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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
7
War and Navy departments order recall of National Guard units and related mobilization steps. Plans speed up submarine destroyer construction and ship equipment while recruiting doctors and midshipmen. Idaho ship launch delayed. 143 midshipmen graduate at Annapolis with early activation.
Fragmentary wartime remarks attributed to Senator Weeks warn of imminent danger to the republic. He urges national resolve, claiming the nation stands on the brink of a major conflict and that every citizen must determine their duty and prove worthy of American citizenship.
Secretary Daniels said a site for the naval armor plate and projectile factories would be announced next week after a conference with Rear Admiral Fletcher. He indicated a possible request to Congress for more funds due to higher material costs. In Plainfield New Jersey the Standard Aero Company announced plans to immediately add capacity doubling its plant to meet rising government orders for aircraft components.
Texarkana reports Senator Kirby predicts a million and a half U S soldiers under arms within six months. He traveled to Washington after voting against the armed neutrality bill.
A motorboat near Fort Totten contained 40 pounds of dynamite and 16 detonating caps, leading police to detain a man claiming to be Mathias Johnson of Perth Amboy New Jersey a supposed wrecking candidate. Officers questioned his license or permit to transport explosives as he sought shelter at the basin amid rain and darkness.
A dynamite box found under a bridge near Port Pleasant and the Ohio River end is being investigated by Federal authorities. The find was reported to the United States district attorney's office as part of a broader probe. The bridge connects Point Pleasant with another city.
Five German steamships tied to Hudson River docks at 135th Street show complete internal wreckage. New York Navy Yard engineers with customs and police surveyed the vessels and found all machinery ruined and parts removed. The German crews on board admitted the damage and appeared proud of their work, saying they did a good job.
President Wilson postpones his joint address until after the new Congress is organized and ready for business. The first possible day is Tuesday, with a possible but unlikely postponement to Wednesday, following a precedent from President Pierce about messages read after organization.
Congress House leaders pursue rapid action on war related appropriations and anti espionage measures. Conference among Clark Kitchin Mann and Fitzgerald aims to reintroduce the big appropriation bill and push defense funding through with minimal delay, regardless of which party controls the House.
Government to seize a rubber plant if war arises, with workers to receive a percentage of working prices as compensation. The notice outlines potential government action and the expected impact on production and wages amid wartime concerns.
A British steamship Ruahine reported a March 17 torpedo miss by about 20 feet during a U boat attack in the Atlantic after completing a voyage from Europe. No U-boat sighted. Also noted: Cretic arrival at an Atlantic port from Europe, Manchuria left American port for Europe with 159 crew of whom 30 Americans, Adriatic reached English port with six American passengers bound for France.
The German government plans a four week news quarantine for American relief workers and officials in Belgium to prevent military information leakage. Brand Whitlock and other aides would be detained at a central city, possibly Cologne or Munich, then released after the period ends. Spain protests to Germany over sinking Belgian relief ships as Hoover urges action. A relief ship reaches Rotterdam safely.
Rumors spread that Col. House, friend of President Wilson, might travel to Europe to pursue peace talks. The White House denied the report, while Mr. Trouse met with the President about his upcoming message to Congress.
Vice President Marshall told the Democratic State committee in Indianapolis that the first duty of every American citizen is to country, not party, urging leaders to uphold the honor and dignity of the republic. About a hundred Democrats applauded as he spoke during a rest before Congress.
Capt Granville Fortescue urges sending aviators to the fighting line in France to prove earnest war effort. He says four months are needed to organize train and transport even a small division, but the flag should be at the front sooner by forming squadrons of aviators for Europe.
Government officials and labor leaders approved a rapid mobilization plan for workers to run shipyards arsenals and factories serving government contracts. The Civil Service Commission will waive technical tests and rely on physical fitness and experience while AFL President Samuel Gompers and the Federation pledge support.
Wealthy mine owner’s son testifies his wife Mrs Earle kept a relationship with Corporal F Youlder Cowle in New Jersey and New York. She accuses him of cruelty. Cowle denies affection. Court proceedings reveal alleged backyard flirtations at Greenacres colony near Fisher Avenue.
London reports Adolph von Batocki admits bread ration compensations were insufficient and no better solution found as supplies remain overestimated. He cites labor shortages and transport woes. pigs and cattle reserves must be drawn on as production cannot rise. Copenhagen notes Ebert warns grain yields and other foods are below expectations and imply missing supplies vanished into cattle feed.
New York March 28 Thomas F Smith secretary of Tammany Hall was unanimously designated tonight as the Democratic nominee for Congress from the Fifteenth district to succeed the late Michael Coury. His Republican opponent at the special election to be held April 12 will be designated tomorrow night.
The Mayo foundation will establish a base hospital in the event of war in Minneapolis Minnesota. Five hundred beds with a staff of 285 surgeons nurses and supplies will be set up in the first zone from the scene of actual fighting. The Mayo brothers services would be given.
London reports 35 ships sunk and 4 747 men escape in a week ending March 75. British merchant vessels over 1 600 tons lost to mines or submarines include the hospital ship Asturias and eighteen others. Several under 1 600 tons also sunk, with thirteen vessels unsuccessfully attacked.
Major Leader Aion R. Brown failed to stop Mayor John Porver Mitchel of New York City from being examined by a Senate committee next Tuesday on charges of publishing false and malicious reports about a member. The special committee report, adopted, allows five members to question Mitchel with counsel, Wagner represented by Samuel Butermeyer, and Hinman and Smith for Mitchel. The inquiry begins Tuesday at noon and is public.
Havana reports a six hour running clash between Altosongo and La Moya in Oriente. A large rebel force under Rigoberto Fernandez was broken up and pursued into the mountains. Many rebels were killed or captured as Fernandez remains active in command from the island.
A five-piece German street band touring northern and eastern Wisconsin was driven from Abbotsford by Mike Pahey, a saloon keeper. After playing German tunes, they were invited indoors where Pahey ordered them to perform four American songs, then locked the door with a revolver in hand and forced them to leave on the next train within fifteen minutes.
Gen Thomas J Stewart of Pennsylvania told a national defense convention in New York that another war is coming and urged all citizens to defend the flag. He praised 175000 members of the national guard and asked loyalty to the guard while supporting those who would answer the country’s call.
London report in the House of Lords states petroleum supply is so tight that after current licenses expire in April there will be none available for private motor cars. Lord Hilton announced the shortage and implied imminent curtailment of private vehicle fuel.
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