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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
2
The Salvation Army reports a war fund total of 2,257,534 dollars after exceeding its 1,000,000 dollar quota. Other items note German bombardment of Paris, a Faith distress near Cape Flattery, Italy’s WWI anniversary, and draft evader roundups in Phoenix.
The Washington announcement sets general pay increases for about 2,000,000 railroad employees, effective next Saturday and retroactive to January 1, with total annual increases likely over 800 million dollars. Lump sum back pay will average 100 to 200 dollars. A new three labor, three management board will study wage and working conditions.
Washington D C Director General McAdoo ordered a 25 percent rise in railroad free rates and a three cent per mile passenger fare increase. The plan could add 600 to 900 million dollars in new railroad revenue next year and marks the largest rate increase in railroad history. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the changes without a hearing and adjusted prior orders. Freight rates rise June 25 and passenger rates June 10.
The United States raised 144 million dollars for the second war mercy fund of the Red Cross in Washington, D. C. Germany’s actions in France spurred the surge with Illinois alone failing to meet its quota by 2.3 million while Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin and Michigan overran their shares. The central division trails by 800 thousand while oversubscriptions broaden the nationwide effort.
Figures from a Serbian source show heavy losses in Bosnia with 150 814 deaths from 1915 to 1917, including 65 042 children under ten and 12 867 infants. Births plummeted from 25 000 yearly to far fewer, leaving 4 648 more deaths than births in 1915 and rising excess deaths in 1916 and early 1917.
Geneva reports say Field Marshal von Hindenburg chief of the German general staff is in a Strasseburg hospital with typhoid fever. The illness sidelines the war leadership as authorities confirm the condition.
British and American forces in France report a rapid two kilometer advance near Montdidier and Cantigny. Americans captured prisoners and war material after short, intense fighting, repelling counterattacks and earning praise from French liaison officers as “Magnificent.”
Paris dispatches report German attacks abating at center while wings show French counterattacks. Heavier fighting continues near Neuville sur Marigval Vregny and Vesle valley as Germans try to force the Vesle crossing at Fismes Bazoches. Allies bring reserves to bolster the line.
The grippe grips Spain with Madrid near total disruption as public services slow and many workers fall ill. King Alfonso and key ministers including Eduardo Dato reportedly suffer mild cases while tramways slash service and commerce falters.
A strong earthquake hit Santa Fe at 5 30 Wednesday morning marking the third tremor since 1874. The quake rattled walls and shook plaster from ceilings and walls across the city, with damage reported in several structures.
An official British Admiralty bulletin reports 56 U S troops missing after two transport ships were sunk by German submarines off the English coast. The Moliavia and another troop ship were torpedoed. crews were lost and survivors evacuated. Further vessels and Marines face heavy losses as Germany intensifies attacks on Allied shipping.
Mexico City reports Mexico cut diplomatic ties with Cuba after the recall of Mexican and Cuban envoys amid the Faléla incident. Observers link the move to U S involvement and fear Mexico’s action could widen tensions and curb U S–Mexico exchanges while Cuba gains leeway to probe suspected covert activities.
Soldiers and sailors will ride at about one cent per mile under an order by Director General McAdoo. The reduced fare becomes effective when forms are printed, likely within two weeks, and will be allowed on presentation of a certificate from the commanding officer. The plan aims to ease home visits before deployment overseas.
Evan H. Williams, renowned tenor, died Saturday morning at Akron City Hospital after a week of illness. The national figure in music had recently supported soldiers with his work, marking a notable contribution to wartime morale.
A fractured wartime data note discusses U S armed forces totals and costs. It cites figures for regular Army and National Guard strength and officer counts, referencing Washington estimates and wartime expansion.
Fred Mitchell recalls former Braves manager George Stallings nicknamed Miracle Man. Mitchell details Stallings demanding discipline, relentless handling of players, and a stern bench presence that grounded his teams.
A German government decree bans any mouthfuls containing less than 1 percent tobacco and allows blends with herbs like leech cherry chicory hops beetroot sorrel and more. Critics call the result a rank offense with no heavenly scent.
The Ministry of Food and Production in England announces an initiative to encourage sunflower cultivation. Officials issued instructions to boost supplies and support farmers in the campaign aimed at increasing domestic oil and feed stock.
The article advises planning for improved poultry keeping in 1018, noting that stock quality, prices for eggs and hatching, and costs rise with time. It emphasizes buying stock rather than eggs for starting, warns against inferior birds, and highlights the risk of price fluctuations for poultry products.
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