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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
9
President Wilson urged Congress to stay in session until new war tax laws are enacted to finance the expanding war effort. He warned against delaying taxes and called for definite, just taxation tied to profits and incomes, with elections set aside to handle the fiscal crisis.
Washington reports that French and British armies are gradually stopping the Crown Prince's advance along the front near Saissans and Reims. While the German momentum remains, there is a slowing pace and renewed Allied defense, with French positions near Soissons and forts east of Reims cited as holding firm against the invasion.
Secretary McAdoo announced that the public health service will offer free typhoid vaccination at all hospitals and field offices to protect health during war. Offices near military camps aim to curb disease spread between military and civilian populations as typhoid season approaches. All U S soldiers and sailors are inoculated upon entering service.
Washington May 31 British work ing men whose meat ration dropped almost to the vanishing point are back on the normal allowance under compulsory rationing. A Food Administration cablegram from the British ministry of food credited America with the relief and notes butter and cheese shortages may ease with US imports. No food reserve remains in sight despite reduced consumption. April US shipments reached 161,900,000 pounds, vs 43,700,000 pounds in April 1914.
Washington May 27 General pay raises for nearly two million railway employees take effect next Saturday and apply retroactively to last January. Lump sum back pay will total about 50 million to 60 million with many receiving 100 to 200 dollars. A new wage board will study pay inequities and adjust future wages. City Buys Coal Mines to feed municipal plants. capacity to rise to 100 tons daily for city operations.
United States express companies Adams American Wells Fargo and Southern merge under a new private corporation led by George C Taylor. Effective July 1, the four firms will direct shipments by express with renamed brands later. The union aims to save millions through economies and improve service while retaining 100000 workers with wage reviews pending railroad wage scales.
The provost marshal general's office intends a sizable draft after the June 3 21 year old men registration. This move supports rapid army expansion as Class 1 reserve stocks near exhaustion by year end. Already men from Classes 2 and 3 are being called for essential war work and military service.
Parla May 27 George Leygues minister of war informs Senate committees that U S constructed 40 000 tons more shipping in April than was sunk by submarines. He says anti submarine measures have grown more effective since January.
Three lives are known to have been lost and much property damage done in portions of the Panhandle region of Texas due to recent heavy rain and wind storms. A second note reports 1000 Jewish refugees from Batum drowned when the Oriole sank in the Caspian Sea with 1500 aboard. The Senate will probe aircraft production to avoid duplicating work. The Red Cross fund rose to 144 million dollars. Spoiled meat shipments to Camp Travis Texas face charges against Morris and Co. and Wilson and Co. under Federal Trade Commission action.
Five persons were injured in a tornado that struck Hern near Siberia Kansas tonight according to reports received here. The Kansas City Wool Center report notes May 29 that Kansas City has been chosen as one of seven wool distributing centers in the United States. American Wins Mile High Battle on May 29 describes a battle a mile above the Essy with German Forces on the Toul front. Senate Tires of Tal Washington May 29 reports Senate debate limits approved by the rules committee in wartime, signaling a shift from unlimited discussion. Gen A G P Page Deed Chicago May 23 announces the death of General A G P Page, Civil War veteran, with General Dodge relocating to Chicago eight years ago.
The interstate commerce commission approved a broad rate order raising passenger fares June 10 and freight tariffs June 25. State commissions lack authority to alter these intrastate adjustments, though protests and readjustment suggestions will be referred to the commission. The overhaul, expected to raise prices across coal, brick, lumber, meats, and grain, may yield 800 million to 900 million in revenue, with intrastate hauls often rising 25 to 156 percent.
Washington dispatch reports Dr. Charles A. Rosewater of Newark urges Secretary Baker to study drug abuse links to the army and camp life. He cites a 200 ounce cocaine export purchase, widespread addiction, and the common use of cafeine based mixtures with cocaine. He notes abuse of prescription privilege by professionals and widespread use of alcohol based remedies.
Washington reports the fuel administration foresees a coal shortage for the coming winter and urges the public to order coal during the summer. It notes production will fall short and emphasizes diverting coal deliveries from domestic railroads for winter needs.
German claims record 15 000 prisoners as they drive on a twenty five mile front between Valley and Berry au Bac with Fismes as a key center. American troops in Picardy attack, seize Cun and take 200 prisoners while repelling three heavy German raids. Outcome unclear as French reserves rush to contest advances.
A U S submarine EE14 arrived at an Atlantic port after a collision of units from a submarine squadron. The incident left no crew casualties and involved an 800 mile maneuver arena as teams assessed damage and recovery.
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