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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
5
Government officials probe a New Jersey case alleging plans to carry death or injury to wounded American troops and European allies. The discovery highlights risks to service members and prompts security reviews and public caution.
A threat advisory reports poison soaked bandages and glass filled items found on first aid supplies in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Red Cross officials tighten checks while the Department of Justice investigates and scans membership lists for disloyal members amid predicted prosecutions.
Officials disclose attempts to contaminate Red Cross bandages with powdered glass sent to allied wounded, triggering nationwide investigation. Albert Staub and Gen Ernest P Bicknell back the alert, urging strict loyalty checks and thorough inspections of members and workrooms amid suspected German agents and volunteer workers.
More than 1000 students filled the assembly hall pledging loyalty to the government in a patriotic demonstration. Resolutions stated readiness to serve the country in peril and defend the land, led by students Marion Armstrong Kenneth Markward Marisa Wolf and James Wilkes with staff members Allan Davis and Dr Merwether.
New York March 29 Washington dispatch says Congress will present next week a war resolution against Germany copying the 1846 declaration opening war with Mexico. Wilson reportedly to address Congress next week. militant majority backs aggressive action, with four war measures planned including a large bond issue, espionage law, and a censorship law.
Former French premier Rene Viviani, now minister of justice, urged the United States to join in liberating the world as he spoke at a Paris luncheon attended by American ambassador William Graves Sharp and about a hundred Americans. He praised American help, predicted U S soldiers in France, and called for a victory ending autocracy and Prussian militarism. The event ended with cheers for France and the United States.
Special to The Wahington Poser Newport Rhode Island March 29 Yale’s flying unit enrolled today in the Sec ond naval district coast defense reserves Trubee Davison will command with the rank of lieutenant junior grade and ten others received ensign commissions Artemus F Gates captain elect of this year’s football team among the new officers Davison provided 12 airplanes and equipment Aviators are training in Florida and will move to Newport on active duty The Newport district appears the most popular on the coast Most of the 100 Princeton men enrolled recently went to New York then to Newport to take the oath Harvard men alluded to.
Many students who enrolled in Boston sought transfers to Newport and several have been granted. The notice notes ongoing enrollment adjustments in the first district as pupils shift locations.
The First separate battalion, N G DC, will be mustered in today to guard government and railroad properties in and around the city. Some confusion remains on steps before active duty, including whether oath renewal is needed, but this should be clarified in a few days. Men will be quartered in three armories and meals provided by nearby restaurants.
Business leaders F. C. Brandenburg A Leftwich Sinclair and Ross P. Andrews urge a district wide flag display on every home business house vehicle and auto. They report strong support for the movement amid criticism of the low flag visibility and pledge school and civic backing to instill patriotism.
Wilhelm Pat Parades, fourth engineer aboard the Friedrich der Grosse, testified in Hoboken as one of six Germans on trial for plotting to destroy munitions ships. He said 170 of 250 lead cylinders he soldered as fire bombs were usable, but claimed he did not know their intended use and maintained neutrality, pledging allegiance to Germany’s fatherland.
In Chicago on March 29 fifty one women were rated as emergency chauffeurs after an examination led by an officer from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The Navy League section began wireless telegraphy classes with the station’s chief electrician as instructor. Two dozen women enrolled and several hundred volunteered in the first 24 hours of registration for war service, offering to fly planes or write letters for wounded soldiers.
Chicago March 29 William Allen White editor of Emporia Kansas declares in a Universal Military Training League statement that no American should vote if he refuses to defend his country. The draft argues in a democracy voting rights hinge on the will to defend and emphasize every citizen has a part in national defense.
Washington business groups urge a patriotic display on opening day of Congress. The Washington Board of Trade the Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants Association request citizens to display the American flag from residences businesses and vehicles to show loyalty to the President amid the international crisis.
London dispatch reports the American legation in Brussels is isolated under German police guard. Ambitious rumors claim Minister Brand Whitlock and staff may be taken to Germany. Americans with Belgian relief commission told they cannot leave Belgium for three months at least. The State Department explained the “news quarantine” is standard while relief workers stay in Belgium.
The council of national defense created a committee with one representative from each executive department to coordinate work for speeding national defense. Red tape will be cut and duplication avoided. Daily sessions will be held. Attendees included Ingraham Chase Fitts Johnston Brown Stratton Post and others. State and Treasury reps to be named. A special joint meeting will discuss plans ahead of Congress.
A three organization drive the American Defense Society American Rights League and the Business Men's National Service League urged loyal Americans to pressure President Wilson and Congress for a positive war stance against Germany. The appeal asked readers to wire officials to preserve national safety and honor amid pro-German and pacifist campaigns.
March 29 Concord NH the legislature passed a bill with suspension of the rules providing annual accurate registration of all men 18 to 45 for military service and authorizing the governor to draft men even in peace to form a full strength unit. Governor Keyes expected to support the measure. Local authorities must provide lists of male residents on April 1 divided into four classes by age and marital status. Sacramento CA: a bill creating a state council of defense was signed by Governor Stephens.
A Roumanian nobleman, touring Chicago by taxi to map public buildings and industrial centers, was arrested on a train platform after chauffeur Milton Winsberg alerted federal authorities. The man, claiming royal lineage, said to be Prince of Roumania, from San Francisco, carried papers linking him to Russia, Japan, and America. Federal agents later detained two escaped German sailors, Lieut. Victor Kurth and Herman Schroeder, as part of the same inquiry.
On March 29 Patriotism surged in St Louis as large manufacturers offered plants to the government. August A Busch announced Busch-Sulzer Brothers Diesel Engine Co would produce U-boat engines. Jackson Johnson of International Shoe Co offered plants nationwide. Many fraternal and social groups have formed military companies and are training with veterans of the Spanish war.
Special to The Washington Post New Haven Conn March 29 Dr David Starr Jordan spoke on peace at Yale tonight without student interference. Afterward about 1500 students and a brass band joined a sober demonstration. He urged redirecting armament funds to ease European suffering and said he hoped war with Germany would be averted. President Wilson was cheered by the town, not the speaker.
The Florida Society of Washington adopted a resolution pledging full support to the President as he deems necessary to protect the nation’s rights and honor. The meeting at Studio Hall, 1216 Connecticut Avenue, was led by Senator D Fletcher with Ross B Pollock introducing the resolution and featured entertainment including a Dixie Girl impersonation by Virginia Porter.
The Argentine government has imposed an embargo on exporting wheat and flour due to poor crop prospects and limited stocks. A cablegram from Buenos Aires to the Department of Commerce confirms drought has severely damaged all crops, with wheat hit hardest.
Eight pupils were barred from attending Sumter Ores School after refusing to salute the flag. Superintendent J W Kaufman ordered the action, and the school board upheld it after parents challenged the decision.
New York March 29 delegates to the National Defense Convention of the National Guard Association urged universal compulsory military training with the national guard serving as part of a Federal force. The resolutions favored universal service under exclusive Federal control for all male citizens of suitable age and redefined the guard as a veritable Federal force with Congress prescribing officer appointments and stationing.
New York March 29 Universal military training is a national necessity says William C Redfield Secretary of Commerce in a letter to the National Security League made public today The secretary argues training builds discipline and order beyond any military use He replied to a league telegram and to President Wilson noting 382 mayors nationwide endorsed the plan.
Miami March 29 William J Bryan addressed Congress urging a trial of the submarine crisis by an international tribunal before war report. He also proposed a referendum to gauge public wish on whether war is the nation's only honor.
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