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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
1
Amid fuel shortages from the Mississippi to the Midwest, railways rush food and coal as crowds of women riot over shortages. The Interstate Commerce Board reports freight congestion and port delays. government and railroad leaders discuss drastic measures and trackside actions to relieve shortages, with crews blasting tracks if needed.
In Philadelphia on February 23 a riot by wives of Franklin Sugar Refining workers left one man dead and nine others injured after police and strikers clashed near the refinery. A bystander was shot. bricks flew. police used firearms as the crowd marched from City Hall demanding concessions amid rising prices.
Report from British headquarters on the Somme to say troops last night seized a section north of Auedecourt taking 21 prisoners. Enemy trenches south of Ar Mertreres were entered on a front of several leagues with heavy casualties and 44 prisoners. Our men penetrated into the enemy post, destroyed dugouts and mines, and captured four machine guns. Total prisoners in last 24 hours reached 184 with one officer among them. casualties were light. Artillery active north of the Somme and between Armentieres and Ypres.
Thousands suffer from lack of food in eastern cities as animals die of starvation. Eighteen Western cities face potential lighting shutoffs due to scarce gas coal and coke. President Wilson seeks high cost of living investigation funding through Congress and contemplates legislation to curb food prices. Senate and House debate food riots. Railroad car service commission cites bad weather and submarine warfare for shortages reporting 109,000 cars short in February versus 62,000 in January.
New York mayor orders a full inquiry into food conditions across the city and asks for data on supply, prices, and health. He plans to seek a $1,000,000 city appropriation for distribution of affordable food after a rally of housewives and threats of protests at markets. The report will go to the board of estimate Friday.
Prominent lawyers contend the sweeping bone dry legislation omits the District of Columbia. Reed’s amendment mentions any State or Territory and excludes government reservations, butDC is not named. Abercrombie sought to include the District in the House but failed as prohibition advocates resisted changes. The Sheppard bills would permit shipments of liquor into the District for personal use.
Dispatches from Vienna via London report the Austro-Hungarian crisis as grave with commentary from the Pester Lloyd and Count Tisza's associate. Berlin sources hint at potential seizure of realms, while the U S submarine inquiry into Austria-Hungary proceeds under careful review and aims for a full response. Count Czernin signals willingness to pursue any means to soothe tensions and reach understanding with the United States.
London reports 13 vessels sunk by submarines in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. British brig Brigade and Centurion tied to the losses, with other ships named including Oceanic and Mont Ventoux. The Milan, Topeka and Kata state says a bone-dry liquor bill clears Senate and awaits gubernatorial signature.
The House approved the Reed amendment for absolute prohibition in states that ban liquor, 321 to 72. It voids state permits for limited imports, may take effect upon Wilson signing, and signals broad dry expansion. debate notes potential repeal of state laws and political shifts, with administration expected to endorse soon.
Reports say Cel Puyol and Castelliso forces prepare a supreme effort in Camaguey with rebels crossing from Santa Clara toward Camaguey capital Santiago de Cuba left to rebels as insurgents surrender in growing numbers. An American steamship reportedly evacuates residents from Santiago amid uprisings. Menocal expected to grant amnesty to armed rebels and civilians who lay down arms.
Page by page contents list major topics including rail blockade efforts food riots in New York Carson admits U-Boat peril and House vote on a bone dry act, with items on pay raises riots and war talks, society, sports and finance.
In less than three hours after a divorce for cruelty and desertion Mrs Caroline B Towne, 43, wed Roscoe C Jones, 36, a Los Angeles mining man. The ceremony was by Chief Justice Poow McCurrin at the bride’s Reno apartment. This followed an earlier failed Reno divorce attempt due to residence requirements.
New Britain Connecticut faced nine fires centered in the city core prompting military guard after an evening of terror. Two companies patrolled as investigators probed arson while most blazes were suspected incendiary. Total loss around 56,000 dollars with the largest hit to the New Britain Real Estate and True Company and several business blocks burned. Emergency crews from Hartford Meriden Bristol and Plymouth aided the firefight. Two firemen were injured. one seriously.
A steamship named The Ward Lane sailing from New York to Hibani was forced to return after a tire damaged the starboard side. A wireless message from the vessel said the crew had the fire under control as it moved back toward port. The Morteres, a 47 ton vessel, reported the incident while underway past various markers.
Secretaries of War and Baker urged Congress to appropriate 19000 for salaries of additional watchmen on Conduit road and the Washington aqueduct reservation following ravent developments in the international situation. Baker wrote that it is imperative to protect the citys water supply from depredations by disaffected persons. The request was reviewed by the House appropriations committee.
The United States pressed Berlin through Madrid to secure immediate release of American sailors held aboard the prize ship Yarrowdale. Officials signaled no immediate publication of the note and warned that submarine warfare remains the core issue. President Wilson was expected to address Congress soon on possible emergency measures while avoiding a casus belli.
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