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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
1
About 500 shots were exchanged across the Rio Grande as soldiers clashed with Mexican forces near Quo de Aguas. The incident highlights escalating tension along the border and potential calls for investigative action by authorities.
About 500 shots exchanged across the Rio Grande today near Ojo de Aguas eight miles southwest of Mission between a small American border patrol and an unidentified Mexican force. No American deaths reported. two to three Mexicans possibly killed. Reinforcements rushed to the scene as Colonel Delamater led 100 men to the riverfront.
Copenhagen July 19 Dr Michaelis the new chancellor told the Reichstag that Germany’s submarine campaign is justified as a response to Russian mobilization and British blockade. He argued war aims hinge on forcing England to concede and predicted victory despite Allied actions.
President Wilson and Mayor Marrs declare Hoover Day with pledges sought at Cross headquarters Elks Home Ladies Rest Room Mood Demonstration HQ High School Woodward's Store and Food Administration office in Washington. Members pledge to conserve food following Armour guidance and Home Journal tips on waste elimination and thrift.
Official reports from Colonel Delamater of the Second Texas Infantry confirm an American patrol was fired upon near Ojo de Aguas across the border from Mission Texas. He visited the scene and will file a full report later.
The Petrograd military district staff reports readiness from all units to support the government in restoring order. A special commission will coordinate with the district commandant to maintain order as disturbances subside. Telegrams from various regions show continued support for the workmen and soldiers delegates. Disturbances also touched Kiev where five thousand Ukrainian soldiers seized the arsenal before order was restored.
Gallup American Coal officials report a steady rise in men reporting for work at Gallup mines. Production is increasing as workers return after a strike over union recognition. Strikers were expelled from homes on company property.
A New York University report cites France’s wartime education policy as a warning. President Finley urges preparation to preserve tomorrow’s institutions, stressing sacrifice and the defense of technical skill. He notes France removed compulsory military training from public schools after a failed trial.
Johnstown July 14 Authorities say George Simpkins Tompkins of Philadelphia confessed to killing his business associate Edmund J. Humphries, his wife, and their son near Carrolltown last Sunday. Motive remains unclear. His attorney notes the confession was not written.
A fragmentary despatch from Amsterdam reports ongoing attempts to influence events in Europe as Allied and German forces maneuver. The brief note hints at diplomatic tensions and shifting alliances affecting the Emperor's position and wartime strategies.
The report notes worsening poverty amid unbusy residents and lingering idle habits. Officials attribute strain on services to rising need and limited employment opportunities.
The record notes Friday weather in Amarillo with a high around 68 and a generic mention of fair skies. It lists no specific dates or named officials.
Plans for the historic lottery were changed at the eleventh hour by General Crowder with no change in the public process. The drawing will occur in the senate office building with Sec Robert Baker observing, nine actors handling the capsules, and a staged sequence to announce numbers for telegraphic transmission to newspapers nationwide. Continuous draws may total about ten thousand numbers, with a schedule beginning at 9:30 a.m. and final details confirmed for later pages.
Catalan deputies were expected to attend a 4 PM meeting in Barcelona that the government refused to authorize. The assembly would involve about one sixth of the total Cortes membership as authorities warn against holding the session in a public place to avoid a legal character.
Kansas City report says District Attorney and associates push to confirm if an alleged poison court plaster plot aimed to spread disease statewide. Three men were arrested. two released as chemists declare their wares harmless. The third suspect, John Lyng, remains jailed.
The error causing a sudden lottery plan change was local boards failing to shuffle registration cards from various region precincts before adding serial numbers. This could have led to taking the entire district quota from a single registration precinct, especially in New Jersey.
AP summarizes a turbulent war front with German and Bulgarian forces pressing from Galicia toward Kalusz and heavy actions along multiple fronts. Reports claim German victories over Russians near Zloczow and continued assaults near Craonne and St Quentin as fighters clash along the Tarnopol Lemberg line and toward the Baltic.
The Melptan war mission was greeted warmly in Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo as it toured through the state on its thanksgiving visit begun July 1. Haron Moneheur spoke in Denver while crowds gathered at stations and on streets. The party visited the Colorado Fuel and Iron plant in Pueblo where a deafening whistle salute marked the welcome before an evening park dinner and speeches. At 8 pm the mission moved on to Topeka Kansas.
Service liability of Regis Trants will be decided today. The document notes the drawing date remains unchanged despite an error discovery.
Adjutant General of New Jersey warns officials of a mistake in the double drawing plan for registering nearly 10 million men. Crowder explains the shift to a single ten hour drawing of 10 500 numbers to simplify the process and avoid cross jurisdiction issues. Continuous public notice signals a change after New Jersey officials flagged potential injustices.
New York July 19 danger from submarines deemed almost non existent if attacked ships reach 2 knots per hour per charts shown at a ship building conference under the New York state chamber of commerce. E H Outerbridge warned that if sankings continue at the present rate the war could be lost. the discussion focused on ship speed rather than material.
Federal mediators in the Leadville district telegraphed President Wilson that they felt powerless to avert a miners strike. The message reported by Associated Press describes the deteriorating negotiations as the date of action nears and highlights the rising tensions in the mining community.
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