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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
1
Pope Benedict presents peace proposals to belligerents during the World War urging reduction of armaments and freedom of seas. He suggests restoring territories and states that Germany would forfeit all occupied land while Allies reclaim colonies and possessions.
Vatican outlines propose removal of arms and freedom of seas with no reparations, calling for restoration of Belgium and German territories, plus return of German colonies. Pope Benedict urges Europe to avoid destruction through international enforcement and a world court backed by Wilsonian ideas. France, Belgium, Poland, and Balkan issues receive special consideration within a spirit of fairness and equity.
Guy D. Goff of Milwaukee has been appointed major in the Judge Advocate General's department in Washington. He has served as special district attorney for the United States in western Wisconsin and was formerly United States attorney for the eastern district. The appointment was announced from Milwaukee on August 14.
Washington Aug. 14 President Wilson sent to the Senate nominations for more than 200 major generals and brigadier generals for the new army. The list includes 37 major generals and numerous brigadiers from the regular army and the National Guard, with names such as Charles R. Boardman from Wisconsin and Charles M. Clement of the Pennsylvania National Guard among the senior officers chosen.
London August 14 The executive committee of the Labor party upheld its stance on the Stockholm Socialist conference backing Arthur Henderson and last week’s convention to send delegates despite the government opposing the conference. George N Barnes replaced Arthur Henderson in England's war cabinet as the crisis over Henderson’s actions appeared averted.
American labor will be supplied to harvest the Canadian grain crop under an agreement between W W Cory Canadian deputy commissioner and U S labor officials. Americans will be allowed free entry during off hours and immigration rules will be waived by both nations. Thousands are expected to cross the border to help save the Canadian crops.
Ogden officials investigated an attempt to destroy the city reservoir by dynamite. A six-stick bomb was found near the conduit outlet by night guard Laula Cunningham, with the fuse burned two feet. Guards were doubled and searchlights deployed at the reservoir.
Premier Kerensky tells King George that Russia will find the strength to endure the war’s trials and guide the world conflict toward an end worthy of the sacrifices made by nations fighting for right. The message, dated August 14, reflects confidence as the fourth year of war unfolds.
Madrid reports martial law after renewed strike disturbances. Widespread clashes between workers and troops. many wounded. Order restored in Madrid, with arrests in Zaragoza and other locales as authorities clamp down on unrest.
Reuters reports China declares war on Germany and Austria Hungary effective 10 am local time. British destroyer sunk by a mine in the North Sea with crew saved. French and British forces report raids and counterattacks around Rheims Champagne Gouzeaucourt Vermelles and Ypres with several enemy losses and artillery action ongoing.
Congress likely to authorize a loan of between 8 and 4 billion dollars to the allies. Secretary McAdan and Chairman Kitchin of the Ways and Means Committee agreed on the need to raise a larger war tax than 2.9 billion. Congress may be asked in December to revise the war revenue bill before the Senate.
A German submarine of the largest and latest type was towed into Zeebrugge by two torpedo boats after being rammed in the North Sea. The vessel sustained severe damage and three crew members died, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch via Amsterdam.
Ruth erford Ross of Decatur Minnesota, twenty, is arrested in La Crosse charged with passing a forged check. A sixteen year old girl was also arrested, claiming to be Mrs. Liliam Shockey of Decatur.
J. J. Welsh a Sinn Fein figure once condemned to death for rebellion had his sentence commuted to ten years. He was arrested in Dublin over Sinn Fein clubs in the south of Ireland after recent amnesty.
Milwaukee via United Press reports local sources confirm that engineer companies organized by the St. Paul railway employees in southern Wisconsin have arrived in France. The Thirteenth Regiment engineers are said to have reached the theater of operations.
Lieut Alven von Alvensleben, a German army officer and alleged Kaiser Wilhelm representative for Canadian investments in the northwest, was interned today in the Fort Douglas prison barracks near Salt Lake City Utah.
The patrol boat Nemes was burned to the water’s edge after an explosion, as reported by the Key Wear Commander to the navy department this afternoon.
A Special to The Northwestern reports the La Follette resolution on U S war aims is before the Senate following a long debate. The draft sets out demands for peace without victory, calls for mutual assurances among nations, and opposes punitive terms or territorial gains. It urges creation of a common fund and an international commission to oversee postwar restoration. The piece notes ongoing administration resistance and anticipated spectacular speech.
Washington reports an impending coal shortage as 39 lakes region supply faces strain with 20 million tons needed before shipping season ends. President Wilson may intervene. Illinois leaders urge caution while Peabody-led discussions seek a national coordinated plan to avert famine and price spikes.
Community workers in the Ghlenge comnts of the American Fund for Eren Wounded hope to press a glove drive in Chicago. Women using gloves for Undine Indiatore and ambolines rivers back the effort as a relief supply. organizers aim to assemble and dispatch gloves ahead of cold weather. At Heanh schoolfied Cross headquarters volunteers gather, plan distribution, and call for donated packages to Beach building or mail, with wrappers marked.
Fragmentary weather note records a forecast with mentions of temperatures and local observations. Names and specifics are garbled, but the item indicates a mixed outlook for Wincomath and nearby areas with no clear highs or lows.
United Press reports Camp Douglas Wisconsin roared with delight as plans unfold for the Rainbow Division to ship to France. The article lists company commanders from Fond du Lac Oshkosh and Appleton and notes Washington and Baker announcing America’s 19 000 strong Rainbow Division to enter service. It also covers orders to move Wisconsin troops to Waco Texas with first units named and regiments reassigned to Camp Douglas, while General Holway confirms federal recognition of all Wisconsin companies.
Street crews tear out and replace concrete sidewalks along South Main Street from the river to Tenth Street due to alleged “no bottom” settling. Contractors dispute the claim while filling material includes sawdust and waste from former lumbering, revealing a history tied to Fox River timber work.
A man named Hanson is held on forgery charges involving two checks for 17.50 and 77.60. Police suspect he forged more checks in Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Milwaukee, with authorities coordinating heads of police in Fond du Lac Chicago and Milwaukee for extradition and further action.
The Third district exemption heard in Shawano county and a Waupaca county report show the first draft quota and that six men called by the local board failed to appear for examination. Seventeen names and addresses were noted. The item ends with a stray line about premature gray hair.
Washington plans to form the Forty second Division from 26 states and the District of Columbia with Brig Gen W A Mann in command. Units from Wisconsin New York and California are mentioned along with brigades 83 and 84 and the 150th machine gun battalion. The proposed force would total about 20 000 men.
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