18 May 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
1
Government demands higher steel production for war needs threatening seizure of all mills if output fails to increase. officials warn federal operation would follow if targets are not met.
War Industries Board and the American Iron and Steel Institute may urge President Wilson to take drastic measures to take control of steel production. J Leonore Replogle and Alexander Legge push for action as steel shortages raise concerns over government needs for war supplies.
A train raid near Rancheria sixty miles south of Juarez yields a car of soup a car of beer and 240 head of cattle stolen by Villa followers. Military headquarters report says passenger trains halted while a work train departs to repair bridges burned by the band led by Epifanio Holguin and Jose De La Pax.
The personal property of Mrs. Potter Palmer, who died last week in Florida, was valued at 1.65 million. The trust estate left to her husband is estimated between 12 and 25 million dollars. The will names her two sons Potter and Henore as recipients of the income from the trust.
Denver Colorado May weather bulletin notes a warm spell with hot conditions and much temperature change expected from Saturday to Sunday across New Mexico. Delicate winds and dry air are anticipated.
Local conditions report 24 hour period ending 9 pm shows maximum 80, minimum 36, range 44, at 4 pm 17, with southwest wind and clear skies.
Three eager soldiers await deployment to a new sector in France. They express resolve to join frontline action and hope for rapid orders as the army reorganizes positions for ongoing battles.
American troops await deployment in France as Pershing’s force may rejoin the fight along the front from Melville to Ypres. Brigading with Finnish troops is likely, with German pressure intensifying at Ypres and Somme. Air battles run high as Rickenbacher adds a German aircraft to his tally. Quiet Italian front, and British staff warn of a major German offensive on a fifty mile front.
Mexican farm laborers cross from Mexico at more than ten daily and head to farming districts in Colorado California and New Mexico. They cross under a special Labor Department ruling and may stay only temporarily with movements and occupations closely checked. Efforts by the Texas Council of Defense to end the ruling on Mexican labor other than farm labor have failed.
United States marshal's office investigates a claim from Taos Junction that two German residents were arrested for poisoning water tank cars used by locals. Two horses reportedly died after drinking the contaminated water.
Hanson of Wayne Nebraska sold 240 acres and donated 3800 to Red Cross while buying 1000 of Liberty Bonds and 1000 to his church. He joined infantry at Pensacola and sent 4500 in bonds during the Third Liberty Loan. President Wilson commends his patriotic act.
Clifton Ariz May IT Thowne Powers John Powers and Thomas Bivagon found guilty by jury in Graham County district court of murder in the first degree for killing three officers who tried to arrest the Powers brothers on February 16 for alleged draft evasion.
John Powers Tom Powers and Tom Sissons faced conviction for the February 16 murder of Graham County officers Deputy Sheriff Kane Wootan Sheriff Frank Kempton and Under Sheriff Matt Kempton at the Powers home in Rattlesnake canyon A large manhunt followed with many peace officers posse members and U S troops involved The trio was tried in Clifton Greenlee County from Graham County on venue grounds and later taken to Clifton for trial
A U S proclamation orders all firms and associations engaged in various business lines to obtain a license by June. The food administration lists handlers of cotton seed and related operators as needing licenses, with penalties up to $5000 or two years imprisonment for failure.
Norfolk May 27 Navy enlist ed man Calvin Crawley was killed at the Hampton Roads naval base when a sap tape he piloted struck a piling during landing. The incident occurred today as the vessel operated at the base near St Louis.
The article notes individuals labeled alien enemies for refusing Liberty Bond purchases. It mentions Private Sim Drehen and others interned under federal law. A federal warrant led to arrests as part of wartime security actions at Port Blinota. Komert Achenmnan and another man were interned for related offenses.
Larivel H. Jones a Melrose veterinary man who battled lumpy jaw chose suicide and cremation on his French Island farm. He dug a six by six foot pit four feet deep, filled it with wood and coal, burned, then shot himself at midnight leaving a motive note. His body was found this morning.
In a tense Senate session on May 13 negotiators debated a resolution to extend war measures for President Wilson. Leaders from opposing factions warned of further inquiries into war conduct while private conferences sought to shape a minority report and potential subcommittee probes into aircraft and ordnance during the coming recess.
George Creel chairman of the committee on public information apologizes for an indiscretion after a recent New York speech in which he said he would not explore the hearts of congressmen. He writes to Chairman Pou of the rules committee admitting regret and promising better conduct.
American youths travel to Flanders to train with British forces and strengthen the Allied lines. The mission reflects U S support for French and British armies in repelling German advances.
Reports indicate the first contingent of American forces has arrived in Flanders and begun training behind British lines. Details on unit identities remain undisclosed while preparations for brigading with British divisions proceed, with anticipated quick seasoning through close British cooperation.
A clip from the Koelnische Volks Zeitung reports that 1,882 tons of grain arrived in Germany from Ukraine, a fraction of the expected wheat quota. The piece characterizes the shortage as far below the anticipated level.
President Wilson arrives from Washington to back a war fund drive of 160 million dollars. Mrs. Wilson and aides join him as they head to a hotel after meeting at the station. The president plans theater attendance and a Red Cross parade and address at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Official reports to the treasury show the Third Liberty Loan exceeding 4,000,666,000 dollars and possible reach of 4,250,000,000. Final total expected next week.
Prosecutor’s star witness David Roberts testifies that Grace Lusk killed his wife and attempts to shift blame to the defendant. He describes alleged motives and details of the crime as the trial unfolds in court.
Dr David Roberts testified in Wisconsin court that Grace Lusk pursued him from 1914, feared exposure, and threatened violence. He described meetings in Chicago and Milwaukee hotels, suicide threats, and a fatal shooting of his wife by Lusk, with Roberts claiming coercion and love as motive.
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