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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
3
French forces push toward Laon on a six mile front breaking enemy lines. The advance traps German troops near the Ailles and Crown Prince’s positions, with Haig reporting fruitless German counterattacks and bold infantry assaults securing the ridge positions.
American officers observing near the front in northeast France witnessed a French assault on the garrison at Maimeinon fort. German prisoners were seen marching past the fort as the attack unfolded, with reports noting casualties and captures amid the ongoing engagement.
Oct 26 Captain Jerday conducted a depo of Henri Rochette now in perilous confinement. Rochette’s testimony concerns Holo's actions before the war and recalls Rochette as a Paris center of an earlier scandal in 1908, aggregating more than $20.
On October 14 in Laredo Texas seventeen Mexicans, including three Mexican federal army generals from the Huerta regime, were deported and admitted into the United States as police officials, lawyers, physicians, and men. Mexican authorities in Nuevo Laredo call them opponents of Carranza and describe them as troublemakers who had committed no crime.
London reports a German proposal to gain postwar influence by ceding a small North Schleswig strip to Denmark in exchange for a large cash payment and concessions. Danish officials denounce the plan as an attempt to bind Denmark economically and politically to Germany after the war.
Washington reports strong participation as thirty four nationalities contribute to the second Liberty loan drive. Early figures from the New York district show substantial increases over the first campaign, with races subscribing large sums as war meaning resonates nationwide.
Des Moines Iowa Oct 25 Negroes from Alabama to the number of 6600 will be the first installment of the next increment to reach Camp Dodge. Two Negro sergeants and eight enlisted Negroes will take charge when the new rookies arrive from the south. It is thought the next increment of whites will follow after the latter are settled. Liberty loan subscriptions at Camp Dodge rose to 1 100 000 today.
Washington Db Oct American army units in France subscribed for more than 1 500 000 Liberty bonds. In many organizations every member contributed. Officers clerks soldiers and interpreters at General Pershing's headquarters are seen to have joined. The total for the expeditionary force is expected to rise by week end.
Washington D C Oct 24 The national capital dry law set to take effect November 1 was ruled constitutional by the local supreme court today dismissing the attacks filed by liquor dealers.
At Fort in Atlanta in October 1944 ten German sailors interned at a fort tunnelled under a barracks to freedom about 100 feet away. Soldiers from the post pursue them with orders to bring them in alive or dead.
Denver Calo October 24 Coach Parsons of the Mines at Gulden announces an open date filled by a game with the South Dakota Mines in Denver next Saturday. Three Mines regulars will be out of the game due to unspecified reasons.
General Pershing accompanied French Generals at the Aisne front during an attack on the German lines. He observed from behind the front, then entered French trenches amid shell fire, proceeding to the first and second lines. He later joined Gen. Franchet D Esperey for a full report on the successful assault.
Atlanta report on Secretary McAdoo’s Liberty Bond address denounces German submarine warfare as a blow to American prosperity and insists war aims defend free seas. He urges arming soldiers with superior weapons and frames the $5 billion second Liberty loan as essential to secure lives and liberties.
Chicago on October 24 witnesses the eighth annual clinical congress of surgeons where Maj. Edward of Philadelphia argued that nature and cleanliness alone are not enough for wound healing. He supported germicide solutions and warned against relying solely on washing and sight of wounds.
The American Flotilla in British waters reports all destroyers and sailors equipped for winter. Ships have been overhauled with gadgets such as gun shields for gun crews, nonbreakable glass for raters, additional nets and extra rafts added to gear.
Amsterdam reports an imperial decree transferring social economic and political tasks from the ministry of the interior to the imperial department of economics. Chancellor Helferich is relieved of interior administration. An under secretary and a new secretary of state for the economy department are appointed.
Washington Oct 24 The British embassy will deliver to the Swedish legation three mail pouches seized at Halifax weeks ago without examination. Sweden claimed the pouches contained only statistics on import and export trade. The contents were called for by the war trade board in negotiations with the United States on exports. Deliveries will be made at once.
New York begins its first wartime sugar rationing as stores restrict purchases to two to five pounds per person at 10 and 10 cents per pound. Officials expect ongoing shortages until new crop arrivals after January. Housewives will be limited to shopping once every 10 days to two weeks, with ration bag sizes varying by family.
Premier Kerensky urged renewed morale and discipline in the army and navy, claiming peace by Christmas could be possible if front and rear reawaken national spirit. He backed reorganizing the army and strict punishments, with calls for general staff reinstatement and naval discipline. A 38 member defense council was formed to push propaganda and government plans.
In the second chamber Amaterium reports Jonkheer Loudon, Dutch prime minister, acknowledged a possible nonconformity in German use of the sand and grave. He said Holland would study England’s suggestions but would not abandon neutrality or dignity under party pressure, and would not extend inquiry beyond limited surveillance.
British troops in France and Belgium report capturing a German officer northeast of Ypres who was executed by his own soldiers. The officer’s hands were bound behind him and he had been slit. Reports suggest dissatisfaction among German units and harsh discipline for desertion or other military offenses.
A Viscountess de la Chappelle serves as a parlor maid in wartime London. Each day she visits the client houses to brighten the quarters and support the home front effort with quiet service and dignity.
