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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
2
American troops enter the first two trenches on the French front in a rainy mud filled sector near No Man s Land. An Irish gunner fired the first American shot on French soil as U S infantry exchanged volleys with German regiments and hailed a field hospital death of a German prisoner.
Food Administrator Hoover will cut off supplies to retailers who make unreasonable profits or buy food for speculation as a new regulation takes effect November 1. The administration says it does not intend to disturb legitimate operations and will protect patriotic and honest dealers while addressing a few persistently abusive ones.
Fire Marshal Flemning reports evidence of plots to destroy grain and foodstuffs stored in warehouses in Columbus Ohio. Authorities insist on intensified security and protective measures amid threats to food supplies. Local officials pursue leads and coordinate with state responders to curb any arson schemes.
A new photograph of Premier Painleve of France accompanies news that he remains in office after an attack on his government. He appoints J Louis Bartiiou as minister of foreign affairs, replacing Alexandre Ribot, signaling a cabinet reshuffle to reinforce leadership amid political tension.
Rio de Janeiro Oct 27 the chamber of deputies voted 149 to 1 to declare a state of war with Germany. President Braz immediately sanctioned the proclamation as tribunes filled the chamber. The law empowered the president to adopt measures for national defense and public security amid strong approval.
In Flanders frontlines the French push around Houth olst forest, encircling west and south sections as German resistance dwindles. Belgian watchers report fifty Germans captured with several machine guns seized near Dixmude Meurkem Chaume wood after raids.
President Wilson spoke in the White House east room urging the woman suffrage issue to a New York state suffrage delegation. He said he hoped the campaign would succeed and called on men of all parties in New York to vote for suffrage. Mrs Nomande R Whitehouse presented the delegation detailing its support for the administration and readiness to cooperate.
The government now controls every packing plant in the United States. Joseph P. Cotton chief of the meat division and Professor Charles McCarthy announced in Chicago that after weeks of inquiry the meat industry nationwide will be regulated from Chicago under Food Administration oversight.
Berlin and Rome report Austro German forces pressing from the mountains into northern Italy with Udine overrun. Cividale and Goritz captured, 100000+ Italian prisoners and 700+ guns seized as Italian front falters and retreat widens toward the Tagliamento. Second Italian army pulling back toward the Tagliamento.
In a telegram dated October 26 1917 National Food Administrator Hoover informs State Food Administrator Wheeler of a nationwide plot to destroy thousands of cattle in stockyards. He urges vigilance including patrols by home guards at principal yards and fire protection measures across stockyards and train elevators amid recent fires causing grain losses.
Petrograd reports German forces have evacuated the Werder peninsula in the Gulf of Riga after a recent landing. Werder Manor was burned and provisions stolen. One engagement occurred in the Gulf of Finland with trawlers active nearby.
John P. White resigned as president of the United Mine Workers of America on Thursday. Frank J. Hayes, the union’s vice president, will succeed him as president. White will leave Sunday for Washington to advise Harry A. Garfield, national fuel administrator.
Mitchell Kulmer as alien property custodian announces seizure of all holdings in the United States belonging to subjects of Bulgaria Turkey and Austria and of German property as part of wartime measures.
Herbert Bigelow, pacifist leader, was abducted near Florence Kentucky by a white robed group. He was whipped with a snake whip, hooded, tied, hair cut, and oil poured on his head before being left in a woods. He was later taken to a Cincinnati hospital in serious condition.
Washington reports wage increases of 50 to 78 percent for U S coal miners. President Wilson authorized a general 45 cent per ton rise for bituminous coal to help operators meet higher wage demands. The order takes effect at seven o clock Monday morning October 29 following a letter from Fuel Administrator Garfield urging the price rise.
President Wilson urged every home and public eating place to pledge support to the food administration and comply with its requests. The appeal opened family enrollment week, asking all Americans to join the food administration to ensure nationwide cooperation in food conservation and win the war.
Secretary McAdoo declared the second Liberty loan an overwhelming success as subscriptions pushed toward a possible 5.5 billion. Unofficial district totals show New York leading with 1.6 billion and Chicago near 0.55 billion, while many districts approach or exceed their maximum quotas.
Washington reports from Rome say the Italian Nine are holding the Austro German assault with the morale of the army intact. London notes French and British steps to aid the Italian front, though operation details remain unclear. Official optimism centers on Cadorna keeping control as Italian forces follow general staff orders.
Commodore Luckner commander of the German raider Seeadler was captured September 21 off Fiji by Fijian constabulary aboard the steamer Amra. Five German crew members were taken with him. The Seeadler had wrecked near Moh epa, sank three American vessels, and earlier attacked sixteen ships in the Atlantic.
Madrid reports the Spanish cabinet has resigned. A Delaware governor and his wife were injured in a Philadelphia car crash. An American schooner Fanny Prescott faced a submarine attack in the war zone and was abandoned by its crew. Government agents in New York pursue enemy aliens spreading false reports about the war. A German submarine sank the Norwegian steamship Stare off the Spanish coast. seven crew injured. Seven air training fatalities reported in the United States with a low death rate. Chicago's Charles Martin dies at his son’s home after diabetes. Enemies failed raid on England’s southeast coast. A farmer near Spiceton kills his wife, another, and himself. Thomas F. Ryan and Mrs. Cornelius Cuyler wed in Charlottesville. Air raids hit Lorraine and Luxembourg. deaths and injuries reported. Belgian paper La Metropole says Germany’s peace offer to Belgium was rejected.
Miss Helen Cudahy eldest daughter of Patrick Cudahy and niece of Edward A. Cudahy leaped to her death from a liner in mid Atlantic October 19 while en route to Red Cross work in France. Cable reports from Paris say fears of submarines and possible mental derangement led to the act.
Chicago October 29 Count James Mi notto son in law of Louis F Swift is freed on a 50000 bond after arrest on charges of pro German activities.
Washington announces J. F. Childs of Honolulu as federal food administrator for Hawaii. Markets report Chicago prices for corn oats flour hay and live stock with varied futures and cash figures including wheat flour and livestock ranges.
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