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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
2
Fragmented text depicts Kaiser claiming divine support for peace through iron and sword. Recounts leaders praising Verdun defense, German aims, and prophecy of divine favor guiding military strength. The monologue credits the Lord of Creation and asserts allied destinies in a broad wartime frame.
The veteran senator Othe Newlands died at Newards following a brief illness of palary. He collapsed at work and died a few hours later at Ileholme. Newlands, long active in Congress, served in multiple terms and held influential posts in the Senate and party leadership. Aviators Burned to Death in Fort Worth crash killed two airmen when their craft fell in flames during a Thursday evening flight. The disaster, attributed to mechanical failure, left authorities to investigate the wreckage and the victims’ identities remain pending confirmation.
Disjointed dispatch claims Trotsky denounces U S influence and Kalodines movement. Alleged arrests include Golanet Kotl Parhnibue attached to American talesten in Romania. Ambassdor Francis denies embassy involvement with counter revolution claims.
In Hartford County Magnolia area a train plowed into a crowd injuring many. seven killed outright and several others later died en route to Baltimore. A belshleviki official Leon Tretaky dismissed M Maklahoff for alleged participation. Washington seeks nearly 80 million dollars in new appropriations for ongoing year preparations.
Delegates from ShueHur, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, Russia, and others meet at Hrest-Litavale to seek a peace settlement. German minister chaired. Dr. Iiely Koebmann emphasized ending the war, defining broad principles for peaceful neighborly relations and reparations while respecting national independence and minority rights. The conference, held near a festival of peace, aims for a speedy, prosperous progress in negotiations with no annexations. The talks also address compulsory annexations and referendums on territorial changes. Separate issues include restoration of independence for oppressed nations and education autonomy where minority groups exist. Meanwhile Minnesota upholds a living wage law as constitutional.
A submarine chaser on patrol near here was destroyed by fire late Saturday leaving two crew injured. They were taken to a naval hospital. Looting followed as robbers blew open the safe in Farmers State Bank, looting between 12000 and 15000 dollars.
Buenos Aires frets over Luxburg telegrams as anti German protests erupt. Guards protect German property and La Union offices while congress debates war versus Germany. Radicals and Socialists back Conservatives on international policy, with parliament possible to declare war.
Washington grants permission to ship about 40,000 tons of corn and oats to Finland via Sweden after evidence shows thousands of Finns are starving amid wartime scarcity. The action comes from the food administration and the war trade board.
Washington report says the council of national defense requests friends and families of soldiers not to send food as ample supplies are being furnished to the enemies.
Italian troops on the northern front between the Brenta and Piave rivers have shifted from defense to offense, recapturing substantial ground near Monte Asolone despite heavy bombardment. West of Monte Asolone seven German attacks were repulsed as Diaz’s forces regained terrain and pressed the initiative.
Washington report in the senate shipbuilding investigation shows Edward N. Hurley admitting he approved and accepted all ship contracts as head of the emergency fleet corporation. He acknowledged the finances rested in his hands and told senator Hardie the responsibility for any failure would fall on him. In Cheyenne a ranch foreman was found guilty of sedition.
Cleveland police investigate a Friday afternoon robbery at the Garfield Savings Bank on East Seventieth Street. Eight to ten men robbed the branch and escaped with about 15,400 dollars in cash. No injuries reported. Local authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Washington reports that twelve federal land banks have issued loans totaling $20,824,000 in the first six months of farm loan system operation. The monthly report outlines the rapid expansion of farm mortgage funding and the role of the land banks in expanding credit.
Washington reports allege connections between the Industrial Workers of the World Austrians Bolsheviks Irish agitators and revolutionists in wartime Germany linked by officials to a worldwide plan. The discovery of rifles revolvers and ammunition aboard the Russian freighter Shilka at Paette port with Bolshevik crew spurs fears of a coordinated sabotage network. Government agents warn against suppressing free speech unless actions threaten the war effort and say harsher steps may follow against foreign agents aiding Germany.
General Pershing cabled the president and secretary of war with holiday wishes from American expeditionary forces in France. The message renews devotion to the cause of liberty and expresses confidence in the patriotism and courage of both troops and home comrades.
Francis G. Newlands of Nevada dies suddenly during transportation investigation preparations. An American mail stage driver was hanged and throat cut by Mexican raiders near El Paso after raiders crossed the border to Candelaria. The Edward L Trudeau tuberculosis sanatorium in Paris opens with refugee women and children receiving first care.
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