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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
6
British and German fronts show persistent artillery duels and raids amid broad Western Front activity. German nerves grow as patrols raid trenches and infantry clashes continue, with heavy shelling and new wave tactics shaping the stalemate.
We thank our many friends for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement. Ma and Mrs Martin Meehan and family
Died notices for Burns, Gaylor, Keogh, Forporte, Liphold, Martin, Mille, Morris, Turner, Uphur, and Pyrshur list funeral details, residences, and interment plans. Military figures Rear Admiral John H Pshur and Companion Stanton J Pffle are noted with services at Johns Church and Arlington National Cemetery. Public notices invite relatives and friends to attend, with dates ranging May 30 to June 2, 1917.
In a Wien dispatch the Austrian parliament hears Dr Gross urge freedom of speech and impartial debates as he condemns aggressor expectations. He pledges to continue the fight for honorable peace with guarantees of safety and independence. The speech signals cautious unity amid dissension and a planned June session.
London reports Britain's government will enable the visit of Labour and Independent Labour Party delegates led by Ramsay MacDonald and Frederick Jowett to Petrograd to present British views on the war. The mission aims to show no concealment and to explain why Britain entered the conflict, amid ongoing artillery exchanges on the Western Front and Allied-Russian concerns about German maneuvers.
Petrograd May 31 The executive committee of the council and workers and soldiers delegates announce Stockholm as the meeting place for the proposed international conference, with dates between July 15 and July 30 if acceptable to the Dutch bureau and the Berne commission. Delegates arrive in Stockholm for a German inspired conference, prompting Russian socialists to call a true socialist meeting including representatives of all nations. The French socialists have apparently accepted the invitation.
Stockholm delegates from German socialist circles state Alsace Lorraine remains German land with only minor frontier changes possible. They oppose ceding Alsace Lorraine and insist on Belgian restoration, while debating Polish questions under Austro German or Russian influence. Paris reaction condemns Stockholm route as risky for France and stresses need for German victory before any peace guarantees.
In Paris on May 3 the first women letter carriers appeared on the streets wearing dark blue uniforms and glazed straw hats with the French tricolor. They are paid 1.50 francs a day plus extra allowances for the high cost of living.
At a national conference on foreign relations in Long Beach Prof W R Shepherd of Columbia University argued that the United States should take over Caribbean colonies and possibly the Dutch territories. London challenged this view calling for a broader American edge, while State Department officials denied any government plans for such acquisitions, noting the Danish West Indies were bought for defense needs.
London reports May casualties totaling 114 118 officers and men. Canadian military hospitals commission notes 6778 under care on May 22 with 6600 convalescents and 720 tuberculosis patients. Of those, 6623 returned from overseas and 1255 invalided. figures may cover April to May.
Paris May 31 President Poincare and Mme Poincare opened the Red Cross hospital of Paris organized by Dr Joseph A Blake surgeon in chief and supported by the American Red Cross Honor conferred on Dr Blake with the Legion of Honor amid remarks France honors his science devotion and work Willam G Sharp and Robert Bliss among Americans present The hospital contains 380 beds with five assistant surgeons including Mrs Wallace C Sabine and will employ 60 nurses when staff is complete One hundred wounded soldiers are under treatment already
A clash in Sebastopol between Admiral Kolchak and workers and soldiers delegates led to the arrest of the port commander after he refused to dismiss orders. Kolchak threatened to resign and the government sent M Tseretelh to investigate.
The Petrograd congress of front line delegates demands the transfer of former Emperor Nicholas to the fortress at St Peter and Paul. Guards at Taarskoe Selo palace are criticized for lax discipline and careless guard changes raising fears of an escape. The Petrograd district commander warns the guard to treat the czar as the chief representative of the old regime and stresses full responsibility to the country.
Copenhagen reports that Austria and Germany reject appointing a regent for Poland for now and seek to empower the provisional council of state. A nationalist Polish convention in Cracow endorses a push for a free independent Poland with Austrian backing, aiming for peace and a sea access goal via Danzig. The crowd hailed the resolution at a city hall rally.
Paris May 31 strikes widen across women workers including railroad female employees seeking higher wages. Companies conceded some demands but not enough. Foreign suspects arrested with questionable documents and funds. several foreigners and two Swedes Romanian Greeks and a Turk among those rounded up. Four others with Teutonic accents were heard urging disorder in an auto.
Madrid May 41 according to newspapers the constitutional guarantees will be suspended again in two or three days Former Premier Count Romanones said he regretted not being invited to a mass meeting by pro ally sympathizers He said many liberals allied with the allies would have liked to attend He described the meeting as of great importance with potential influence on foreign policy and noted the Cortes might not be recalled The Interior Minister banned all public manifestations on international questions amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations
Russian caucasus army reports repelling attacks in Armenia and Mesopotamia front areas. No change on Russo Galician Roumanian fronts. Turkish assaults north west of Kalkh thwarted by fire. Bands of Kurds dispersed near Bitlis. Turks at Diala River area driven back. Allied airmen bombed enemy patrols near Solt and Voigiany with favorable results.
Havre May 16. German authorities punish Belgians who touch or collect proclamations or items dropped by aviators. Fines up to 10000 marks and three years imprisonment. Inhabitants must not approach flying machines and must report any dropped object to the burgomaster, who reports to the kommandantur. The measure aims to curb propaganda from Belgian French and British air crews in occupied Belgium.
The Interior Secretary assures national parks remain open this year to aid conservation of human vitality as war approaches. Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park Colorado is highlighted with a round trip Chicago to park fare of 39.50. Rock Island Travel Bureau Washington DC invites requests for illustrated trip details and planning assistance.
The Post Office Department ruled that grain alcohol advertisements and order forms for alcohol are barred from the mails when addressed to dry territories under the Reed amendment. The decision treats grain alcohol as intoxicating liquor, affecting postal handling and distribution.
London May 31 lord Mpevenport the food controller has issued an elaborate order regulating meat sales and prices including live animals. The order prohibits speculative resale and robbing transactions and states profits retailers may add above carcass cost.
The Dutch steamer Pomona a 786 ton vessel bound from Copenhagen to Amsterdam has been captured by Sommunide forces near Amsterdam. The Pomona is described as a small vessel owned in Amsterdam and formerly known as Fo mona.
Wealthy banker Wolland Keet pledged to meet ransom demands and hand over 7999 in cash to secure the return of his 14 month old son Lions Reet after the child was abducted during a country club dance event. He planned to drive to a designated country spot alone with $4000 in gold and $2090 in silver, awaiting a note within an hour revealing the baby’s location.
Two crew members are killed when the stern amp Hamakua carrying explosives burned off Maui in the Hawaiian group. The vessel is a total loss. George Systrom died directing the firefighting. The boatswain is missing. Captain Wichert notes the blaze was caused by a blast of mysterious origin. Hamakua owned by Interisland Steamship Navigation Company of Honolulu. 646 gross tons.
Copenhagen May 31 reports the German emperor visiting the western front where General von Below was welcomed at Douai. Von Below, formerly commander on the Monastir front, has been moved to command one of the Arras front armies. The 1817 edition of The Washington Port Automobile Route Book is now on sale for 25 cents by mail 3 cents.
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