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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
1
A Kaiser's staff officer declares that the United States Army will not fight as well as the Rumanians, asserting German confidence despite American forces. He warns of no fear from American attacks and frames U.S. resolve as inferior.
The Weser Zeitung cites Major Hoffe of the German general staff arguing American entry will mainly threaten Allied air power. He says the United States can field a large but poorly trained force with transport limits likely delaying Europe arrivals. He predicts limited ground impact, heavy shipping needs, and potential strain on Britain and France, with air power as the real danger.
Reports from Berne state Austria's army is stretched thin and must draft auxiliary forces from the landsturm. The defense minister replied to a military committee that aging conscripts are needed despite many being unfit for service due to wear on the armed forces.
Snow has come to the Gogebic range in Michigan with farmers storing wagons and hauling farm products to cities on sleighs as if mid winter.
Salt Lake City resident James T. Fenton reports that the French government has adopted his range finding device for aviators. The notice dated October 17 indicates official approval for use by French aviators.
Semi official news cites pressure from German forces on our fleet while Russian army holds a favorable position. Reinforcements to Decesel island proceed despite weather. German destroyer efforts reach Moon Sound. Aerial scouting over Baltic islands continues as aviator Saonoff engages the enemy in serial combats.
In Iowa the dry and wet camps contend after unofficial returns show a razor edge for the constitutional prohibition amendment. With a total of about 2,139,747 votes cast the lead hovered near 8,7. Soldiers’ absentee ballots未 accounted for may push the result into an official recount, likely delaying final outcome by about ten days.
A Treasury official expresses belief that the loan drive will reach 400 million dollars in daily repayments, aiming to hit the campaign’s maximum target. The effort centers on delivering steady inflows as the nation seeks to meet ambitious funding goals.
Unofficial and official reports show subscriptions near 1.25 to 1.5 billion dollars as of October 16, with hopes the total may reach 5 billion. Banks list large daily gains, while New York and Chicago lead in sales and broader participation expands beyond high-earning subscribers.
Thoras Sundt son of contractor M M Sundt of Las Vegas has enlisted in an engineering company and will depart for training in Stockford after leaving FE Paso. He studied at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and serves to fulfill his country’s call.
Messages of felicitation from President Wilson and Madame Catharine Breshkovsky were announced by the state department. The exchanges praised the union of the United States and the new Russian democracy in support of justice and civic education.
Indictments against twenty eight Hutchinson county Germans arrested last August by federal officers for espionage act violations were returned today by the federal grand jury in Sioux Falls.
A U S destroyer was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Atlantic. One sailor was killed and nine wounded as the ship, though severely damaged, managed to reach port with more casualties feared.
Washington October 17 A American destroyer on patrol in the war zone was torpedoed by a German submarine. One man, Gunner's Mate Osmond Kelly Ingram, was killed and five wounded. The ship reached port despite severe damage with no details released on the vessel name or exact location.
New York Oct 17 Red white and blue carried home by a patriot stickers adopted by the National Retail Dry Goods association for merchants to place on bundles carried home by patrons. The move supports reducing operating requirements so workers can be spared for government service.
Assistant Cashier Harry Pearce and bank stenographer Miss Addie Slack were confronted by two robbers at the Granville Tank in Newark Ohio. The pair were backed into the bank vault at gunpoint as the robbers escaped with about five thousand dollars.
Denver weather report notes unsettled and much colder conditions for Thursday with possible snow in the north and southeast rain at night. Friday outlook calls for unsettled skies with warmer temperatures in the northeast portion.
Local weather briefing shows a maximum temperature of 74 degrees and a minimum of 34. The day’s range is 40 degrees with a 6 p.m. reading of 67. Winds were from the south and the sky cleared.
The State rested its case in the prosecution of Arthur L. Willard principal of a Binghamton school charged with the June slaying of Cecil Holmes. Prosecutors hinted the defense may claim unwritten law to justify the murder and Mrs Willard could testify on her honor. Willard said he feared Holmes was too friendly with his wife after his arrest.
Washington reports the London allied conference declares a tighter blockade on neutrals to starve Germany of supplies. Neutrals including Europe must export their own goods and use their ships for trade, with Sweden eyed for metals. The United States aligns with stricter export limits to European neutrals.
Washington reports pro German agents aim to discourage Liberty Loan bond sales. Newspapers nationwide publish critical articles about U S credit while some banks help finance the war effort. Col Hubert M Lord notes national army men invest over twenty six million dollars signaling loyalty.
Consular dispatches report a U boat attacked a British steamer with Americans aboard. One man killed before abandonment and seven wounded, including Roanoke Virginia rider James D. Tringer and Philadelphia rider Frank Donohue. Two submarines involved. date and place not released.
A Russian prisoner of war, after twelve escape attempts, finally crossed into the Netherlands from Winsterwswyk on October 4. He previously fled toward Luxemburg, Switzerland, Poland, and Denmark without success. After two months and twenty days on the road, he succeeded this time near the Netherlands frontier.
Copenhagen dispatch cites Malmo Sweden correspondent saying a large number of German warships including submarines and destroyers were seen between Monday and Tuesday. It is believed the Germans are reinforcing their Baltic fleet.
Lima reports both governments have arranged for simultaneous re establishment of legations in Lima and Santiago. Diplomatic ties were severed in 1910 over Tacna and Arica.
President Wilson asks Carrie Chapman Catt that voters ignore pickets in Washington and focus on the campaign in New York. He says the pickets represent a small fraction of supporters and should not prejudice the suffrage cause. The letter, dated October 13, was made public in New York.
Treasury reports reveal pro German agents in the United States campaign against the liberty loan using indirect methods from Minnesota to Texas. Col. Herbert M. Lord cites an organized effort to misrepresent patriotism with army subscriptions reaching 26 million dollars, many at the $10,000 maximum.
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