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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
3
President declines to alter draft policy affecting farm labor. He notes Provost Marshal Crowder’s plan to exempt most farm workers until October 1 and defers to the War Department. Kansas representative Mouse argues wheat crop timing and labor shortages.
Sixteen automobile accessory manufacturers and William M. Webster head a list of indicted individuals including nearly a score of others by a federal grand jury charged with conspiring to restrain trade under the Sherman act.
Copenhagen reports Bulgarian socialist M. Kirkoff predicts another revolt by the Russian Maximalists to seize power. He cites Kronstadt as the signal point and notes ties to Leninist influences from the Baltic meets in Stockholm.
Washington reports a Department of Agriculture approved practice to paint watermelons with a blue tip made of bluestone and starch to prevent rot during shipments. The blue tip, described as patriotic styling, does not harm the fruit and helps reduce losses in transit.
Washington August 31 Directors of the national association of coal operators conferred for an hour with Dr H A Garfield the fuel administrator about proposed controls for the coal industry No statement was issued after the meeting but Garfield was expected to publish his policy once he completes his wheat price committee duties
Amsterdam reports an Entente air squadron attempted to attack Frankfurt on the Main last Sunday. The force, which came from the west, was forced to retreat halfway between Mainz and Frankfurt due to anti air craft gun fire.
Washington on August 30 saw the Senate committee drop the proposed trading with the enemy act as Secretary McAdoo and Redfield clashed over powers. The measure was terminated to place all powers with the proper prudence.
The Reichstag machinery committee ended its mid-summer session in Berlin and adjourned until the full body reconvenes next month. The report notes the adjournment occurred this afternoon with no further business scheduled before the next session.
Washington Aug 30 ship yard workers on the Mackie count will not strike A Morrey secretary treas of the metal trades department of American Federation of Labor worded as official note urging restraint and labor unity in the industry
At Bovey farm 11 miles northwest of Kimball South Dakota a freak fire started when a mower struck a rock sending a spark. The blaze spread from grass to a burning blanket on a horse then to the barn igniting an alfalfa stack. Several horses perished and grain and machinery were destroyed. Insurance reportedly partly covers the loss.
Washington reports the war department aims to train 150000 officers at army camps next year under a plan assuming one officer per 30 soldiers, forming a potential army of 4500000. Delays are part of a mobilization scheme to deploy fast and equip thoroughly, with French instructors to teach modern warfare and training kept in the United States until ready for the trenches.
Miners in the three largest mines in the district will not strike on September 1. After a main meeting of union men last night, Patriotiam won a victory over selfish interests as speakers urged the issue be left to the federal adjustment board.
Washington August 30. The Shipping Board will ask Congress to appropriate 415 million dollars more for current ship building and requisitioning programs. If approved the board will have total appropriations of 2,200,710,000. E M Hurley stated 416 million would fund requisitioning ships and 400 million would fund building them.
Allen Blount of St. Louis, son of Richard Blount, joined the Foreign Legion in April and has been proposed for the War Cross with palm for taking 30 prisoners at Verdun. He was slightly wounded in the hand.
Washington August 30 the market quote shows the silver content of a Mexican dollar valued at 10 1/2 cents a record high while Mexican paper money does not share the same rise.
Washington August 11. Senators Sterling Curtis McCumber and Kellogg urged a $2.50 minimum wheat price to ensure production remains encouraged. Western farmers demand $2.09, coal operators seek higher prices, and profiteering protests surface as a southern cotton mill owner complains of government taking 460,000 of his 1,000,000 profit. The Wheat Price Fixing Committee enters third day, awaiting a report to President Wilson with recommendations and a possible White House announcement after his review.
Fargo, N D Aug 31 The people's council has canceled its scheduled Fargo gathering after being barred from Minnesota by Governor Burnquist, per Fargo Mayor Stern. The meeting will now be held in Hudson Wisconsin next Saturday, announced council secretary L P Lochner amid rumors of a Fargo boycott.
