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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
16
A national call urges farmers and industrial workers to increase production and cooperation in food distribution. It stresses immediate action, mobilizing youth and able-bodied citizens, and linking farm output to victory and peace. The message enlists the chamber of commerce to promote a uniform system supporting dependent labor and national mobilization.
Bolivia became the first South American state to announce support for the United States in protesting German submarine activity. The April 18 note to the Vienna government was delivered as Bolivia aligns with U S policies, highlighting its small merchant fleet but strong army of about 94 000 and its status as a trained Latin American force.
London reports a major Allied advance along a twelve mile front southeast of Arras and nine miles northwest of St. Quentin. British troops crossed the Vimy ridge area and captured villages north of the ridge while pushing into Leas and nearby trenches. Ground gained east of Wancourt extends toward the Hindenburg line as far as seven miles southwest of Arras.
James B. Brady of New York known as Diamond Jim Brady dies at a beach front hotel on April 13 after a long illness. He loved jewels and his collection valued in the millions. He enjoyed giving suppers and was an ardent patron of horse racing. Dreadnaught to be Launched in New York Navy Yards will launch April 23. Construction will then begin on the Tennessee.
President Wilson invites leading men from across the country to Washington on April 21 to discuss financing the American National Red Cross and related relief efforts. The gathering aims to coordinate donors and support for the charity’s wartime relief activities.
Wate Defense Council in Washington reports on April 14 urging state governors to nominate defense councils to work with the national effort. The move aims to organize local coordination and readiness across regions as part of broader civil defense planning.
A Nevada recruiting office reports seven enlistments in two days for the U S Army at Wiko. Nevada officials consider legal actions, drought aid, and labor planning across Utah and Idaho, with local authorities warning against speeding, naturalization rulings, and state legislative updates affecting workers and public service.
Reports from Swiss sources and Rome claim Bulgarian officials in Bern are seeking a separate peace with the Entente. Washington reports Austrian and Bulgarian efforts to sound out peace avenues in Switzerland while entente diplomats demand public terms before any talks. Officials view these moves as weariness with the war, not real negotiations, and indicate no near talks.
Buenos Aires reports on April 12 state the Argentine transport Pampa of 4020 tons was sunk by a German submarine. Another note says the Argentine sailing vessel Oriana was sunk by a German raider off the coast. The Pampa, built in Glasgow in 1896 for the Argentine government and once named Barcelona, is cited in dispatches amid diplomatic exchanges over Argentina's war stance and neutrality compliance.
The Agriculture Department moved to advance wartime food production by distributing resolutions from the St. Louis conference urging enlistment of an army of 2,000,000 boys to aid in increasing output and seeking a federal appropriation of $25,000,000 for extraordinary agricultural needs.
Detroit engineer Howard E. Coffin a noted Ba and Gon consulting expert joins the advisory committees of the Council of National Defense. He will help mobilize the nation's munition production and support wartime industry efforts.
A skirmish at the Alang border near El Paso Mexico results in American patrols returning fire and wounding a Mexican soldier. The incident occurred amid patrols near the frontier with reports of tense exchanges and injured personnel on both sides.
Two strong men, an Austrian and a German, were wrested here and are being held under guard by a detachment from Company M, Fourth Texas Infantry, which guards the dam at Elephant Butte, New Mexico.
Richard Olnay formerly Benton-Richard Olney secretary of state under President Cleveland dies at his home on Popway Street Monday at the age of 83. He was noted for his studies of international affairs and public service.
An unsigned cable from Bt. Gull Switzerland reports the arrival of Penfield the American ambassador to Austria and accompanying Urene family members. The dispatch notes the event as part of ongoing diplomatic movements with no reported incidents.
A quirky guide outlines growing vegetables out of season by building a simple cold frame and managing warmth. It emphasizes practical steps and early year harvests, naming essential tools and care routines for home gardeners.
Poor Gow Won t Pay. No possible increase a tally price famiuls poor cow pay a prulil.
Washington reports the House adopted unanimously a $7,000,000,000 bond bill to finance the United States and the Entente war effort. The measure, described as the largest authorization of bonds ever in a single bill, outlines $5 billion for wartime aid and $2 billion in treasury certificates to be covered by future taxes.
British patrols entered Lens between four and five Sunday morning. The main German force has retreated, though machine gun redoubts remain in some areas. Lens and Lievin were stocked with guns and at least 150 mines and pit heads were present. Prisoners describe frantic efforts to seize guns and stores and to defend the retreat by destroying mines and flooding galleries.
Buenos Aires reports the government has ordered all German vessels in Argentine waters moved to the inner harbor with a special guard. Listed ships include Beydlitz Patagonia Holger Granada Bahrenfeld Jentfeld Nauplia Bahia Blanca Lowenburg Santa Clara Sev ill a Mauna. Austrian steamers te Frodiad and Siam are in Rosario.
Two intruders attempted to bomb the Oregon Short Line bridge at Ontario Oregon. Guards fired during the assault. one spy fled on a fast horse and the other leaped into the river during the fire fight.
The Japanese admiralty denied on Sunday that a German submarine was active in the Pacific. Japanese communications claimed the Pacific coast of the United States was safeguarded from enemy submarine danger by the Japanese navy.
Loyal East Lake City residents pledged support for conservation and resource mobilization at a Saturday night meeting at the Tabernacle. Utah will supply men for the army and a share of foodstuffs to meet wartime demands.
Archibald Roosevelt Benedict son of Col Theodore Roosevelt and Grace Lockwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lockwood were wed at noon on April 14 in the city. The ceremony joined two prominent families in a formal noon service.
Railroads in the country consider raising freight charges within days after petitions urging higher rates circulated. The move targets increased revenue from primary shipments and could affect commerce nationwide, with analysts watching for consent from key carriers and regulators.
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