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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
2
Global labor updates show rising union strength and strikes. In the United States and Britain, unions report multi million dollar treasuries and large strike funds while expanding membership and tariff agreements. International notes cover shop hours limits in London, prohibition debates in Baltimore, and wage law trends in Australia and Austria.
The New York based Hone! foreign trade council led by James A Farrell of United States Steel calls for improved transport and banking to expand direct financial relations and the American steamship connection with Latin American republics. It warns that without a definite policy and cooperation among business and government, South American trade remains vulnerable to European finance amid wartime disruptions.
Stockholm reports German Baltic fleet activity with multiple squadrons observed near Gotland and Stroma Bjoern. Trade between Stockholm and Baume Finland to pause as Finnish ships replace Swedish traffic. formal notices confirm a large sun sweep of North Sea approaches with no German interference observed.
Berlin reports the German fleet invaded the Gulf of Bothnia and sank the Russian merchant steamer Altenborg off Finnish waters, after stopping her and rescuing crew and 325 English passengers. The ship sank within five minutes and survivors were taken to a German fort where they are detained as prisoners of war.
Tribune report from Rome via Reuter states an Austrian torpedo boat struck four mines near Fagan in Istria, 62 miles south of Trieste, and was destroyed. Wounded Austrians arriving in Trieste recount that in the battle of Lemberg three battalions were led into the woods and annihilated, with only a remnant surviving.
Joseph Byrne head of Josph Byrne & Company reports European conflict will push up fur prices in the United States. He notes Russian and other European furs will grow scarce as shipments head to Europe and warns American fur garments may become more costly. If war persists into next year New York shops may shift to American furs for women’s wear.
Washington September 11 Senator Morris denounced the war tax on cigars as unfair to consumers and every family. He called the levy absurd and proposed 60 amendments to adjust the tax by value.
Newspapers report several German aviators were honored by the emperor for their wartime service. Named recipients include prominent pilots and decorations were presented in a ceremonial setting.
London dispatch reports French and German aeroplanes clashing over Belgium and senior pilots engaging in a dogfight. Both machines fell in giant spirals, crashing to the earth with both aviators killed instantly. sustained gunfire preceded the fall.
London reports Chancellor Lloyd George telling a municipal deputation that every penny saved and used wisely will help defeat the enemy. He warned cash will count more than men and praised British tenacity while stressing prudent spending to secure victory.
Leysen, a Belgian boy scout born in Wiese, was decorated by King Albert for courage and service. Described as keen of mind and senses, he secretly navigated through German lines from Antwerp, exposing spies and aiding the Belgian government in Brussels.
The Osservatore Romano publishes a Vatican encyclical from Pope Benedict XV outlining his papal plan. It calls for renewed religious effort worldwide, promotes peace and brotherhood, and urges Catholics to unity across nations amid Europe’s devastation and war.
London reports the Grimsby steam trawler Agatha sighted a life boat adrift in the North Sea. The crew boarded and towed it, discovering a damaged mine attached by ropes and wires. The trawler escaped danger without further incident.
The Senate defeated an amendment to the Vreeland emergency currency law aimed at liberalizing how emergency currency may be submitted. The proposal would have reduced the tax on emergency currency from 1 to 2 percent per year for certain conditions.
The Texas legislature discusses exempting cotton from a proposed tax as Governor Colquitt weighs in. Debate centers on adjustable duties and potential impact to cotton interests and state revenue.
London dispatch reports a government minister resigning in a political shakeup. The brief note cites a routine exchange with officials and signals potential changes in the cabinet as the city deals with ongoing pressures.
A crowd gathered in front of the British embassy in Berlin as war was declared. Eyewitness Ehrmann described pennies thrown from windows as an insult that spurred the crowd to storm the embassy, while police quickly intervened to end the disturbance.
Minoola Sept 12 Mrs Florence C Carman indicted yesterday by Nassau County grand jury on first degree murder for killing Mrs Louise Bailey. She collapsed after being jailed and is under care of a Nassau County physician. Trial likely set for October or delayed to next term.
The Iron Age report says September sees a drop in new domestic business with export demand weak. England asks for bullets and sheet bars while German orders slow. August output indicates steady operation at mills, with 1,995,261 tons produced in July and September opening with 187 furnaces and a daily capacity near 64,208 tons.
A Wel Helen correspondent reports the Wel Helen river rose to flood levels, sweeping the Hhoantung peninsula. Floodwaters damaged buildings and caused casualties. rescue teams saved many residents and hospital patients amid a chaotic collapse of the town’s safety.
A fragmentary report notes a wireless operator accused of acting as German aid aboard a Pacific Mail liner from Shanganes to Manchuria. It mentions arrival yesterday and possible surreptitious messages, with British authorities identified and implied German involvement.
A brief note recalls efforts to destroy captured German provisions after a clash. The account mentions officers and the destruction of supply items to deny enemy use and support battlefield demands.
Dispatches from Vienna claim Lemberg fell not by direct assault but after Austrian troops left Galicia. Vienna says the Russian invasion was a strategic lure to draw Russia into Galicia and that Galician morale remains firm despite the surrender.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission extends rail tariff adjustments from October 1 to November 16 to ease road finances. President Wilson endorses public and governmental backing for railway credits while avoiding rate change influence and urges united effort to sustain railways central to economic life.
A fragment quotes a speaker warning the president that industrial ventures threaten serious harm. The public must use all statesmanship to halt the tide, minimize damage, and deploy every resource to avert further economic and social disruption.
Telegraphed message from Emperor William to President Wilson accuses French and British forces of using dum dum bullets and Belgian civilians in resistance, cites destruction of Louvain, and expresses regret while denying Allied brutality. The note requests no action, framing Belgian atrocities as context for German countermeasures.
In the midst of the European war Britain France Spain and China sign peace commission treaties with the United States to pre vent sudden involvement in conflict. Germany Russia Japan accept the negotiations as Turkey and Greece prepare similar pacts. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan view the four treaties as a safeguard against new U S entanglements.
Fragmentary text references unfilled tonnage and mentions New Foss and De Seas. lacks clear persons, events, or dates to establish a concrete news item.
The text provided is garbled and unreadable. No clear people places or events are identified to summarize.
Washington dispatch outlines Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor proposing a world federation of peace to end international war. He cites democratic gains in Germany Russia Austria and Britain as momentum toward broader global cooperation and notes a future era of shared labor rights and international harmony.
London reports the British cruiser Pathfinder destroyed in the North Sea on September 6 was actually sunk by a torpedo, not by a mine as previously thought. The official Information Bureau released the clarification.
A wartime summary notes Holland plans for defense with 850000 mobilized men and fortifications ready for quick action. Farmers face labor strain as oxen replace draft animals and women work fields. Diplomacy aims to keep Holland out of conflict while preparing for possible aggression. A veteran observer recounts naval mine warnings and a Civil War veteran visit in the area.
Fragmentary copy mentions Britain and German forces, with unclear details about military tasks and potential mine digging. The text is incomplete, offering no clear events, dates, or named individuals to anchor a precise summary.
A fragmented text references a ministerial circular and a command issue affecting a security or policy matter. It mentions hold outs and a failed attempt to reap something, with terms suggesting defense or policy enforcement amid confusion.
An unreadable El Paso snippet mentions a federal case and an alleged wrong allegedly involving a named party. The fragmentary text references a proceeding and possible charges but lacks clear details or context.
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