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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
3
Washington May 24 plan outlines a single commission to wield about $10 billion in annual purchasing power for the American army and navy with trained experts. The plan includes Allies, including Japan, under one head before international agreement and new legislation to empower the commission.
Washington reports tests of several promising devices to solve the submarine menace are under way. Navy officials say at least two inventions show promise, with models being scaled for ship use. Marconi, the Italian inventor, will spend time in the U S consulting on anti submarine devices and submit planes he has developed.
Stockholm May 24 Delegates from Swedish nations have arrived for the socialist peace conference to be held in June daily conferences are held and every effort is made to secure attendance from French and British socialism Those in charge seek the stance of the two American delegates The German influence is shown by Teutonic powers all of whom will be represented while the Russians are the only en tente members certain to send delegates.
A London report on May 4 records the sinking of 18 merchantmen over 1,600 tons, plus line vessels under 1,600 tons and three fishing vessels. The weekly statement shows shipping losses remain well below March figures, with the heaviest losses noted in an April 26 report mentioning 40 vessels.
Geneva reports that Germany’s imperial regime is under threat, according to Dr Aristides Aguero the Cuban minister to Berlin who arrived in Geneva en route to France. He said he had spent 14 years in Berlin and that while the facade of power seems solid, cracks appear in reality.
Tis an odd fragment from a newspaper page noting a unit and base, with scattered names such as Bia, arte, and N. The readable items hint at a military or organizational structure but lack a clear event or outcome. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.
In Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Callaghan Mrs Julia M French testified that her husband Captain W Atwood French forced her to surrender jewelry and sold his false teeth for $2 to supplement finances after their marriage. She claimed he inflicted distress claiming war injuries. The suit was dismissed.
May 24 report from Washington and Rowe, Chicago notes a worldwide grain production rise to ease shortages. In Texas near Fort Worth, the 1917 American wheat harvest began three days early, with a 100-acre field yielding six to eight bushels per acre. Bernard Snow predicts Texas will produce about 15,000,000 bushels, up 10 percent from last year.
In Mie Tennessee on May 24 a mob killed Ell Persona tearing his body into pieces while chanting. Witnesses claim Pepe was sole instigator of the assault amid alibi claims from two other Black suspects. The county attorney has not moved to prosecute. coroner's jury cites death by unknown causes. A Boston protest telegram to President Wilson voices national Equal Rights League concerns.
Plymouth May correspondence of the Associated Press reports conscientious objectors housed in Dartmoor prison face stricter control and a war diet after protests they were pampered. The objectors, who work in farming and quarrying, are said to have better living conditions than convicts, prompting a government inquiry.
report from Paris and New York dated May 22 23 states an 8000 ton American ship with cargo for Switzerland was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean. The ship's name was not released. Also reported were the sinking of two British steamers Hackensack and Whistle-Ard by a German submarine, with Americans aboard rescued.
London May 4 Austin Chamberlain Secretary of State for India told the house of commons the position of India inside the Empire had been considered and that reciprocity within the dominions had been a likely outcome The Indian representative in See was not specified in the fragment but the report notes discussions on India's role in the imperial cabinet
Amsterdam reports a Cologne Volks Zeitung peace proposal demanding retention of French Belgian iron districts Antwerp coast and coal mines and a petition to government. Swiss agents offer Russia free Dardanelles passage and a loan for a separate peace. Washington previews a US reply upholding no annexations no indemnities and restoration of France Lorraine.
London May 24 The first detachment of United States Army engineers under Major Parsons arrived in London this evening marking the initial movement of engineers to reinforce Allied efforts in the European theater.
Washington reports indicate a larger than expected number of Americans held in Germany amid protests to Berlin via Madrid and Spain. Officials note about 300 Americans remain in German territory, with roughly four fifths staying voluntarily due to German birth or descent, and about 120 additional Americans held as prisoners of war after being aboard ships sunk by submarines.
New York May 23 Hudson Maxim announced invention that would render ships immune from submarine danger. He stated torpedoes fired at close range would explode harmlessly upon striking hulls, and that government demonstration of the device is planned soon.
New York May 24. The Women's League for National Service and the National American Woman's Suffrage Association called for a government department equal to the war department to feed house medically care and clothe mothers and children. They insisted the effort be organized as a public obligation not charity or philanthropy.
President Wilson reaffirmed in a White House letter to Senator Heflin that the United States entered World War I due to autocratic aggression by Germany. He said the US has no quarrel with the German people but opposes the autocratic regime pursuing unwelcome aims.
A British steamship brought home sailors from vessels sunk by submarine fire on April 11 near the Britain coast. Four crewmen from the British steamer Towrgite went to Liverpool after rescue. A separate report says the German submarine sank the Noan steamer Normann Ashild, with part of its crew missing.
Des Moines May 24 Judge Meyer in Municipal court ruled Iowa Blue laws do not forbid Sunday baseball theaters or amusements. The ruling centers on incidental labor in baseball and theater operations, with watchful statewide enforcement to follow as authorities seek a higher court ruling.
