From The Day Book, April 24,
1917
War Briefs by Wire
Christiania—If America refuses to sell foodstuffs to
neutrals Norway will starve.
Christiania—Norwegian steamers Peive and Skjold torpedoed
and sunk. Crews saved.
Washington, D.C.—President Wilson Signed $7 billion bond
issue bill today. It is now law.
New York—Seven of New York’s biggest men’s clubs will go on
war diet to conserve food supply.
Philadelphia—One of the most powerful radio stations in
world being built at Philadelphia navy yard.
Washington—Petition for universal military service signed by
1 million New Yorkers to be presented to Congress today.
Washington—Despite U-boats, American exports in March
reached $551,278,000, which has been exceeded by only one other month in the
country’s history: last January.
The Hague—German foreign office has notified all remaining
American newspapermen in Germany that their presence “is no longer desirable.”
Washington—Gen. Joffre, Premiere Viviani and the entire
French war commission have expressed desire to visit Chicago. They will have
their wish.
Paris—Since Germany has announced that, contrary to all
rules of international law and humanity, it would torpedo hospital ships
without warning, France will embark German prisoners on these vessels.
Philadelphia—Workmen repairing Hamburg-American liners Prinz
Oscar and Rhaetie discover hidden bombs so arranged as to blow ships to pieces
with American crews on board when engines would be started.
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