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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
1
French forces organize positions near Rheims and Taren Tererieic attack as trenches fall in a nine mile stretch. The report notes strong French action and advancing lines against German defenses amid ongoing bombardments.
Paris reports that in two days of combat between Soissons and Rheims French forces captured large German positions and more than 13 500 prisoners. Auberive village was seized and 2 500 prisoners taken on a two mile front.
Berlin reports French forces failed to break the German line along the Aisne with heavy casualties and did not renew their attack. Hard fighting continued on both sides of Auberive in Champagne through Tuesday according to the war office statement.
AP dispatch from Grand Headquarters reports French forces astride and partly surrounding the Hindenburg line on a 24 mile front after intensive bombardment. German defenses were strong but the French advanced with parade-like discipline, taking 10 000 plus prisoners by evening and driving captures toward captivity.
Weather notes show tied Wednesday with showers and temperatures around daily highs near 0.82 and lows near 0.4 from 1916 records. Details are uncertain due to garbled OCR but indicate ongoing precipitation and modest temperature variation in the Amarillo area.
The destroyer Smith radioed that an enemy submarine attempted to torpedo her 100 miles south of New York at 3 50 this morning. Navy officials sought further reports as a patrol off the Atlantic coast is maintained with caution on the sighting.
The Associated Press reports the envoy to Washington has relinquished his office after aligning with the old imperial regime. Baron Krosen, his predecessor, is expected to be named as successor or may already be en route to Washington, marking an unprecedented move in diplomatic history. Bakhmeteff stayed initially hoping Grand Duke Michael would head the new government.
London April 17 The House of Commons passed on second reading a bill extending Parliament’s life until November by 86 to 52 amid Nationalist opposition over Ireland home rule. The measure aims to avoid potential general elections in the near term.
A tornado hit Tamora Nebraska accompanied by rain and hail causing extensive damage to many buildings and nearly all homes. Livestock losses were reported. no fatalities have been confirmed.
The skeleton of Clyde D Armour was presented in court as evidence in the murder trial of El bert W Blancett. Antonio Sandoval Griego identified the skeleton as the remains his dog led him to in the Glorieta mountains in January.
Madame Sarah Bernhardt, famed French actress, was operated on at Mount Sinai Hospital New York late tonight. Doctors report she is in critical condition from a kidney infection and the operation was described as the only hope of saving her life.
Ignacio Tonillas, the first Mexican ambassador since Madero's overthrow, presented autograph credentials from General Carranza to President Wilson and was accepted as diplomatic representative of the de facto government. The German machinations in Mexico and Carranza's stance on the war were noted but not discussed by the President. Tonillas emphasized the difficulty of his mission and the U.S. government's satisfaction at accrediting him.
The Frankfurter Zeitung reports that the German people and the imperial government desire peace and internal reform. It states the people bind the government but will not permit outsiders to conflate internal reform with democratization as the price of peace.
President Wilson and Secretary Baker push for action on the army bill amid fears delay could jeopardize plans against Germany. Arguments center on selective draft versus volunteers with the Senate committee advancing the draft feature and preparing to report.
Reports from El Paso claim rumors of a plan to place Obregon in power and depose Carranza before May 1 with German backing. A Mexican pundit predicts Carranza will not be president and questions the new Constitution. Unverified talks also mention a truce between Generals Marguly and Villa, and troop movements near Chihuahua City.
A vault at the internal revenue office in San Francisco was robbed of $2,000 in cash and $500 in wine stamps, prompting suspicions of a conspiracy described by J. J. Scott. Andrew G. Scott, chief deputy, is implicated in the fallout as officials discuss temporary suspensions. The incident coincides with wartime measures and brewing liquor concerns cited by Missouri’s Liquor Dealers Association. Professor Scott Nearing is reported to have been dismissed by Toledo University trustees amid war-time tensions.
The Cologne Gazette via London criticizes President Wilsons message as a cry of distress and argues the war against Germany cannot be won if the United States cannot supply food for itself and its allies. It notes a crop failure as an unavoidable obstacle despite remedies.
Mayor announces war time order closing all night cabarets after a meeting with hotel and restaurant owners. Fifty five or sixty five workers affected as venues suspend operations from May 1 until the war ends, with clerks handling remaining duties.
A British commission bound for the United States will be welcomed in Washington by President Wilson after its arrival. The timing remains secret to ensure member safety. The delegation will be escorted to the capital with French colleagues and noted officials expected to attend.
The Maryland Brewers Association sends a letter to Governor Harrington urging the legislature to convene a special session to immediately reduce beer production by 40 percent to address a grain shortage. The move reflects urgent industry action amid wartime fuel and supply pressures.
Mrs. Lewis wife of Senator Lewis of Illinois seeks president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution stating women are ready to aid in all war activities where they can serve.
The Senate passed a $7.0 billion war finance measure after seven hours of debate, providing a loan to Allied nations and creating a great war chest for the administration. The bill, already approved by the House, includes bond provisions and bank deposit rules while awaiting possible conference.
Governor Whitman stated Colonel Theodore Roosevelt could receive a state military commission if the governor has the power to confer it and said Roosevelt’s leadership could rally many men in the current crisis. He noted the commission would be valid only within New York and federal recognition is uncertain.
A mine explosion at Bly copper mine near Carson City Nevada injures and possibly kills many workers. The notice, sent to Governor Heyburn by Sergeant N. Clark, states the blast occurred during guarding the Nevada property of the Nevada Consolidated Co. The report describes the incident as accidental and notes state police detachment involvement.
Fragmentary dispatch from London reports German factory workers facing disruptions and unrest. The note mentions Berlin and varying conditions across several cities, with references to workers and orders, but details are garbled. The piece hints at general economic strain affecting production.
The article notes that the Rieinische Woetfalische Zaettung complains that the Peles deem to he Gaptunnnig Me word. It mentions a prospect of an autonomous Kineton and a central wader with the Central Powers, indicating political tension and partial autonomy discussions.
In Porto Alegre a clash erupted as attackers tore down German flags and damaged windows. The incident occurred amid wartime tensions with German symbols targeted in the Brazilian port city noted as a major southern metropolis with about 18 800 residents.
A court action seeks a receiver for Etna Explosives Co of Cleveland amid claims of $108,000 in merchandise and materials and that the firm, formed in 1914 to supply the Entente powers, faces a $18 million overhaul. The complaint urges continued operation to fulfill war contracts seen as vital to public welfare, arguing a receiver could prevent ruinous disruption.
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