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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
1
The article outlines national efforts to promote liberty loan subscriptions raising public involvement through posters, post office displays, and a giant Broadway sign. It notes McAdoo may tour and cites substantial three day subscriptions from major cities, totaling over 9.2 billion dollars.
Lawmakers end the stalemate after Governor Lindseys appeal prompts a new Defense Act draft. The measure allocates 750000 dollars for defense needs and authorizes immediate adjournment.
Governor Lindsey forged a compromise between house and senate in a conference to back a revised defense act. The bill replaces the proposed act with $750,000 in indebtedness certificates and shifts to National Guard reserves rather than cavalry. Legislatures meet tonight with adjournment planned by noon tomorrow.
The New Mexico House voted 33 to 7 to back a memorial urging Congress to enact nationwide prohibition as a war measure and to conserve grain and other materials used for intoxicants. The body also approved a sweeping tax bill 22 to 6 taxing railroad cars and engines for intrastate and interstate traffic, offset by mine tax proposals, with other finance items and an adjournment motion affecting further action.
The Head of State Department issues an order restricting access to inside foreign affairs information to public officials. The measure aims to limit dissemination of sensitive government material and sets new protocols for public handling.
Washington May 7 The secretary of state issued an order forbidding officials to talk with reporters even on minor facts. News must come only from Secretary Lansing or the new bureau of foreign intelligence which is about a month old and often behind cables. Bureau chiefs for East Asia South America Near East and Europe cannot share their expert background.
Washington May 7 Conferees in a four hour session failed to resolve frictions between the Senate and House versions of the war army bill. A key dispute centered on Roosevelt’s expeditionary fare and differences over age limits for draftees. The bill may return to both houses for further action if a compromise cannot be reached.
Labor chief Samuel Gompers urges workingmen to chart their own political path as he opposes forcible annexation and calls for self determination in New Russia. He argues the people must decide their government without external coercion.
President Samuel Gompers issues a long message to Petrograd urging no premature peace with autocracies and condemning punitive indemnities. He asserts American unity with the Russian democratic movement, opposes pro Kaiser annexation aims, and calls for every people to freely choose their allegiance.
Official announcement says the first contingent to France will consist entirely of highly trained railway men. The move highlights a specialized unit prepared for frontline logistics and support roles in the war effort.
Head of the French mission declares wheat and potatoes crucial for victory. She notes agricultural production stands as important as artillery and soldiers, urging American farmers to boost wartime crops.
Morning Journal reports Decatur Illinois May 7 coverage of French commission visit and a fatal train accident as Peter Quick dies while train departs. Viviani emphasizes war effort across society, noting farmers essential alongside soldiers and that every bushel of wheat or potato counts toward victory.
The French mission led by Marshal Joffre and Rene Viviani laid a wreath at Lincoln’s tomb in Springfield. Viviani praised Lincoln and Wilson, spoke of Franco American unity, and linked the Freedom cause to modern democracy as France reaffirmed commitment in the world war. Governor Lowden noted Mississippi valley heritage during the ceremony.
For Denver and Cole on May T. A rainy Tuesday to Wednesday is likely with little temperature change. The forecast covers New Mexico with similar wet conditions and modest temperature shifts.
A twenty four hour weather report shows a maximum of 69 degrees and a minimum of 25 with a 34 degree range. At 6 pm the temperature was 62 with east wind and cloudy skies. The text includes a motif about equality and a wartime return, recalling admiration for France and Europe.
Paris May 7 Yale student George B. Struby of Denver and member of American field ambulance section two earned the French War Cross. He is cited for seeking out the wounded under heavy bombardment in view of German lines last November.
Hearings opened before the Interstate Commerce Commission as eastern railroads request a 15 percent freight rate hike effective July 1. Shippers will get hearings May 23. Executives cite inadequate facilities and rising operating costs, with New Haven and New York Central executives warning the raise may not cover coal and payroll increases.
In La Paz on May 7 Jose Nestor Gutierrez, Bolivia's minister of war, was elected president succeeding Gen Ismael Montes. The transfer marks a new leadership amid the Bolivian government.
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