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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
2
A deadly munition blast at the Big Eddystone plant near Chester, Pennsylvania, has killed 112 workers including women and girls. Rescue crews respond as investigators probe the disaster’s cause and scope.
Western Newspaper Union from Nyweer Chester reports two suspects, Samuel Cohen 25 with Philadelphia address and his father aged about 50s, arrested after explosions at the Eddystone Ammunition Corporation shrapnel building. The blast killed 112 and injured 121, with vast destruction, many bodies unidentifiable, and fear of more deaths as rescue continued.
Buenos Aires reports Argentina supports the US line as Latin nations debate sides in the war. Chile and Mexico will stay neutral while Brazil Guatemala and Peru are poised to join Cuba and Panama with the United States. Brazil recognizes the new Russian government in Rio.
London reports British forces press in France renewing offensive, claiming 11 000 prisoners and vast war materiel captured. Arras area penetrations and Turkish gains touted by Allied offices, while American lines near New York sustain mine damage with no injuries. Albuquerque patriot rally crowds exceed four thousand as Gov Lindsey pledges wartime support.
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson urging farmers to enlist as soldiers of the commissary. He says the country s food fate rests on the patriotism of farmers as it answers the call of steam and allied peoples for food. At Amoy China authorities note few Germans remain, under police surveillance and subject to Chinese law.
Panama President Diamon Valdes pledges aid to the United States in defending the Canal and exequaturs of German consuls are canceled. The German warship Cormoran at Guam was destroyed after refusing surrender. one German warrant officer and five crew members were killed. Washington discusses massive loan to aid Allied powers and immediate bond issue up to 5 billion dollars. Cuba declares war on Germany joining the United States. Austria Hungary and Turkey threaten to break relations with the United States. Havana reports.
The Austria government severs diplomatic ties with the United States, recalling Ambassador Penfield and staff, issuing passports to embassy personnel, and recalling Count Tarnowski. Austrian ships in U.S. ports are seized or detained as authorities move to assert neutrality in the widening conflict. Congress rushes to plan mobilization, taxation, and conscription to power a war effort, including national militia, a 1.2 million-strong volunteer force, expanded marine and army, and a $3 billion entente credit program. Madrid declares Spain neutral in the U.S.-Germany war.
Pro American sentiment spreads in Mexico as Gen. Carranza considers routing all Germans from the Mexican army. Dispatches from Consul Johnson in Matamoros cite statements from a consular agent after a visit to Victoria, Tamaulipas capital, across the river.
London reports serious consideration of printing President Wilsons Congress address in German and distributing copies by allied aviators over German lines. The proposal frames a counter propaganda effort tied to wartime Allied strategy.
British Premier Lloyd George dispatches a cable stating we spoke at the instance of the Imperial war cable net and recognizes America’s entrance into the war.
Americans routing from Mexico report a hidden wireless plant in Salvador, sent from Mexico, to Germany. Germans allegedly operate it and can reach Berlin. McMahon Shoots Wife and Self in Bancroft Nebraska. former police chief kills wife then himself. Missourian captain says armed ships could have survived submarine attack. Augusta House votes decisively against liquor importation for beverage use.
William Jennings Bryan telegrams President Wilson offering his private services to the United States in the war. The message, sent from Tallahassee, Florida, notes Bryan is willing to serve as a private if needed.
Governor Milliken faces a legal challenge over a proclamation requiring all German citizens to appear within twenty four hours before town clerks or the registration board to register. The order creates a rush due process dispute in Augusta Maine with implications for civil rights and wartime policy.
Great Britain expresses gratitude through a message from King George and Lloyd George to President Wilson and the American people. The allies stress the struggle is for liberty and the world’s freedom, praising America’s chivalry and rapid rise as a world power, amid global war developments.
Seizure of German merchant vessels sheltering in Atlantic ports began soon after Congress declared a state of war. Officials in Boston New London Baltimore New York and Philadelphia moved to take custody of ships ranging from the Vaterland to small sailing craft. Vessels held as safety measure, not confiscated, with questions about dock slips and postwar payment unresolved. Canadian leader Sir Edward Morris hailed U S entry as momentous for wartime and future peace.
Denver market list details cattle steers cows and veal with prices for hay fed and fat stock, hogs and sheep figures, and buying prices for grains and feeds. Includes per ton values for uplan fodder, timothy, alfalfa, straw, oats and corn products, plus eggs and butter prices and assorted produce items.
Markets list diverse metal, ore, linseed, cotton, butter, poultry, and livestock prices. Chicago hogs and cattle values shown alongside grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye and barley. Elgin butter and pork lard ribs quotations included with regional price ranges.
British forces push through German lines in heavy fighting near Arras and St Quentin. Reported as the deadliest clash of the war with fierce artillery and infantry engagement yielding significant casualties on both sides. Allied units press the advance amid rapid counterfire and shifting frontline positions.
Allied forces drive twelve miles front in France near St Quentin capturing thousands of prisoners and seizing key positions. Canadians storm Vimy Ridge, British attack near Cambrai takes Demicourt. Berlin reports signals of pro US sentiment and a separate peace push. German politics hint at electoral reform postwar while air combat claims mount.
The United States directly appeals to the Russian government urging measures to maintain internal concord and prevent German intrigue from jeopardizing the war effort. Secretary Lansing labels Germany as the greatest enemy of democracy worldwide and calls for allied cooperation to speed munitions production.
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