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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
10
Western Newspaper Union reports on World War I progress with British capturing over 5 000 prisoners in Flanders and Russian Romanian offensives yielding 1 500 captives. French retake St Julien north of Ypres as British hold gains near Arras. Canadians push toward Lens while Allied forces reclaim ground east of Monchy le Preux amid ongoing Galician fighting.
Hundreds of armed men resist the draft in Oklahoma while drafted Arizona men stay in state custody. I W W members call for martial law in Bisbee. Missouri corn output tops last year by about 90 million bushels. Eagle Pass saloons shut by order of Washington backed authorities. Oklahoma anti draft resistance appears crushed after arrests and killings. Joe Bergerman 21 jailed for selling tetanus infected court plaster in Salt Lake City. No clues in Frank Little lynching case near Butte Montana.
The article lists wartime measures including a two billion fund increase and draft rules. It notes post office employees not exempt from the draft and details requisition of seven hundred merchant ships for building yards. It also covers a US return from Russia, a tetanus finding in plaster, oil-field prospects in several western states, and a State Department quote criticizing Zurich disinformation. Draft resisters face execution per Gen. Crowder.
British cruiser sinks and many sailors drown as war rages with losses reported across oceans. Lloyd George calls German peace efforts distasteful while Anglo French push on. Russians resist and Petrograd under siege in Greek territory. Motano submarine sinking costs eight gunners and sixteen crew. Noordam damaged but reaches port. Czernowitz sees fierce fighting as Bukovina changes hands again. Russian cabinet resignations shift with a few remaining. Prince George narrowly survives Macedonian front patrol as his horse dies. Dr. Farrand arrives in Paris to aid tuberculosis efforts with Rockefeller and Red Cross allies. Villa cited as bandit leader near Inde Durango with diminished force. Argentina halts talks with Germany after Toro sinking, demanding clear replies.
Cattle prices listed across categories: pulp fed steers good to choice 11.00 to 12.26, pulp fed cows 8.25 to 10.00, grassers 7.00 to 10.50, feeders and stockers 6.00 to 8.50, heifers 9.25 to 10.25, bulls 6.06, and other canners and cutters 4.50 to 6.00. Market ranges reflect mixed quality and conditions in late trading.
The page lists buying prices per ton for various hay and alfalfa types across Colorado Nebraska and Pacific Coast regions. It also notes the Pacific Coast Baseball league finishing the season as usual per President A T Baum, Barney Oldfield winning three races at Indianapolis, and the Bears losing 12 to 4 to the Des Moines Rattlers at Denver Broadway Park. A Muskogee Okla player reportedly hit his 35th and 36th home runs, a possible season record.
Obituary notes Maj. Gen John F Weston dies after brief illness in New York state. Draft cases include Leon County Florida workers mutliating themselves to avoid service. Hotel Association lends 240 cooks for Yap hank cantonment. Dr Franklin Martin calls for 34000 physicians for US allied armies. Alma Walt of Indiana kills his son and wounds wife before death by self. Chicago conducts mass draft mobilization with 8000 marching. Private John Mercouris found dead near Globe Arizona during copper miners strike. Clay Kentucky mine disaster – 31 dead 25 injured at West Kentucky Coal Co No 7 entry.
Dry hides, salt hides, horsehides, wool pelts and butchery products with per pound and unit prices. Flint butcher notes cull bull and stag values, dry hides at 60s, wool pelts at 0 84, 35, and other classes priced by quality. Bucks saddles etc valued.
Lead spot and near by at 29.00 to 30.00 with September and last quarter ranges. Iron No 1 Northern 53.00 to 54.00. No 2 52.50 to 53.50. No 1 Southern 49.00 to 50.00. No 2 48.50 to 49.50. Tin spot 63.50 bid. Bar Silver 78 cents per ounce. Boulder tungsten concentrates 60 percent 17.00 per unit. crude ores 60 percent 15.00 bid 9.40 to 12.00 per unit. 10 percent 8.70 to 10.00 per unit.
Grain values show barley at 1.10 dollars per bushel, rye 2.04 to 2.05, bran 35.50 to 36.00. Wheat for September 2.22, cash No.1 Northern 2.95 to 3.00, No.2 Northern 2.90 to 2.95, No.2 hard Montana 2.80. Corn No.3 yellow 2.24 to 2.25, oats No.3 white 0.75 to 0.76, flax 3.30 to 3.36.
Chicago hog and cattle prices listed with varied bids. Hogs range from light to heavy at 14.40 to 16.30 per cwt while cattle show native beef at 7.50 to 14.00 and Western steers at 8.15 to 11.40. Sheep and lamb values appear with ewes at 6.85 to 9.00 and lambs at 9.50 to 14.50.
Butter creamery prices range 36c firsts 34c seconds 33c packing 33c. Eggs firsts 29c seconds 24c. Poultry hens 1444c, roosters 12c, broilers 206.
Berlin reports five ministers and four secretaries of state resigned. Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann, ambassador to Turkey, named successor to Zimmermann as foreign secretary. Nieuwe Courant notes his past opposition to submarine warfare and belief in postwar friendship with Britain.
Santa Fé report states Reed Holloman of Santa Fé was appointed by Gov. Lindsey to the First Judicial District with headquarters here, succeeding Judge Edmund C. Abbott who resigned and left the post as colonel of the New Mexico National Guard mustered into federal service.
British repulse German attacks at Hollebeke and Westhoek as Crown Prince Rupprecht fails to break the line. Canadians advance near Arras and lift outer posts under bombardment. Germans suffer losses near Arleux while French front duels continue from St Quentin to Ver dun. Russians hold north of the Dniester as Pruth retreat to Romanian frontier and Kerensky nears a full cabinet formation.
Washington reports the war tax bill refined to meet current needs would raise 2.006 billion dollars in new taxes, higher than the House proposal of 1.867 billion. No extra bonds are included. Chairman Simmons plans debate this week with hopes for early enactment next month.
Arizona is described as the youngest state yet among the wealthiest with a total valuation of 666,236,581.68 dollars reported by the State Tax Commission. The gain includes 165,000,000 from mining property value, with county by county figures listed and 14 county army volunteer counts shown. Phoenix notes the distribution of gross and net apportionment and the number of men who volunteered for army service.
New water mains go in at Kingman while Cochise county faces 552000 dollar year. Jerome mine runs on three shifts as the Industrial Peace League forms there. Elk shipments head from Montana to Arizona reserves and a big rabbit drive yields 647 dead bunnies in Casa Grande. Arizona National Guard promotions and state fair plans surface amid broader labor and land filings.
A vintage ad touts Red Cross Bag Blue for whiter laundry with the claim that clothes come out whiter than snow. The message, likely from a grocer listing, emphasizes easy use and broad availability.
An orderly system at Ft Harrison assigns a different student officer each day to stand outside Brig Gen Edwin F Glenn's office. Recently Charles E B Shafe of Indianapolis drew the lot. He went to summon the general and found no one to call, noting the general had “done some of my work for me.” The adjutant’s orderly urged him to enter and keep the sociable exchange going.
A sharp exchange erupts in the editorial sanctum when a visitor presents a poem titled A Pauper's Grave. The editor dismisses the work, arguing that a pauper has as much claim to a grave as anyone, hinting at dismissive humor and office dynamics.
A playful exchange between Jie and Jack highlights the pitfall of grand gestures. Jack declines romance and notes the costly consequences of buying flowers that fail to win affection, while Jie questions the appeal of romantic gestures.
Report notes 777 cotton mills located across the Southern states with a combined value of 225 million dollars. Industry observers highlight durable output and regional concentration as key factors shaping the sector’s growth.
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