Washington officials of the national committee of patriotic and defense societies urge redirecting Christmas funds to aid wounded soldiers in France, rehabilitate devastated French villages, and support war orphans and cripples.
Secretary Daniels spoke at Charleston as ground was broken for the government armor plate and projectile plant, stating America fights for democratic nations and for the German people themselves. He warned against any relaxation or belief in an imminent peace, insisting preparation continues until a peace treaty is signed.
Paris August 31 United Press reports France will tax war profits on a sliding scale up to 40 percent to fund war costs. Finance Minister Thelrip notes revenues above 41 000 000 face higher rates and urges Americans to buy French luxuries to support factories paying war profits. The law plus new measures aim to raise about 1 billion dollars.
The American schooner Laura C Anderson was sunk by a submarine on Thursday. The crew were rescued and landed at an English port. The four-masted vessel, of about 60 tons, was built in 1681 and owned in Philadelphia.
From Berne reports Germany faces a sharp rise in deaths as the famine amid wartime shortages intensifies. Authorities are pressing dire efforts to reassure the public and conceal food scarcities while urging proper diet.
The article outlines the so called Hindenburg plan in which Germany would retreat through a system of successive defense zones from the Western front back to the Rhine and into Germany. It notes Lens Cambrai St Quintin and LaPere as early zones and mentions German and Swiss critics predicting a 50 kilometer retreat without breaching the front.
Washington Aug 36 In an order President Wilson fixes a price of 34 cents on news print paper for use in publishing the government's daily official bulletin. It directs the International Paper company which had refused to furnish news print for the bulletin at less than 3 cents a pound. Publishers hope the order will broaden access to cheaper news print for others and recall the administration's war price policy to provide the same prices for public and government.
Amsterdam reports German newspapers publish commemorative pieces on the Battle of Tannenberg, praising Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General von Ludendorff for defeating the Russians on August 29, 1914, and celebrating their rise to power as decisive. A military concert was held near the wooden statue of Hindenburg in Berlin, and 650000 marks from sales of flags are allocated to a new fund.
Amsterdam August 36 The commission appointed by the German chancellor to consider a reply to the peace note of Pope Benedict held its crest session Tuesday Chancellor Michaelin presided the two and a half hour meeting. The session adjourned without final results while discussions over the note continued.
Mrs. Thomas J. Walsh of Montana died early today after months of ill health. She had led a hospital aid group and headed a women’s welfare drive for Provident Wilson’s recollection.
Aug 2026 report notes the Argentine government will not request renewal of the $211,000,000 loan from the Americas, which matures on September 16. No further details on terms or negotiations were provided.
Washington reports a government war measure diverting virtually all movement of food for export to Europe to gulf and south Atlantic ports to relieve congestion on eastern railways and ports.
A major blaze at Kazan on the Ko anenka River in the Kazan city area caused many to flee. The fire broke out as Aug 30 reports arrive from Petrograd, with coverage noting extensive damage and displaced residents.
Washington August 31 The German American community and others praise President Wilson for his note to the pope on peace with the Kaiser under autocratic reform. While some see optimism if Germany relinquishes autocracy, critics warn peace depends on Allied aims and German liberal faction choices. Secretary Lansing cites promises broken in past German concessions.
Paris dispatch notes President Wilson's letter to Pope Benedict was not improvised and reflects deliberate thought. The Petit Parisien cites that Wilson, while rejecting the Vatican's offer, outlines conditions for future dialogue and gives guidance to the German people, raising questions about receptivity across wartime Europe.
Washington Aug. 31 Internes and medical students with more than a year of college may be exempted from military service under the selective draft bill by new regulations. The War Department seeks to avoid interrupting professional education while preserving doctors for potential wartime need. Deaton in the enlisted reserve is the mechanism used by Provost Marshal General Crowder to place students into service then discharge them to continue civilian practice.
