prisoners. In Champagne area, a German surprise attack west of Mount Carilet was repulsed and ten prisoners taken. Also notes bombings on Nancy with no damage. A Red Cross rumor about nursing sisters wearing Catholic religious dress is discussed, with clarification from Evot Wadeworth.
London reports German legation at Christiania formally protests breaking of a German official seal on a baggage trunk of Anton Rautenfels among those arrested in a conspiracy to blow up seized ships. No confirmation of Paris claim that Germany asked Norway to apologize. Recall of Germany's minister may be linked to Norway's demand. Admiral Paul von Hintze succeeds him.
Washington reports Fatablinhs ment of dispensaries in all important scapatia across allied countries. The article notes the French and American Red Cross collaboration, praising public response to war relief funds totaling $114,000,000. The Figaro also backs an appeal for funds and stresses wartime relief in trenches and homes alike. A patriotic tourney to start June 9 at the Chicago Tennis Club marks broader war effort mobilization.
German writers guided by the war press bureau predict a new British offensive while noting no major French attacks imminently. Captain von Salzmann argues Beltsih feints hid troop regrouping, with a likely Witscharte style assault north of Ypres aided by heavy artillery and infantry. General von Ardente denies a Russian push is possible, criticizing workmen delegates and warning of mutiny and desertion plaguing the army.
Liberals sweep Regina Saskatchewan contests as results solidify control. Voters delivered a decisive victory with Liberal candidates winning key ridings and securing a stronger presence in the provincial legislature.
New York June 27 a man claimed as the head of a German spy system was arrested. Albert Webber alias Hinl, a 45 year old Hoboken resident and German naval reserve officer, faces six co defendants charged with conspiring to violate U S postal laws by routing letters from America to Germany via a Norwegian steamship employee, part of a federal probe into how news of destroyer departures reached Merlin before warships arrived.
Reports from Athens and Washington indicate M. Venizelos will form a new Greek government after the latest political shakeup. Discussions center on cabinet posts including Nicholas Politis as foreign minister and possible war and naval appointments. Protests, resignations, and summonses mark the political maneuvering as Venizelos gains support to address parliament.
Col J J Mafferty, collector of internal revenue, lauds Philippine progress citing good roads schools and services as indicators of prosperity. He travels to the United States with a daily stipend and mentions payments to Nix Pino Suarez's widow and Aquilea Sentan’s widow amid the Ma dere revolution era context.
The Mexican finance department announces steps against Cana pra Copper, claiming falsified refunds and retaliatory actions. It accuses the firm of halting crucial machinery to the United States and obstructing wartime production, warning allies of potential supply disruption and price manipulation.
Ten able bodied American woodmen arrive in England under New England led groups to burn forests into lumber. They bring full equipment and tables for meals, ready to work. Their maintenance needs include raw food prepared by their own cook. In Stockholm, President Carranza sends a pension to a minister and attends dinners at the palace with Mr. Madero and others.
British forces close on Lens in a potential seizure of the coal city and its outskirts. French operations appear uncertain in scale with Petain’s cautious advances and a notable push at Hurtebise west of Craonne. Greece’s entente drive grows subtler as Venizelist influence lingers ahead of May 31 parliament. German counterattacks on the Arran front are checked. a Danish steamer Gunhild sinks with five drowned and no Americans aboard.
Copenhagen July 2 Observer reports Bulgaria weighs breaking relations with the United States while Premier Radoslavetz travels to London for possible concessions. A decisive shift would require an appearance of American troops at Salonika to rally native Bulgarian sentiment against arbitration. The report notes Bulgaria fears the costs of maintaining power and hints at German peace pressure influencing actions.
London gossip reports Dutch and German governments reaching a revenue related settlement. Dutch merchants will pay Germany an amount equal to prior levies on goods while Germany pledges to replace damaged or seized ships. Rotterdam dispatch notes German ships in port and many vessels torpedoed or seized amid ongoing hostilities.
London edit reports the American sailing ship Galena of 1048 tons was sunk by a bomb on June 25 off Brest, with no casualties. Fifteen crew survived and were taken to Brest. The Galena, formerly the Foobar fuel, left March 22 from New York for Rouen with cargo for France, under Captain P. B. W. Marshall.
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