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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
Portable kitchens used in Berlin and other German cities feed the poor at low prices. A heat source and boiler-like contrivance power the stew while bread pieces are stored in a below deck area. Pedestrian power sometimes drives the wagon, with dogs or people providing motive force.
Washington reports senators and National Wheat Growers Association officials plan a special committee to press President Wilson for a 2.50 per bushel wheat price. They argue higher price protects growers despite higher production costs. farm officials cite office figures supporting 2.00 as essential for next year.
Washington reports a favorable assessment of DeHaviland aircraft powered by Liberty motors built in the United States. The planes arrived in France May 14 and have increased in numbers. The testers achieved about 130 miles per hour at ground level and 10 000 feet in 10 minutes 21 seconds full load.
Representative Lunn of New York asks Congress to drop partisan politics and praises the War Department for moving 1,500,000 men overseas and producing 1,440 Lavaland planes by September 1 as proof of effective wartime effort.
Representatives of 6,000,000 oppressed Europeans will meet informally on Thursday to discuss a league of oppressed nationalities. Delegates from Jugoslovene and Poles to Czecho Slovaks Rumanians Lithuanians and others will attend, with State Department officials and allied diplomats. The aim is to build a barrier of small nations across Germany’s eastern front and unite them with the League of Nations after the war.
Camp Dodge Iowa reports three deaths and 600 cases of Spanish influenza this afternoon. Lieut. Col. B. W. Rich, divisional surgeon general, lists Privates Herbert W. Hols of Omaha Alfred Taylor of Porman Kana Owear H of Owensville Missouri among the dead. Two inspections daily are being made by regimental medical officers.
Washington Oct 2 consignments of freight to be shipped by Federal controlled ocean lines are now protected by insurance automatically as are shipments by rail. The railroad administration has authorized all Ocean Liner freight to become marine risks without extra charge or rate changes.
United Press war expert J W T Mason reports that Allied forces are ten miles behind the Hindenburg line between Cambrai and St Quentin with Von Hindenburg retreating toward Maubeuge. Le Cateau becomes a forward base as Foch refuses to bite on a major German offensive while the retreat widens toward Belgium.
An Oct 3 dispatch from France cites Vorwaerts on Bulgaria leaving the central alliance to seek peace. The German public faces a dire choice to confront French English and American forces. The note recalls General Haig’s famous order about fighting with backs to the wall.
American British Russian and French troops occupy villages along both banks of the Dvina about 125 miles north of Kotlas in Volгda government. They advanced 75 miles in two weeks and are roughly 375 miles southeast of Archangel. The river is blocked by bolshevist mines and sunk barges, while progress up the Vaga river toward Shenkursk continues. A shelling at Seltsko on Sept 21 preceded a push, with villagers fleeing and some towns easily captured by allied forces. The thin American line holds many villages amid woods and rye fields in the Dvina region.
Amsterdam reports after Hertling resignation that power figures pressed for Germany to use Bulgaria's surrender to push a general peace offer to the Allies. Philip Scheidemann and other socialists urged the move, followed by similar advice from Admiral von Hintze, the foreign minister.
Washington October 5 The general staff weighs extending the student training plan to preparatory and high schools to train young men of military age. Colonel Heuer in charge wrote Senator Hitchcock that a method must be found to train these youths and officers may be needed. secondary schools will be included.
Paria October 3 H P Davison chair man of the Red Cross war council today received the commander cross of the Legion of Honor This is the highest rank in the order conferred upon an American President Poincare entertained Mr Davison and Harvey Gibson American Red Cross France at luncheon at the Palace The luncheon president bestowed the cross upon Mr Davison
An ultimatum to Germany over the destruction of northern France and Belgium is under consideration by allies and the United States. German retreat sparks indignation as Cambrai and St Quentin burn and a plan to mark Rhine cities for destruction is discussed as possible retaliation.
Newton D. Baker secretary of war spoke in London on October 3 praising British cooperation in shipping for American forces in France. He said conferences via the interallied maritime council led to enhanced arrangements and highlighted the war bond between Britain and the United States through shared facilities and support for American troops.
Washington oct 3 the senate again failed to confirm Wilsons reappointment of Vicar Murdock as a member of the Federal Trade Commission Murdock has been nominated by some republican senators who it is understood have not yet agreed to his appointment
Chicago Symphony conductor A Brock, heir to Theodore Thomas, resigns amid a U.S. citizenship process following a federal disloyalty probe and orchestra tensions. Stock proposed withdrawal to protect Paperm while Paris council expresses sympathy for Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Lieut Buentein Roosevelt in aerial combat deaths near Chateau-Thierry.
Dispatches report Damascus occupied by British forces at 11 am yesterday. Turkish cabinet reportedly pledged to stick to the alliance with the Central Powers. Bulgaria facing unrest with anti German riots and talks of a national cabinet. Romanian and Entente discussions on peace and postwar arrangements continue as Bulgarian army disbands.
German and Austro-Hungarian troops have arrived at Sofia from Romania to protect the Orient railway linking Germany Austria with Constantinople. The plan aims to keep allied troops from contesting the strategic route while reinforcing Sofia as a bulwark for the war effort.
Official dispatches from Vienna reveal Asiatic cholera has appeared in the Austrian capital, with deaths attributed to the outbreak. Authorities urge vigilance as city health measures are stepped up.
In the Dutel front area two German officers were killed by their own troops amid mutinous actions. Details are garbled but reports indicate a violent breakdown within German ranks and casualties among superior officers. Further confirmation is awaited from dispatches.
New York October 3 The United States government announced that William H Park of the New York City health department has discovered a vaccine he says will prevent Spanish influenza. The vaccine is being prepared for immediate use in quantities.
During September the American pursuit group in France tallied over 74 victories with a crash rate of about two losses per three pilots in the squadron. Only four aircraft were lost. The feat marks a notable record for the Yank aviators in wartime air combat.
Amsterdam October 2 An international wire reports the Vosische Zeitung declares that the true path is to face facts and that even a peace offer with concessions would not tempt the Entente. It argues that only by reestablishing the Balkan situation with sufficient troops can the Entente be forced back toward Salonika.
Wealthy New York City families face much higher personal property taxes as assessments rise. The Department of Taxes opened its books showing total personal property valuations up by $600,485,930 with many prominent residents listed at vastly increased amounts. Figures include the Vane family at up to $1,000,000 each, John D. Rockefeller at $10,000,000, Andrew Carnegie at $5,000,000, and Henry C. Frick and J. P. Morgan among others at $1,000,000 or more.
Washington reports the Senate and conferees failing to agree on a food and ammunition bill affecting the District of Columbia. The rent profiteering provision keeps the "bone day" amendment blocked, delaying the bill to the president. Both Houses may be asked to issue new instructions to resolve the impasse.
President Wilson urged all sailors to report their calls and experiences for official review. He emphasized full information from Lavance their ani questionnaires to assess eligibility for deferment or service, and urged joining the armed forces when classification is deemed necessary.
Unclear cables describe a high level dispatch where the emperor calls advisers to discuss a sensitive situation tied to negotiations in Malaya. The report notes official cables arriving from an unidentified center, outlining consultative steps and potential policy moves.
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