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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
12
London reports Premier Lloyd George in a strong plea for victory before peace. He argues indemnities are essential to prevent future wars and supports a democratized Germany under a new government. He cites America aiding liberty as proof of growing Allied resolve amid fronts in Oppy and Verdun.
An explosion at the B J Du Pont de Nemours Powder Company plant near Angus injured and killed multiple workers. Four men died instantly and one burned worker is not expected to live. Two buildings housing the press and corning mills were destroyed with property losses over ten thousand dollars.
President Wilson intervened in the Prohibition debate over the food bill to avert a factional clash and argue for a phased approach. He supported stopping the manufacture of foodstuffs into whisky and gin but urged delaying a ban on brewing beer and light wines.
Brazil revokes its neutrality in World War I by act of Congress, aligning with the Entente after Germany’s attacks on Brazil. Foreign Minister Nilo Pecanha notes the move follows U S involvement, with diplomatic exchanges and Entente naval visits expected. Queen Wilhelmina warns of wartime dangers and urges focus on nation’s development after peace.
Washington notes the Red White and Blue Book as America’s contribution to diplomatic records. It traces outrages against the United States, efforts to persuade Germany to honor neutral rights, and Kaiser plots in South America, Mexico, Japan, and here before the war declaration.
The Senate approved a daylight saving measure that moves the clock forward one hour from May to October, with effects beginning next year. The bill targets standard time alignment and impacts statewide timekeeping.
By government order all import duties are removed from articles of prime necessity including foodstuffs from July 1 to December 1. Duties are also removed on gasoline and higher derivatives of petroleum.
The Liberals won a landslide in Saskatchewan securing a large majority in the Legislature with more than forty nine seats and a strong showing in Regina and Baskalan.
American advance guard lands in France amid cheers as Pershing expected to report numbers. Second contingent arrives at a French seaport. Maj. Gen. Sibert assumes camp near the front. ships pass submarine zones and convoy fleets move supplies. London outlines the historic morale boost for Allied democracies.
Washington reports Pershing has prepared American regulars in France with a base south of St Quentin. Joffre focuses on American contingent support. War Department aims to ship about 375 000 trained troops by September 1 with a spring draft buildup possible. In Montana miners strike action looms as engineers vote in Butte mines closure only if engineers walk out.
A severe summer illness has killed eight children in southeastern Missouri over the past weeks, including victims from St Louis and nearby areas. Health officials warn parents to seek prompt care for dehydration and fever.
National totals up to 114 million as stockholders may redirect $20 million in dividends. Atlanta pledges 260000. Baltimore nears 1 million. Cleveland far exceeds 2.5 million goal. New York 26 million toward 40 million quota. West leads with strong gifts including Denver and other Colorado towns.
Washington reports the National Association of Bakers aims to reduce the 6 cent loaf to 6 cents after a conference with food administrator Herbert Hoover. The group votes a $100000 war chest and plans to cut bread costs by standardizing loaves and eliminating waste across 250 agencies. Roosevelt becomes a grandfather again with the birth of Ethel Roosevelt Derby on June 17. Chicago potato prices fall to 66 cents a bushel with sales at 2.40 to 2.65. Gen Scott visits the Russian Front as the American mission chief tours the front.
The Peninsular and Driner Mongolia struck a mine off Bombay on June 23. The passenger and crew have arrived at Bombay. The ship is believed to have been lost with all hands?
The new Greek ministry led by KH Veniselos took the oath at the palace and was hailed by an enthusiastic crowd returning to the government building.
Canadian troops stormed and captured the German front line trench before Avion, a suburb of Lens, amid artillery fire. Other reports say Canadians occupy more trenches along the Lens-Arras road while mines sink 21 British vessels. Recounts of Russia prisoners and Greek cabinet shifts add a broad war panorama from June 20 to June 28.
Thousands of acres of crops were destroyed and hundreds of live stock swept away as a great reservoir in the Elkhorn mountains burst. Many homes were ruined amid the disaster reported from Baker Oregon on Thursday. In Tokio Japan urged China to restore national unity and declare war on Germany through Foreign Minister Viscount Morono.
Market report shows varied cattle and hog values with cows canners veal calves and stockers listed. Prices for feed hogs lambs yearling wethers and hides including dry hides wool pelts and leather items are detailed with ranges and unit prices.
The page lists spot and forward prices for metals including lead copper iron tin and tungsten, plus crude ores and bar silver. Chicago grain and provisions prices show corn barley and oats ranges. dairy poultry and hog and cattle quotes for Chicago and New York markets. cotton futures and related notes. The data include many numeric quotes and unit terms across markets.
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