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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
2
Fragmented OCR note describes a capital draft lottery event with long names and figures. It mentions President Marshall and Vice President, the Independence Hall ceremony and the drawing details. The piece reads like a chaotic transcription with many garbled names and places, reflecting a historic draft lottery briefing.
A disputed emergency power bill advances in the senate. The measure includes new government regulation and broad authority over power facilities. Proponents argue it ensures reliability amid crises, while critics warn of expanded executive control and potential overreach.
Bulgarian Army to be demobilized immediately and all transport within the kingdom turned over to the Allies. Text hints at postwar arrangements, territorial concerns, and broader Allied strategy involving Serbia, Austria Hungary, and Turkish fronts amid a chaotic recount of negotiations and military demobilization.
President Wilson appeals for passage of federal suffrage amendment saying war effort requires unity and that victory over enemy is linked to expanding rights at home. He stresses the issue is vital beyond the war and affects the nation’s energies during and after the conflict.
Col Arthur Lynch member of the British Parliament urges Irish to raise a brigade for the western front. He appeals to Ireland to stand with the State and flag, claiming to shelter three times more Irishmen than exist in Ireland.
Washington launches a coal production drive to avert shortages and support the war program. Administrator Gartiel has announced intensified efforts to boost output, with targets set for April 1 and measures to ensure steady supply for military and civilian use.
Cobb, a former Talcofield driver of the Petrott Americans now a captain in the guendl flame werview, is ordered to Camp Mopaplirtee, Virginia, for tent ming.
A government report of Distinguished Service Cross awards recounts American soldiers in France showing valor in battle near Willem-Cotlerets forest and Soles. It highlights Marines from Wisconsin Washington New York and Pennsylvania who single handedly captured machines guns and guided their units forward in fierce fighting toward Berlin.
A central authority emerges in Russia as the Oufa conference, recognized by opposing provisional governments, forms a five member sovereign committee to govern until the constituent assembly convenes. Members include Technicovsky Archangel region, Vologodsky, Astor former Moscow mayor, Boldiieff general, and Avksentieff.
Aberdeen Washington reports nine new works a record for woolen ship butt consumption. The ship Aberdeen is ready for launching after building in ITM days Ebutt and superstrne Hire are 68 percent complete and machinery is W percent Infinile. The previous launch record was 47 days set by a Portland yard some months ago.
Utah residents subscribed to the fourth Liberty loan, raising part of the state quota. About 11,183 people contributed as the campaign progressed in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas.
Fragmentary notice describes a gasoline cargo transfer involving barrels and a shipment to Prince from the United States. The readable text mentions Mark E. Requa and a Sunday event with cargo beats, but full details are unclear.
The Berlin Toratische Rundschau reports Germany plans reinforced concrete ships. A prototype keel is to be launched at a Baltic yard, with a long term aim to mass produce coastwise craft. The project signals a shift in shipbuilding toward sturdier hulls amid wartime pressures.
Washington reports messages from all sectors as the fourth Liberty bond campaign opens. Villages towns and cities rapidl y subscribed their quotas in the first hours toward the $6 billion total.
In Murphysboro Illinois 21 miners were trapped after a Sunday explosion at the Franklin Coal and Coke Company Royal Tom mine. Authorities say all hope is abandoned of rescuing any of the miners alive.
Enrico Caruso, the famed Italian tenor, wed Dorothy Park Benjamin of New York who is twenty five, daughter of Park Benjamin a notable patent attorney and naval expert. Caruso is twenty years his wife’s senior.
President Wilson arrived in Princeton on Tuesday to vote in the New Jersey primaries. He was greeted by a large crowd of Princeton students and cadets from the aviation school. Paris reports highlight Marshal Foch and General Vorsting with King Danilo, and a gold medal awarded to General Foch for his service in the fighting.
German efforts intensify to persuade Turkey to remain allied as they plan to seize the Orient railway. Constantinople faces mass demonstrations led by Talat Pasha as troops move via Sofia to block Allied advances toward the junction with Germany and Austria. Rumors of a Romanian shift threaten central power supply lines and the Bucharest treaty’s revictualling.
Washington October 1 the senate refused to pass the woman suffrage federal amendment measure after five days of debate and negotiations. The final roll call showed fifty four for and thirty against with twelve absent and paired. Senator Jones of New Mexico, chair of the suffrage committee, changed his vote from yes to no and moved to reconsider. The defeat is seen as a setback with winter elections ahead.
Washington reports growing German resistance as they push to control Russia. Swedish press cites a state department note highlighting a recent battle with Ukrainians where about 1500 German troops were killed. German forces around Pskov face untenable positions and are withdrawing from the city and evacuating Biel.
Washington reports senators and representatives from wheat producing states and National Wheat Growers' Association officials met to form a special committee. They aim to urge President Wilson to set 1919 wheat at 2.50 dollars per bushel.
Fort Omaha commander Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Wuest issued an order granting all men except those on duty permission to leave the post after daily work ends. Defense Board Link Established in Washington to connect the National Defense Council with citizens under Secretary Trinity’s guidance.
Allied forces from Belgium to Verdun drive German lines back across six fronts. British American and Belgian troops pierce to Menin and Roulers, threaten North Sea submarine bases, and push from Cambrai to St Quentin. Hindenburg line breached near St Mihiel as French and American troops advance in Champagne and Vesle sectors.
Bulgarian minister Stephen Panaretov told Washington that Bulgaria may abandon its alliance with Germany and Austria. If the Entente refuses peace overtures, Bulgaria will appeal to the United States for good offices. He said Bulgaria would seek settlement through the United States as guided by President Wilson.
German protest against use of shotguns by American troops arrived at the state department. An official reply will be sent. Officials say U S troops use shotguns only as authorized by the accepted rules of war.
Amsterdam report states a proposition to invite presidents and vice presidents of parliaments from belligerent and neutral states to an unbinding peace basis discussion. The proposal was introduced in the lower house of the Austrian parliament.
Tornier ambassador from Germany to the United States is reported marooned in Constantinople amid Folgarin's surrender. Bernstartt has represented Berlin at recent events including Chile Desires Closer Relations as Santiago notes a movement to improve Chile United States ties with notable support.
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