30 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
1
Lloyd George declares Germany must restitute for atrocities committed during the war and vows to seek terms on peace. The statement emphasizes punitive measures and accountability by the former empire.
In Glasgow, June 19, Prime Minister David Lloyd George was made a free man of the city in St Andrew's Hall. He urged that peace must not reward German aggression, praised Britain’s chivalrous war effort, and forecast strengthened Allied victory with Russia freed and France Italy Britain bearing burdens until democracy prevails.
Reports say German forces gained positions while Allied lines suffered setbacks across multiple sectors on the Western Front. Details remain fragmented with varying claims from field reports and observers.
The report details heavy fighting in the Verdun and Lens areas as French, British, German, and Austro-Italian forces clash. German positions around Cerny and Esnes are captured, Haig’s troops reach Avion near Lens, and British trench raids occur north of Cherien and near Loos. Greece severs ties with Germany and prepares to join the Entente.
Washington June 24 coal producers agreed to new price limits and strict enforcement. The coal committee of the council of national defense assigns supervision to twenty six members, with the FTC available for aid. Jobbers may not exceed mine price plus 26 cents profit. consumers lacking coal can appeal for direct mine delivery at mine price. Senate hearings continue on government takeover power for mines.
A report states Russia will form a full republic after an assembly meets. The mission to the United States explains problems still to be solved by the Slavic Empire’s people and leadership.
A Russian republic is forecast as the constituent assembly opens September 30. The provisional government will fade, power shifting to a revived government or special committee. The assembly will shape federal local government, citizens rights, taxation, and land reform to reduce large holdings and aid tillers.
Two hundred sailors from the Baltic fleet appeared at Riga to join the army and lead an attack on the enemy. The move follows an army officer's pledge that 200 brave men willing to die could rally the whole army. A deputation from the fleet spread the call at Helsingfors, then crews were dispatched under Midshipman Simon Ovsky.
Petrograd June 29 The Fusalan duma rejects the congress of soldiers and workmen’s council call for its dissolution. A private duma meeting declares the body helped abdicate Nicholas and form the provisional government and will remain as a revolutionary institution defending the fatherland.
The private banking firm of Graham and Ben on Chicago’s west side closed its doors amid an involuntary bankruptcy petition. Detectives seized records as officers acted, Chicago Title and Trust was named receiver, and William C. Ni black took charge. Liabilities are estimated around 5 million with assets near 6 million. Ralph Graham, owner and son in law of Wil liam Lorimer, links to La Salle Street banks.
The Interstate Commerce Commission grants certain advances effective immediately while awaiting extension. The action suspends a requested rate increase by Roals until October 2014, balancing interim adjustments with regulatory review.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a 15 percent horizontal freight-rate rise for U S railroads but allowed increases on coal coke and iron ore in eastern and southern districts. It suspended tariffs to Oct 25 and noted broader class-rate hikes may go forward in select regions. Commissioners McChord and Meyer dissented in part.
The Denver forecast for New Mexico on Saturday and likely Sunday calls for fair conditions with little change in temperature.
Local conditions reported a maximum of 5 degrees and a minimum of 56. The 6 pm temperature was 58 with a southwest wind. Skies were clear throughout the period.
The torpedoing and sinking of four large British cargo steamers were reported to Boston insurers. The Altonia Cunard 6595 tons Haverford American line 74923 tons Buffalo Wilson liner 9468 tons and the Manistee Cunard vessel were sunk with no crew details. Some ships may be among recent London announced sinkings. cargoes included grain and food bound for English ports. Haverford served Philadelphia to Liverpool. Kinffalo bound for New York.
New York reports that the steamships Altonia and Manistee did not carry passengers or troops on their torpedoed and sunk voyage, Cunard line representatives said they had not been officially informed tonight of the losses.
The steam ship Haverford left Philadelphia five weeks earlier with general cargo and shipping men feared she was sunk on the return voyage.
The official wartime bulletin states artillery activity was generally active on the front yesterday. No details of units or exact locations are provided.
From El Paso Mexico City reports claim the death of Eufemio Zapata, brother of Emiliano Zapata, was announced by Augustin Castro of the war department. In Washington President Wilson urges "bone dry" allies to drop prohibition on beer and wines while preserving distilled spirits. The administration seeks swift passage of the food measure with compromise to allow beer production via executive discretion.
The Greek government breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey signaling a major realignment as World War I tensions unfold in Europe.
Telegraph from Athens reports Greek ministers in Berlin Vienna Sofia and Constantinople told to leave with staffs and move archives to Netherlands legations. The rupture stems from incompatibility of maintaining diplomacy with governments at war in Greek territory.
The Albuquerque committee moves Patriotic Sunday to Robinson Park at 3 PM to boost recruiting for the New Mexico national guard. Neill B. Field presides, with E. C. Crampton of Raton delivering a 20 minute address on America in the War, Major E. P. Bujac calling for volunteers, and community singing directed by Mrs. E. L. Bradford along with band music.
Today President Wilson asked Congress to upgrade Brand Whitlock the American minister to Belgium to a ceremonial from King Albert of Belgium in recognition of his service to the little kingdom.
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