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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
1
President Hoover says demands on food should be given thought and proposes Allies and neutrals contribute up to a billion bushels of cereals to ensure a successful war effort. He argues wide sharing of supplies strengthens victory plans and national resolve.
Hoover reports the United States must cut home cereal and meat consumption to supply allies, with a billion bushels of cereals needed for next year. He warns the war effort hinges on increased production and conservation, as allied nations face shortages and disrupted imports.
Denver Colorado reports Friday and Saturday will be fair with little temperature change as a weather note for New Mexico readers.
Millard Coggin, younger brother of T J Coggin, was arrested in Paso County on murder and conspiracy charges in the Thomas Lyons case. T J Coggin and Felix R B Jones face related proceedings as habeas corpus hearings loom and a preliminary trial is set for next Wednesday. Lyons, a wealthy rancher from near Silver City, N M, was killed May 16 with his body found in Highland Park. Rewards of 10 000 are offered for the conviction of the killers.
Government urges cut in consumption to meet overseas needs while wheat prospects estimate a 660 million to 700 million bushel crop. Proposes substitutes like corn for wheat and poultry for red meat, plus a self disciplined ration for national morale and health.
In Peking a street fair at the American legation raised over 6000 for Red Cross work. Organized by Mia P Reinach and prominent American women, the event featured tents, lanterns, games, and entertainment as part of wartime relief efforts.
The report chronicles Ypres under two years eight months of bombardment ending in a decisive strike. The correspondent details the ruinous siege, the toll on civilians and troops, and a dramatic turning moment that avenges the war’s most frightful battles in a single stroke.
Washington officials acknowledge the military draft tally will not match earlier census projections. Census Bureau analysts warn the final numbers may differ due to delayed returns and uncounted groups, signaling possible gaps in the national count.
London learned of the big mine explosions that opened the British attack on Wytschaete on June 7. Prime Minister Lloyd George, staying at Waiton Heath, heard the blasts and had orders to be called at 3 am. Others in London also mistook the sounds for heavy guns until reports confirmed mines. The range to the front was 120 to 140 miles.
Paris reports Rear Admiral Lacase declares submarine sunk rate has increased and praises an efficient method with potential for further improvement. He addresses navy criticisms and notes 1500 voyages by cruisers between Abceria and France with only the Medjerda sunk. ship commander bore route responsibility.
Washington June 7 About 15000 men to be tried in the second series of eight officers training camps August 17 to September 24 Adjutant General McCain announced. The War department cut fall encampment numbers to attract older, more experienced men. State quotas and examining officers listed. New Mexico assigned 64 men at Santa Fe with applications due July 15 and blanks available after June 15.
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports Sir Douglas Haig's forces breaking German lines along a nine mile front from Ypres to Armentieres. British, Irish, New Zealand and Australian troops seized Messines Wytschaete and Oosttaverne, taking 5,000-plus prisoners, guns, mortars and machine guns, with heavy air activity and losses on both sides.
London reports a second British assault reaching Oosttaverne and German lines east of the village over five miles with heavy casualties. The British claim capture of many prisoners and guns as operations south of Ypres continue. The Messines Wytschaete ridge was stormed this morning in the Ypres salient.
London reports the British offensive near Messines and Wytschaete has captured over 2,300 German troops with expectations of 4,600 total in prisoner tally. German reserves are shown moving toward Warneton and the Ypres Comines road as bombardment on Messines ridge continues.
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