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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson pressed the Federal Trade Commission to speed investigations into production costs for coal steel iron petroleum tin aluminum and more to curb war profits and help keep prices fair. The War Industries Board will set priority and may buy for allies if needed while protecting the general public from price hikes.
Paris report says a Bay of Biscay trawler of Bermeo was attacked by a German submarine. A shell struck the vessel, four crew were wounded, one died after being landed at Bermeo. The submarine commander said the attack was a mistaken identity, thinking the boat French. The London Admiralty confirms a submarine attacked a Spanish fishing boat near Bilbao within Spanish waters.
Maj. J B Goldthwaite U S Army Medical Reserve Corps reports 1 350 wounded men sent for special treatment to a London hospital with crushed and broken bones while 1 900 were able to return to active duty at the front. He arrived from Europe as one of 20 American medical officers observing new methods of treating wounded.
Taft's physicians report the former president's condition improved in Clay Center Kansas after sudden stomach trouble last night. It remains uncertain if he can resume his speaking tour with a planned engagement in Lincoln Nebraska tomorrow.
Globe Arizona August 7 reports Apache Indians in the Sierra Anchas mountains 50 miles northwest of Globe on the warpath. Two large asbestos mines suspended operations after a telephone alert to sheriff. Indian workers allegedly called out by uprising leaders. Deputy sheriffs and mounted rangers mobilized. forest fires set near mines and guards prevented damage. Industrial Workers of the World organizers are said to be active among 150 Mexican and Native workers.
Chicago debating removal of a page titled The Kaiser in the Making from 130 000 public school spelling books ended 7 to 3. Anthony Czarnecki failed to advance a motion to report the page elsewhere to federal authorities. The board approved eliminating 40 pages from 70 000 spellers still in use. A trustee urged caution arguing the move could offend German Americans. Czarnecki called the German emperor the greatest murderer. The board faces legal questions over its legality amid recent mayoral appointments.
London Aug 7 A conference of entente altes representatives, a Paris conference continuation, opened in London this morning with David Lloyd George presiding. Attending were Premier Ribot and War Minister Pavilege of France, Baron Sonnino Italian premier, Arthur Hallfour British foreign secretary, and Arthur Henderson with other war cabinet members. All entente allies were represented by ambassadors ministers or special representatives.
Canadian outposts around Lions establish a new line near enemy front after crossing into a group of houses. Lens-Bethune road now within our lines up to Lens city, while Germans mount heavy artillery and machine gun fire on the crater area. Canadians extend saps daily and hold positions on south and west outskirts despite bombardment. French forces penetrate German lines at three Verdun sites and strike in Avecourt Wood Hill 304 sector, with losses to the Germans. Allied artillery and counterattacks continue on the Champagne front and in Belgium with routine fighting and no major breakthrough.
Chicago August 7 Elihu Root head of the American commission arriving in Chicago on the way to Washington to report to President Wilson said there is no more disturbance in Russia than in the United States and praised Russian women who joined the army to fight for their country He predicted American women may shed blood on the field of battle and urged Russia and America to recognize the women fighters as earning a voice in politics and vital to Russia's welfare He also praised Kerensky comparing him to Washington and said Russia will win in the end
St Louis industrialist Jordan W Lambert was found mortally wounded in his apartment after a late night telephone call to a maid prompted entry. Police seek a mysterious woman who warned something may have happened. A letter from his wife hints at divorce plans and overwork is blamed for his collapse. Burlington dispatches report the death reached his wife in Vermont where she and their infant are under medical care.
London August 7 health of Alexander Kerensky Russia’s man of the hour is a matter of grave concern to friends and associates according to an English delegation from Petrograd. His friends say only his will power has kept him going amid constant strain and he is described as haggard emaciated with coughing and still vibrant in voice. The House of Lords debated alleged scandals over honors distribution with calls to publish reasons and audit party funds but no vote was taken.
With about 750000 men under arms the regular army will be at war strength today or tomorrow per the War Department. Since April 1 the army recruited 180766 men while the national guard added 139,? but retains 13,092 officers and 419,854 men since August 5. In weeks 687000 will join as drafted, with half a million to the national army. a depot is to be set in France to supply front regiments. Provost Marshal General Crowder works on draft regulations to be issued late this week.
London Aug 7 Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer introduced in the house of commons a formal resolution authorizing the treasury to borrow another 1 250 000 000 on the security of the consolidated fund of the United Kingdom and announced that a war loan bill for this purpose will be introduced within a few days The resolution was adopted Bonar Law said a loan bill would be required during the parliamentary recess because the government would have to give American government long dated notes in exchange for a loan and the treasury's power to issue such notes was limited by the last bill and is not sufficient to carry us through the recent."
The Rev. John Scandrett, Methodist Episcopal minister of Lafayete New Jersey, drowned in Deer Pond after rescuing two young women from a capsized boat. He swam to aid them, pushed the boat toward shore, grew exhausted, and disappeared before rescuers arrived. his body was recovered.
London reports negotiations are in progress with high authority to secure immunity for hospital ships from submarine attacks. A Madrid dispatch says a Spanish naval officer will board each hospital ship to certify it carries only sick and wounded.
London August 7 The first of a standardized steamship fleet built in Great Britain will be put into service this month Sir Leo C Co Money parliamentary private secretary to the minister of munitions said in the house of commons The initial vessel will have a dead weight capacity of about 8006 tons The Washington Post Automobile Route Books Tice 250 by mail 35c.
In Pittsburgh on August 7 a record price for hogs was quoted at $17 for the best grades at the Union stockyards. The previous high was $14 during Civil War days, signaling a sharp rise in livestock values and market activity.
Germans Attack at Verdun and other items noted in the issue. Reot Says Women May Fight and a mystery surrounds Lambert death by own action. Davis Leads in Virginia and Food Bill Vote Today marked the day’s political updates.
Westmoreland Davis of Loudoun county led a strong challenge to the machine in Virginia Democratic gubernatorial primary returns. By early morning with three-fourths of the state in, Davis showed a growing plurality near 5,000 and predictions of a 10,000 vote edge. Davis led Richmond city and several rural districts while Ellyson trailed, Pollard blocked in many precincts, and independents claimed gains against the machine in multiple races.
A German submarine accompanied by two Dutch torpedo boats entered the waterway near Meassluis, ten miles west of Rotterdam, as reported by Handalsblad. The dispatch notes the U-boat is waiting for better weather conditions.
After a day of wrangling the administration food control bill cleared the Senate by unanimous consent for a final vote today at 4 o clock on the conference report. Opponents predict few speeches and administration leaders expect minimal opposition. Senator Wadsworth denounced delay as breaking faith and urged a joint war expenditures committee. Senator Williams warned against antiadministration forces amid war spending suspicions. CONTINUED ON FORTH PAGES.
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