Washington reports Bulgaria and Germany face serious dissensions amid rumors of a Sofia peace move and possible separate settlement. Kaiser visit to Sofia linked to tensions, while U S observers warn of a grim German morale decline and potential revolution as wartime hardships worsen.
Washington D C Oct Prices for food overall rose 47 percent over the year before the war latest labor statistics show. By Aug 15 1914 prices were higher than that date in 1914 onions fell, cornmeal doubled, flour up 70 percent, beans 59 percent.
In Espinwall Crawford County Oct 25 John Brus a German businessman was arrested after state marshal Hi Yackey and locals disrupted a Liberty loan meeting planned at the only hall in Hills town Manilla Mayor Saunders had rented. Authorities warned of clashes if Manilla visitors arrive with Hunfiend images and Kaiser banners, amid strong local patriotism and rescinding access to the hall.
The Liberty airplane motor has met all requirements in block tests and air trials. Government will not consider using foreign engines and will rely on American produced motors for defense.
Washington D. C. October 24 announces a new offering of treasury certificates of indebtedness in indefinite amount issued in anticipation of Liberty bond receipts. The certificate will bear 4 percent interest from October but no definite limit has been set.
Paris report says Leonie Klots, France's finance minister, told a cabinet meeting that President Poincare outlined a bill for a new loan. The cabinet authorized the immediate introduction of the bill.
Alfred De Oro of Cuba, world billiards champion, defeated John Kay of New York 42 to 21 in the first of a three nights match. The play lasted 78 innings with De Oro making a high run of 43 and securing three break runs in the fifth innings.
A major fire at Sisseton South Carolina destroyed an entire business block including the Citizens National Bank building and several stores such as Savings Department Store Waltichs & Plots Merchandise, Biasefon’s two shops Maidamer’s drug store Golden Rule clothing store Ostanson jewelry store and Cison Cain’s clothing, with losses over $700 000. Wires are down and details are scarce.
London reports reveal a heated Commons session over Irish policy. Premier Lloyd George exposed plots by Von Hertnerff and German arms schemes while warning against Sinn Fein activity and the drive for home rule or independence.
Rapid City businessman Tom Sweeney, known in the city, was severely injured when a car he rode in was struck by a switch engine. He suffered scalp wounds but has a chance for recovery. Sweeney, with J Buel and John Brennan, was en route to solicit Liberty bond sales in the Rapid Valley. the others were only bruised. Sweeney is proprietor and manager of a local department store.
Keokuk Iowa residents previously convicted in district court last December were rounded up on Attorney General Havner s order. They had failed to pay fines of 150 to 200 dollars. Two paid, three were unavailable, and the rest chose jail terms from four to sixty days.
Ferns Oct 24 Swiss federal council decides to issue 2,000,000 ten-centime bronze coins and 3,060,000 five-centime pieces due to nickel and copper shortages.
An Italian workman interned since the war began escaped to report that Germans want peace and expect it in November. He says German optimism has faded. Oil workers threaten stoppages if the war drags into another winter as civilians endure harsh conditions. About 500 soldiers in a climate had a deadly noon incident with allied aviators.
Denver man Henwood applies to the state board of pardons for a pardon after a 1911 hotel room killing in Bloomington that left George Vopeland and Tony von Muir dead. Henwood claims intent to devote his life to mankind's improvement.
Treasury officials say more than half of the $5,000,000,000 Liberty loan total remains unsubscribed with widespread appeals and speeches underway. About 2,600,000 workers are at work nationwide as bond buying intensifies in anticipation of strong subscriptions across the nation.
Washington Oct 24 Exultant over the success of the seventh war loan reaching 2 993 000 000 the government through an official press agency sent out a note to neutral countries. The statement says the record of economic and financial strength is the answer to Wilsons note and to adversaries. Totals by district show New York 382 000 000 Chicago 275 000 000 Philadelphia 225 000 000 Boston 225 000 000 Cleveland 215 000 000 Richmond 116 000 000 San Francisco 110 000 000 St Louis 100 000 000 Kansas City 90 000 000 Minneapolis 95 000 000 Atlanta 40 000 000 Dallas 25 000 000 Tonight aims to reach 3 000 000 000. Leaders visiting President Wilson learned he had bought 15 000 of bonds directly from the treasury. The loan campaign focuses on small subscriptions from laboring classes to push the total into the safety zone. Rain stops New York Liberty parade and markets plan to close at noon.
In Des Moines on October 25 the coal advisory committee met with fuel dictator Webster to plan preventing a full Iowa famine and curb coal dealers seeking excess profits. The plan assigns districts and designates a district charge to regulate outputs, while factories with 45 000 tons face looming shortages. Attendees included James Toy of Blouse Cly and most members except Pred Holbert of Greeley.
Iowa coal miners meeting in Des Moines on October 25 pledged loyalty to the United States and its democratic battle. They talked wage increases, production goals, and vowed to avoid strikes and work stoppages. They also noted spending $25,000 on Liberty Bonds.
Washington reports militants from Vie Won party vow hunger strike after Alice and their chairman, held in custody for picketing the White House, demand political prisoner status. Officials note unclear timing and possible shifts in protest strategy amid deteriorating conditions.
A severe wind storm caused widespread damage around O Neill with roofs toppled trees and debris scattered. Reported incidents include broken fences damaged barns and scattered mail and loose items blown into fields and roadways. Local authorities urge caution and assess property losses as residents begin cleanup efforts.
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