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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
2
Fragmented text reports on military drafts and Allied strategy with references to January drafts, troop movements, and supply concerns. Mentions Washington and France, directing on shipping and equip shortages, and possible future operations.
Patchy text reports price adjustments and policy chatter around coal costs. It mentions government action and executive directives, with references to price figures, sales concerns, and potential impacts on workers, but the passage is garbled and several names and details are unclear.
Reports note shipyard workers in New York City preparing to strike after a demonstration this afternoon. Separately a dog tax proposal is discussed in May, while rioting in San Francisco injures several in street clashes and a streetcar incident.
A wartime overview argues imperialism must fall and Germany should democratize as the key path to peace. The piece notes President's solo responsibility, allies' views, and a London conference, stressing democracy as the real solution amid Belgian and broader European questions.
Grace Lusk, a school teacher in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is charged with murder in the death of De. David Roberts two months ago. The circuit court session resumed without bail, as prosecutors seek a decisive action on the case.
Judge Ameory Speer of the Southern District in Georgia ruled against two evaders Albert Joos and John Story. The court found the writs of habeas corpus improper, citing the Thirteenth Amendment’s prohibition on enforcing peonage and compulsory servitude.
General Pershing travels from the American camp in France with General Patton to inspect frontline units. The two leaders conduct a whirlwind tour praising the American forces as they assess the positions and readiness onsight.
Rev Dr Basil Lucaciu, head of the Roumanian mission to the United States and secretary to the National Roumanian party, has spent ten years advancing Roumanian nationalism and aims to recruit Roumanians in America who have not naturalized.
Washington reports the War Department plans to send over 800000 infantry to France with a ratio of two infantrymen to one artilleryman. The overseas force would total about 1200000 fighters with the remainder held as depot troops. Officials had kept details secret prior to this authoritative indication.
Sixteen people died and forty were injured when a crowded streetcar on a suburban line ran off a steep hill and wrecked at the foot of it. Officials attributed the accident to brake failure.
Two army planes in a high speed collision over the Thames near Purfleet Essex Friday caused both aircraft to crash. One pilot drowned as a result of the wreck.
Oletanatl distillers nationwide will surrender finished plants to the government for war purposes the moment they close, in September, under the wartime law.
Washington reports that negotiations between the Netherlands and United States governments open the possibility for U S use of up to seventy six Dutch ships currently idle in Dutch ports and subject to conditions set by the talks.
Charles Lee Swen, private stenographer to President Wilson, was drafted by division board No. 4 in Trenton New Jersey as physically fit for military service in the national army. He will not claim exemption.
Sugar speculation, which had risen for months, was banned on the New York Coffee and Sugar exchange Thursday. The action came at the instance of Herbert C. Hoover, food administrator.
Spokane reports federal authorities arrested twenty seven IWW members led by Rowen district secretary and headquarters staff on the eve of a planned general strike across Montana Washington Oregon and Idaho. Officials say arrests aimed to prevent violence and property damage as lumber workers strike continues.
Louis Raemakers, renowned Dutch artist whose cartoons shaped public opinion, is visiting the United States. He is passionately anti German and expresses strong views during his U S visit.
A Curtis & Harvey Ltd powder plant at Rigand was destroyed by explosions. One person is confirmed dead and six workers were injured. The blast shattered nearby buildings and prompted investigations into the cause and safety measures at the plant.
Volunteers named to compose the staff of the great conservation division of the food administration are announced by Administrator Hoover. The list includes many nationally known cities.
Brilliant initial success marks opening Allied attack as France Italy Britain push on. Italy leads a large front from the Adriatic to the Julian Alps. Cadorna’s forces advance across the Isonzo and reach the right bank. French infantry break through near Verdun while Meuse fronts see gains. Canadians advance near Lens as Lens fall becomes likely.
In Philadelphia a 15 year old African American, Rufus Harris, was shot and killed when challenged by a military guard who fired as the youth attempted to retreat. The incident occurred early Sunday in a controlled area and is under investigation.
Thomas A. Edison met with Secretary Daniels on Monday then visited the White House in his first talk with the president since wartime news. The visit underscores a historic engagement between a famed inventor and national leadership amid the ongoing conflict.
Thousands of Civil War veterans and their families gathered in Boston for the fifty first national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Officials welcomed the attendees on Monday signaling a formal start to the event and the city’s hosting duties.
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