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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
2
The aged ruler Francis Joseph I dies at about 19 while crowning. his long reign spans empire shifts from Austrian dominance to republics. The article traces crises from Lombardy to Hungary, recounting dynastic tragedies and wars shaping Europe before his death.
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria died November 21 after a long reign of nearly sixty eight years. His passing ends a storied era that saw Austria plunge into wars and enormous political changes as rival nations were dragged into conflict following his declaration of war.
The American Woolen Company plans a ten percent wage increase for its workers across its mills in New England and New York state. The decision, approved by the company's headquarters, affects about 26,088 employees.
German Foreign Minister Von Jagew has resigned amid unclear circumstances. The report from Heriin Cliepete states the coalition remained intact despite the resignation, with no confirmed cause or date provided.
Republican leaders in California report no serious discrepancies after reviewing unofficial counts from eight counties. They say President Wilson's plurality should be at least 846, avoiding a significant ARDIL deficit.
Atlantic City talks between Mexican and American representatives faltered over how to adjust a joint problem of wine feed and frontier protection. The American commission proposed withdrawing troops under General Pershing to shield life and property along the border, while Mexican delegates had not yet replied.
Washington officials at a joint conference agreed there are no unavoidable dangers in the continued inflow of gold from Europe. They urged proper methods to neutralize the gold influx to prevent undue expansion of trade balances and ensure monetary stability.
Weeb Hill Ro L-The German ed martos began again from New London Coan for Hrewen Tuesday afternoon passed here Tuesday night moving eastward through Mock Island sound.
Albany reporters note the state suffrage campaign will be pursued on intensive political lines as the reform effort moves toward ratification. The statewide effort aims to win support for women’s suffrage within the New York political arena.
Washington reports that the Navy awarded armor plate contracts for four battleships to Bethlehem and Carnegie Steel, sharing work evenly as prices remain near the 1915 level. The 1918 appropriation totals $379,161,701, exceeding last summer’s record by about $96 million as budget committees begin winter hearings.
A federal grand jury in Chicago is prepared to hear evidence on the Advance to the cost of food stuffs amid shortages. Cold storage operators, wholesalers, jobbers and retailers are expected to testify as the panel probes end storages. In Washington Baltimore resident Teresa Bump won $15,000 after a steamer passenger incident involving a pet dog and a bird, against Compagnie Generale Transatlantique.
Awn Johnson, president of the American league, would not oppose forming a third league amid recent Komip concerns. Prosperity Aid to Temperance reports Chicago sees reduced drunkenness and poverty per the annual United Charities report.
Sir J Simmons a noted figure in British Parliament is linked to sugar policy controversy. Reports from Louisiana field offices indicate the prospective sugar crop this year was reduced by 18 percent as of November 15 1916 according to the bureau of crop estimates. Howard Sutherland new Republican senator from West Virginia began as a census bureau clerk in Washington.
The International Institute of Agriculture warns of a grave global food situation due to war demands and harvest variance. It cites a projected 2.3 billion bushels of wheat consumption in the year to July 31, 1917, with a shrinking world surplus to 46 million bushels, and notes last year’s abundance allows limited stock to cover the year ending next July.
Minnesota released official election totals showing Hughes leading with 40 percent of the vote. President results: Hughes 170,043. Wilson 179,167. Beason Socialist 117. Manly Prohibition 7,788. Reimer Socialist Labor 448. Meyer Progressive. Bernquist Republican 245,852. Dyer Democrat 93,115. Dental Socialist 26,306. Anderson Prohibition 19,885. Johnson Industrial Labor 476. Bernquist’s plurality tallies 282,727.
Francis M. Lyman, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church, died Saturday morning at his Salt Lake home after a two day illness from pneumonia contracted while on church duties in Box Elder county. Born 1840 in Illinois, he crossed the plains with pioneers to Utah and became a prominent community builder and civic figure. In a separate item, Joseph Wilson, 53, brother of William B. Wilson, secretary of labor, was killed in a mine accident near St Benedict when a rock fell on him. A London report notes a British government petition by the Strength of Britain Movement seeking allied support to prohibit alcohol sales.
Five lives lost when the German submarine Deutschland rammed the tug T. A. Scott Jr outside New London. Federal inspectors questioned witnesses about the collision, which was described as an accident due to swift currents and darkness.
Twin Falls Idaho Harold Lovelace age 12 and Lynn Lovelace age 11 were acquitted of murder for the killing of Prof JT Hamill near Twin Falls last August. The jury deliberated under two hours after Hamill, a schoolteacher on a homestead vacation, confronted the brothers during a robbery attempt. Lynn fired a shot at Hamill after Harold grappled with him, ending in Hamill's death.
Charleston lawmakers convened to consider the governor's message and charged that political corruption was prevalent in the state. The special session focused on reform and accountability.
Countess von Bernstorf wife of the German ambassador has returned to Washington after seven Euro Milk Prices Raised. Milk prices asked by producers rose up to 3 cents a gallon in some states and averaged 1.1 cents or 54 percent higher over the past year per the agriculture department. Snow in Paris and western fighting area reported with temperatures 5 to 12 degrees below freezing.
New Castle Indiana woman Hazel Hamilton recounts monthly pains from age eleven to nineteen. After trying doctors with little effect, she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and now is regular and well. The ad promotes confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The piece attributes a theory to George B. Hotchkiss of the University School of Commerce claiming babies cry to advertise. It argues the infant industry uses crying as an imperative call for care or items, and notes advertisers reap high response rates despite the questionable premise.
An advertisement promises relief for irritated scalps with Cuticura Ointment and hot Cuticura Soap shampoo, offering free samples by mail. A short comic feature contrasts Van Cash’s luck with a failed artexion well, prompting sympathy for his money-wasting misfortunes.
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