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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
6
Food Administrator Hoover asked Americans to cut waste and boost shipments to Europe by 5,730,000 tons in 1919. He warned failure to save food could prolong the war, and urged a one half pound daily reduction per person in staples and meats to sustain Allied strength.
The House approved an $8.182 billion revenue bill in a 350 to 0 vote in Washington. The measure, backed as essential to winning the war next year, targets large incomes and war profits, with final passage by the Senate expected after November 1.
Washington September 23 President Wilson declared Saturday October 12 the four hundred twenty sixth anniversary of the discovery of America as Liberty day. He urged citizens to celebrate with commemorations and to boost the fourth Liberty loan. All federal employees whose duties permit are to receive a holiday.
An official Berlin statement says Germany will participate in the proposed exchange of ideas on peace. It notes that despite the Austro-Hungarian plan for a conference being apparently rejected, the German offer remains open, as conveyed by the Vienna office.
Washington reports that actual deliveries to the Emergency Fleet corporation total 1,811,000 tons so far this year. Ship tonnage launched and keels laid reach 4,103,000 tons with 2,596,000 launched, and September deliveries projected near 400,000 tons per the fleet corporation general manager Pier to the senate committee.
Amsterdam dispatch reports United States Minister Vopicka and entente ministers detained by Soviet orders while returning from Jassy Roumania as Russia seizes foreign diplomats in a dramatic escalation.
A terse court note confirms a guilty verdict in a case involving detained soldiers. The filing names the proceeding and notes the judge’s ruling.
General March told the House appropriations committee the United States plans an army of 4.8 million by next July after losses. He said current forces total 3.2 million and 2.7 million registrants would be drafted by July. He noted a seven billion dollar cash appropriation is required for next year.
President Wilson selects John W. Davis of West Virginia to be ambassador to Great Britain succeeding Walter Hines Page. Davis has arrived in Switzerland to lead the American delegation at the Berne conference on the treatment and exchange of prisoners.
Allied forces have widened their advance to about 25 miles in Macedonia with 45 villages captured. Bulgarians are fleeing, burning stores and villages as Serbians pursue day and night, while the front line has moved over 12 miles.
The North German Gazette cites serious agitation in Jassy and unoccupied Roumania as a movement led by the queen to rejoin the entente. It says King Ferdinand remains aloof but could yield under pressure.
Paris reports Lieutenant Boyau, a famed French ace with 32 aerial victories, missing since Wednesday after vanishing on a flight behind enemy lines.
Amsterdam reports social democrats in Germany carrying out demonstrations amid tensions as relief efforts and public protest unfold.
Secretary McAdoo said the government will meet army needs in France without extra taxes beyond the $8 billion tax plan. About $2 billion must come from bonds, with most remaining expenses carried by contracts. House members move to scale down estimates and extend licenses, while several tax amendments are defeated.
A neutral country informs the state department that allied citizens in central Russia face danger after the Uritski assassination. Five hundred people were executed and many others are held for possible execution if further anti bolshevik plots arise.
Cardinal John M. Farley archbishop of New York died at his country home in Mamaroneck New York on Tuesday after a relapse from pneumonia and a period of decline. Born April 20 1842 in Newtown Hamilton Ireland he was the son of Philip and Catherine Farley.
Commander Mof fett at the Great Lakes naval training station orders no more leaves until the influenza outbreak ends. The quarantine affects about 50,000 sailors with 1,500 cases and one death reported at the station.
Spokane report states Western and white pine will not be used for airplane stock after October 1. Kenneth Ross, representing John D. Ryan, announced the change Friday.
St Paul Minn September 23 The condition of Archbishop John Ireland is reported very low as doctors monitor his health amid uncertainty about his recovery and possible complications following illness.
Washington reports the war department seeks 7,347,000,000 additional funds for the enlarging military program for the next year. The plan envisions nearly 4,000,000 American soldiers in France next summer and a further million in home training. Total army funding would exceed 24,000,000,000 with regular and fortifications bills. total government spending forecast at 35,000,000,000 to 36,000,000,000. Current appropriations stand at 29,791,241,773 with 5,402,686,346 in contract authorizations. The Shipping Board may request hundreds of millions soon.
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced orders to local draft boards permitting voluntary induction of draft registrants into the navy and Marine corps. If voluntary inductions fall short, drafts will assign men to those services. Vacancies for navy recruits will go out before month’s end. Marine corps contingents will be called within weeks.
Eau Claire Wisconsin September 20 Judge A L Sanborn imposes eighteen months at Leavenworth and a 3500 fine on Francis Xavier Schilling former Marathon County chairman and ex state legislator found guilty on six counts of violating the espionage act by counseling draft registrants to claim exemptions and by disloyal utterances.
Aviator Putnam the leading American ace with nine aerial victories to his credit was killed in France on the Toul front. He lies buried in a buttercup field beside Lufbery Blair and Thaw.
Washington September 21 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.
Japanese cavalry units near Tokyo, with troops under General F F, and allied command details unclear. Document fragment notes Sept 21 movements as part of broader operations involving Jap forces in To hita.
Mrs. Lizzie Courtney of Oskaloosa Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with fast relief from long standing weakness pains and misery. The ad urges women to try the herbal remedy for displacements irregularities inflammation backache and nervousness and offers advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The article recounts Elizabeth Foster later Mrs Isaac Goose as the real Mother Goose. It notes her Boston origin, one story house near the Common, worship at South Church, and that her rhymes were first published by her son-in-law Thomas Fleet in 1716. She died in 1757 at age ninety two.
A Briton bicycling from Newton Pagnell calmly sat as a swarm settled on his hat and impersonated a lamp post until a beekeeper arrived and hired the bees. He remained unbitten during the encounter.
A traditional Chinese junk features an eye carved on its bow to symbolize sight and steering the vessel. This cultural detail highlights navigation lore and maritime artistry from historic Chinese seafaring.
Philadelphia plans a busy slate with twelve conventions on the calendar this year. City venues and organizers are coordinating events to draw visitors and business, highlighting the region as a meeting and events hub.
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