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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
7
A U S Navy vessel was attacked and sunk by a U boat. The crew of 27 including 10 Americans were landed on the English coast after the ship went down early Monday following an unwarned firing.
The American steamship Algonquin was torpedoed by a German submarine and then sunk by shell fire after being boarded. All aboard were saved. The vessel of 2832 tons, built 1890, sailed from New York Feb 20 bound for London. Notable passengers included William T. Holmes and Charles Schultz. Crew bonus plans were offered by owners.
The Algonquin of the American Star Line, transferred to American registry, was torpedoed and sunk on March 12 after leaving New York with about 2 000 tons of cargo. Capt A Nordberg commanded the freighter which carried 19 Americans aboard and was valued at $450 000 with cargo worth over $1 250 000. The sinking occurred after a voyage from New York via Penzance, England, amid Germanys unrestricted submarine warfare.
Farmers in Illinois Michigan Iowa Wisconsin and Indiana seek help for the coming season. Many have applied to the federal employment agency for workers. Increased pay is offered, sometimes including a house garden cow and transportation to the country. Pay up to 35 dollars a month with year round work.
Washington reports China severed diplomatic ties with Germany and seized German merchant ships in Shanghai under armed guard. The move follows ongoing anti German sentiment from submarine attacks and the Boxer era memory, with Shan tung province seizure tied to German missionary deaths.
New York March 14 charged with implicated in smuggling $150000 worth of diamonds and other precious stones into this country from England Jacob Seiler and Adolph Tenebaum were arrested by customs agents. Most gems involved were seized. Each accused held at $10000 bail.
The Algonquin's captain declared no fear of the war zone while sailing under the American flag, saying he feels safer aboard than moving through New York streets dodging taxicabs.
London on March 14 report states about 30 000 saloons in Great Britain will likely close in the coming months. The closure is proposed to solve the beer input restriction and is backed by brewers and the government. Some brewers reportedly suggested the plan themselves.
Unofficial Washington view says armed ships will likely force issue with Germany. Encounter with the steamer Algonquin is not considered an overt act, and war may follow only if Congress declares it. Officials note armed neutrality steps already taken, with possible live clash signaling broader action.
A suspension of service on the Associated Press wire cut off direct news to the Courier and Reporter building shortly after 2 p m. Today all dispatches ceased, with only intermittent reports arriving via alternate channels thereafter.
Rome dispatch reports the pope will announce a pronouncement at month end consistory focusing on war policy and is expected to condemn Germany’s unrestricted submarine campaign. The source notes Vatican circles anticipate a strong protest from the pope.
Railroad brotherhood chiefs from Washington confer in New York to present demands for an eight hour day and threaten a general strike on eastern trunk lines and the Nickel Plate. President Wilson action and war impact loom as mediation fails and unions vow to act.
Roanoke Va March 14 Charles E Vawter mathematics professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute shot and seriously wounded Stockton Heth Jr a student at the institute in Vawters home he voluntarily turned himself in to authorities at Christiansburg last night
Waterloo business leaders press the community to fund the YWCA for the coming year urging prompt support to avoid partial or full closure. They defend the organization as well managed and financially prudent, noting 12000 meals served in two months and a 7200 dollar annual budget requiring public backing.
Plan outlines extending Local Lines to districts not now served. City officials back a Fort Worth style frequent service. Uniformed firemen at four railroad crossings eyed. Wage increases for trainmen to take effect April 1. Drafts of a street railway franchise reflect Mayor Law and Councilmen Morgan and Ric. Legal counsel Williams and Pickett prepare drafts for city submission. Extensions include Wellington line into Hagerman Addition across Black Hawk creek.
President Wilson selects a tariff commission listing Prof. Frank W Taussig of Harvard University former Representative David Lewis of Cumberland Md former Representative William Kent of Kentfield Cal Daniel C Roper of McCall Idaho C Ik P Costigan of Denver Colo and W S Culbertson of Emporia Kan for the new body to study duties and schedules.
British artillery drive Germans from Ba paume and nearby fortifications in Somme and Ancre while shelling Meuse Verdun sectors. German retreats amid renewed fighting in Galicia and Macedonia with 500 prisoners taken. a German cruiser is pursued by Japanese and British ships in the Indian Ocean.
British forces seized the ridge overlooking Bapaume from the northwest, gaining high ground and offering view over the German stronghold. Grevillers fell and Loupart wood was captured, masking heavy German shelling as the British advance presses toward German positions along the Somme front.
Paris reports from March 14 indicate German forces may retreat from Bapaume and Peronne as aviator evidence and French writers note a planned withdrawal. Gough's artillery-driven pursuit disrupted a supposed German strategic retreat, with some units caught in a retreating trap near the Somme. Berlin reports confirm British attacks on the Somme with heavy German losses at night in the Anticr front.
Lansing Mich March 14 The house committee on constitutional amendments reported the Flowers amendment providing universal suffrage with a recommendation it be submitted to the people at the November election. Indications suggest the legislature will consider the proposal and Representative Viewers believes statutory suffrage for presidential electors will receive favorable action in both houses.
Washington dispatch reports persistent rumors that President Wilson suffered a serious cold from the inauguration and relapse while at the White House. The White House denied the claims, saying his condition is not serious and Dr Grayson allowed him to sit up and converse with family.
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