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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
4
Washington withholds new crisis with Nipponese until influence of a congressman to carry out Tokio wishes is sought by the State Department. Protest discussed by Borah and telegraphed to Boise and made public from that place.
Friends warn passage of added anti alien measures could destabilize Asia policy. Senator Wilbur withdrew an anti alien land bill in Oregon amid Wilson era tensions with Japan and German inaction. Senator Borah and Secretary Lansing weigh influence as Japanese concerns grow. Senator Chamberlain defends Oregon's right to act on immigration bills.
Washington Feb 3 The Middle West opposes breaking with Germany and prefers going slow. Senators such as Lewis Hitchcock Stone and other pro German members influence against a swift policy shift.
Gov W L Harding told a joint Iowa House Senate session urging a special committee to revise tax revenue systems, another to streamline government and cut overlapping functions, and a skilled panel to rewrite the Iowa code. He asks $100000 under his control to contest railroad valuations and influence freight rates, with committees to report after adjournment. Rep Weaver accuses cement interests of forming a price‑raising combine and seeks an attorney general investigation.
New York board of managers held a special meeting to discuss looser trade aims amid the international situation. The session followed a decision yesterday by the Augusta cotton exchange urging all cotton markets to adjust prices. The cotton market opened steady with near positions 10 to 16 points up and other months 2 to 6 points lower.
Irregular market activity in New York shows continued heavy turnover and lack of clear guidance. Notable losses include International Situation, Gulf & West Indies, and Crucible Steel, while United Berwolle remains flat and several industrials drift. Trading remains thin with few decisive moves and volatility subsiding slightly after earlier spikes.
A compressed London dispatch notes wartime measures and diplomatic prompts. It mentions Danish interference and English ports, with references to a U S Atlantic line and New York entry, outlining temporary shifts in policy and communication.
A letter from Captain Charles Shrader aboard the schooner William Jones reports the ship was fired on and damaged by an aerial submarine in the Way of Miscas weeks ago. One sailor jumped overboard and drowned. the vessel made port in distress, with no further data on attempted escape.
Omaha Nebraska relief case alleges Mayor Detti man barred from towing city owned autos for any purpose other than strictly necessary. Judge Leslie grants a temporary restraining order to stop further city vehicle use purchases cited as joy rides. Trial resumes with hearings ongoing as the case presses toward a permanent injunction.
A two story building at Luther College, valued around 8000 dollars, was destroyed by fire. Fire departments from the town and nearby areas battled the blaze in cold weather. Five women teachers sheltered in the building, escaping with their clothes. The structure was among the college’s largest.
The committee of the whole meets at 4 o'clock this afternoon to debate Dowdell's bill on house proceedings and related measures. Opposition forms around proposed changes and potential amendments, with officials noting calendar items and possible committee actions.
Washington reports President Wilson has asked Ambassador Gerard to assess what Berlin calls unrestricted submarine warfare means for passenger liners and neutral vessels. The administration warns of a possible swift break with the central powers as gains momentum toward potential war.
Washington February 3 The annual fortifications bill carrying 51000000 was passed by the House Monday and approved by the Senate with amendments. Objections centered on sufficiency given the German situation as a few senators proposed changes.
New York reports Franklin D. Safford, twice convicted of perjury in the Oliver Osborne case, is sentenced to nine months in prison with execution stayed until May and bail reduced. Safford, in his early sixties, allegedly swore that attorney James W. Osborne was the companion of Rae Tanger during a hotel visit in New Jersey. Charles H. Wax testified he, posing as Oliver Osborne, escorted the young woman.
Reports from Rio de Janeiro claim a German raider was sunk in an engagement with a British squadron. The British cruiser Amethyst is said to have engaged a German submarine. In domestic notes, the Bla irrigation department takes over a large private company to extend irrigation across the district and beyond, with a total project cost of 66 million dollars and initial improvements costing about 4.26 million.
The Norwegian steamer Portin 1127 tons is sunk and crew landed. Ravensbourne also sunk. Heola 584 tons reported. Tavensbourne de jot leted in shipping records. Additional ships listed include Rowonna Brom werta Spanish 4116 tons and a British trawler Marcelle sunk by gunfire.
Washington on February 2 the House Interstate Commerce Committee heard that the car shortage in Iowa is serious. Railroad Commissioner Guiper and Chassell urged swift legislation and passage of a pending measure to address the shortage and its effects.
