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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
2
In an April 20 dispatch from Washington the president signals that national prohibition and a war measure will be included in the extra session legislation. The administration and council of national defense back the plan to curb grain use and protect army morals, aiming for rapid congressional passage.
Madrid reports the Spanish cabinet has resigned. King Alfonso reviewing troops bound for Morocco urged constant preparedness while stating Spain aims for neutrality. The note signals heightened tensions amid looming conflict considerations and international pressure.
Reports from land banks across the country indicate mixed wheat and potato prospects. Nebraska Iowa report failures and plow-ups while Texas and Louisiana cite near total wheat losses. Some states expect spring seeding gains and higher corn acreage to support exports and home use. Potatoes show variable increases in the Deep South and Columbia.
April 19. Federal officer T W Taubman dismantled a wireless outfit on a farm near Wessington Springs owned by Chris Weller a German born farmer. The plant had five 69 foot masts with 100 yard antennae. No evidence of misuse was found.
The German government granted a second delegation of Russian exiles permission to return to Russia. This group includes extreme radical socialists who will be repatriated, following earlier transfers of social democrats who faced milder penalties.
Heavy rains and floods disrupt the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line from Strong City to Superior causing many towns to lose train service. Reports say twenty towns lack service as tracks and trestles are damaged by rising water and a dam break.
The Treasury Department ordered the New York federal revenue bank to start accepting subscriptions for a planned 2 million dollar issue of government five percent certificates of indebtedness to raise funds for public needs.
Bakers will discontinue the five-cent loaf and bake only ten-cent loaves. Prices of groceries will be advanced 25 per cent.
Fragmented wartime report notes shipping losses and naval tonnage figures. It lists totals of vessels sunk and cargo tonnage for various nationalities, with numbers such as 454 and 409,008, alongside mentions of Italian ports and a 150 ton railer.
Norwegian shipping men push for armed ships after German submarine attacks. One third of the merchant fleet destroyed and 460 sailors killed as survivors are reportedly shelled to stop reports of outrage reaching Norway.
Amsterdam via London. Count Czernin’s peace conference proposal drew fire from Count Von Reventlow in Tages Zeitung. He warned the German empire would be ruined by a conference based on the Austrian minister’s principles, while Germany fights for victory.
Washington April 20 Capital police found the door to the Senate committee on naval affairs forced during the night. Clerks found no papers missing and acting chairman Senator Swanson said no confidential information was in the room.
In Lincoln Nebraska on April 20 the senate committee lifted the limited woman suffrage bill and expects passage Friday. A $3.5 million state capital fund will be raised by a one fourth mill in 1917 and one mill annually thereafter. A commission will seek tentative plans and both houses are seen adopting the report.
Marshall Field Jr, a wealthy 23 year old from New York, arrived in Chicago to enlist as a private in the First Illinois Cavalry. He will be paid 14 dollars a month. He says young men should enlist and supports conscription as a fair method to raise an army. His wife shares his view.
Washington April 14 The push to confine the extraordinary session to war legislation advances in the Senate with Senator Simmons on a four plan limit bill for Republican consideration and Senator Gallinger vowing to probe sentiment on both sides.
Washington announces the British party visiting Hindus includes Arthur James Balfour foreign minister Sir Eric Drummond Ian Malcolm C P Dormer Hutler Dudley BR 8B De Chair Vincent Lawfurt Maj Gen i Bridges Capt MH N Spencer Clay and Lam Countliffe governor of the Bank of England
Des Moines Ia Adjutant General Lagan reports daily calls for extra troops to guard private property across the state. Colonel John E Bartley commander of the first regiment says no men available for more guard duty. Private owners should hire their own guards as government shields railroad bridges to keep transport lines open.
London April 19 legislative bodies commend the United States for entering the world war in defense of freedom and democracy. Crowded galleries showed enthusiasm as the House expressed deep appreciation for the action and the cause.
Allied forces drive deep into German positions along the Aisne and Champagne sectors. French and British troops push toward Vailly bridgehead and Moronvilliers. Paris reports 17 000 prisoners and near 100 guns captured as German lines crumble under renewed French assault.
London April 20 The Manchester Guardian reports Premier Seay proposes a county option scheme to delay home rule by keeping counties against it. The plan aims to invoke the Home Rule Act immediately but faces opposition from Irish parties, with the Guardian noting likely acquiescence to the premier's solution.
The Berlin metal workers end a near total strike after government concessions. A standing labor commission will influence food distribution in greater Berlin, no punishment for strikers, and assurances of adequate rations. About 210,000 workers in the metal trade resume work following the settlement.
New York marked the 142nd anniversary of the American Revolution with parades and a Midnight Wake Up America call. A rider in Paw Revere costume urged men to enlist as patriotic groups joined a Great and Canada bound parade. Boston observed Patriots Day with a reenactment rider portraying Paul Revere riding from the city to the countryside warning Middlesex farmers of British troops in 1775.
Washington April 20 Establishment of 14 citizen training camps where reserve officers and applicants for commissions in the new war army will receive intensive training. Instruction authorized to be opened May 1. camps open courses under regular officers and NCOs in May. Rejected sites include Fort Sheridan Illinois and Fort Snelling Minnesota among others with the Presidio at San Francisco listed for western states.
London reports King Constantine in consultation with party leaders over a pending ministerial crisis. He held a lengthy meeting with the British minister, the first since the December attack on British and French Marines in Athens. Dispatches say the Greek cabinet may resign.
The Philadelphia National League club announced admission price hikes last night. Bleacher seats rise by 60 cents, upper bleachers by 60 cents, and lower pavilion seats by 76 cents, with former rates 26 and 60 cents respectively.
