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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
6
A Wyoming hospital was destroyed by fire with the cause unclear. The article notes firefighting efforts and mentions the hospital and the accompanying residence involved, along with references to authorities and surrounding events.
A financial scandal unfolds as the head of a major New York bank is revealed to have diverted funds. Investigators report the scheme involved sizable transfers and internal complicity. Witnesses testified about irregularities and the bank’s leadership response during the inquiry.
Fragments describe a visit to the Fipcat Lakes on a Tuesday night and a meeting with Liwaret lovin. The text notes 30 percent corn damage and damage to a core crew member with injuries to several named individuals.
Negte troope at the cathewe army wi be organians in angerese ania and ows in the recular army. end as fer ae peenihie will be AFeinet 16 Thy Soto where they are rated.
Vague OCR notes from a Washington election show unclear precinct counts and probable errors in the tally. The fragment mentions teens, votes, and a Wednesday contingency, but specifics are illegible. Strong entities include Washington and Tremtay plus references to precincts and ballots.
Reported in Livonia and Flanders, battles show heavy casualties as German forces press then retreat. British and French lines hold with renewed bombardment and prisoner captures along multiple sectors. Troop movements and rail line disruptions mark the ongoing conflict fronts.
Washington reports that control of the U S sugar industry was placed under the food administration by representatives. They agreed to tap sugar reform through a committee to be headed by Herbert Hoover.
President Cerrev stated Mexico will not stay neutral as work war actions begin. He spoke Saturday night to lawmakers at the Mestown congress opening, signaling active participation discussions within government and public calls for stance.
Lieut. Col James G Harbord, wing's chief of staff and righthand man in France, rose from a poor upbringing to win an officer's commission. He enlisted after losing a West Point entry, advanced through the ranks, and earned his first commission a year into service. His grade and service in Cuba and the Philippines led to his current post.
Lare P. Nelson of Blackforst Idaho was killed when his team and wagon were struck by an approaching train near the city. The accident occurred as the horses bolted and homes were left in disarray by the sudden crash.
Two men in Purpites were injured in a crash at a local park. One is reported in serious condition and may die as authorities investigate the incident.
United States Attorney Clyne leads a Justice Department inquiry into a broad conspiracy alleged to thwart war plans. Indictments and raids tie the IWW to antiwar actions, with evidence shown as connected from Chicago and other cities. Federal grand jury probes and German funds are among the factors explored by officials.
The senate approved a war tax bill described as the largest single taxation measure in U.S. history. The levy totals somewhat under 2.4 billion dollars, far above the 1.7088 billion proposed in the earlier version. The bill now returns to the house for conference, with enactment expected within about two weeks. Also noted is authorization for a second forestry regiment of ten battalions to ship lumber for American, French, and British armies in France.
Washington War department reports no plan to reduce garrison at Port Douglas Utah. Arrangements to prepare cantonments for winter in progress. Mexicans raid American ranch near Fogle Pass. Texas Mexican bandit crossed the Rio Grande 25 sites south of here. Teens react to the siege as details emerge.
Washington officials warn Sweden will be forced to declare neutrality while allies vow to halt all food and supplies to neutrals for six weeks to choke central powers. Officials say Swedish iron exports to Germany could end the war in six months and note Sweden drains food production for munitions and troops.
Philadelphia society woman and civic worker noted as a large scale farmer in Florida Everglades region, recently elected as mayor of Moorehaven despite prior reluctance.
Casualties list five Americans killed in action including W. E. Campbell of Saffol Michigan J. G. Malone of Austin Minnesota A C Mears of Los Angeles California Worthsted HL Hunter Grafton North Dakota N D died of wounds includes names and cities from the embassy casualty report.
News from Purhaboro Nova Scotia reports the destruction of the Nova Scotia clenamed Mingsqueen by a German submarine with the loss of only one crew member.
Amid famine and unrest Petrograd faces open rebellion as Kerensky, with provisional government backing, claims absolute rule and crushes Kornilov’s coup plan. Klembovsky heeds orders, Lokemschky resists, and a broad war mobilization threatens a 700 mile eastern front escalation.
In Milwaukee late Sunday, Time Mahon was killed and another man wounded as an attempt to disrupt a patriotic meeting turned violent. Two Italian anarchists and two detectives were shot or injured while police arrested seven men and one woman. The riot erupted during Rev. A Galliani's patriotism meetings, with police protection requested.
An explosion at the Frankford arsenal exposition in Philadelphia early Saturday killed three workmen and injured twenty three, with two of the injured being young women. Authorities believe the blast resulted from worker carelessness, not an outside attack.
Washington Saturday night at 1 o clock whisky production ceased in the United States under food control law and millions of bushels of grain used for distilling will be diverted to food supplies. Transportation of whisky also stopped. Experts estimate about 100 million bushels are used by distillers yearly with roughly 40 million for whisky making. Alderaan sentence commuted.
Diplomatic circulation in Washington describes an outline of terms attributed to Germany, including restoration of Belgium and northern France paid from colonials sales, Alsace Lorraine to independent states, Adriatic port for Serbia, disarmament, freedom of the seas, and Turkish status to be negotiated. The purported terms echo the general peace tenor attributed to Pope Benedict and remain unconfirmed official policy.
Two men were shot and several others bruised as Ninth Illinois infantry broke up a parade supporting a street car strike. One man was seriously wounded. The parade, forbidden by police, aimed to protest military action against strikers amid calls for a broader general strike across trades.
Washington reports more applications than openings in the army engineers corps with 4000 men seeking 50 draftsman positions. personal examinations will be held in Washington and other posts, a reserve formed for future openings. Three French ships sunk. official weekly report notes merchant vessels over 1600 tons lost to submarines during the seven days ending September 2.
Lieutenant Rayot Lafbery of the Lafayette Escadrille piles up his twelfth victory as he shoots down another German aircraft over France. The American ace continues to headline the French air corps efforts in the ongoing air war.
Rapidly rising labor and material costs threaten the Alaska railroad project with possible curtailment or higher eventual costs. Early estimate places the total cost at about 25 million dollars. In a separate incident a masked bandit robbed a bank at Mutic near here at noon, escaping with more than 4080.
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