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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
2
Attorney General Arbuckle hands down an opinion on assessment law in response to a letter from Hogan Oliver, state auditor and Pulaski County tax assessor. The document reviews sections of Act 234 of 1917, notes existing assessment practices, and mentions officials and proposed road and incorporation actions in Arkansas counties.
Three Japanese geologists met with John H. Page to discuss Arkansas mineral deposits including bauxite. They were Nabaya sa Wan d ara, Hanzo Muakami, and Shightaro Kawalowich, visiting from Yokio and Korea with the Imperial Japanese mission to study mineral resources.
A list outlining President Wilsons fourteen points for postwar peace calling for open covenants open seas removal of trade barriers reduction of armaments impartial colonial adjustments Russian evacuation Belgian freedom Alsace Lorraine reparations Italian frontier readjustment Austria Hungary autonomy Balkan access to the sea Turkish sovereignty with protection for minorities and Dardanelles open to all nations Polish independence and international guarantees of territorial integrity general association of nations under covenants.
Germany signals possible agreement under von Hertling as talks hinge on Britain and the colonies Germany seeks. The note suggests Wilson's proposals might be considered in settlement.
Count Terauchi warned that Japan will take proper measures if needed to protect Allied interests as Russia’s disorders threaten East Asia. He affirmed Japan’s unreserved support to allied powers, seeking an honorable peace while continuing war efforts. Taft begins 8000 mile tour after Camp Devens address.
The report outlines Belgium demanding full separation and independence with reparations and guarantees against reprise. It notes Pope Pius XII’s peace proposals received, and lists Belgium’s conditions including civil service reforms and high grade manpower for reconstruction.
February reports note severe cold in Arkansas with cows and many chickens frozen. Clark county's war savings stamps drive estimates 12 000 to 15 000 dollars raised. county allotment tops 520 000 dollars. In Tentonville Tucker knits socks for Red Cross and aims another for Gen Pershing. A Lead Hill couple, Me and Mrs Fred Nave, burned their baby to death while away. Newport County Clerk Fred Warte assumes duties after John E Williams resigns to become cashier at Arkansas Bank & Trust.
In Nottingham and Bagland the British Labour party backs government policy with a two thirds vote, embracing Wilson and Lloyd George while opposing pacifist amendments. Separate notes cite Armour & Company profits for 1917 and a London admiralty report showing a drop in British ship sinkings as German U boat activity wanes.
The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger reports the military commander in Berlin has suppressed the Tageblatt. The suspension lasts for three days.
Governor Stanely poised to sign a state wide prohibition bill after both houses passed the measure. Federal officials launch nationwide drive against moon shiners as enforcement ramps up nationwide. In Cincinnati two railroad workers die in a crash when a C and O freight collides with a Big Four train at a switchman's shanty in Covington Kentucky.
Forty people were killed and 200 wounded in demonstrations at Moscow during an anniversary celebration of Bloody Sunday as riots broke out in Petrograd.
Chicago factories plan overtime to recover business lost during Garfield day shutdown and the ensuing workless Monday, according to information from the State coal administration.
The Fuel Administration plans a nationwide coal distribution system by dividing the country into twenty zones with competent managers. A joint committee will soon reveal boundaries and officials, modeled after England, to cut transportation, reduce cross hauling, and speed coal from mine to consumer. Districts already named include Southeastern Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee. West Virginia, Ohio, and parts of Kentucky and Virginia are cited as examples. plan aims to boost regular supplies.
A distorted school report argues for compulsory farm work for boys to aid national needs. It cites Columbia University figures on attendance and claims education should adapt to wartime labor demands. The proposal suggests training that could cripple soldiers’ future and calls for farm work every year for youths.
A Berlin dispatch notes severe rioting on Thursday with mobs marching for peace. The report mentions protests coinciding with missing shipments of Thursday’s Jewsapas sers, whose absence is deemed significant by officials.
Washington reports the French government has chartered 80 German ships seized at war entry for national defense. The vessels total about 120000 gross tons and are assigned to support military logistics and wartime needs.
In a heavy snow storm a trolley collided with a sleigh carrying 20 girl revelers near Hearisburg Pennsylvania. The crash killed two high school girls and seriously injured six others. A separate note mentions Samuel Davis displaying a measuring tape showing a 24 inch length and 1 1/2 inch diameter ex latch weighing a quarter pound.
Miss Elizabeth Dimment wandered barefoot in a nightgown from her home in Chicago after fearing her mother’s death. Her frozen body was discovered after a two day search by local authorities.
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