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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
2
Worldwide events cover wheat and corn forecasts in Kansas, sugar price plans, draft rules, coal pricing, labor and democracy talks, and military mobilization. Reports note Cuba offers training grounds for US forces, and American tariffs, strikes, and protests shape policy as global theatres shift.
President Wilson rejects the papal peace proposal calling for a return to prewar borders and a general disarmament. He says any plan must rest on the will of the German people and avoid creating a permanent coalition against Germany. He warns treaties based on the pope's terms would fail without clear German intent and pledges a just peace grounded in nations’ rights.
Post office officials urge writers to address letters with the soldier’s company and regiment to speed delivery as thousands of recruits arrive at cantonment camps. Relatives and friends are advised to include unit details for efficient handling.
President Wilson said the first draft of 687000 citizen-soldiers should comprise men without dependents. An exception would allow exemptions for those with sufficient income to support dependents. The move may modify Provost Marshal Crowder's recently issued rules.
The Chicago Board of Trade wheat pit closed at the request of food administrator Herbert Hoover, stopping futures trading for the war period. Traders gathered around the saucer like pit as fortunes rose and fell, expressing little regret at the change.
A wartime notice explains mailing: Private John Jones of Company A, First Infantry, Camp Dodge Iowa. If unit details are unknown, address mail to Minnesota for later direct delivery via his company and regiment once organized. until then mail goes through the state section.
Washington reports a pact by eight beet sugar producers to cap prices, aiming for about 12 cents per pound reduction and anticipated savings of $30,000,000 through next year. Grocers also agree to curb distribution charges to prevent excessive costs. The administration will formalize the price plan in the near future.
Four hundred and nine Nebraskans, five percent of the state quota under the first draft, will be moved to the Fort Riley camp in Kansas in early September. The shift lowers the initial plan due to incomplete housing facilities at Fort Riley. The modification follows a message to Governor Neville announcing the change.
A roundup of Nebraska and Omaha items reports officers facing possible removal over a German song during a drinking bout. Fire damage claims total 60000 against St Josephs and Grand Island Railroad. Davenport property owners and insurers sue over sparks from a detective locomotive.
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports that President Wilson quickly rejected the pope peace proposals, surprising some Entente governments used to lengthy diplomatic steps. Allies expected more discussion on timing, not a decisive U.S. reply.
Western and northwestern states face a seed shortage that could hinder planting of about 1 percent of total acreage. The shortage discussed at a conference called by Secretary Houston included crop experts and bankers from eight states. Dr. R A Pearson presided as assistant agriculture secretary. J F Caine outlined Utah’s plan for a bankers funded seed relief through the state defense council.
Officials in Washington consider the possibility that Austria and other German allies may declare war on the United States over financial aid to Italians recognized by the administration. The situation remains diplomatically tense with relations to Germany's allies described as broken and not clearly friendly or unfriendly.
The National War Work Council of the Y M C A with the American Bible Society orders one million khaki pocket testaments for soldiers and sailors. President James Wood says books come at no cost and printing funded by popular subscription. Since May 1 1917 the Bible Society printed 406000 scripture portions for service members, now under Y M C A supervision per President Wilson’s designation.
The region faces an almost nationwide dysentery outbreak with mortality fears rising from 50 to 100 percent since the year began. Tuberculosis is rampant amid malnutrition, while authorities suppress mortality statistics and conceal the crisis.
Senate rejects war revenue bill provision to raise letter postage from 2 cents to 8 cents by a 39 to 29 vote. The failure blocks about 59 million dollars in annual revenue, with lawmakers debating offsets. Senator Weeks of Massachusetts criticized higher rates on newspapers magazines and publication profits.
Germany answers Argentina on the submarine campaign. Officials say the note is satisfactory. It states Germany will modify its blockade of enemy coasts and permit freedom of the seas for vessels under the Argentine flag carrying food to maintain friendly relations.
Reports from near east missionaries warn that over 56 000 children under twelve in Lebanon and about 25 000 orphans in Syria face starvation and exposure this winter without substantial relief. They say many may not survive without more robust aid beyond current efforts.
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