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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
Local constitutional committee actions set rules for counties including dual seat systems and size limits, and strict changes to court structures. Other items address bond repudiation, third degree confessions, judge age and qualification revisions, and state defense funding.
The report states Charles Jones, a negro, was arrested at Dumas on a complaint by L. Moore, food administrator of Desha County. Two barrels and three sacks of flour were found in his possession. The incident is part of local wartime food control.
Two low flying German aircraft fell to American machine gunners during a German attack near Leideprey northwest of Toul in France. Artillery disrupted Allied telegraph lines but ambulance crews and sappers worked under bombardment to restore wires and aid the wounded. A German attempted to blow up a prisoner with a grenade but was killed when the trap malfunctioned.
Director General McAdno orders reestablishment of great lakes liners under Kaumad Admigration to operate seven ships linking Buffalo Chicago and Milwaukee. Other vessels may be added.
An article reviews Kaiserreich finance with Chancellor nominee Arthur Von Posadowsky Wehner warning that Germany’s debt could reach 124 billion marks 31 billion dollars and threatens taxpayers as the treasury faces mounting war-era liabilities The Count argues against taxing the wealthy while pledging not to redeem imperial loans by seizing rich holdings The piece also notes U S silver reserves 490 million dollars and a plan to melt silver dollars to fund Britain’s India trade and restore silver value amid global price shifts
The government has seized the Boek Muytete Company assets at Springfield, Masse, and Plaufield, Nod, directing operations under Ally Property Custodian Power ten to meet investigations. The plant is found to be enemy owned and under custodian control.
A terse wartime dispatch claims the central powers intend to dismantle the Ukraine state and establish an Austro German dominated governance structure. The report asserts efforts to dissolve local authority and reorganize leadership under external rule.
Washington reports the War Department orders faster development of the National Army tank corps under General leadership to accelerate armored forces creation and deployment plans.
In a policy statement the government argues that higher oil output is essential to meet the greatly expanded demand for war purposes. The note stresses that production growth has not kept up with demand and calls for intensified efforts to boost supply.
Retired generals moved to reserve status in a battlefield shift. General Sarva, once Theblef of the allies on the Macedonian front, is noted among those placed on the reserve list.
Representative Jeannette Rankin of Missoula Montana was refused permission to speak in Deer Lodge where she was set to deliver a Liberty Loan address. The incident halted the planned speech and drew attention to the restriction.
President Wilson signed a bill extending espionage act provisions to women and requiring registration of women who are enemy aliens.
The 191% Official Catholic Directory reports 17,416,209 Catholics in the United States, a gain of 893,424 in the year. Over the past decade the total rose by 3,538,877, with a conservative figure suggesting 19,000,000 nationwide including territories and Canada would total 26,266,642. Missouri lists 534,570 Catholics.
A state department report says central powers aim to dissolve the Ukrainian Rada and install an Austro German government in Ukraine. It notes cut communications with Russia, replacement of native officials by Austro Germans, Austro German money in circulation, and orders to arrest all Entente officers in the province.
The article notes major German cities reordering by population during wartime. Munich drops from third to seventh as Bochum climbs to third, driven by munition industry growth in Bochum. Dresden and Breslau fall behind Essen and Dortmund in this wartime reshuffle.
The piece reports German military efforts to curb propaganda in Pranen, noting a bulletin received at Ameriven HQ. Baron Von Gayl, commander in the Seventh region’s Münster area, offers a reward for naming an Eagle or Avnian inciter. Convictions involve misuse of private bank funds in Tonlea and Peoria, upheld by the appellate court.
Bankhead of Alabama was reelected president of the United States Good Holds Association at the wartime convention just held here. Kaiser expresses remorse in Amsterdam quote on efforts to keep the world free from these abieties during a West Front visit, according to a Lokal Anzeiger dispatch.
A crowd broke into the Western High building at midnight and seized German books. They marched to the river and threw the volumes into the water, destroying the confiscated material.
A report states an Italian merchantman over 1,500 tons and two small craft were sunk by submarines in the past week. One vessel fought off a hostile attack. The loss follows wartime actions in the maritime theater and highlights ongoing naval dangers.
A verse urging men to guide boys and youths, stressing duty at home and in the community. It calls on fathers and mentors to model character, leadership, and shared values through everyday acts and public spirit. The poem contrasts idle leisure with purposeful guidance.
The text asserts scouting was not from dance or stimulus but a unique enduring movement of history. It links the oath to essential principles guiding growth, mentioning figures and dates in a reflective account of scouting’s origins and development.
Scouting units encourage selling War Savings Stamps to aid the government. Scouts are urged to collect card returns and money via rural carriers and postmen. Awards include an Achievement button for 26 orders, an Ace medal at $250, and bronze plaques for each additional $100.
The Boy Scouts of America motivate national duty by promoting Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps. Scouts in Wolsey Massachusetts and Conyers marshal aid through drives, fuel, water, and book donations, with Waterbury Rotary supporting logistics for troop activities.
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