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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
14
Food Administration head Herbert Hoover calls on Americans to boost Europe shipments by 5,730,000 tons next year by cutting waste and halving weekly portions of staple foods. He promises no wheat or meatless days if waste is eliminated and stresses ships and supplies must reach Allied forces to end the war.
The House unanimously passed the $8.182 billion revenue bill designed to fund wartime needs. It targets large incomes and war profits, with final passage expected by early November and Senate action Monday. Supporters frame it as a united war effort against Germany and a response to Austria’s peace plea.
President Wilson proclaimed Saturday October 12 as Liberty Day to mark the 426th anniversary of the discovery of America. He urged citizens to celebrate with commemorations and to support the fourth Liberty loan, and directed that federal employees whose duties permit be given a holiday.
An official Berlin note states Germany is ready to engage in proposed peace talks via an Austro Hungarian proposal. The German ambassador in Vienna presented Germanys reply and while the Austro Hungarian conference idea was rejected the offer remains open for discussion.
Washington reports the Emergency Fleet corporation has delivered 1,811,000 tons so far this year with 2,596,000 tons launched and keels laid for 4,108,000. General Manager Pier told the Senate Commerce Committee that September deliveries may total about 400,000 tons.
Amsterdam reports United States Minister Vopicka and other entente ministers in Jassy have been seized on Soviet orders as they traveled back through Russia. Funeral, diplomatic tension follows from the incident.
General March testified before the House Appropriations Committee detailing a seven billion dollar expansion calling for 4,800,000 soldiers after deductions. He noted 38,200,000 men now under arms and a plan to draft 2,700,000 registrants by July with cash needs for the entire year.
President Wilson selects John W. Davis of West Virginia solicitor general to succeed Walter Hines Page as ambassador to Great Britain. Davis had arrived in Switzerland to lead the American delegation at the Berne conference on prisoner treatment and exchange.
Allied forces push in Macedonia widen front to 25 miles and seize 45 villages. Bulgarians retreat burning stores and settlements as Serbian units pursue them across the theater.
The North German Gazette reports agitation in Jassy and Romanian territories to renew alliance with the Entente. King Ferdinand is said to be aloof but could yield under pressure.
Paris reports Lieutenant Boyau, a famed French ace with 32 aerial victories, missing since Wednesday after a flight behind enemy lines.
Amsterdam Sept. 23 German social democrats are said to be carrying out peaceful demonstrations against wartime policies. The report notes rising tension and calls for restraint as public sentiment shifts in the current political climate.
Secretary McAdoo announced the treasury will not seek more than 8 billion dollars in taxes for the current year to fund army needs in France. He said at least 2 billion will come from bond sales and most expenses may be covered by contracts carrying over into next year. The House expedited final sections of the bill while rejecting several tax amendments, including a cotton bale tax.
Information from a neutral country to the state department states allied citizens in central Russia face danger after the Uritski assassination. Five hundred persons were shot and many more are held for execution if further attempts on Bolshevik leaders occur.
Cardinal John M. Farley archbishop of New York died at his country home in Mamaroneck New York on Tuesday after a rapid decline since a relapse following pneumonia. He was born April 20 1842 in Newtown Hamilton County Armagh Ireland, son of Philip and Catherine Farley.
Commander Moffett at the Great Lakes naval training station ordered no leaves for sailors until the influenza epidemic passes. The quarantine affects about 50,000 personnel with 1,500 cases and one death reported at the station.
Spokane Washington September 23 Western and white pine will not be used for the manufacture of airplane stock after October 1 Kenneth Ross personal representative of John D Ryan announced here Friday
The condition of Archbishop John Ireland of Saint Paul Minnesota was described as very low on September 23 as reports from the diocese note his continued illness and frail state and suggest careful monitoring by medical staff.
Washington reports the war department requests 7.347 billion dollars in add ons to prior estimates for the next year. The plan envisions nearly 4 million American troops in France next summer and another million in training at home. Total army funding would exceed 24 billion, with a government total budget near 35 to 36 billion for the year. Appropriations stand at about 29.79 billion, including 5.40 billion in contract authorizations, with the shipping board expected to seek several hundred million more.
Washington dispatch reports Provost Marshal General Crowder issued orders allowing voluntary induction of draft registrants into the navy and Marine corps. Orders also provide for drafts to fill remaining needs if volunteers fall short. Navy induction letters will go out before month’s end and Marine corps contingents will be called within weeks.
Francis Xavier Schilling of Marathon County Cassel chairman and former state assemblyman received eighteen months at Leavenworth and a $3500 fine after being found guilty on six counts of violating the espionage act for counseling draft registrants to claim false exemptions and for disloyal utterances in a U S court in Eau Claire Wisconsin.
Aerial ace Putnam with nine victories was killed on the Toul front in France. He is buried in a buttercup field beside Lufbery Blair and Thaw.
The nomination of Hugh H. Robertson of San Antonio to be United States attorney for the western district of Texas was sent to the senate on Thursday by President Wilson in Washington.
Tokyo reports a contingent of cavalry moving toward Tohita with infantry units in support. No further details on size or combat actions are provided in the fragment.
Mrs. Lizzin Courtney of Oskaloosa Iowa says years of weakness and pains vanished after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others to try the root and herb remedy and invites advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. based in Lynn Massachusetts.
The famous Mother Goose, real person Elizabeth Foster Goose, lived in Boston near the Common in a sloped one story house. She married Isaac Goose and wrote rhymes for her grandchildren. first published 1716 by her son in law Thomas Fleet. She died in 1757 at age ninety two.
A British man biking from Newton Pagnell calmly halted as a swarm settled on his hat. He stood still like a lamp post until a beekeeper arrived to hire the bees, and he was not stung during the incident.
In traditional Chinese ships or junks the bow carries a carved eye to guide direction. The eye motif is believed to help the vessel see ahead and navigate seas.
Philadelphia officials announce a busy convention year with a dozen gatherings planned across the city. Organizers and venues are coordinating schedules, hoping to boost tourism and local business during the year.
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