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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
6
A senate inquiry is launched into shipbuilding procurement amid resignations and amid accusations of red tape and mismanagement. Key figures include Rear Admiral Harris and Chicago executives. hearings aim to address procurement faults and leadership failures within the industry.
Fragmentary text suggests a political dispute over control of a regional delegation. Mentions veteran figures, farmers, and a request to meet a matron, with unclear dates or places due to damaged OCR. No clear outcome or identifiers to specify names, organizations, or dates.
A jumble of notes reports a January 1 suffrage vote line, mentions more votes and state measures. It covers Colorado incidents, military losses at Camp Kearny, and a submarine navy update with Washington and national news items mixed with scattered dates and places.
A lengthy demonstration at the galleries drew participants including Willam Jennings Bryan and Representative Lew of California as they argued to amend liquor traffic laws. The senate faced votes on amendments while proponents warned of long-term consequences.
A party of Americans is reported to be attacked by Yaquis seventy miles south of Gonyims Sonera on December 4. One Richfield man Lee Hasinesen, 22, died and several others were fatally or seriously wounded as the group attempted to flee past hostile forces.
Early returns from eastern provinces show a decisive Borden win, with conscription confirmed. Laurier is reported to be returned in Quebec by a sizable margin, while western results are still coming in.
Dr Gler Levin Swiggett formerly of the University of Tennessee and recently assistant secretary general of the second Pan American scientific congress has been appointed specialist to commercial education in the bureau of education, department of the interior. The bureau will study local, state and national business training opportunities, courses of study, and provide guidance on aligning training with business needs.
Mexican force engaged American cavalry near Island Meer Pabens with a live-berber incident, as troops exchanged fire. One horse was killed and another wounded amid the clash.
American Minister Bureau reports Machade, former Portage leader, sent to Madrid and Paris under frontier guard after a revolt. Washington notes he was seized and deported amid regional upheaval. Strong entities include Machade, Portage, Madrid, Paris, Me rerent revulation.
The article quotes Premier Lloyd George urging Allied and American escalation to win, blaming pacifist delays on Russia and Prussia. It cites steady progress toward victory, warns against peace overtures, and condemns German military leadership while praising Allied resolve and American democracy resuming the fight.
A chaotic wartime bulletin reports German destroyers sinking fourteen ships near Helgoland, with four British sailors killed and twelve wounded. Other items mention a muttered court verdict clearing Mrs Turney, New Rochelle saloon closures following local orders, and Casper weather showing a freeze thaw cycle with subzero temperatures.
The armistice between Bolshevik Russia and the German Reich was signed at Brest-Litovsk on December 16 and takes effect noon today, lasting until January 14, with talks to begin immediately. Petrograd reports the terms restrain front transfers and outline post-armistice negotiations while political moves in Russia unfold. Surgeon General Bralstad notes improving naval health programs in Washington.
Commander of fast boat fleet on the Great Lakes Eastern Educator Dr Martin G Benedict aged years, a well known educator, was found dead in his garage in Plainfield New Jersey. He suffered asphyxiation in a manner similar to Nat Wills who died a week earlier.
East St. Louis men Layman Planagun and James Peris allegedly confessed to the murder of Mrs Stella Boyle during the robbery of James P Boyle's cigar store in Mount Vernon. The defendants Munzie and Peris reportedly admit involvement as partners in the crime. Local authorities pursue further charges and await formal proceedings.
President Wilson announced on December 12 that Austro Hungarian subjects in the United States will face few war era restrictions. Unnaturalized Austro Hungarians may travel freely within the country but cannot enter or leave without permission and those suspected of enemy activity may be interned. Germans face stricter rules, while many Austro Hungarians, Poles, Czechs and others from the empire show allied sympathies and remain laboring at munition and steel plants.
Frank A Gotch a retired world heavyweight wrestling champion died at his Humboldt Iowa home at noon Sunday from arterial poisoning after two years of poor health. He was 41. He amassed a fortune from wrestling and land investments with an estate estimated between 100000 and 200000 dollars. Gotch became American champion January 27 1904 by defeating Tom Jenkins in a brutal match.
The Chicago Federation of Labor adopted resolutions Sunday demanding Postmaster General Burleson be removed. They condemned his recommendation to Congress to bar government employee unions, saying it undermines morale and disrespects President Wilson during his efforts to empower workers.
An attempted bombing of Governor William D. Stephens at the California executive mansion wrecked the rear of the building. The governor, Mrs. Stephens, and servants slept through the blast and escaped injury as men were seen fleeing the scene.
Camp Bullis designation by Brig General Joseph A. Gaston honors the late Brig General John Lapham Bullis noted Indian fighter in Texas. Halifax disaster victims buried after public funeral services. about 200 unidentified bodies, nearly 100 charred beyond recognition, laid to rest.
A December 12 payment of 26 million dollars toward Italy brings total disbursed from the 500 million credit to 520 million. In Washington the Webb export bill to legalize exporter combinations for promoting foreign commerce was advanced by the Senate, supported by business groups.
The Washington mission to the allied conference in Paris returned December 18 with optimism. They echoed General Pershing that a German line break will come with a wedge of men and ships, urging larger future American forces. Secretary Daniels noted discussions with Admiral Benson and that Benson may not be a permanent naval conference representative.
Seventeen American engineers who abandoned their shovels to join the rush against a German advance before Cambrai are listed as missing in action by the war department. Most are from New York City area, and while some may have been taken prisoner, there is fear many did not escape death in No Man's Land. General Haig commended their bravery in a letter to General Pershing.
Col. E. M. House, head of the American mission, arriving at an Atlantic port declared that Pesce was never discussed at the interallied war council in Paris or Versailles. He said coordination has improved and that the group now works on economic issues including embargoes on shipments, food and finance, with no peace talks mentioned in any meetings.
Kaiser assigns blame to Allies in a Christmas message and proposes a single peace offer with IOUs about bloodshed in 1918. An unofficial Berlin telegram via Geneva and Exchange Telegraph details the warning as the world watches. Washington reports the first section of a new army track transport starting from Detroit toward the Atlantic seaboard to alleviate freight congestion. Gaston Means is acquitted of slaying Maude King and faces an embezzlement case.
The article reports the death of Kostone Henry Clay Barithes known as Sherri of Nottinghon Raven's comic opera Robin Hood. He died at his home in Geriangtea Mains Distrier on Sunday. The notice notes his association with the theatre and his role in the production.
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