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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
6
Census Bureau figures show deaths rising two to sevenfold in major cities due to the contagion. Fall River records 13.7 per 1000, Philadelphia 97.2, Lowell 89.8, Boston 87.3, with New York and Chicago also showing sharp increases from normal baselines.
An automobile accident near Bloomington killed UBHN A. Sterling and seriously injured others. The report notes a partnership with Congressman Bloomington and mentions W. W. Riter and his wife among those affected. Bodies were taken to Pon.
Fires in northern Minnesota towns continue to burn with crews battling spots around Aitkin Crosby and Ironton. Reported containment progressing near McGrath while remaining flames threaten Maluth and nearby areas as meadows and forests face active fires.
On Oct. 19 the censor announced shipping movements on the Pacific coast with information from Washington. An estimate of military service and totals of vessels were given, indicating nationwide activity and war-related adjustments.
The house rapidy moved to consider a military deficiency bill carrying 6.345 billion dollars to fund the enlarged war effort for the coming nine months. It allocates 6.152 billion to the Army, 107 million to the Navy, and 70 million for family allowances, with a projected total of 33 billion for the year. The plan envisions about 5 million soldiers, 80 divisions in France, and 18 in training at home by July 1, 1919, underlining ceaseless war prosecution. The ordnance department receives more than half the money to cover needs through December 31, 1919, including 14,600 new guns and expanded Neville Island plant to produce 14, 16 and 18 inch guns for coast artillery and some Navy demands. Output of ammunition starts December next year, with first gun ready early 1920.
Paris reports that the Lens mining region will take 18 months to 2 years to resume coal output after German destruction. Five years are needed to restore normal pit production. A chamber of deputies mining committee found Lens entirely razed with 10,000 houses demolished.
Washington reports rapid sorting by local boards of men in the new draft registration plan. Questionnaires will reach youths of eight men and those aged thirty seven to forty five. Influenza conditions prompt the indefinite suspension of October calls, though the next call may be unusually large.
Washington announces a December 1 prohibition on brewing all beer including Kreuzen and toning up old beer. The order, issued by Hoover and Garfield, blocks any new beer production and related activities starting the first day of December.
London reports say British foreign office denies contact with Austrian figures while Basel dispatches claim Berlin conferences and a five hour war ministry session. Berlin crowds clash with police. protests target Kaiser and leaders as Reichstag delays next session.
Washington reports the Belgian relief commission has arranged with the British quarter master general to supply 20 million emergency rations immediately to rescued Belgian civilians. Herbert Hoover, chairman, said the rations will come from British army stores in Belgium and be paid for by the relief commission.
The Czech-Slovaks national council declared independence from Austria Hungary and presented the declaration to President Wilson. Professor Masaaryk, head of the council, signed as head of the new provisional government.
In Syria the Turks give no opposition as British forces advance toward Aleppo. A force of 12 000 Turkish troops under Gen Liman von Sanders concentrates at Aleppo while British troops push north of Hama, about 100 miles south of Aleppo.
Washington October 18 The signal corps seeks 750 bonus telegraphers for service in France. Men aged eighteen to fifty five skilled in telegraphy are urged to apply at once to the chief signal officer in Washington. One hundred fifty are to be sent abroad immediately with the rest to follow, about 50 a month. The corps will accept physically disqualified men if they have the necessary technical qualifications and will not require lengthy training.
In Washington on October 17 the War Department announced America has 23 456 021 registered manpower. Of these 12 966 594 are ages 18 to 40 with 2 45 years, and 852 131 are registered in Illinois. Illinois total registrations from several dates reach 1 551 706. Crowder noted belated Texas news allowed a total on the last registration to be struck.
Dr Charles Nicelle and Dr Levailly at the Pasteur Institute Tunis announce the Spanish influenza germ is invisible under the microscope yet clearly identified. They say the microbe reproduced the disease in a monkey and in a human.
Indianapolis reports Indiana oversubscribed its fourth Liberty Loan quota. The official target was 108,750,000 dollars but subscriptions reached 150,000,000 with several million more expected.
Washington reports no further action to extend daylight saving. Clocks will be set back one hour on October 27 as originally planned.
Salt Lake City Utah Oct 21 Former United States Senator Thomas Kearns mining magnate and railway builder died at his home following a stroke suffered several days ago.
Archangel region dispatch reports Allied forces have occupied Kadish in Vologda province and moved five miles south along the railway. The report notes the advance as of October 21, with no further details on casualties or next objectives.
A munitions factory in Lyons suffered major material damage after an explosion that occurred around midnight. The blast followed an earlier fire and damaged several magazines, with reports noting the severity of the incident and ongoing investigation.
Bordeaux officials approve a $20,000 subscription toward a fund to erect a memorial to America at the mouth of the Garonne River. The measure was adopted by the municipal council on October 19.
President Wilson refuses the Austro Hungarian offer to end the war, insisting on full national self determination for Austro Hungarian peoples. Secretary Lansing releases the reply to the Swedish minister, reaffirming autonomy alone is insufficient and urging the Czech Slovak and Jugoslav aspirations be honored in a future peace.
A company of colored soldiers marches along a country road where negro convicts are employed. A trooper asks if they should exchange jobs, and the convict replies that he does not want a change, stating he knows exactly how long he is in for and the trooper does not.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming it builds the system and cleanses the blood to prevent colds. It asserts internal action on mucous surfaces and offers testimonials free with a $100,000 promise for cures not achieved. Product priced at 75 cents. Toledo Ohio company.
A Chicago Tribune quip has a child asking his mother if she wishes for another child so she could have two more pounds of sugar each month. The mother replies uncertainly, pondering the idea in a light family moment.
Boston man F B Atkinson recalls an unusual midsummer performance in a Midwestern town where Romeo and Juliet featured a balcony scene replaced by a card game.
Advert says using the Roman Eye Balsam at night prevents tired and watery eyes and eye strain.
A fragment notes a discussion on why international posts are necessary and mentions the idea of international hitches. The text provides no clear event, names, or dates to expand the summary.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a starving speaker appealing to a healer who responds that progress cannot be rushed. The exchange hints at hardship and the caution against hasty remedies in a small community.
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