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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
2
An oblique account reports Allied forces driving along a twenty mile front, breaking German lines, taking prisoners, and pressing toward driven positions. It notes heavy bombardment and infantry assaults with artillery support, claiming substantial gains and numerous captures as the campaign continues.
Fragmented wartime dispatches describe Allied and German moves in the Atlantic and Near Europe. Reports mention U boat bases in the North Sea and German naval activity near Bermondsey lines. Detected threats prompt intensified patrols and convoy protection.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a war theater, surveillance view, and various political actions. Mention includes Cuban Mayor assassination, law changes, and arrests. Members of an unnamed council or committee meet as renters discuss policy. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A Swiss paper reports that Ertberger proposed talks with Lloyd George or Galtour to end the war, while German officials deny He traveled to private pacifist meetings. The Cologne Gazette notes serious questions about credibility and warns German public opinion against capitulation. The Tigeblatt reviews show Germany claiming greater military strength than Entente powers, asserting a continued path to victory.
Obituary notes the death of Harrison Gray Otis, longtime publisher and president of the Los Angeles Times, from heart failure after a storied career in California journalism. He began in Missouri, moved to California to edit and publish in Santa Barbara, acquired into the Los Angeles Times, then led Times Mirror Company as president and GM. Mentions prizes for canned vegetables campaign and exhibition prizes in September and October.
Mitehel announces candidacy for reelection to the Hert for years at the September primary. Mageie Mitehel seeks the wall after years in public service, outlining plan and support from local officials.
Gen Jan Smuts and Gen Christian Smuts are noted in route notes as key South African figures, with the Union government newly in England and seeking fiscal leadership. The report hints at currency, defense, and policy discussions during a period of political transition.
Russia collapse may free German forces to bolster the western front where American troops will be engaged. US officers say no short war likely. Allied strategy hinges on preventing U boat gains and holding the line as German reserves shift from the east to the west. The piece notes transportation and supply strains in the United States and signals a difficult, extended conflict ahead.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a plan to create a central censorship bureau in Washington. It mentions the federal badge of honor for farmers and boys’ work reserves, with unclear phrases about rewards and authentication. Names and dates are unreadable, leaving fragmented references to officials and reports.
A July 26 allied conference reaffirmed unity to defend people’s rights and prevent a return of German aggression. They vow not to lay down arms until victory, with plans to withdraw occupations in Greece Thessaly and Epirus and to maintain certain naval bases, including Corfu, under allied security measures. Katrina Goldman to post $25,000 bond in New York federal court after release to face appeal.
Dr George Michaelis succeeds Von Bethmann Hollweg as imperial chancellor of Germany. The report notes the wartime context and links to military leadership and officer production programs in Washington and camp initiatives, reflecting interwar and wartime governance shifts.
A dispute involving about 200 workers at Udurain and Southern Raffrews was resolved at a Friday conference. Workers returned to duty Saturday morning, ending the stoppage and restoring operations.
State Director of Farm Markets Harvey Allred urges uniform wages for farm labor in Idaho. He recommends 30 cents per hour plus board, 35 cents for experienced irrigators, arguing higher rates raise costs and harm farmers. He cites counterproductive wage bidding and proposes sheriff involvement to enforce work requirements.
At a Mahe Woolgrowers meeting attended by local leaders and officials, plans were discussed for a large August musical festival in Twin Pats featuring four choruses from across the country and a knitting class program in Pocatello tied to free tele supplies. The event aims to showcase winter transit and regional culture with widespread participation.
President Hoover lauds American voluntary food conservation, saying the nation’s self-imposed restraint and mobilized households will secure victory. He notes millions joining the food administration, a larger cereal outlook, and widespread garden expansion without coercive laws as the war effort grows.
Utah begins prohibition on August 1 as saloons vanish and saloon property hits new uses. Businessmen expect prosperity to follow, bankers say they foresee no misgivings, while bar owners pivot to other ventures amid the dry era.
The provisional government of Russia issues a decree closing all frontiers until August 15 to block entry and exit. Exceptions apply to holders of diplomatic passports. The move aims to stop undesirables and spies from crossing borders while plans to arrest suspects proceed.
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