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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
12
Western Newspaper Union reports that the 65th Congress adjourned amid a record war-year, with $21.29 billion in total appropriations and $19.403 billion in revenue from bonds and taxes. New taxes totaled $2.535 billion, and loans to allies reached $7 billion.
British forces beat back counterattacks and hold ground won in a large drive east of Ypres. French repulsed two surprise assaults in Champagne while artillery fire scattered German troops on the Meuse banks. Thursday’s battle yielded 4,446 prisoners from German and Bulgarian forces in Romania begins offensives.
Petrograd reports the government has declared a state of war in Turkestan as revolutionary movements erupt across the region.
Postmaster General Burleson issues detailed rules for the new three cent letter postage effective November 2. Drop letters must pay two cents per ounce, postal cards two cents, and one cent postal cards require an additional one cent stamp. Private mailing cards with messages must carry two cents postage.
Fire of undetermined origin wiped out the mill at Golconia fifteen miles north of here belonging to Union Basin Mining Co. The loss is estimated at $100,000 and the operation employed about three hundred men in the mine and mills.
The Peruvian Congress votes almost unanimously to cut diplomatic relations with Germany, signaling a major shift in foreign policy from Lima.
Washington reports the new war tax bill signed by President Wilson will raise about 2.7 billion dollars this year. It broadens levies from birth to death, imposing inheritance, income, and excise taxes, plus postage, theater, travel, and stamp taxes, with rates topping 50 percent on high incomes and large excise on alcohol, tobacco, and travel.
Washington reports Great Britain's new embargo on shipments to Sweden Norway Denmark and The Netherlands seen as a major move tightening the cordon against Germany. The action follows the U S embargo and is viewed as crucial to choking central power supplies.
The Department of Agriculture projects 12 047 000 bales of cotton for 1917 based on crop condition as of Sept 25. The forecast implies a yield of 168.3 pounds per acre and a crop condition at 604 percent of normal.
Authorities uncovered a plan to blow up the provincial parliament buildings in Regina Saskatchewan. Police and prosecutors are reviewing suspects and potential dates as the investigation continues.
New York officials outline evidence that German money funneled to Bolo Pasha in the United States was used to support anti French efforts. Count von Bernstorff reportedly supplied funds via U S banks, totaling 1 683 500 dollars credited to Pasha's account before his Paris arrest.
Petitions from New York organizations urged expulsion of Senators La Follette Wisconsin Grenna North Dakota and Stone Missouri. Senator Wadsworth presented the petitions and they were referred to the privileges and elections committee. Vice President Marshall later submitted telegrams letters and communications from Wisconsin and others demanding La Follette’s expulsion.
Daniel OConnell, a San Francisco attorney, received a seven year sentence at McNeil's Island federal penitentiary in Washington for conspiring to obstruct the selective draft law in United States District Court.
In Mexico City reports say German agents instigated labor trouble in Tampico oil fields supplying fuel to British warships. About six hundred workers at the Aguila Oil Company struck seeking a 50 percent wage rise.
A five member House committee was appointed to investigate charges by Representative Heflin of Alabama that some members of Congress acted suspiciously in connection with the war.
Buenos Aires reports a nationwide railway strike with government employees joining the action. The strike is now general and no trains are operating on any railway in the republic.
Washington Fuel Administrator Garfield states he will not back any plan to raise coal prices to the consumer to fund increased miner wages. He warns against a price scheme that would offset wage concessions.
Rome report says Pope Benedict plans to send the central powers reply to the allies and expects a response. The Agence in Voltaire edition notes the Vatican action aims to prompt an official answer from the Allies.
Cheyenne Charles BE Blydenburg of Rawlings was named associate Justice of the state Supreme Court to fill the vacancy after the death of Justice Richard H. Scott in a move by Governor Houx.
A Phoenix report says George B. Smith labor leader was found not guilty by the Globe jury on rioting charges tied to the city’s recent disturbances. The verdict closes the high profile case that drew regional attention.
Georges Roussos was named the new Greek minister to the United States succeeding seven years of ministerial representation in Washington except for one month. The bachelor diplomat previously served as vice president of the Bar association in Alexandria Egypt for several years.
Clifton Arizona October 3 three operating companies plan a total mine shutdown in the Clifton Morenci Metcalf district with strikers not fully re employed after the July 1 strike and picket lines active. Liberty Loan projections show 6 to 8 billion dollars possible with New York and Chicago leading subscriptions.
Sweden protests detention of its vessels by the United States France and Great Britain and the capture of Swedish coal ships on the Rotterdam Gothenburg route by Britain, causing indignation in Stockholm.
The Senate confirmed the nomination of Charles R. Page of California to the shipping board, confirming his appointment to the national maritime body.
In the South Pacific two German raiders, vessels of the Seeadler group, are said to be operating after leaving Mopeha island. Haig reports British forces have breached German lines near Passchendaele and Zonnebeke, advancing to ridges and crossroads. pan-European fighting continues with renewed air raids and reprisals.
Dated market list shows prices for dry hides and skins from Flint butcher to wool pelts per pound. Items include dry hides and horsehides, dry filet pelt, green salted and cured hides, buckskin saddies, and glue hides with varying price per pound and quality grades.
Price quotes from New York and London for lead copper silver and tungsten concentrates. Also snips on butter creamery linseed oats poultry and live cattle quotes from Chicago and Kansas City markets with various grade and delivery notes.
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