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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
1
Report notes German morale strained during quiet periods with frequent fears of raids. Observers say any unusual sound or movement triggers bar rage and alarm among civilian and military staff alike, shaping daily routines and security measures.
Morning Journal reports in two speeches Kaiser Wilhelm urged German troops not to take British prisoners and to treat any captives with severity. The dispatch notes ongoing artillery duels along the western front, constant raids, and German propaganda efforts against Britain as Emperor William appeared in Douai and Tournai on May 23.
A quiet war scene dominates most fronts with notable fighting only in Champagne where French counterattacks northeast of Mont Haut retook trenches after German gains. Artillery duels persist between Soissons and Reims, with a German trench blowup near Herry au Bac. Italian drives in Albania push villages, while Austro German actions around the Isonzo and Macedonian fronts rely on artillery exchanges as weather limits movement.
May 31 report says generally fair weather for New Mexico Friday and Saturday with showers in the northern portion Friday and warmer conditions in the north on Saturday.
Local weather report notes a maximum temperature of 74 degrees and a minimum of 66. Clear skies prevailed with a southeast wind around 6 mph and a temperature of 64 degrees by six o clock in the evening.
Judge Advocate General is asked to define the status of Americans overseas who face the draft. The question centers on how service members and civilian critics abroad are classified and treated under existing call provisions.
The War Department issues renewed instructions on the selective conscription measure. The order reiterates the framework for registration and calls on local draft boards to enforce the policy consistent with existing laws. It emphasizes citizen compliance and the orderly administration of the draft.
Three men and several others were arrested in Columbus on anti registration plotting. Hennacy Townsley Bailey face treason charges. others held for investigation. A federal grand jury will meet Tuesday as a large stock of posters was seized from Hennacy's home.
Berlin reports successful raids with heavy artillery duels on the Chemin des Dames and the Aisne front. West Rhetish forces captured forty French prisoners and several machine guns after mining operations. Upper-Rhetiish detachments seized fifty prisoners east of Auberive amid night artillery actions on the Meuse.
Maxim Gorky reports a Bulgarian minister Rizov attempted to lure him into clandestine talks for a separate peace. Rizov claimed Germany and Austria would evacuate occupied territories and urged Russia to pause fighting, proposing an immediate armistice and a Russian constituent assembly to decide peace or war.
Washington May 31 A resolution by the house immigration committee demands Secretary Wilson justify his authority for admitting Mexican farm laborers under temporary farm work regulations in the southwest. The action is challenged as a violation of immigration law.
In Udine on the Corso plateau the Austrians pressed to take San Giovanni but were driven back in fierce hand to hand combat. The poet and playwright Gabriel d Annunzio among the Italians inspired the troops and the enemy was annihilated.
W Havens was arrested for violating the new federal law prohibiting liquor sales to soldiers. He was handed to federal officers after police custody in Cheyenne Wyoming. The report also notes funerals and diplomatic attendances in Pittsburgh and Tokyo.
President Wilson personally subscribes for a $10,000 Liberty Loan bond and urges larger contributions. McAdoo announces a second tour starting in New York to support the loan. Leading Canadian bankers and railroad executives, including Bank of Montreal and Canadian Pacific officials, announce major subscriptions.
Santa Fe May 81 The state corporation commission acting on a petition by Walter M Daugherty secretary of the Artesia Commercial club succeeded in having the AT F halfway company enlarge the stock pens at Artesia to meet community demands.
The front delegates demand that the next congress of workmen and soldiers delegates from all Russia order the transfer of former Emperor Nicholas to the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul.
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