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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
3
Officials announce a wartime program to modernize freight routes and shorten long hauls by using faster trains. The plan aims to boost efficiency and output, with Gurples as the project lead and broad support from transport and defense agencies.
Government statistics for the year ended June 30 1916 show main nine million mileage 260000 mileage and 700000 equipmentcars. Passenger cars total investment in road and ent 17625676008. Passengers car passenger miles 943398 ton miles 248099937805. Average receipts and operating expenses listed in state statistics.
Director General McAdoo leads immediate action to unify railroad operations as a federal measure. Executives from Southern Pacific and New Haven attend a top level conference to craft a single system, easing freight movement and reducing waste.
In Buenos Aires the government announced that the neutral Latin American congress has been postponed until April from January. Other measures include drafts for railroad staff, preservation of war industry posts, and funding plans to reimburse road losses. Curbs on passenger train services begin with railroads cutting luxury cars to save fuel.
United States records show 62 Zeppelins commissioned since 1914, with 35 destroyed, two badly damaged and missing, one out of commission, and 13 remaining. Raids over France and Belgium cost 17 Zeppelins. five fell in England and four in Belgium. Fire, wind and lightning destroyed at least eight in Germany.
Washington reports that under a new plan the government will take over railroad financing. The article notes that leading banking houses in New York and elsewhere earned vast commissions over the last decade handling railroad securities, indicating a shift to direct government handling while ordinary securities trading by banks and brokers continues.
The first of Beate 4 A. Edison’s invisible ships reached Baltimore harbor to be anchored off quarantine. The vessel, designed to evade U boats, features hinged masts and deck-mounted derricks with smokeless low decks and a top line that leaves no visible trail.
A noted capital social figure, described as a prominent hostess, is in the spotlight during Christmas celebrations. The writeup emphasizes her social prominence and festive activities in the capital circles.
In Petrograd on Thursday Bolshevists acting for Finance Commissioner Menshinsky surrounded and detained private banks including the National City Bank of New York branch. Bank managers and several directors were arrested while vault keys were secured. Banks were entered by red guards amid halted telephones and a police-guarded seizure to force surrender of papers and keys.
Washington reports that American troops at home and in France are developing new liberty feet through intensive training. Feet are increasing in length and width, with some Pershing forces moving to No. 13 or 14 shoes instead of the former No. 12. General Pershing recommends adding the larger sizes to the quartermaster stock.
J. F. Tanke, fraternal insurance man of Des Moines, was named insurance commissioner by Governor Harding, succeeding Emory H. English who resigned. A. J. PAYS DIVIDEND. The report notes dividends on railway preferred stocks of Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway.
Camp Grant Rockford Illinois December 28 Private Edwin A Peterson the first enlisted man of the eighty sixth division to die under the army insurance act was insured for ten thousand dollars and had paid only his monthly premium of four dollars seventy nine cents.
A corporal of American engineers was killed and a private wounded Christmas Eve near a trench line in France as German shells hit a party of engineers learning alongside French troops. Snow and cold hinder training and travel. motor trucks crawl through drifts as avalanches of weather hamper communications. Guardsmen and other units press on with bayonet and rifle drills despite blizzards.
A sweeping cold wave chills the nation with snow in the north and rain in the south. Temperatures plunge to extreme lows from Duluth to Chicago, with towns like Eveleth reporting as low as 49 degrees below zero. The Weather Bureau forecasts continued cold through Monday or Tuesday.
Petrograd reports delegates at the peace conference have agreed to a 10 day recess resuming January 4 at an undecided location. Leon Trotzky is drafting a new note to entente embassies seeking participation and messaging to world publics. Russian delegates may return to Idtro trad by tomorrow. an armistice with General Kal edin es forces near Roetov ends, creating a neutral zone between lines.
President Wilson marks his sixty first birthday in Washington as he continues to guide the nation at war. The president’s health is strong, his demeanor upright, and he plans a quiet celebration at home with Mrs. Wilson, reflecting on his long service and duties.
John Knox, arrested for the herm Jokopalch murder in San Gabriel canyon, identified the mysterious woman known as H as a German agent with a husband at a mountain camp. Deputies report she frequented Schulenberg and Jokopalch, and in Schulenberg’s cabin found pounds of dynamite and detonating caps.
Washington D C Dec 29 At 6 oclock last night the earthquake which destroyed part of Guatemala City was continuing. Destruction of property was unabated and thousands were without shelter. Americans and other foreigners are safe.
Chicago officials say the quartermaster unit began inventory of army uniforms and materials here under War Department orders. Captain Farl Zimmerman estimates about 1 million dollars worth in Chicago warehouses. Officials note reports suggesting hoarding by local dealers prompted the action.
Washington report shows 128 disease deaths in the national army for the week ending December 21, up from 97 the prior week, with 77 pneumonia deaths in the national army and 67 in the national guard.
New York reports a coal shortage blamed by the board of health for 78 pneumonia deaths in 24 hours, the highest daily total in five years, as authorities warn of fuel scarcity driving illness.
Washington reports that Germany has formed a commission of experts to protect art in invaded Italy, a move seen as a cloak to loot. Dispatches claim enemy forces have transported usable artworks to Vienna, Budapest, and Berlin from public buildings and water churches.
Army officers learn of alleged incendiary plots to burn food stores at Camp Dodge Iowa. Reports say fires in Des Moines and nearby areas triggered warnings that guards will kill or capture anyone attempting arson. Investigations by war department secret service aim to uncover plots targeting military supplies for soldiers.
Amsterdam dispatch notes King Ferdinand of Bulgaria advocates hold of acquired territory unlike Count Czernin. Reports quote Czernin as saying Bulgaria would retain what it has won. Paris reports December 27 updates on French repulses in Argonne Meuse sector and artillery activity. Berlin notes German patrol captures near Lunaville. Vienna cites Italian forces repulsed west of Asolone and east of Solarolo.
In Hamilton Ohio on December 28 a 4000 worker strike paralyzed factories to protest the arrest of 30 union members for alleged rioting. The prisoners pleaded not guilty but declined bonds and remained jailed. Union leaders said the strike would end only with their release.
Salt Lake City December 4 The chief of police was ordered to arrest 30 men in local draft board district No 3 for failing to return their questionnaires within seven days. This marks the first police action linked to draft questionnaires in Utah.
Reuters dispatch from Ottawa reports 89,000 votes for conscription and 1,072,000 against in the referendum. Australian soldiers’ ballot shows 28,000 in favor and 22,000 against conscription.
Lieutenant Edwin M. Post and Private Frank A. Ross of the American army have been cited for gallantry in action in army orders. Mrs. Price Post of Tuxedo Park New York is listed as Post’s next of kin while Charles Cooper of New York is named as Ross's uncle.
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