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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
3
June 27 Paris harbor celebrates as the second contingent of American troops lands in France under Maj. Gen. Sibert. Pershing and staff expected tomorrow to command an independent American force preparing near the front.
In Gothenburg on June 28 reports describe hunger riots in Stettin as highly serious. A resident witnessed patrols and machine activity amid chaotic scenes. The account cites details from Newspaper Tijd and notes targeting of city areas during the unrest.
A garbled report from a small town notes efforts to lead in giving and community drives. The text references a place called Ore and mentions gifts and local actions without clear details.
Washington June 29 The allied war effort includes opening Red Cross depots in major ports and courts as part of administering the large war fund. P Davison, chairman, says the plan seeks rapid relief by setting up dispensaries with allied governments’ permission.
Washington reports a surge in interest for drastic reforms as food and coal price concerns push toward government regulation. commentary notes war measures may outlast the war, with calls for government ownership or price controls in food production, distribution, and mines.
Dispatches report the Russian provisional government checked a counter revolt threat in Petrograd. Hostile demonstrations linked to the coup attempt were prevented, signaling the rising strength of the new administration.
Copenhagen reports an official German notice that next winter fat rations will fall below the 50 gramme weekly level last winter. The bureau foresees limits on fruit purchases to two or three pounds per person to stretch supplies and keep bread palatable.
Madrid June 27 Premier Dato said the government believed the measures had been well received by the public. The cabinet decided Monday on suspending constitutional guarantees. The premier asserted order prevailed nationwide and that extreme measures were needed to prevent exaggerated newspaper comment from drawing allies and endangering Spanish neutrality.
The daylight saving bill, amended to take effect next year, passes the Senate swiftly with no recorded debate and is sent to the House for action. The measure would advance clocks one hour.
British forces press forward around Lens as German defenders retreat to Avion behind Mericourt switch line. Reports describe extensive fortifications and machine gun emplacements in Lens ruins with British planes in air battles and ongoing heavy artillery in the Hurtebise region. Prisoners cite German promises of peace while French official dispatches note continued heavy firing.
Copenhagen reports on June 27 that Dr. Von Pistorius, finance minister of Württemberg, forecast revolutionary revenue methods for Germany post war. He said conventional taxes cannot cover the vast budget and proposed tapping profits from production, importation, and trade to share the nation’s burden.
Berlin reports rising liberalization calls across factions with Vorwärts and Tagblatt urging reforms. Historian Otto Huntze warns Prussians risk isolation while the Reichstag’s constitutional committee, chaired by Philip Scheidemann, prepares July reports and suggests Chancellor reform options amid pro socialists influence.
June 28 Lincoln Neb that a determined effort is being made to control this year's Nebraska potato crop shows in reports of very high prices offered to growers to contract now. Defense council notes activity from Nebraska City Hemingford Alliance Valetine and other towns as buyers seek to purchase the 1917 crop. Officials question the extent of the drive and say they are consulting with Herbert Hoover to protect the potato supply from speculation.
A dispatch from Ambassador Francia reports Lenin urging general peace without annexation. Velrensky vowed to repeat the speech and showed a nearly identical document. Vierensky then read an intercepted radio from Germany signed by King Leopold of Bavaria.
London reports ten units of American woodmen sent from New England states to convert British forests into lumber have arrived aboard Finglish soll. The crew brings full equipment and will start operations immediately, with each group providing its own raw food and cooks as required.
London reports crisis in Norway Germany dispute over commerce. Norwegians say Germany targets shipping with bomb plots and illegal ship destruction, shrinking Norway’s exports of fish iron ore nickel while imports from Germany halt.
Paris reports General Petain has written a series of articles titled Why We Are Fighting in the Army Bulletin. The first installment outlines the war aims and warns against premature peace. The Figaro notes the piece counters abd断 propaganda in many areas including the trenches.
Washington June 28 The rivers and harbors appropriation bill totaling 26 million dollars cleared the House by a 205 to 132 vote. Representative Treadway of Massachusetts offered an amendment to require presidential endorsement of appropriations deemed commercially necessary. the amendment failed 19 to 142.
Brookings Mississippi June 28 The deepest mystery surrounds the arraignment of Miss Harriet A Varney charged with the murder of Mrs Pauline Keyes at the Jatts home on June 1. The arrest was made last night at Upton but public details were withheld. Mrs Keyes bride of 10 months died from a head wound and a hand wound, raising questions about self-inflicted death. George H Keyes husband Boston real estate dealer was questioned at length.
