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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
4
The United States provides Russia with a 100 million dollar loan as part of a 625 million dollar aid to the Allied powers. The funds support Russian purchases and are deposited with the federal reserve banks.
A German aviator from a Constance tech family whose fiancé was killed in France last November has resumed flying as a lieutenant. Fraulein 1, age 21, disguises as a male officer, has three enemy planes to her credit, and has learned to use a machine gun in the air. She has fought in the Vosges frontline for four months with two narrow escapes and no injuries.
Amsterdam report notes Von Bethmann Hollweg’s speech sparks German republic and separate peace demands. Berlin police tighten controls as radical groups push for revolution with leaders Scheidemann and Ledebour urging action amid fear of upheaval.
Chicago reports show wheat futures falling by 3 4 to 24 cents with July at 2 13 and September under 2.00 as exchanges tighten controls. Officials hint restrictions may last until July crop marketed and Winnipeg bans October buying to limit speculation with a $2 45 ceiling.
May 19 Davenport reports Rev. J. A. Kyle of the local Unitarian church was compelled to resign after declaring My God is not your God in a sermon. He had recently rephrased that all American soldiers should die and that soldiers would be punished for their actions.
Capt Andre Pardieu of the French army arrives in Washington with an aide corps to link French government purchasing agencies with U S procurement. The officer is a member of the chamber of deputies and travels to the United States for liaison duties.
Report from Washington May 17 says Mrs Katrina Couch of Tiliots was shot in Germany as a spy per Swiss aid. Her husband James E Couch of near here says he has heard no word and that his last letter said she reached Germany and planned to return soon with her aged father.
Six men died and several were seriously hurt in a morning explosion at the Fort Brady pier in Rault Ste. Marie Michigan. An underground dynamite storage may have detonated. Coast Guard member George Cook of the Mackinac was among the dead. The Mackinac stood off moorings, aiding survival chances as crews searched for missing workers.
Albany May 14 Colonel Roosevelt announced he would accept a major general's commission in the New York National Guard if the federal army bill passes without allowing him to join an expeditionary force in Europe.
Italian forces report capturing 8 375 prisoners and 30 machine guns after engagements yesterday. They claim to control the wooded heights east of the Sonvo river, and seize villages Angora and Zagomila while advancing near Corizia and Loga Bombrez. British and French fronts see regained ground and renewed attacks along the Channel fronts.
May 11 reports indicate severe fighting is in progress today north of the Scarpe on the Arras front in the Franco-Belgian war theater. The day’s official operations bulletin confirms heavy engagement as forces clash near Arras.
Cambridge May 1 Six French and two United States officers who are instructing the Harvard reserve officers training corps have been made members of the university faculty. The board of overseers announced the changes including the resignation of ER M Yerken assistant professor at paveboluay and AG Moore provider of education. Professor Yerken will go to the University of Minnesota.
A large airplane plant near Beedin was struck by a fire causing deaths and injuries as a water collapse reportedly led to a fatal incident. Firefighters battled the blaze as flames spread through the workshop and surrounding buildings.
The British Admiralty announces American destroyers have arrived in British waters to cooperate with Allied naval forces in prosecuting the war. The vessels, to operate under Rear Admiral Sims, are confirmed to be in European waters. specific names and numbers are withheld.
A wartime report accuses German forces in France and Belgium of imposing harsh discipline and extortion under a civilian time system. Fines, deportations, and prison terms followed unpaid sums, with incidents in Brussels Guivry Agny le Gay and Channy. Five cemeteries at Bray Saint Christophe Champion Amy Bournignes and Crapeau mennn were desecrated as corpses were stripped and left abandoned.
From The Tribune Washington Bureau Iowa Representative Good pushes to increase soldier pay to 50 per month. House debate emphasized boosting compensation for privates amid a close 199 to 177 vote on recommittal with instructions.
Wallington May 11 Representative Ironette Hankin of Montena challenged Miss Rankin as she stood before the speaker’s deck during a motion to recommit the army bill. Rankin denied being in the hall, and an observer pressed for her vote while the room buzzed with lawmakers who had filed to the roll.
Washington May 17 reports indicate Herbert C. Hoover may be appointed executive of a new food control agency to be created by Congress. Critics say he would gain power over agriculture or food distribution as food legislation is pushed through. Congress faces three bills: a food survey and production boost, distribution and price regulation, and a system of preferential shipments.
Pittsburgh May 17 report says two armed men in cars terrorized the Soo Shaft mining community. At gunpoint they ransacked homes and forced residents to surrender valuables as they fled.
Washington May 17 reports suggest a major reorganization of the army high command. Officials expect shifts that place top chiefs in front line roles and aim to centralize authority in a small, capable group responsible to the president.
Representative Gardner of Chusetta resigns from Congress to enter the army. He was active in military preparedness and a member of the Ways and Means Committee. He has been ordered to active duty as a Revenue Officer, the first to leave Congress for military service in this war.
London observers report a Rotunee bench decision praising the late American lawyer Mr. Choate. Chief Justice Reading lauded him as a great ambassador and as having one great ideal the friendship between the United States and Britain.
Amsterdam reports the German chancellor signaled a peace offer to Russia if Moscow renounces conquest aims. The session featured Scheidemann and Ledebour hinting at possible revolution in Germany, with Ledebour urging a republic and Scheidemann warning of upheaval if Allied annexation resumes. Roesicke noted the government’s concessions to social democrats.
Superior Wisconsin May 17 reports say six homes and many small buildings near Gordon have been destroyed or threatened by forest fires. No rain for three weeks worsens conditions across northern Wisconsin. Hibbing Minnesota May 17 reports forests burning fiercely with ashes and burning brands. areas near Woodbridge and Marble face danger.
President Wilson warned against any move to suspend labor standards as labor leaders met with British officials. Samuel Gompers reported that some employers pressed AFL to suspend the eight hour day on government contracts, but AFL insisted on maintaining the law unless the president set the scope of any exceptions.
Reports from May 16 indicate French and British forces in France captured 49 579 German foes between April and May 12. The tally includes 76 officers, 444 heavy and field guns, 943 machine guns and 366 trench cannons.
Ambassador Jumerand of France has offered to send American architects and engineers to Europe to reconstruct ruined municipalities along model lines as Somal are driven back. The plan aims to assist French and Belgian governments in rebuilding devastated regions.
Washington reports aim to ease fears that foreigners along the border may be drafted. The official statement notes Mexico and other nations are not seeking conscription and mentions actions like using pleasure boats on the Great Lakes to reinforce Atlantic defenses against submarines.
Plans drawn by War College Division and General Staff outline a 1,000,000 manpower army with regulars and National Guard on the first line and conscripts on the second. Training at southern cantonments such as Camp Dodge is planned before deployment to Europe, with mobilization to begin immediately and reallocation of troops as training proceeds.
Senator Kenyon floated an amendment to expand navy enlistment by letting members of Congress enlist as privates without resigning seats. Swanson indicated openness to conference. Kenyon said House members seek naval service after recess and rejected any commitment to names or outcomes.
Fire at the New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn seriously damaged the steamship Princesa Irene, a former German merchantman. Sailors worked to save the Friedrich der Grosse as sparks drifted onto nearby vessels, including mattresses brought aboard by recruits.
Reports indicate major express companies plan to increase rates soon as the Commerce Department reviews an application for higher charges. Details remain unclear amid mixed signals from corporate officials and regulatory bodies.
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