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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
Reports describe a basin miles north of Porser in Arizona containing potash brine in a shallow underground pool. Explorations show a six mile diameter area, 75 feet deep so far bored, with no full-depth deposit reached. The find draws wartime interest and multiple claims.
Washington officials move to take over railroads at noon and boost workers’ pay while reducing executive salaries. Secretary McAdoo named director general with control over securities and rates. Congress urged to fund equipment and guarantee three years of prewar earnings with future arbitration for disputes.
Federal mediator Mortimer Fletchhacker led talks in San Francisco to settle wage disputes affecting 15 000 iron workers in the Bay Area seeking a 10 percent rise. Only 4625 workers walked out. union leaders warn 30 000 affiliated members may strike if demands are unmet as government control of railroads and express companies looms.
New York December 28 President Wilsons proclamation taking over railroad control with guarantees sparked a wall street rally. Prices surged at the open with gains around 4 to 18 percent above the prior close as traders bought heavily amid renewed confidence. Volume reached about 400000 shares.
President Wilson begins steps toward government ownership as McAdoo leads the operation of railroads. Rail managers resist while Congress debates compensation and policy. Supporters argue federal control will cut freight congestion and boost wartime efficiency.
The Countess of Clonmel is noted for her beauty and public appearances. She is an ardent lover of outdoor life and met her husband first on a hunting outing.
Ukrainian troops reported by Petrograd have occupied the headquarters areas of the Fourth, Eighth, and Eleventh Armies on the Romanian and southwestern fronts. Resisters were disarmed and arms captured. The Ukrainian forces also seized the Bral-Joff station and disarmed guards amid ongoing clashes in other regions.
Flour prices rose across grades in Baltimore as millers announce a price hike due to the current tea price environment. Top grade blended patents gain ten cents a barrel with patents rising up to seventy cents, while winter varieties see smaller increases. The move follows a prior period of price reductions.
Plan to aid residents in a congested district of Trenton New Jersey outlines traffic regulations. The goal is to ensure free movement of wartime shipments abroad and protect materials needed for essential industries while avoiding interference with residents.
Fragmentary report from Geneva notes distress in Berlin with women and children facing hardship. Only the wealthy seem to dine, while others struggle. details are unclear due to damaged text.
Chicago report outlines Loop district armed with tachies from the Great Lakes naval station and notes efforts to oversee this district.
London dispatch reports a continued decline in British shipping losses with 11 merchant ships of 1600 tons or more sunk last week by submarine or warship, plus another vessel of similar tonnage and a fishing boat damaged.
Morte Texas December 28 Two United States cavalry troops continue a hot trail into Mexico pursuing bandits who raided the Candelaria post office and killed the mail stage driver and two passengers on Christmas morning. Military headquarters has no new information from Captains Fiske and partners as the pursuit crosses the Rio Grande toward the river signal station.
Emperor Yoshihito pledged Japan will aid its allies to the fullest as parliament opened. He praised close entente relations and said Japan is prepared to cooperate with the Allied powers under necessary conditions.
In Audubon Iowa a several hundred strong mob attacked and attempted lynching Rev W A Starck, a German Lutheran preacher, and Fred E Tenmegkeit over alleged unpatriotic remarks and non-support of Liberty bonds. Sheriff intervened to prevent violence.
Britain France and the United States issued strong assurances that peace on Czernin terms is unlikely. They warn the Austro German move aims to split Russia and resist surrender of Alsace Lorraine as a world question. Leaders stress unity of action against German aims and affirm that democracy will prevail.
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