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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
The Sixty-fifth Congress closed its war session with unprecedented laws and spending. A $21.8 billion wartime appropriations package plus a $2.595 billion revenue bill taxed nearly all Americans. The session enacted vast military build up, loan authorizations, and expansive control over commerce, transport, and home front programs.
The special war session saw the declaration of war on Germany on April 6, and major measures including war bond issues totaling 15.54 billion dollars, war appropriations and contract authorizations of 14.39 billion, and war loans of 7 billion to the Allies. A selective draft of 10 million men, plus the espionage and revenue bills, food control, trading with the enemy act, and the soldiers and sailors insurance bill were enacted.
Havre reports Belgium government issues gray book denying Belgian civilians violent acts cited by Germany and states 40 000 to 60 000 houses were destroyed by German forces during early World War I.
Machinists Mate Perente of an American naval vessel will be freed on bail on a manslaughter charge concerning the death of dockyard laborer Plummer. Plummer died after a blow to the jaw on September 8. Perente pleaded not guilty and said he did not intend to injure his friend.
Details of a white paper from Great Britain reveal a Hague conference agreement between Britain and Germany to relieve civilian and combatant prisoners held in Germany. The Netherlands will care for 16,000 prisoners and refund internment costs while providing camp materials, food, clothing, and medical care. The plan also covers repatriation of German medical staff from the Roan garrison at Tseung-tao, China, now in the United States, and their return to Germany by sea if permitted by the American government.
Paris reports the fourth winter campaign on the western front is being prepared as summer operations wind down. English and French forces may launch a few drives, but no major map-altering shifts are expected. Soldiers prepare for harsh conditions with vast supplies of clothing and equipment while wind, mist, and rain reduce aircraft effectiveness, despite ongoing bombing raids and aerial activity.
The article asserts rapid Allied bolstering across branches including Red Cross support and officer education to create a superior war machine by spring 1918. With U S participation expanding, Russia weakening, and Haig’s high-strength圖 efforts, the Entente anticipates facing Germany on multiple fronts with overwhelming force.
New German devices reported by passengers on an American liner arriving from England describe a smoke screen to conceal subs during attack or escape and submerged travel, plus mirrored periscopes coated with silver to render them invisible at close range, explaining the lack of submarine evidence after recent sinkings.
The article outlines a strategic winter campaign of intensive bombardment, aircraft strikes, and deep pressures aimed at breaking German reserves and preventing a renewed initiative on the western front. It notes American involvement kept secret while praising Pershing and allied leaders for patient, decisive action to wear down the foe for a final 1918 knockout.
Washington smiles over a Hampton Roads incident when Secretary Baker toured camps and a nearby British cruiser signaled trust us in a witty exchange. A sailor read the wigwagged message as the Brits promising not to mention the visit, highlighting cultural humor between officials.
Berlin reports Willy Michaelis, youngest son of the new German chancellor, is employed as a farm laborer on a Langmell farm near Gruenberg in Silesia. A Berlin high school student, he joined a harvest campaign in July, laboring daily from four in the morning until eight at night and plans to return to school after the harvest.
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