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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
2
A garbled dispatch reports that German authorities are seeking to influence public opinion toward peace. The text notes German government moves and diplomatic promises, with reference to potential settlements and reactions abroad amid wartime press commentary.
Fragmented OCR reads like a political war brief with surreal phrasing. It mentions Russia, politics, fighting forces, and a name tied to a climactic battle, referencing a world-shaping event and lines of a newly founded foe. The text is garbled but implies a turning point for Russia.
Pere Dalted reports officers praised amid a tense front near Vortin as Allied forces seize key positions from Core mane. Cabinet crisis looms in Britain as Landau and Mowerte retire, while Argentina curbs ties with the United States and Britain. President Wilson issues proclamations urging unity and mercy work as war Efforts intensify.
A humanitarian medal is presented in New York recognizing Wilson for outstanding service. Brente Pereltent and White House aides note the significance as the award honors devoted public work and global aid efforts.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe wartime deficiency actions and foreign placement issues. Mentions army priorities, regulatory terms, and a reference to an upcoming event or panel. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Rioters clash with police as 28 000 ironworkers walk out in Oakland and San Francisco shipyards. More than 100 factories and numerous plants halted operations, with Marines deployed to Union Iron Works docks. Federal officials urged action as riots spread, injuring workers and arresting dozens.
Bertha A L Jackson of Baltimore was released from the workhouse at Oe coquint after repenting for picketing the White House. She promised not to undertake such actions again.
A judge of the county superior court Monday held an old suffrage law unconstitutional. The ruling references a wartime provision and states the act must be tested in a future session. The decision marks a key interpretation of voting rights under the current code.
Major General Francie H. French, recently promoted colonel, born in Indiana in 1857, entered the Military Academy in 1875. He has a notable record as an infantry officer and graduated from the Army War College in 1912.
Inmates at the state reformatory rioted during a reading room disturbance when chairs were used as weapons. Two hundred or more prisoners clashed, injuring many and fatally wounding three, as guards struggled to end the riot and restore order.
A damaged report states a consulate building in Putblen France was destroyed by Born. The incident involved a humular agency and a local consular agent named Hor Jamis Morel who was injured.
Foreign Minister Lindman stated Sweden acted to calm the Washington disclosures on German dispatches. Sweden halted transmissions, demanded explanations, and warned the practice would not resume if the nature of the messages was unknown. Strong representations were sent, with no reply yet received.
British seaplanes strike German naval base on Belgian coast in a bold attack. One large destroyer hit, several trawlers sunk, German planes clash, and one German aircraft is reported to have burned. Germany apologizes to Sweden for provocative telegrams and thanks Stockholm for relaying messages.
Earth shocks began August 20 in Bogota Colombia and continued intermittently for fifteen days causing partial damage. Reports mention structures damaged and military actions tied to General Pablo Gonzales amid displaced residents and ongoing relief efforts.
Washington reports the first year of U S war will cost more than three years for any ally. Chairman Fitzgerald outlines a revised urgent deficiencies bill at $7.75 billion, with total year spending near $18.29 billion and grand total including authorizations around $20.05 billion. Revenue sources total about $1.81 billion with pending and bond-derived funds. further taxation may reach $2.8 billion to cover deficits amid global costs. The combined war expenditures of Allied and Central powers reach an estimated $56.05 billion to date.
Organized labor in Philadelphia renewed its loyalty pledge to President Wilson at a meeting of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy. The group said it would support his war policies and do all in its power to uphold them, as reported Sunday.
An engineer named Carter of a Civilat Northern passenger train was killed in a wreck thirty miles north of Tutte. The likely fatality occurred when the train derailed or collided, with preliminary reports indicating severe damage and possible collapse.
A troop train on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Steubenville Ohio was fired upon Friday night. Four soldiers were wounded with one stated as seriously injured. The incident occurred as the train passed through Mingo Junction and involved new reports from the regional armistice efforts.
The Department of Agriculture investigates alleged arbitrary discounts by country grain dealers on wheat purchases. It clarifies that dockage is a standard factor, not a mandatory deduction, and warns growers against fraudulent claims of superior varieties. It notes the Alaska and Tupne wheat schemes as past frauds and urges use of locally adapted, home-grown seed unless official guidance says otherwise.
In a fragmentary note from an old exchange, shepherds watched flocks by night in Palestine. The sheep is praised as a beautiful and useful animal, supplying clothing and food, tied to biblical imagery of Bethlehem and shepherds.
The Journal publishes a roll of honor listing Sho shone boys serving in the armed forces. Nearly every branch is represented and readers are asked to report errors or omissions. A free copy will be sent to each member of the Roll of Honor at the correct address.
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