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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
1
The Caprillo Hill area saw renewed Austro German attacks repelled by Allied forces. Heavy losses were reported as combatants clashed in a bitter battle with German and Austro forces retreating. The engagement underscored ongoing Italian front tensions and local fighting intensity.
Three of four men detained near El Paso admit part in the December 7 killing of a Cheyenne chauffeur. They describe meeting in Cheyenne, driving to Carr Colorado, departure to Socorro, where the car sold for 80 dollars, and division of the proceeds. Brown Frisbie Headlee Hamilton say they meant robbery, not all details agreed.
Four men detained in Socorro New Mexico last Thursday were cited by Sheriff Orndorff in El Paso as connected to a Greek killing in Cheyenne Wyoming. A locally bought car is alleged to be the vehicle used though the garage owner George Cook is missing and could not confirm.
Amarillo Texas December 17 Mildred four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Steelman an employee of the local gas company was burned to death today when her clothing caught fire from a gas heater she ran into the street a mass of flames and died an hour later
The report notes German naval raids near the English coast and a sinking off the Tyne. It also confirms the armistice between Russia and the Teutonic allies runs from December 17 to January 14 and covers land and naval forces.
Frank A. Vanderlip national director of the war savings movement tells Fort Worth readers that only a partial economy is expected. He says the thrift campaign will not disrupt business and aims to hold down luxury spending while enabling government war efforts. The emphasis is on individual effort to support the national war program.
Tokio telegram reports Viscount Ishii and the Japanese mission to the United States meeting 200 guests at a banquet. Ishii says the voyage was a discovery in search of treasure and goodwill, emphasizing friendship between Japan and America and noting mutual notes to China should not cause offense.
San Antonio December 17 Camp Bullis named by Brigadier General Joseph A Morgan honors the late Brigadier General John A Bullis famed Texas Indian fighter It is described as the largest target field in the world and part of the Leon Springs military reserve
Early returns show Sir Robert Borden's union government elected for five years with conscription confirmed. The French vote favors Laurier, English districts back the unionists. Soldier ballots yet to be counted may boost government seats beyond 128 to 87 with four seats deferred.
The house approved a prohibition amendment by 282 to 128, with a seven year ratification window for states. The vote followed a day of debate amid crowded galleries and a major anti-prohibition loss. Speaker Clark announced the resolution as supporters celebrated on the floor. Former Secretary Pryan attended and congratulated Rep Webb of North Carolina, who led the fight.
Italian torpedo boats under Lieutenant Commander Pizzo and Captain Pignati slipped into Trieste harbor after cutting eight wire cables and obstructions. At 2:29 a.m. they fired four torpedoes, sinking the Wien and damaging the other battleship as Austrian batteries opened fire and failed to halt the attackers.
Denver Colorado reports for New Mexico show Tuesday and Wednesday will be fair with little change in temperature. Highs and lows remain gentle, with no significant storms expected.
From Rome the Vatican declares in a circular letter to bishops in belligerent nations that any Christian state aiding the Turks to retake Jerusalem will be condemned by the Holy See. The message, reported by Messaggero, cautions against compromising the holy city.
Senator Sheppard predicted swift Senate approval of the prohibition amendment with a seven year ratification window. The chamber defeated amendments on wine and beer while 141 Democrats aligned with 137 Republicans and four independents to back the measure. The resolution outlines a nationwide ban on manufacturing and transport of intoxicating liquors within seven years of ratification, with Congress to enforce it. Congressman Winton of New Mexico supported the effort.
Denver reports Red Cross mountain district seeks 181,000 new members in a regional drive covering Colorado Utah Wyoming and New Mexico. Colorado targets 114000 New Mexico 16000 Utah 39000 and Wyoming 12000 with buttons and flags ordered to boost participation. Albuquerque drive begins today through Christmas Eve with 1 dollar joins and 1 dollar annual fees explained by organizers. Captains named for house to house canvass include Mesdames Thomas McLandress Btroup Bennett Benjamin Wylder Mueller Pax Mabry Fleming and Miss Erna Ferguson.
The second court martial of Twenty fourth infantry men began at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio as part of the Houston riot and mutiny case. Fifteen defendants face murder and riot charges while thirteen previously executed, forty one given life terms and three lighter sentences were reported.
Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann says a Berlin dispatch is moving to Brest-Litovsk this week to take part in peace negotiations with Russia.
Washington reports say food administration efforts to defend Cuban sugar contracts were blocked by a state department ruling against further discussion. Claus Spreckels accused refining groups of $9,000,000 indirect gains via Cuban prices, while Hoover pressed for a public rebuttal during Senate inquiry.
Laredo Texas December 17 Mexican Governor Niceforo Zambrano of Nuevo Leon met with Texas Governor W P Hobby to seek a modification of the American food embargo to ease border disturbances. Zambrano promised protection for Mexicans in the U S who stay at work and manage their affairs and suggested removing the head tax to attract more Mexican labor to Texas. The two governors plan close cooperation to maintain law and order on the Texas Nuevo Leon border amid a friendly mood.
In Stockholm on December 17 M Vorovsky denies a Tidningen report of secret negotiations between Bolsheviks and German Socialists led by Scheidemann. He states Scheidemann and others are in Stockholm but no conferences occurred or are planned unless Entente powers consent to general peace talks.
Washington reports Major General Crozier faced five days of questioning by the senate military committee over delays in arming the army. The panel endorsed Crozier’s renomination as chief of ordnance for a new four year term. Col. Isaac Lewis, inventor of the Lewis machine gun, will testify tomorrow as hearings continue through the Christmas recess. The House naval sub committee also begins hearings and will sit through the holidays.
Washington December 17 prospect of a coal famine if production drops prompted Fuel Administrator Garfield to urge operators and miners to observe only Christmas Day as a holiday this season. The usual three day closures at Christmas and New Year now trimmed to one day, as idle mines cost nearly two million tons per day in lost output.
Rebels loyal to Luis Gutierres captured Musq Eagle Pass seventy miles south of the border today. Train service southward from Piedras Negras has been suspended. No details of Gutierrist activities are available.
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