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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
1
President Herbert C. Hoover delivers a nationwide message urging women to register and help conserve food products during a time of national need. He emphasizes organized effort and public service by housewives to support food administration programs.
President Wilson directs Hoover to enroll women nationwide in the food administration via the Council of National Defense and state councils. Registration runs July 1 to July 15 to volunteer for national service aiding conservation and reducing waste amid war demand.
For New Mexico, June 17 weather outlook shows Monday and Tuesday partly cloudy with cooler conditions in the eastern portion on Tuesday.
The summary shows a maximum temperature of 92 degrees and a minimum of 52, a 41 degree range, and a 6 p m reading. A southwest wind and partly cloudy skies are noted.
The article describes a national food administration pledge for women to join in food conservation. It outlines membership gathering, household data collection, and the display of a national shield insignia in homes. It notes support from women’s organizations and plans for state council coordination before July 1.
Belgium’s diplomatic mission reaches Washington to thank the United States for relief aid and press for German reparations. Baron Ludevic Menneheur leads the delegation, with aims on peace questions. U S support has funded relief at 7.5 million dollars monthly. The group will meet President Wilson and be received by the Senate and House, plus formal entertainments.
Chicago on June 17 greeted the Italian mission with a city tour an automobile drive and a luncheon at the Baddle and Cycle club. A dinner by the Italian colony capped the day as the visitors prepared to depart for Pittsburgh. Signor Marconi praised the warm reception and spirit of the delegation.
Germany 16 remains undeterred in seeking a separate peace. The next move is said to be an offer of armistice for a period of elections to a Russian constitutional convention.
A Morning Journal report cites a Berlin informant claiming Germany seeks a temporary peace pause during Russia's constitutional assembly elections to push for a stable Russian government. The source says German officials view Russia's current authorities as incapable of negotiating and fear no peace while they stay in power.
In Petrograd on June 17 the duma in a secret session backed an immediate offensive by the Hussain troops. The measure also condemns any separate peace with Germany or long stagnation on the front as treason against Russia and its allies.
Petrograd session begins with ratification of the provisional government’s expulsion of Robert Kimm, said to have mediated German peace talks with Russia. The assembly then elected C Teheidse as president of the Petrograd council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates.
In Petrograd on June 16 American commission members held formal talks with Russian officials. Bishu Root, head of the mission, met Alexander Guehkoff, head of the munitions bureau, as Ambassador Francis arranges dinners and luncheons to foster meetings with the Russian cabinet. Plans include visits to Moscow Kiev and Odessa and possibly to Sumania. Naval officers Rear Admiral Hennen and others will visit Russian naval centers independent of the commission. Major General Scott and staff will tour military sites. The mission is expected to stay in Russia for three to four weeks.
London June 17 Baron Rhondda president of the local government board told reporters the government had given him ample powers to control food supplies if needed and to curb speculation in essentials. He said attention would focus first on cutting bread prices as the urgent need.
Reports say infantry remain quiet on all fronts while artillery activity is observed. Aerial activity has been noted recently, with indications of continued bombardment along territory held by British troops.
Entente forces press into Thessaly with towns seized and French cavalry at Pharsala and Domokos. In France artillery duels persist with limited raids. German night attack at Elurbise fails to hold trenches. Russian front quiet but preparations for a possible offensive rise. Italian ministry may be restructured after a crisis.
Two killed and sixteen injured in a night air raid as a Zeppelin was brought down over the East Coast. Witnesses watched the burning airship fall after anti-aircraft and Royal Flying Corps fire, with all crew killed and bodies charred.
Two persons are dead and sixteen injured after airship raids on England. German Zeppelins took part in the aerial attack, with one returning safely to a hangar in Germany.
The Rev Pure ris A Jenkins of Kansas City describes the Folke stone German air raid as a Missouri cyclone under a clear blue sky. He recalls shells, collapsing buildings, crowds, and the sight of aircraft, with estimates of 200 casualties and nearly 100 deaths as anti aircraft fire and pursuit ensue.
British officers report the French freighter Mississippi of 6677 tons was torpedoed and sunk about 1 north of Brest on June 2. Forty seven crewmen were saved from open boats, one sailor drowned. The ship had operated between New Orleans and Havre.
An airman answered the zero hour call over the Zeppelin raid, pressed his attack, and descended unhurt afterward. The encounter highlights British air defense during the raid.
Two German Zeppelins attacked a Southeast Coast town at around 2 am dropping high explosive and incendiary bombs. Fires raged as homes burned and residents fled in nightclothes while witnesses saw the airships aflame and collapse to the ground.
American troops stationed at the Pepiniere barracks in Paris under General Pershing adapt to French military rations and a continental breakfast. They join mixed units from Entente nations in a vast courtyard, with wine allowance included and meals served in courses. Reveille is at 6 and taps at 10, with orderly daily discipline observed.
A deer riding in a touring car was seen along the Camino yesterday as Mrs. J L Pord of Anthony, Dona Ana County, took the pet to Paso to present it to the city for its Ptaga park.
Both chambers move to debate a new food bill with Senate opposition possibly delaying action. Analysts predict a 2 to 4 week period of extended discussion as committees begin hearings and floor votes.
Washington June 17 The food control measure to conserve supply and direct distribution during the war gains urgency in Congress as the administration bill nears passage in the House by a good margin and faces Senate opposition and protracted debate. Leaders including Chairman Lever and Rep Elugana of Iowa forecast House approval. farmers’ sacrifices are central to opponents' objections.
In a letter to 200000 clergy, Herbert Hoover calls for maximum food production and minimum waste. He asks pastors to preach on July 1 and mobilize religious and civic groups in a global feeding campaign. Hoover cites an estimated annual food waste of 1 billion dollars.
New York June 13 Mrs Marie Cocchi wife of Alfredo Cocchi keeper of a bicycle repair shop near the cellar where Ruth Cruger 18 was found murdered a Wadleigh High student was held in 7500 bail as a material witness. Vic tor Brady a chauffeur and Joseph Palubo a clerk friends of Cocchi were also held. Autopsy showed skull fracture left side. Laborers unearthed the skates taken February 4 to Cocchi shop for sharpening. Bloodstains on shoes and area. Grand jury to hear more witnesses tomorrow.
In Paris on June 11, Ambassador William G. Sharp distributed military medals and war crosses to the wounded at the hospital of the Beosse, with Belgian Danish and Portuguese ministers and French medical officers present to witness the ceremony.
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