31 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
1
Reports indicate a strong quake devastates Guatemala City with widespread casualties and about 126000 homeless. Concurrent notices reference severe coal shortages and record low temperatures in New York City while Mercury records show unusually extreme readings.
Washington December 30 The Committee on Public Information issued revised requests guiding wartime press censorship effective January 1 Three original prohibitions on publishing officer and unit names merchant ship identities and submarine defense details are withdrawn as unenforceable The statement urges newspapers to continue guarding military information to prevent aiding the enemy while noting no legal authority compels compliance and calling for publication of the full requests for public understanding
New York endures the coldest snap in local weather bureau history with 15 below zero. Five deaths linked to the cold are reported and many suffer frostbite. coal shortages strain heating while volunteers aid distressed residents. Harbor water traffic slows as hundreds seek shelter in police stations and theaters open to the needy.
A flurry of snow fell in Miami Florida today December 30 described as the first snow ever seen in the area. The brief item notes the unusual weather event and location.
Reports from Jacksonville indicate central and northern Florida faced the coldest weather in years. Fruit growers protected crops amid forecasts of minimal expected damage due to the chill.
New Orleans December warm spell set a new high for the month as the weather bureau thermometer rose to 19 degrees above zero at 7 o clock breaking all previous records for December in the city.
Elkins West Virginia reports the coldest December to date with a government reading of minus 27 degrees after a morning drop to 27 below zero.
Eastern Pennsylvania faced extreme cold with temperatures 4 to 25 degrees below normal. Suffering grew from coal shortages as anthracite production and transport slowed, and colleries may fail to operate tomorrow due to frozen workings.
Glenn Falls New York December reports from Warren county show morning temperatures ranging from 52 to 69 degrees below zero highlighting extreme cold in the northern section.
Eight people died when two passenger trains collided head on near North Vernon Indiana last night. Seven bodies have been recovered and searchers work the wreckage for the engineer Harry French of Seymour whose body is missing. One of twenty injured is expected to die.
Denver forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for fair weather with little temperature change. In New Mexico, similar conditions predicted with clear skies and modest temperature shifts.
A wartime directive lists categories of information to remain secret including advance troop movement routes and schedules, numbers in expeditionary forces, base locations, port commitments, convoy and ship sighting details, coastal defenses, mine fields, aircraft and air material, government devices, and confidential maritime instructions.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a sea related term or item on page two with unclear context. Names, places, dates, or concrete details are not legible. The readable fragment hints at a feature or caption but lacks full sentence structure.
At San Jose, Mex opposite the Indio ranch near Eagle Pass, US troops and Texas rangers killed at least six Mexican bandits in a cross border clash. American casualties were zero as Rangers pursued the fleeing bandits with machine gun support.
In Phoenix on February 20 a robber named James Davis shot at officers during a hold up at Marshall's grocer outskirt of the city. Police officer M B Bhirk returned fire and killed Davis instantly as he fled toward his lodgings.
New York December 30 United States District Attorney Edwin M Stanton said George Gee a Chinese man killed in his Brooklyn laundry died mainly from his wish to appear in moving pictures He had secretly aided federal officials and helped expose opium vendors and smugglers Gee acted as a film sleuth in a role that paralleled his real life work exposing tong operations Police report two arrests remain missing context
Amsterdam dispatch reports German Foreign Secretary Richard von Kuehlmann will reach Berlin today after peace negotiations. He is to be greeted by the emperor and likely visit Field Marshal Hindenburg. Pan-German papers urge kissing him for betraying the army. Harden says Alcasso is not an obstacle to peace.
Secretary Baker ordered an investigation into the error that sent about 40 ordnance corps soldiers to a Haritan base in New Jersey last week. Officers were dispatched to resolve the mixup and the men were held at Camp Upton pending clarification. The depot was thought to be established though reports indicate the project remains in early stages.
Time reports from London that German air operations face difficulties as officers note scarce production of new aircraft. Prisoners confirm limited output, forcing continued use of older machines and types on the western front.
Russians insist on evacuation of all territories held by foreign troops as a condition for peace or settlement. The push centers on withdrawal of international forces before broader talks proceed.
A second powerful shock devastated Guatemala City on Saturday causing widespread destruction and emergency response mobilization. Officials report extensive damage across the capital and call for aid as rescue operations continue.
The article argues that Poland and its provinces must be allowed to choose their government by vote. It emphasizes regional autonomy and self determination within national borders, urging respect for democratic pluralism and legal processes.
A strong explosion blew up one fort at Kronstadt the naval base near Petrograd, per a Petrograd dispatch to the Times. No further details were provided.
The Morning Journal reports a provisional accord between Russia and the central powers on release of prisoners, resumption of trade, and restoration of prewar rights. It covers damages, civilian harms outside war zones, prisoner and interned civilian repatriation, and swift resumption of diplomatic relations. Germany and Russia propose troop withdrawals and self determination for occupied regions, with local populations choosing union, independence, or alignment.
Washington reports a major earthquake in Guatemala City destroyed the city. About 125000 people are in the streets as American naval vessels and the Red Cross coordinate relief. Alfred Clarke and Guatemala relief efforts push for supplies and temporary shelters amid cold, windy conditions.
Reports say 10 to 40 killed and 80 percent of Guatemala City demolished after nightly quakes. Martial law is in effect as thousands are left homeless. Guatemala has a long history of seismic and volcanic catastrophes shaping its capital.
Salvador Dec. 30 reports Guatemala City the capital of Guatemala was destroyed by a great earthquake. Many persons were killed in the district with deaths in homes and on the streets. The Colon theater collapsed with many casualties among the audience.
William Marconi prominent wireless telegraph investor is appointed Italian high commissioner to the United States by Rome in December 1936.
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