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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
6
A government measure, urged by Crowder and approved by Marshals General Chamberlain, would draft men reaching age 21. The plan outlines quotas, exemptions, and alternatives to maintain national army strength, with emphasis on ensuring agricultural and essential civilian work continues.
A fragmentary report describes a former empire of Koala facing instability as leaders drift toward madness. The text shows garbled names and locations, including Tibolek and Sileecin, with unclear details of the political shift and the new power dynamics.
An official record presents a tangled entry totaling 62 826 21 in disputed funds. Names and locations appear garbled, but the document references two men and a hawk related matter. The fragmentary text hints at a billed amount and a consignment or settlement linked to a tax or fee.
A telegraphic report from January 14 suggests Count von Merting may resign to make way for Prince von Buelow as chancellor. Negotiations with Dreier and others continue, with talks near break as German and Russian delegates clash over internal policies and the broader peace talks. The armistice extends to January 18 while talks resume in Warsaw, and repatriation of annexed peoples is discussed.
Reports indicate Germany’s import of foodstuffs has halted due to Allied prohibitions and contraband interdictions. Consular dispatches note goods destined for Germany were diverted or seized under wartime agreements, with German twine and preserves among items affected.
Joe Cannon sustained a shoulder fracture Monday while telling his apartments for the Capitol. A physician said his condition was not serious. Hawley may succeed Senator Brady as political notices shift in Washington.
Bulgarian correspondent reports Brest-Litovsk peace between Russia and Bulgaria. War ceases. diplomatic and economic relations resume. Russia recognizes Bulgaria’s right to nominate a delegate to an International Danube commission. Bulgaria appoints ministers in Petrograd and consul general at Kherson. navigation to Odessa to resume. King Ferdinand opposes peace without annexations. Premier Rudostavott accepts terms ending the war and restoring prewar treaties. Danube settlement planned.
London reports via Tageblatt that U boats may sink about 10,000,000 tons of shipping in 1917 with monthly losses around 21,000 tons and that new shipbuilding by Entente and neutrals will yield only 2.5 to 4 million tons. The toll is framed as Germany’ s strategic impact on enemies. In Washington, Baker opposes the Munitions Secretary plan and related policy. A captain, J Green, ex- vuet on the army selective service board, is reported dead after a conflict related death.
The report notes large loan authorizations by Secretary McAdoo to support allied nations. It cites a figure around 41 million dollars directed toward Serbia, with broader wartime financial commitments exceeding four billion to allied powers.
Sir Robert Borden declared full accord with the war aims outlined by President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George before departing for Ottawa. He spoke during his brief New York visit, emphasizing unity on war objectives.
Fragmentary wartime notice describes government steps to secure supply lines and control essential goods. The readable portions reference water rationing and a plan to preempt disruption, with mentions of officials and authorities involved in the effort.
Washington reports speculate Kaiser Wilhelm could switch to liberal allies to secure better peace terms. The idea follows Germany disseminating President Wilson's war speech widely. Officials caution such a shift would only meet first allied conditions before any armistice or negotiations.
A steamer bound from Key West to Eivena with seventy four passengers ran aground eighteen miles from Ute city. A Cuban tug rescued all passengers, bringing them to safety without further incident.
A surgeon general official stated that fewer than one percent of about one hundred thousand men examined for the Coltech Street army were found tubercular. Colonel GMS Michael announced the finding in regular dress on Sunday.
At the 25th annual American National Livestock Association convention in East Lake City Joseph P Cotton chief of the meat division of the federal food administration told stockmen that beef bans on meatless days would be temporarily lifted in Pacific coast states but remain elsewhere until packing plants ease. He said porkless days would continue nationally and exports will improve beef supplies. prizes will stay near current levels.
Secretary C B Stewart urged at the Utah Woolgrowers convention that sheep trails be government property to block herd movements to seasonal pastures. More than 200 delegates heard that inclement weather and crop conditions reduced sheep numbers by about five percent, with at least 50,000 Utah sheep destroyed last year by predators.
Tuesday hurricane Kerry battered North California destroying homes, downed buses and injured many. About fifty sought refuge on a sturdy steamer that was blown offshore and has not been heard from since.
Reading from New York, most polo players in the Fortyaiine club session are listed in the army. The text notes a veteran presence among players with January 15 as a referenced date, highlighting military service among polo participants.
Delegates at the twenty first annual American National Livestock Association convention in Salt Lake City pledge full support for the war effort. They urge fair profits, increased meat production, and oppose reopening the Juarez packing plant to protect American cattle. Senator Sullivant Casper and other figures attend as discussions cover market conditions, homesteading funds, and Woolgrowers issues.
A nationwide corn bumper crop faces deterioration due to discriminatory priority orders. The article notes potential loss of NT corn as restrictions bite, with officials warning of impact on harvest quality and yield.
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