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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
3
London reports from Amsterdam that Germany has accepted all of President Wilsons terms while safeguarding the German people s fees. London notes renewed talk of the Kaiser abdication as a Hamburg telegram claims Germany has capitulated.
Washington Oct 11 Classification by local boards of men in the new draft has been rapid and questionnaires will be sent to youths of 18 and men 37 to 46. Enrollment completes the process Crowder calls “the classification of the United States.” 665 of 4,643 local boards have finished classifying registrants 19 to 3%. Influenza conditions affect October draft suspensions. next call likely large. Class A notes for general service, Class B for cured by treatment, Class 1 for general limited service.
Zurich dispatches report a general political strike in Bohemia and Moravia with demonstrations for independence. Czech national council in Washington believes the revolt may have begun and tied to Emperor Charles's anticipated federalization manifesto. United Press notes Czech resistance and organized Bohemian Slovak push for freedom amid Vienna powerlessness.
London date October 17. Andrew Bonar Law, government spokesman, told Parliament it would be unwise for any allied government to speak on terms likely to be imposed on Germany before an armistice is granted. Related remarks were reported by the Associated Press.
Raymond Robins of Chicago head of the American Red Cross mission testified in federal court in New York after evading service of a subpoena. He was summoned to verify the Blason papers from the committee on public information about alleged German influence and Lenin Trotzky finance in Russia. The arrest warrant was canceled as Robins and his counsel vowed to appear when called. The case centers on printed statements alleging U S violations of international law by landing troops in Russia without war. Counsel planned to call Lexkaler of War Baker and George Cree shm an to testify.
In Washington October 11 the Fourth Liberty Loan drive sees initial gains as campaign momentum builds after talks among officials and workers. September 26 reports indicate local towns divided over policy and support, while labor policy discussions progress between industry and labor representatives for wartime needs. The latest weekly figures show five steel and three wood shipments recorded in the period.
Washington reports capture of Hill 289 after changing hands three times as American forces push along the Meuse front. Pershing describes breaking the Kriemhilde Stellung line with fierce hand to hand fighting and prisoner captures. First Army advances through Argonne and Grandpre with heavy German resistance and bombardment.
Washington dispatch reports German leaders doubt they can withstand American pressure much longer. German morale is strained by retreat and peace promises, while Allied aims focus on Valenciennes Aulnoye and Mezieres. Analysts say Wilson notes may not unite Germans. renewed American pressure remains critical with continued need for troops and matériel.
London reports from Strand interviews with U S soldiers and sailors urge fighting to a finish rather than armistice. Quotes from Corporal W Pottinger Oakland and Sergeant A Creeder Detroit express desire to impose harsh terms and deter German peace dictates.
New York October 15 sugar retailing shifts to four semi monthly periods from monthly. Under the new regulation buyers will be limited to a half month supply between the first and tenth and between the eleventh and thirtieth day of each month.
Washington October 16 The United States government will continue to send to Europe 260000 men every month and there will be no relaxation of any kind, stated Secretary Tumulty at the War House regarding the peace situation.
London dispatches report neutral cables debating the source of Germany’s peace note acceptance. The Kaiser and military leaders are favored as originators over radicals, with Ludendorff’s Berlin arrival cited as pivot behind a shift in tone. Britain reviews Wilson’s reply as pan Germans react with mixed feelings.
Washington reports the war labor board issued an award for the employee and the St. Louis car company. All workers receive a 25 percent wage increase from June 15, 1918, with a minimum of 40 cents per hour for men and 80 cents for women. Women in the same work are to earn the equivalent of men's pay. Overtime is time and a half, double time on Sundays and holidays, and the wage order retroactive to June 15, 1918, remaining in force for the duration of the war.
Berne Oct 16 Ukrainian circles report the governor of Ukraine plans to address President Wilson at once urging clarification of his program on evacuating occupied areas. The Ukrainian cabinet asserts Ukraine remains occupied and fears the plan would infringe sovereign rights.
Washington Oct 14 President Wilson issued this statement on the Fourth Liberty Loan urging patriotic Americans to subscribe to bonds. He warned that any delay or relaxation would mean defeat and years of war instead of peace on our terms. He asked citizens to strengthen allied efforts by funding the loan to the best of their ability.
Washington dispatch reports two naval enlisted men drowned and a third officer missing after a sea plane accident off the England coast last Friday. Names listed include T Bergal of San Antonio and R b Hichardson of Sherman. Lieut. VA M Tyson of New York is identified among the crew.
Amsterdam dispatch notes Tevfik Pasha's new government informed Austria-Hungary that Turkey must conclude a separate peace because of the military situation. The Vienna telegram dated Sunday to the Western Zeitung reports the step taken by the Turkish cabinet led by Tevfik Pasha.
Associated Press reports French troops crossed the Aisne west of Grandpre and seized Clizy and Termes. In Champagne American forces advanced over 20 miles in three days with gains near Romagne and Cunel. Allies also reported British Belgian French gains along the Flemish front with multiple towns liberated and 10,000 prisoners taken. Washington and London dispatches note President Poincare at Argonne front and continued Allied pressure in Belgium and the Oise-Meuse sectors.
The Laon area report details systematic looting by German troops entering the city. Houses uninhabited first, then occupied homes and city hall furniture seized. Financial demands totaled over 5.8 million francs, with varying war fines and forced requisitions. Citizens lost liberty while troops quartered in homes.
Paris reports Leipsic Volks Zeitung quotes dispatches from Switzerland calling on Wilhelm II to abdicate. The piece frames blame on the emperor for Germany’s ruin and cites army losses and millions of inhabitants as factors shaping demand for a safer, swifter peace.
Read by United Press, senators from Hinchcock to Pittman express enthusiasm and mixed approval. They call Wilson’s reply decisive, complete, and diplomatically strong, with hopes Berlin will concede and German leaders face consequences.
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