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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
2
A sweeping year in which the United States enters World War I, fleets clash, and nations shift power. The narrative covers U S entry, major battles, naval losses, Russian turmoil, Greek and Balkan changes, and Allied offensives from January to December, with figures like Wilson, Pershing, Kerensky, Venizelos, and Lenine shaping events.
The first war session of the Sixty fifth Congress opened April 2 and passed key wartime measures. Bond issues totaling up to $5 billion and $3 billion for government securities, conscription, the huge army and navy appropriations, and the espionage and food control acts shaped the war effort. The session saw major tax and revenue actions, air service funding, and war appropriations, with investigations into war preparations beginning in December.
In 1917 the United States faced widespread industrial unrest amid war strain. Key events included threats and averteds strikes by railroad workers, deportations of I W W members in Arizona and New Mexico, the lynching of Frank Liette in Butte, and major shipyard labor actions. Government mediation and a labor commission under Wilson sought to curb strikes while wage disputes and price controls emerged in a war economy.
A roundup of 1919 political actions shows suffrage advances in Rhode Island and New York, state bills for prohibition in several states, and national debates on constitutional amendments. Notable events include a Washington dry law proposal, Illinois and Chicago election issues, and a proposed federal prohibition amendment advancing through Congress.
Historic U S Mexican tension eased in 1917 as U S forces left Mexico by February 5 after a year in the country. Carranza’s March 11 election signaled growing stability. Villa activity resumed late year with the November 13 Ojinaga capture by Villa allies, sending Carranza troops fleeing across the border and interned in the United States.
A jumbled early year summary notes global calamities across fires earthquakes and accidents. It lists dates and deaths from events including an Forlnton earthquake killing 300, Bali Island quake killing 50, a Chicago tenement fire killing 25, Archangel ship explosion killing 44, Yokohama explosion killing 100, the Mend sinking with 625 South African laborers lost, central Tediv tornadoes killing over 20, and a New Mbany tram wreck killing 38 with 260 injured.
Across 1917 several nations faced unrest, revolts, and civil strife. Russia saw abdications, Greece toppled monarchy efforts, and China swung from monarchy attempts to republic, while Cuba’s civil clashes faded after Gomez’s capture. Britain grappled with Irish calls for home rule, and US Japan talks clarified ties amid China security aims and Sino relations.
An account of Queen Victoria hearing telegram news of Kaiser Wilhelm’s birth, with a vivid description of her tearful joy and a celebratory scene. The article notes the royal reception of the infant, and a humorous moment as James interacts with the newborn in the royal setting.
A Newark News piece contrasts King Sargon’s historic reign with modern deportation talk, noting 2600 years ago he led Israelite tribes from the promised land and populated it with others. It also reports Japan’s government studying leprosy control, proposing island segregation and separation of children from leprous parents.
General Pershing recommended among 47 officers for promotion is Second Lieut Archibald B Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt to captaincy of infantry. The report lists American promotions for Christmas. Also noted are battlefield notes from France, British and French command confidence in Pershing, and various incidents including accidents and arrests across wartime theaters. Local and international figures include Russian and Canadian developments, with senate and war department actions referenced.
British shipping losses totaled 0 for the week with four fewer tonnage on the seas. Admiralty reports say 7,600 ton plus merchantmen were sunk by mines or submarines, along with a fishing vessel. Haig says German forces attacked near the Tores Staden line. British posts held or were driven back in small segments. Italians retook much ground east of the Drenta river on Monte Azolome. a German plane raid failed. Viscount French named first sea lord, Kaiser Wilhelm comments on peace, and U.S. indictments unfold in Detroit. Italian forces held a long day battle on the Asiago plateau as Austro‑German pressure continued.
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