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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
4
Reports from Hamburg describe thousands of benats fed to Kaisers soldiers after German supply cuts. Mixed items include lions leopards rhinoceros and other imports. Also noted are a new Shanghai department store opening and various wartime curiosities from across the globe.
Petrograd reports sharpened crisis as Russian Bolsheviks reject German terms and threaten to resume hostilities to defend the revolution. Trotsky declares no consent to peace offers while urging defense of Polish and Scottish nations and frontline needs. Diplomats discuss neutral soil for talks, with Stockholm tentative.
United Press reports Washington observers forecast a German peace proposal within two months. Diplomats say the plan will be milder than prior offers but likely require removal of the Kaiser and Hohenzollern leaders. Entente and neutral statesmen consider Germany willing to concede major militarist elements to end the war. Internal pressures and dwindling time push Germany toward significant concessions.
A fragmented notice reports the death of a local song writer linked to Emennington and Annie, with scant readable details and no clear dates or affiliations available.
A Yaqui ambush near Tecora between Mapoli and Lencho left 86 dead and many wounded aboard a Southern Pacific train halted by an obstruction. American passengers H J Poe of Los Angeles and Miguel Martines of Nogales were among the dead, with others including Conductor Paredes and an express messenger. Mexican federal troops and raiders clashed, a relief train recovered bodies, and a $20,000 gold shipment in the express car survived the attack.
In Philadelphia on Jan 4 the federal commission heard W. S. Ballin of M. L. Shoemaker Co. testify that the American Agricultural Chemical Co. tried to force a price fixing agreement. Ballin said threats and losses totaled about 50 000 for Shoemaker since last May while Murphy of the American firm acknowledged heavy competition. Letters showed price differences for butchers scraps across cities.
In Hostap New England women are urged by the Hawes council of national defense to sacrifice pie and other commodities. The measure promotes rationing and favoring wheat over other goods. The appeal stresses practical thrift amid wartime shortages and national duty.
Washington D C Jan 3 Congress man Roberts of Nevada announced he would seek the republican nomination for a British senator at the September primary A successor to the late Senator Newlands will be chosen at the November election War Hits Boston Port Howton Mass Jan 1 The effect of the war upon the commerce of the port is shown in the telegraph issued from the customs house Last year seven vessels arrived overseas with labor the suit of trom writes to
German leaders met with Emperor William and officials in Berlin to plan new terms after the Brest-Litovsk negotiations stalled. Reichstag leaders pressed for immediate convening, while moderates accused Von Kuehlmann of harmful rigidity as German press questioned territorial aims and the potential for annexations.
By Charles P. Stewart. Buenos Aires reports Count Lig burg, famed for Hourlos Versenkt, has been insane for a decade. Officials holding him under care, with a prolonged finding by German authorities. Dispatches over several weeks note his condition and ongoing observation.
New York, Jan 4. An extreme famine threatens the United States as a report warns egg supplies will dwindle from a base of 1.06 percent to a much lower level. The article notes implications for food markets and national supply, with authorities considering measures to mitigate the impact.
Washington Jan 5 A bill introduced by Senator Chamberlain would create a secretary of munitions to run a wartime department for the duration of the war and one year after. The head would direct arms, ammunition, food, clothing, equipment, and other munitions under presidential control, with related bureaus and funds folded into the department. Chamberlain said the measure aims to speed supplies and end circuitous business practices hindering the war effort.
Washington D. C. Jan 5. Provost Marshal General Crowder reports to Secretary Baker that about 50 000 slackers exist among the nations registered men. He estimates 150 000 unaccounted and 60 000 real slackers after accounting for aliens and those already in service. He notes 16 000 identified and 2 000 prosecuted.
Tazewell January 6 A warrant for the arrest of Attorney John J Davis of this place for refusal to serve on the Claiborne county legal advisory exemption board was sworn out today by United States States Attorney Kennerly. Davis a former state senator announced he will surrender in Knoxville tomorrow to federal authorities.
Fire gutted a famed hotel, estimated damage placed at 550000 dollars. National and local authorities investigated the blaze while residents gathered outside the scorched facade seeking information on potential victims and future plans for the site.
Private George W. Hocker, under arrest in Macon Georgia, charged with attempting to incite desertions among his company. Reports indicate the case involves alleged breaches of army law and the arrest prompts discussion of legal opinions on the matter.
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