25 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
1
Recruiting agents from various flying camps and clubs begin a vigorous drive for manpower for a fleet of 100000 Ana machines. The campaign targets skilled workers and engineers to meet high demand in aviation projects nationwide.
The city concentrates on recruiting airmen for a 100000 plane fleet amid war, with plans for hangars on Long Island and public parades to show support. Voters show little interest in local issues four months before municipal elections as war dominates attention. A separate Moscow meeting with Elihu Root praises American aims and approves sending a telegram to President Wilson.
Heavy rains spread through eastern Mora county with notable rainfall around Rey and Mills while Springer country recorded lighter showers. The damp conditions affect local streets and farming areas as residents monitor weather progress.
Denver forecast for Monday June 24 calls for fair conditions with unsettled weather in the east. For New Mexico, Monday is fair in the west with unsettled conditions in the east, followed by a Tuesday of fair skies and cooler temperatures in the northeast.
Yesterday’s conditions show a 24 hour span with a maximum of 92 degrees and a minimum of 54. The day featured a wind from the west and clear skies with a temperature range around 38 degrees.
Foreigner speaker stirs enthusiastic reaction among labor committees. Noted that no outsider has matched the turnout or impact of his address as workers rally around the cause.
A message to the Merchants' Exchange reports the motor schooner Margaret on fire about 100 miles from Astoria. The new vessel, on her maiden voyage, left Astoria last Thursday and is owned by A. Anderson & Co of Norway. It carried no passengers and was fully loaded.
French forces continue smashing tactics against German positions in the Vauzaillon region as Entente artillery and guns repel a late attack. The action concentrates on retaking the central sector while inflicting heavy losses on opposing troops.
War brief notes heavy German artillery activity in Belgium while fighting slows on Italian front near Trentino and Asiago plateau. French forces reclaim ground near Vauxail lon and halt German infantry attempts. Austrians and Italians clash at Mont Settsass with Italian counterattack causing heavy Austrian losses. Unsettled high command rumors mention a provisional cabinet forming in Austria.
The French war department reports lively artillery activity around Hurtebise and Craonne. An attack northeast of Mont Carillet was repulsed in Champagne, and a surprise attack near Auberive captured prisoners.
Berlin reports in wireless dispatches that German artillery concentrated fire forced French troops to abandon positions captured June 18 and 21 east of Mont Cauillet in Champagne. The artillery duel persists along the Aisne front with heavy firing on British lines near Warneton and south of the Bearpe.
London June 24 Todas official statement says allied forces captured a few prisoners during night patrols south of the Scarpe. Hostile artillery was active near Cronsilles and Messines in the Franco Belgian front area.
British and Wireless Press report lively scouting actions between Russian and Austrian lines in Galicia as described in the war office statement dated June 24.
Principal fight over amendments to the food bill centers on malt liquor manufacture. Some lawmakers favor extension of prohibition while others seek broader brewing tolerance.
Senate action on Wilson food control bill dominates Congress as house changes trim key provisions. Debate centers on prohibition features and government control of essential materials. Next up, rivers and harbors bill and a measure giving the president priority in railroad shipments.
Paris reports Germany has suffered multiple munition plant disasters. A hand grenade arsenal at Spandau exploded on June 16 and seven ammunition shops at Marienhall were destroyed by fire on June 15. Some factories at Nurem burg are said to have burned as well. Spandau lies near Berlin and Marienhall likely refers to Marienthal in Saxony.
Amsterdam reports a Berlin dispatch stating the German federal council has decreed full requisitioning of bread grains barley oats peas buckwheat and millet for control and distribution by the imperial grain bureau during the upcoming harvest.
Foreign envoys lay wreaths at the tomb of George Washington and pledge themselves to democracy. The tribute unites Muscovite and Belgian representatives in a ceremony reflecting shared principles of liberty. The event underscores ongoing diplomatic ties and allied resolve.
Secretary Daniels recalls days of Liege and Namur as Belgian and Russian envoys laud Washington and the American spirit. Wreaths are laid on the tomb of George Washington by diplomats and military officials amid flags and solemn tributes.
Washington June 24 a special report by Director Gifford outlines the council of national defense achievements since March mobilization of 262000 miles of railroads for defense cooperation of telephone and telegraph networks and settlement of threatened railroad strikes. it notes large unpaid volunteer work by many experts and reports on steel zinc aluminum procurement and military supply standardization plus aircraft production and coal logistics.
The Price River Irrigation reservoir released 11,000 acre feet of water after a 50 foot dam break at Fairview Utah. Water pours over the dam top as farmers seek higher ground with four towns in the flood’s path.
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