Mexico City May 4 Ernesto Caron Peres in charge of the foreign office denied Mexico had made representations to Germany on the submarine issue. The Senate and House passed a bill authorizing Congress to appoint temporary state governors until popular elections. Carranza will name three candidates in each state and Congress will elect one.
Fort Worth Tex March 24 News reports a Goree meeting where about 40 men were implicated in West Texas conscription plots. A third of the group at Goree reportedly surrendered organizational literature and recited the oath of the society.
Sailors on a British freight steamer recount a night battle with a Corman submarine off the North coast of Africa. The engagement began before dawn as darkness hid the maneuvers and the steamer fired volleys from small guns. The U boat reportedly fired at least 64 shells and a torpedo narrowly missed. the fight continued until daybreak when the submarine withdrew toward the African coast and submerged.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Earle’s survey on premature six inch shells from pre 1900 made navy and merchant ships withdraw all such ordnance. The Mongolia St Louis and St Paul experienced premature bursts injuring bores and forcing relining. No gun damage beyond remedial relining was noted, and the Manchuria’s March 10 1917 arming preceded further armed liners.
Budapest reports Count Tisza resigns as premier after proposing franchise reform to the king. The king's reversal tests cabinet fate while Tisza departs for Vienna. Austria-Hungary’s iron man led pro-diet faction as Emperor Charles sought autonomy from Berlin influence amid war. Also in dispatches, Czernin and Bethmann-Hollweg discussed generous peace terms to Russia and Alsace Lorraine’s partition prospects. Gyoengyos has been devastated by fire with thousands homeless and seven deaths reported. Count Hertling speaks on Alsace Lorraine and submarine warfare outcomes.
A Petrograd dispatch reports a government change leading to M. Levolsaky’s appointment as ambassador to Great Britain, replacing Seging Bac onoff, the former foretean minister. Bac onoff was recently named for a post. on leaving Petrograd he was stopped at a railroad station by a foreign office attaché who asked him to delay departure.
New York on May 2 opens a display featuring fillet of shark crayfish edible sea weeds and a wide array of practically unutilized American foods from the Night Herle value at the museum.
North Dakota fire fighters will hold their annual tournament at Wesley City June 12 to 14. State fire marshal and association secretary I I Reade announced the event.
One man was killed and three injured in a wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio near Wallace West Virginia. Officials said several persons were killed in the crash and identify the casualties among the railway employees.
Washington reports high prices for fruits and vegetables are not due to shortages. Agriculture department cites data showing shortages only for potatoes and strawberries while shipments of potatoes onions tomatoes cabbage lettuce and celery last week matched or exceeded levels a year earlier. Columbus reports Weldon Welle Kansas City broker's clerk killed Mona Simon in a leading hotel, with escape to Ohio penitentiaries implied.
Mobile Alabama May 4 Miss Eva Miller formerly of Atlanta, secretary and large stock owner of the Alabama Gulf Oil & Gas Co, greeted news of striking a 100 barrel well near Mobile by saying she would take a bath in oil rather than skip it, and intended to don a bathing suit on her return to Mobile.
Paris and Washington relay arrival details as Marshal Joffre and former Premier Viviant return from the United States. They landed at Brest at midnight and head for Paris. The May 15 New York departure was kept secret by officials and many newspapers. The reception in the United States is described as historic, rivaling La Fayette’s visit.
Washington May 23 Organization of many new regiments of national guard artillery entrenchment signal troops and cavalry will be undertaken to supply tactical formations for four infantry divisions asked by the war department to organize. Shortages in field artillery engineers and air service units are outlined for each division and quotas by states listed for Minnesota North Dakota Iowa Nebraska and others.
The Italian official mission arrived in Washington at noon led by Prince Verine. Welcomed by American officials, they were escorted by cavalry to Joseph Leiter's house as their home during the stay. Crowds greeted them at the railway station and along city streets. The mission includes Enrico Arlotta, minister of transportation, and Guillermo Marconi the inventor.
London May 24 The American medical unit under Maj Harry J Gilchrist, which reached England last week, was received by King George at Buckingham Palace. Ambassador Page presented the Americans as Queen Mary Princess Mary and the Prince of Wales were among those present. The king expressed pleasure at the welcome and praised the American nation's aid to the allies through healing and mercy.
Cleveland, Ohio May 23 North P a dall plans a pacing tune up with the 10 horse entry led by a 20 race string. June is set to meter sired by Peter the Great. Rumor says Geers’ stable has trotted a mile in faster Memphis time, though no leading contender has emerged for the 2008 training events.
Reports from May 23 describe General Petain preparing a large scale push along the Aisne and Champagne fronts. French forces seized key observation posts at Moronvilliers and Craonne, gaining ground to threaten Laon and disrupt German lines. German commander von Hindenburg observed the French victory as they captured trenches and points, signaling a crucial shift in the Arras Aisne and Champagne theaters.
May 24 report notes the 129th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America adopted a judicial commission report. It states presbyteries may not oppose or support gubernatorial candidates due to prohibitions, with no specific names referenced. The Maine Mission and Cedar Rapids, Iowa figures are noted in context.
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