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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
5
After days of talks in Paris the entente finalizes a lengthy response to Germany. Delivery is planned early next week via Paris and American channels. Optimism runs high that Washington will accept the document and that a subsequent reply to the American note will follow.
London reports from Switzerland suggest Austria-Hungary may seek peace with Britain and France, while Budapest doubts a separate settlement. Swiss President Schulthess says Switzerland did not influence Wilson’s note and offers to help exchange views, without meddling in belligerents' affairs.
London dispatch reports Denmark Sweden and Norway sending a joint note to belligerents urging measures for a durable peace. They express sympathy with efforts to end wartime suffering and hope Wilson's initiative yields a worthy result. In Rome the Osservatore Humano notes reports of papal mediation discussions in Vienna and a favorable reply from Pope Benedict.
Washington December 2 President Wilson is expected to name members of the tariff commission soon and a telegram from Harvard professor Frank W Taussig indicates he will consider a place on the board if offered.
London reports Ambassador Page called on Premier Lloyd George at Downing Street in a formal mourning courtesy. It offered the American envoy his first chance to woo the new prime minister since his appointment.
A report from London states the steamship Mritiah, 0 tons, and the Norwegian steamer Ida, 0 tons, have run together in fog, causing a collision with damage and potential danger to crews.
In New York the progressive party loses official recognition after elves fail to poll required votes for ballot placement. George W. Perkins, chairman, states there is no longer a progressive organization in the state, and party headquarters are closed.
Columbus Ohio Dec 26 The four national social and economic societies met at Ohio State University to study postwar labor and capital issues. George E Roberts of National City Bank warned that the United States may face labor shortages after the war and that gold transfers to Europe could occur as capital flows shift. He criticized the federal act for not centralizing gold reserves and noted rising paper money use and higher prices likely to follow.
Governor Neville in Omaha announced immediate appointments to state offices after inauguration. Picks include Labor Commissioner George Nunan, Adjutant General PL Hall Jr, Deputy Adjutant General Walter K. Greeley, Chief Clerk Anton Jag, Stenographer Ann Tracey, Chief Clerk Banking Board J W Johnson, and wardens Thomas Healy Clint McCreary and M J McCune. Some selections drew strong approval while others faced questions over qualifications and procedural rules.
Dispatches report three battalions of police in Mora state revolting and attacking the governor Ena Martins in the capital. The defense commandant was ordered to send forces to aid the governor. Later Martins announced a return to order from his palace.
Cinelanath Ohio December 20 Frederick J Huldehoper founder of the Amny Lewane of the Called Bigtes spoke before the American Tolstical Reience association alleging historians and writers have suppressed disasters and blunders caused by a lack of proper military portrayal.
President Wilson and administration leaders in Congress tentatively back a four bond issue to cover the anticipated 1918 deficit of about 185.7 million dollars. The plan aims for temporary emergency spending, with plans to raise revenue through income tax, inheritance tax, and other internal and import taxes. The report details outstanding interest bearing debt and Panama bonds as part of the balance.
Four hundred thousand rail road workers aligned with the four trainmen’s brotherhoods will choose the next step through their authorized committee handling the Adamson act controversy. After a conference the leaders warned that pending and possible future railroad lawsuits could delay President Wilson’s Goethals committee investigation. A special circular will inform members.
The Russian liner Kursk bound from Archangel to New York with 126 aboard struck a mine November 29 off Kirkwall Scotland. One passenger and two crew died. others drifted in lifeboats all night before rescue. Survivors reached Liverpool on the steamer Lapland.
At a Chicago gathering the United Women’s Congress advocates strict marriage laws Basing proposals on banning common law unions and requiring a health certificate for marriage The plan also seeks that a child born outside wedlock be registered to a single parent with support provisions A constitutional convention review is urged to overhaul state law
London reports the Daily Express states the government plans to seize the drink trade in Great Britain imminently. The liquor control board has long pushed for state buyout and renewed arguments follow renewed discussion during the boat fortnight.
Bologne reports Schulthess stated he was astonished by rumors of violations of Swiss neutrality. He warned belligerents could not pass through Switzerland due to rough terrain and strong Swiss resistance. He said Switzerland upholds absolute neutrality and would stay united amid external danger.
Berlin reports that the merchant submarine Deutschland and sister ships will carry special mail at new rates akin to old transcontinental post. A two cent surcharge applies to first 20 gram letters, with additional 20 gram increments up to 60 grams. Expect heavy demand as ordinary routes delay months.
New York December 29 memorial planned by the Alexander Hamilton Institute to mark the spot in Weehawken Heights where Alexander Hamilton fell in his duel with Aaron Burr. The project was announced today.
Washington D C—Henry of the House rules committee telegraphed Thomas W Lawson of Howton to come to Washington and substantiate his public claims about inside information and a looming price drop. Henry vows to reintroduce a bill to regulate the New York Stock Exchange and says action is needed to protect the American public from Wall Street crimes.
In Pittsburgh on December 28 the highest price ever quoted for Pennsylvania crude oil was announced with a 10 cent rise to 2.56 a barrel. Other grades rose 6 cents: Mercer black 2.90 Carning 2.26 Cabell 2.22 Somerset 2.05. Kaghind held at 0.05. Refiners demand drives the jump while producers withhold stock awaiting higher prices.
Washington dispatch says General Carranza seeks changes to the protocol covering withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. Secretary Lowe and the American Joint Commission plan immediate talks with Mexican representatives to decide an answer for a session next week. The document remains unofficial but signals a shift from Carranza toward modification amid northern Mexico's military situation.
A bank in Klagerman was robbed early today when robbers blew the safe and escaped in an automobile with about $5,000. Police pressed the investigation as details remained unclear and witnesses offered fragmentary descriptions.
The Superior Steel Company plans to sell the Solu Plant in New Jersey to a new independent organization. Major banks including White Vel & Co and Merritt Deed are lenders, backing a 17 million capital structure. The facility produces steel and components for automobiles and furniture with a capacity near 115000 tons annually and about 1700 employees.
A dispatch reports German and Austro German forces under Mackensen pushing into Wallachia and central Moldavia, with advances near Rimniksurat and Braila and hard fighting around Veria and Verdesh. Russian and Romanian units respond as heavy artillery and infantry support drive renewed offensives.
In yesterday’s Teuton Scoops a wireless report from Helin states Say witley Lhew Sele Konan’s forces captured 140 prisoners and seized multiple machines at Mitanth svrwt. The raid left several damaged assets and the town of Veiatotiety in a tense stand.
Fragmentary notice details Allied forces shifting from the Verdun front to new sectors. Mentions German and French positions, logistic moves, and reassurances of continued operations. Names and precise places are unclear in the unreadable text.
Fragmentary text suggests a Wells Fargo related incident involving E G Melon in New York. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but references to company misdoings and legal or financial activity appear. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are recoverable.
Washington officials report hints of confidential peace talks with Germany and Austria as President Wilson seeks a general outline of terms. The White House and State Department emphasize secrecy while awaiting capital reports on demands, with allies cautious about any public disclosures.
A European despatch reports socialist deputies pressing the government to use full military and economic power to hasten the war's end. The Times correspondent notes debate over peace terms and renewed international relations as Madrid readers react to potential penalties and mobilizations.
Fragmentary report shows a murder case involving a suspect alleged to have insured his wife’s life for a large sum. The text references the defendant’s name and details of the wife’s policy, with trial proceedings and financial stakes noted.
A damaged clipping reports workers from the World Ve group picketing at Virwinig on December 24. The text is garbled but indicates a strike action or protest targeting promoters or organizers, with unclear affiliations and outcomes.
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