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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
1
German forces suffer the loss of two torpedo boats with two more damaged in naval actions to the Sound north of Oesel Island as warships engage. Russian defenses report heavy fighting and continued artillery exchanges.
British and French artillery pound German lines on the Aisne and Isonzo fronts as Haig and French forces press hard. In the Baltic, German operations to seize Oesel struggle against stubborn Russian resistance with sinking torpedo boats and shifting naval maneuvers.
The Brotherhood of Trainmen executive board found Assistant President T. H. Dodge of Cleveland guilty on four of five charges tied to the July Chicago yardmen strike call. The board ruled his action injudicious rather than wilful and censured Dodge unanimously.
Colorado Springs will darken at 7 tonight as dozens of bombs are fired to show the need for liberty bonds. Every light in the city will be extinguished to simulate warfare while a 200 member business committee canvasses the city and bonds subscriptions reach 460000 dollars by afternoon.
The North Western Pacific Railroad announced a bond investment of five million dollars in the new liberty loan. The report comes from Saint Paul Minnesota on Pet 16.
Denver residents are informed that Wednesday and Thursday will be partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the northeast portion and cooler temperatures expected on Thursday.
Des Moines Oct 16 unofficial returns show drys leading by 972 votes with 205,908 for and 204,936 against in the state constitutional prohibition election. Officials expect final counts from a few precincts may not alter the result and neither wets nor drys claim victory.
Six hundred grocery clerks in the Bronx Harlem and the lower East side walked out seeking higher pay and the right to private housing. They object to employer boarding and demand fifteen dollars weekly. an eleven hour day and an end to unlimited hours are also requested.
William Jennings Bryan urged absolute support for the government in the war at the New York Advertising Club. He backed woman suffrage and Secretary McAdoo's second liberty loan, calling money an essential support to the government while stressing that tax costs are acceptable for national sacrifice.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway posted year ending June 30 net income of $51,321,917 on $156,179,121 gross revenue, with taxes rising to $9,870,624. Executives note higher expenses may justify another freight-rate application as federal taxes surge toward an expected $12,000,000 in 1917.
Secretary Redfield warned at the Southern Commercial congress that Germany’s foreign trade will face obstacles after the war and that America and its allies will seek diversified, non hostile supply sources. He argued German monopolies have dissolved and urged renewed, cautious commercial relations based on mutual gain.
Severn Grandquist testified in the Arthur L. Willard trial that he heard Cecil Holmes say he would get Willard. The case stems from a June 13 shooting following a dispute over Holmes' relations with Mrs. Willard.
In Chicago a federal trial opens for Gunrav H. Jacobsen Albert Wehde George Boehm and Heramba Lal Gupta charged with conspiracy to foment an Indian revolution. Baron von Reiswitz indicted, with payments totaling tens of thousands cited and Berlin as the plot origin. Witness John Singh testifies travel from South America to Europe and Asia aided by German funds.
The Food Administration warns of a sugar shortage in eastern states with no relief expected before late November when new Hawaiian and western beet crops arrive. Officials urge reduced consumption of candy and sweet drinks and caution retailers against higher prices during the temporary scarcity while exports to France continue.
A persuasive wartime appeals urging readers to buy Liberty Bonds to fund and clothe troops. The piece emphasizes personal duty and collective sacrifice, urging citizens to stand behind servicemen through financial support rather than direct action.
The food administration outlines sugar rationing for France and the United States, fixes beet and Hawaiian sugar prices, and notes cane sugar pricing near nine cents per pound. It warns of a temporary shortage north of Savannah and east of Pittsburgh, with beet sugar reaching the Atlantic seaboard by late November. It urges reduced consumption of candy and sweet drinks and careful distribution by jobbers to curb shortages.
An Austrian deserter from Fort Bliss is mapping rods trails and water holes in northern Chihuahua with a companion. The work includes a map of the Pershing pursuit trail. Reports say a German American from New York became secretary of the Chihuahua Foreign Club now controlled by Germans.
Washington officials and coal operators met to plan organized cooperation in production and distribution of anthracite. Fuel Administrator Garfield and aides led the talks aimed at coordinating supply for consumers across most districts, with administrators appointed regionally.
Treasury officials report Liberty bond subscriptions near 1 billion dollars with ten days left. District totals vary, New York and Boston exceed 400 million and 50 million respectively, Minnesota and Dakotas show early strength as states rally support nationwide for a 5 billion goal.
Two submarines attacked a British steamer’s small boats, mercilessly shelling them from one U boat. Two men were killed and seven wounded, with another American killed before abandonment. James D Tringer of Roanoke and Frank Donohue of Philadelphia identified among the Americans involved. The date and location were not disclosed.
United States and Mexico outline a preliminary deal linking corn exports to Mexico with removal of Mexico's metal export embargo. The plan allows US gold and silver exports in monthly allotments and sets corn shipments of 1,000,000 bushels monthly to Mexico for employee use, with a 5 percent profit cap and other embargo assurances. Mexican and US officials approve, aiming for immediate effect.
Joseph Stallings of the Kentucky mesa San Juan county was killed instantly in a Denver enomobile accident when his machine skidded on wet asphalt and he was thrown, breaking his neck. His body was shipped to New Mexico for interment.
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