Nearly 60,000 Americans are serving with Allied forces in France, most in the British army under Haig. The United States troops in action range across the Khaki ranks, including flying, medical, artillery, and infantry units. Canadians host by far the largest American contingent, with many from Los Angeles in the Canadian artillery.
Paris February 1 The government moves to mobilize the entire civilian population of France aged sixteen to sixty for national defense. The plan is under study by the relevant ministries as leaders seek broad participation and wartime readiness.
Washington February 3 Immediate construction of 100 submarines was proposed in a special bill introduced by Senator Dexter of Washington. The measure calls for 80 subs for coast defense and 20 for fleet use, in addition to 18 already proposed in the regular naval bill. It would require at least six fleet subs and 25 coast subs to be built on the Pacific coast, and authorizes spending 4 million dollars to equip government navy yards for construction.
European countries accounted for 86 percent of American exports in 1960, totaling 9.81 billion dollars. Exports to South America nearly doubled to 220.3 million, and Asiatic shipments more than doubled to 363.3 million. Freight congestion limited throughput, while imports from Europe rose sharply and gains continued from South America.
Washington notes a revenue bill framed for the future, passed by the House on a party line vote as the administration aims to meet next year’s prospects.
Chicago dispatch reports Lord Northcliffe praising Allied victory and urging the United States to enter the war to end Prussia, noting Europe’s plight and Germany’s aggression. He warns of German influence over the US vote and stresses America’s readiness and resolve.
New York Feb 2. The congressional leak inquiry adjourned to meet in Washington as F A Connolly Washington broker testified he sent a resume of Wilson's peace note to K F Hutton & Co New York. Operators disputed his message delivery claiming they did not receive it.
Washington DC February 2 The advantage of Port Meade Maryland on the list of sites favored by the federal government as a military training camp is noted in a joint resolution in the Senate and House. Senator Sterling and Congressman Dillon of the Sunghiine state presented it to the Meonie and House and it was referred to the Military Affairs committee in the lower chamber for consideration with potential Southern Dakotas support.
Christiania Norway Feb 2 The regular daily mail and passenger service between Norway and England was halted as Norway declines to accept mail for the United States. The coal shortage has reached a serious stage with fuel commandeered and rationing imposed on inhabitants of the capital.
A blast and fire tore through a Chicago west side tenement wounding and killing residents. Fire crews recovered bodies and searched debris as gas leaks and frozen ground hindered rescue efforts. Officials reported 26 missing and likely dead among the 91 occupants, with 24 accounted for or rescued.
Washington February reports that Dennis Hogan of Maswao will be named president of the farm loan bank for the Omaha district. The Rural Credit authority is noted as a leading figure, with Iowa likely to have H M Bostwick on the board. further confirmation awaited.
Franklin states the United States has not instructed the liner St. Louis to alter its sailing. He confirms the ship will depart for Liverpool on Saturday as originally planned, with the destination unchanged. The adviser notes official guidance remains that no changes are required unless Washington issues new orders.
Finland Chicago and Baltic cause worry with Americans aboard ships in danger zones. Philadelphia, St Louis, Finland, Kroon, Chicago and St Paul carry Americans and await safe ports as German blockade uncertainty grows. dispatches cite guard upgrades and government guidance shaping transatlantic sailings and relief ship passage.
Washington reports the House, 286 to 104, overrode President Wilsons veto of the immigration bill due to its literacy test feature. Senate action is planned with a likely override attempt. The long struggle over literacy tests dates back 20 years with vetoes by Cleveland Taft and Wilson in 1915. A Senate vote was scheduled for 4 p.m. next Monday after today’s delay.
Senator Shafroth introduced a resolution declaring it the sense of the Senate that at the war's end the president should seek a treaty with world powers to form an international judicial tribunal to settle disputes. The measure was referred to the foreign relations committee without debate.
Olympia, Feb 2K. W Olwen, chair of the Washington industrial insurance commission, was shot and killed in his office at the state capitol by John Van Dell of Hrodeaux, who had recently drawn money from the state accident fund. The legislature was in session. Van Dell had received $58 claiming permanent disability and a life pension. he was arrested.
Two women testified they were coerced into turning over jewelry to Federal Judge K M Landis for the benefit of creditors of William M Fripp, an advertising salesman who filed bankruptcy. The items valued around 1200 were deposited on Landis’s desk by order, with Tripp and the present Mrs Fripp linked to the jewelry.
Washington February 2 reports the bone dry prohibition bill clearing the Senate after debate. The measure, supported by major parties, seeks strict limits on alcohol production and sale nationwide, with enforcement provisions and penalties outlined in the final wording.
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