Copenhagen dispatch says Bulgaria seeks to avoid breaking with the United States but fears Premier Racoslavoff may have sold concessions to Berlin, compromising American relations as part payment.
Mexico City June 25 President Carranza sent to congress a bill granting 30 pesos daily to Mia Madero widow of Francisco Madero Jr 20 pesos to Mrs Pino Suares wife of murdered vice president and eight pesos to the widow of Aquiles Serdan one of the first leaders executed in the Madero revolution
A June 26 attack sank the American ship Galena off Matant Island near France with 15 survivors taken to Brest. Reports from Copenhagen claim the Norwegian vessel Kong Haakon was sunk with only six saved, and the Maggie was also sunk with survivors. The Danish steamer Gunhild reportedly torpedoed without warning with five drownings.
Amsterdam reports Dutch newspapers approve a pact between the Dutch and German governments. Germany will replace seven torpedoed Dutch merchant ships by transferring German vessels from the Dutch East Indies, and Holland pays Germany an insurance-equivalent sum. The Telegraph calls the deal a pleasant surprise and a diplomatic success.
Block Island June 28 The United States cruiser Olympia flagship of Admiral Dewey at Manila ran aground in fog off Block Island early today. The vessel was reported in a bad position with water in her hold. Chief machinist mate William M Rabb was killed when struck by a falling hatch. No other fatalities reported.
New York June 25 After a severe examination of detective John Lacorenne pursuing Ruth Cruger case Leonard M Waletein conducting Mayor Mitchells inquiry said he would ask Police Commissioner Wood to charge the detective with gross and wilful negligence The detective sergeant testified that Ruth Crugers sister Helen Cruger told him Cocchis shop was often closed and yet he remained suspicious Ruth Crugers body was found in Cocchis shop cellar The DA explained a penal law provision protects a priest from being forced to reveal confessional statements
At the county attorney's convention in Corneil Bluffs on June 28 President Wenner of Waterloo urged recodification of criminal law. He pressed appearance bonds for grand jury witnesses and deposition rules for criminal cases.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William on June 1 reviewing western front troops praised their conduct and expressed full confidence they will do their duty and help gain peace for the fatherland under God.
Reeina Suak reports that Saskatchewan voters swept the province nearly clean in yesterday's elections, predicting the party will win more than 69 seats in the legislature.
In Petrograd on June 27 the congress of workmen's and soldiers' deputies of all Russia adopted a resolution rejecting any move for a separate peace with Germany. It calls for restoring peace at the earliest possible day as the urgent need of the revolutionary democracy. The resolution was proposed by revolutionary socialists and minimalist social democrats.
Washington June 11 The United States must build as many airplanes as it is capable of constructing to strike at the heart of Germany Wing Commander I W Seddons told 700 SAE members in session here He said such effort would compel German retreat and bolster Allied strength
Geneva reports Admiral von Tirpitz, former German minister of the navy, has arrived at St Jale in the Black Forest and is seriously ill with diabetes. The aging grand admiral helped push unrestricted submarine warfare and contributed to building Germany’s fleet before retiring in March 1916 due to ill health.
Washington June 28 four classes are exempt under Wilsons final approval. The categories include physically unfit men those in essential war industry work those with certain religious objections and those with dependents. Local boards can grant physical exemptions while appellate boards decide occupational exemptions and dependent pleas.
A British Blue Book on the Mesopotamia expedition faults policy and leadership. It cites inadequate preparation and retrenchment, pins chief responsibility on General Nixon and Lord Harding, and calls for India Office reform and devolution of military duties. Casualties and miscalculations highlighted.
Washington June 27 The Senate agricultural committee approved drastic prohibition amendments to the food bill prohibiting manufacture of beer and distilled liquors with president’s discretion to permit wine only. The panel also expanded government control to copper lead lumber steel iron petroleum farm implements and more. War excess profit tax forecasts include 1 percent on corporations partnerships and individuals with publishers taxed at 25 percent and postage rate increases.
Baltimore June 27 Dr Harry A Feedenwald was unanimously reelected president of the Federation of American Zionists and Louis Lipaky of New York was elected chairman of the executive committee Laura Hobison of New York was reelected treasurer
June M. reports a lively Belgian mission event at the Howse galleries. The crowd filled the floor while viewers watched as the presentation unfolded with evident enthusiasm.
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