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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
2
Count von Czernin proposes a conference plan and Germany may approve the peace initiative. Berlin backs aims for a final settlement as wartime diplomacy continues with Austria Hungary leading talks.
The article reports Count von Czernin's peace conference proposal gaining Allied support, plans to raise land forces to 1,209,000 men, possible use of the 1 May defense act to draft 16 to 45 year olds, and notes Germany will not declare war on the United States despite Wilson's state of war remarks. It mentions Berlin reacting to the idea and reports the death of Mrs. Alton B Parker.
WEW chairmen from Colorado reorganize the party with new leadership and committee assignments. Heuristic reshuffles keep Republicans on key panels while adding one more seat on several influential committees. Enthusiasm greets Wilson speech as Britain to join France against Germany.
British forces seized the village of Henin Sur Cojeul southeast of Arras after prolonged fighting. Maissemy northwest of St. Quentin and Ronssoy wood were also occupied. A German counterattack against Templeus Le Guerard was repulsed with heavy casualties.
A wartime report by Jack Benson states most of the shipboard Americans aboard the transport Esmeraldas were horsemen and laborers. They and British crews were captured after the vessel’s arrival near Kiel, with many sent to Westphalia prison camps in Germany. The master and crew of the vessel were released. a truce between Wili and Gen. Murenia was noted amid refugee movements from Chihuahua City.
A statement from the New York and New Jersey chapters of the National Civic Federation’s women’s department decries pacifist pleas as insulting to the nation. It condemns what it calls hysteria among female pacifists and rebukes taunts toward patriots. Signed by Mrs. August Bole Wont and Mrs. Sion Guggenhiele among others.
The Danish West Indies were formally transferred to the United States on payment of a treasury warrant for 25,100,000 dollars to Minister Brun of Denmark.
An authorized statement by Carl Vrooman, assistant secretary of agriculture, urges American millers to convert more wheat for civilian use to prevent a food shortage for war. He says the move could quickly increase the nation's food supply on a war bread basis. A second item notes War Department orders to bolster Panama Canal Zone defenses and a plan to employ civilians there. An Athens dispatch reports Greece demanding Italy withdraw troops from Epirus to Avtonia.
German Chancellor Hollweg urged continuation of war policies with no sign of concession. The speech stressed determination, defending homeland and empire while offering no hints of surrender, challenging opponents and domestic critics alike.
Washington March 20 German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg warned that a US vote in Congress is needed to decide war with the United States. He defended unrestricted submarine warfare, blamed Allied blockade for US actions, and stated Germany would bear responsibility for any increase in bloodshed if the United States declares war.
U S National Bank assets press against a new high as Comptroller Williams reports on March 5 that the nation’s banks total more than 16 million dollars. The note places U S assets alongside major world banks including the Bank of England and Bank of France.
Maj. Saxon of Topeka Kansas reports about 100000 Modern Woodmen of America members are ready to enlist for war. He states 65000 are now enrolled and 35000 have prior drill experience. Organizers emphasize disciplined military tactics among members.
Washington reports the United States treasury vault holds the largest gold reserves in world history. The coin and bullion in the vault total $3,044,309,202 in value as of Monday.
The War Department ordered that National Guard members who are government employees or employed by private contractors on army or navy work be discharged from military service.
New York report states the Miami Copper Company declared an extra dividend of one dollar per share in addition to the regular quarterly dividend of sixteen hundred and fifty six dollars.
Washington President Wilson signed an order placing all postmasters of the first second and third class under civil service rules. Police raids in Detroit resulted in fifty six arrests for violation of the liquor and gambling laws Sunday. Montpelier Vermont House votes one million for war military appropriation bill passed under suspension of rules.
The War Department ordered about 7,000 additional National Guardsmen from five states and the District of Columbia into federal service for police protection at industrial plants. The First New Mexico militia infantry was mustered out of federal service under the new defense act. Several state units including Oklahoma, Louisiana, DC, Texas, Arkansas, Rhode Island, and others were named for potential border and guard duties.
A scuffle erupted in the capitol between Senator Lodge of Massachusetts and Alexander Bannwart of Dorchester as pacifist delegates urged Lodge to oppose a war declaration with Germany. Lodge defended supporting the President, Bannwart accused him of cowardice, and a fistfight broke out ending with Bannwart down and bystander David B. Mer man striking him, bloodied and expanding the fracas. The event follows broader wartime tensions and border security concerns as Mexicans cross the El Paso bridge amid reports of German influence.
British forces renewed action along the Mons front as they retook key trenches amid heavy fighting described as a scene of intense combat. The clash followed a French withdrawal, with reports noting disrupted lines and renewed pressure on both sides.
London dispatches reveal German forces burn and loot vast areas around St Quentin and Vermand while advancing near Cambrai. British units seize villages on the Hindenburg line, with reports of naval actions, Turkish endeavors near Baghdad, and renewed Austrian assaults. Protests and civilian mobilization unfold as policy shifts are noted in Russia and Holland.
Stormy Reichstag session followed a Reuters report from Amsterdam indicating Socialist deputies urged a republic and greater foreign policy powers. Leader Eduard David was quoted by the press agency as pressing for expanded parliamentary authority.
Thousands gathered at a Denver auditorium to advocate universal military training, asserting it is essential for national defense and individual liberty. Speakers urged broad participation, linking preparedness to democratic resilience and citizen duty.
A collection of claimed statements from figures including Thom J. O Kennell, Wilson Nignail, Father Hugh L Mc Menahin, May or Kohut W Speer, Bishop leving B Johnson, Governor Sultan, Livingston Pur Rand, Charles le Mead, and Rabbi Willand Friedman endorsing strong national defense and entry into global conflict. The excerpts reflect a mood of ready support for action against perceived threats and a pledge of unified effort from state and church leaders.
In Denver and Pueblo on April 3, 16,000 and 25,000 residents respectively demonstrated overwhelming support for universal military training and wartime unity. Speakers urged flag-led resolve against German aggression, praised Russia’s democracy, and pledged loyalty to the United States as patriotic demonstrations spread to Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburg.
A dense listing of late market quotes covers cattle categories including bleers and steers, cows by feed regime, veal calves, hogs, lambs, and sheep. It also lists hay and grain prices by region, wheat and oats buying, corn and bran values, eggs and butter, fruit and vegetables, with per-ton and per-dozen figures for Colorado and Nebraska markets.
Prices for metals and commodities across cities show lead at 7i asked and copper at 30,624 in New York. London bar silver at 36 13 16d per ounce. St Louis prices include spelter at 10.00 and tungsten concentrates and crude ores with varied percentages and unit prices. Linseed futures in Duluth bid at 2.98 for May and 2.99 for July. Butter eggs and poultry in Chicago show creamery butter at 36 480, firsts eggs at 20 30c, ordinary firsts 29 29.5c, poultry fowl 24c, springs 24c. Chicago hogs and cattle quotes list ranges by weight and class. sheep prices for wethers, ewes, and lambs shown. Grain and provision notes include No 2 hard at 2.06, yellow corn around 1.24 1.25, white 66 67c, barley 1.08 1.36, timothy 4.00 15.0.
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