Ngton August 10 Nearly 400000 was paid into the treasury in the final installment of the Liberty loan Approximately 1615000000 had been in representing passive and in on the Liberty Today's payment completes the financial transaction with the issue of the bonds and it is thought likely that the bonds themselves will be ready for distribution within a short time Now that the first loan has been fully disposed of it is likely that an announcement concerning the second issue of bonds will be made shortly by Secretary McAdoo.
London accords that the first of the initial governments standardised merchant ships to replace tonnage lost to submarines has been commissioned after a highly successful launch. The keel was laid in February and the hull launched in June, with further details pending official confirmation.
New York today celebrated a holiday as the Twenty-seventh division of the American Army led by more than a score of bands marched down Fifth Avenue. Nearly 30,000 khaki clad troops from the New York National Guard took part in the public display.
Paria August 11 report shows more artillerymen than infantry in Verdun battles. Temps correspondent notes the large gun numbers and hard tasks with masked breath and obstructed vision. Shells were moved for hours to gun emplacements as artillery aims to force German gunners to suspend service.
Fire destroyed a major Ochta quarter factory yesterday and a second large establishment caught fire in the following days. Damages run into several million rubles, with suspicions that the blazes were set deliberately by unknown actors.
Berlin reports intensified artillery combat in Verdun with greater violence yesterday evening. Italian forces under General Cadorna push toward Tolmino after securing the Halnsizza Plateau and advancing on Monte Ecco. Paris notes a temporary deadlock on the French front with artillery duels and raids, while Austro-German actions elsewhere see limited gains and repulsed attacks. Russian regiments on the Romanian front retreat, and Russia’s provisional government hints at reestablishing the death penalty to maintain army discipline, per London reports.
Melbourne reports that parliament discussed blocking shipment of the strike leader Larkin who was traveling to Australia. Premier and officials conditionally ordered no landing for him anywhere in the country amid transport unions disputes and planned restrictions by authorities.
Des Moines Iowa concession men plan a big donation drive at the state fair to raise funds for soldiers on duty and at the fair grounds. A large America flag will be passed around as a drawing card to attract donors and support the boys serving.
Washington, Aug. 31. James Keeley, Chicago publisher, said today a German ambassador once sought a personal representative to discuss Germany and the Kaiser’s sphere of influence in Mexico. A British official declined to discuss the proposal, noting no desire to talk of any such plan. Keeley said officials knew of the proposal though he had not known it was discussed in Germany.
Petrograd reports testimony from General Michelson at General Soukhomlinoff trial stating Germany’s military preparations and thoughts of declaring war in 1909 and 1913. The Russian military attache in Berlin from 1906 to 1911 swore he read Germany’s military uyity to the Russian war office and answered a question about Germany’s alliance in 1913.
Chicago August 20 The Fashion Art league declares milady must conserve silk this winter by wearing half hose and longer skirts. Models crowd a reporter as Mme Margaret of Chicago advocates the new decree. Gowns may have one sleeve and hemlines two to six inches from the ground.
Helsingfors Finland August 21 Russian troops occupied the lament building for a short period to prevent the reassembling of the defiance of the decision of the Russian government. The city remains calm. The Helsinki council of workmen and deputies has ordered the crews of warships to return to their ships.
Washington August 0. An appeal to coal users to reduce consumption as a time measure was issued by the United States chamber of commerce. The appeal declares coal a sinew of war and warns that unnecessary curtailment of coal threatens the nation's energy in the great industrial conflict. Deming New Mexico August 40. The fourth Nebraska infantry arrives at Camp Cody becoming the first full regiment to reach the camp after a 72 hour journey from home stations.
Cedar Apidas Iowa Aug 30 Tuesday will be Gestion days and Friday meatless days for town Red Men. The fraternal order sent this to Fromesst Wilson and Food Director Hoover.
Bar silver advanced as investors pressed on amid steady demand and cautious sentiment toward precious metals. Traders monitored financial cues and inflation worries, with industrial demand and minting activity supporting renewed buying.
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