London reports a new comet sighting via Reuter patch from Melbourne dated April 19 noting its discovery and relocation across the southern skies with early astronomical interest.
The Southern Pacific company and subsidiaries posted a 2016 net income of 95,492,514 dollars, up 7,208,085 dollars or 5.83 percent, with operating income totaling 48,006,200 dollars and revenue increases across segments as detailed in the annual report.
Washington April 19 T J Mahoney an Omaha Nebraska attorney collapsed and died of heart failure today in the Senate visitors gallery during a session.
After Friday night gunfire hit the home of Mrs. Frank Smith a widow with five children. About 200 bullets embedded in walls. No one wounded but family fears for safety. A note on the doorstep warned that enemies remain nearby. Police keep cordon and 60 city workers assist in the investigation.
Washington April 20 The House will begin debating the administration army bill on Monday with two to three days expected for consideration. Leaders from both parties filed agreed measures as the House adjourned for the day. President Wilson urges support for conscription and universal training as the wider goal of national defense reforms.
The article outlines a plan to recruit 760,000 volunteers through regular army and national guard channels and critiques attempts to form full volunteer units. Representative Kahn will present a study by American experts on England's wartime recruit system, detailing its failures, delays, costs, and front line consequences.
Rio Janeiro April 20 fires from the attack on German property in Porto Alegre have extended to buildings owned by Brazilians. The war minister told the Rio Grande do Sul commander to place about 7 4 million troops at the governor’s disposal as needed, and an official note said the situation in Rio Grande do Sul is nearly normal.
Montrose Colorado reports two to three feet of snow with many trains snowbound. Warnings of probable snow slides issued. Snow totals reach 24 inches at Ouray 30 at Telluride and 36 at Silverton.
Des Moines April 1 The adjutant general lamented no new national guard recruits from the city. He said recruitment was not in vain, but the factory district area showed scant interest and few married men were reported eligible after the recent call.
Catholic archbishops of the United States pledged full support for the government in the war effort at their annual meeting in Washington. The statement underlined unity and active public backing by the Catholic community.
In Petrograd on April 19, Prof Faul, a former foreign minister, cautions allies not to fear. He argues that weakening the alliance would aid the enemy and stresses unity as Russia faces the current crisis.
The War Department states that men married since the outbreak of war will be treated the same as unmarried men for military service. The department urges maximum publicity by the press to disseminate the announcement.
London reports further mentions of British hospital ships torpedoed with details to be published soon. A wartime official said the matter was raised in the war council and will be clarified by a spokesman.
General Sir Sam Hughes hopes Colonel Roosevelt leads US troops in France to boost war effort. He arrived after Roosevelt’s presence with the troops and says the Kaiser will not endure the conflict and may soon surrender.
Washington April 20 Temporary suspension of construction on five new battle cruisers and other ships is under consideration Secretary Daniel says the steel ship building industry may be redirected to merchant ship output to offset submarine losses Plans are tentative and will not interfere with finishing fighting ships already under construction nor with building new destroyers scout cruisers submarines and other smaller vessels which can be completed in less than two years
Paris April 19 Edmond C. Genet American aviator death officially announced the first American killed in France under the American flag Genet grandson of former New York Governor Clinton and great grandson of Citizen Genet French minister to the United States was killed near Ham while escorting Sergeant Lufbery
A bulletin from New York reports Sarah Bernhardt resting comfortably after kidney ailment treatment and notes livelier improvement following her operation on Tuesday night.
Miss Rankin of Montana is appointed to the public lands committee after Republican committee assignments approved by the House. The action places her among the key figures shaping public land policy.
Officials at the Boston navy yard announced no credence to reports of three separate guard stations hearing guns off the coast. A formal statement said there was no naval engagement and no warships exchanged salutes with foreign vessels.
William Berri a leading newspaper publisher died at his home in Brooklyn after a long illness. He was in the prime of life and a notable figure in news circles.
The divorce court granted Lillian McCarthy a divorce from H Granville Bar a theatrical producer. The action followed recent proceedings and addressed rights and marital disputes amid public life in London.
Notable advances marked the first half hour of trading as May futures rose to 2.40 and July gained 8% amid Canadian wheat removal. In Minneapolis mills faced shortages and cash shortages pressed retailers. Flour output fell while canned goods and sugar shortages spiked prices and led to rationing and fears of hoarding. Bakers discussed eliminating the 6 cent loaf and shrinking loaf size to ease demand. The Canada wheat crop figures showed decreases from last year while oats and other grains remained tight.
Berlin reports there are no German submarines off the U S coast in the western Atlantic. The statement contrasts fears of submarine activity with official denial from Berlin.
Senator Borah argues constitutional rights shield the press from federal censorship. He warns against wartime measures that curb liberty, saying censorship harms democracy and that interference by the government threatens free expression. An open letter to President Wilson, signed by 20 citizens including Jane Amos, criticizes wartime actions curbing rights.
Washington April 18 Daughters of the American Revolution resumed balloting on national officers after a convention adjourned following tense sessions among delegates. Supporters of four presidential candidates and four minor ticket aspirants watched for results while some members prepared to lobby capitol Hill for administration war policy.
April secretary Houston invites heads of farmers organizations to a conference next Monday on the food situation. The aim is to obtain advice and suggestions as a means to increase the supply.
Deputy Stub vice Marshal J A Trace reports no evidence of arson after an investigation by the fire office into a blaze that destroyed a roundhouse. The report mentions the Great Western and Milwaukee roundhouses, with notes of surrounding disruptions and unclear leads.
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