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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
3
A summary of notable events from around the world, highlighting political shifts, economic developments, scientific milestones, cultural moments, and notable public figures. The report surveys diverse regions, emphasizing impactful happenings across continents and industries.
The government acts on a new war tax bill raising over two and a half billion dollars for revenue. A nationwide house to house enrollment drive runs October 21 to 28 to conserve food. Coal price controls take effect to limit dealer margins. Reports of German espionage and Liberty Loan oversubscription accompany updates on politics, industry, and war mobilization.
Governor Keith Neville accepts commission as colonel of the Seventh Nebraska National Guard regiment as it nears muster into government service. Lieutenant Governor Edgar Howard notes majority of officers urged the move and Neville may resign as governor when the regiment is mustered. Howard pledges to succeed if resignation occurs, citing duty to country and Nebraska.
Food Administrator Hoover appeals to Nebraskans and the nation to join the army of food conservation. A house to house campaign will enroll Nebraskans as part of the national drive. Watties named S R McKelvie of Lincoln Nebraska campaign manager. 500 Nebraska youths have enlisted in Corn in the Crib by Christmas with a larger goal of 50 000 for harvest aid. School teachers recruited for weekend work. Nebraska aims for Red Cross growth with 170 000 members. Cattle receipts set records in South Omaha while Nebraska graduates gain military training access. Beatrice Beadle flag law compliance. Lincoln and Seward civic plans plus mass meetings. Various towns report on schools bands rail yards and wartime efforts.
Washington Provost Marshal General Crowder said several cases have been reported where men listed for call to the national army, national guard or other branches were enlisted and posted for examination. In every case the men are discharged and ordered to report to the national army examining board at their own expense.
The Chinese capital Peking faces destruction as water levels rise across the city and several foreign concessions. Reports indicate rapid flood growth along the southeast plains near Ti an and surrounding areas, threatening vast portions of the urban area.
A New York roundup targets Germans who violated terms or entered zones without permits. Federal authorities report seizure and detention actions as part of enforcement against enemy aliens.
State Engineer George R. Johnson outlines an eight county spanning permanent highway system for Nebraska. The plan envisions several thousand miles of roads funded by a federal good roads appropriation of 1.6 million dollars and a matching state amount. Construction to begin next spring per Johnson’s current plan.
Washington reports reveal further confidential cable exchanges between Count Berstorff and von Jagow, showing German efforts to fund a French political figure via Hugo Schmidt of Deutsche Bank to influence peace talks in early 1916, amid French socialist unrest and war weariness.
Secretary Baker announced that twenty thousand airplanes and necessary motors are under construction in the United States under the 640 million aviation bill. The production is coordinated so that when planes and engines are completed trained aviators and guns are ready, enabling the army to move and participate in combat swiftly.
Washington reports the University of Nebraska is among schools listed by the war department as eligible for graduates and undergraduates to attend a third series of training camps to obtain more officers. Graduates listed to attend must enlist for the war’s duration. three months after, if not recommended for commission, they remain in service. While students they receive pay and allowances of private first class about $30 monthly plus food clothing and quarters.
Fremont congressman Dan V. Stephens has returned from Washington and says he expects to join a British invitation visit to the western battle front. He notes six or eight foreign relations committee members may go and plans to travel to Europe.
The supreme court was urged to determine the constitutionality of the selective draft law at the earliest date in a motion by Solicitor General Davis. Appeals by those convicted under the act were requested to be advanced and heard together.
Eighteen people died and several were injured when a westbound St Louis and San Francisco passenger train collided with an empty troop train at Kellyville Oklahoma. Many victims were described as Negro.
Washington reports 150 postal clerks will be sent to France to ensure troops abroad receive letters, magazines, and newspapers. War department orders require transports bound for the front to carry all available mail to sustain service. Indictments in Chicago mark a major raid over industrial workers, with hundreds of documents seized and pending federal actions nationwide.
A preliminary report to the U S ambassador in Washington outlines alleged payments and activities linked to Bolo Pasha in New York. The document notes Berlin’s influence and mentions von Bernstorff and a French arrest of Bolo Pasha in Paris as part of ongoing investigations.
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