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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
2
President Wilson announces that the peace plan proposed by the pope is not accepted by the Allies. He frames the aim as securing lasting tranquility and calls for continued American leadership in guiding the world toward peace.
Fragmented wartime dispatches recount a cautious U S reply to Papal messages urging peace. The text argues for a general disarmament concert and restitution of prewar borders, while condemning militarism and warning against domination by a single power. It emphasizes upheaval, international obligation, and the need for sober judgment in pursuing lasting peace.
Washington The War Industries Board will fix copper prices for war uses. Officials at the board suggested a range of 20 to 22 cents a pound. Stockholm to host an international women’s conference from September 16 to 18 involving belligerent and neutral countries in a semi private gathering.
President Wilson era themes echo in a long statement from Robert Lansing, calling for a just peace based on rights of peoples, not governments, and warning against punitive terms. The document urges unity, disarmament, and arbitration while rejecting vengeance and empire dismemberment as a basis for any settlement.
In Moscow Gen Korniloff closed a conference with a pledge that proposed army discipline measures would be immediately put into effect. He expressed belief in the genius and reason of the Russian people and a brilliant future for the army, asserting ancient glory would be restored as cheers followed his conclusion.
Republic forces Germany to back down after protests over sea terrorism. Strong entities include Argentina and Germany with a diplomatic stance noted amid mounting tensions at sea. The report records a shift in posture following pressure from Argentina and allied responses.
Berlin agrees to modify blockade to allow Argentine vessels carrying food to pass and promises indemnity for the sinking of the Argentine steamer Toro. The settlement aims to preserve friendly relations, with German and Argentine authorities to arrange payment.
The note from President Wilson is seen as the Allied selected spokesman on world democracy, a climactic point in a series of state papers supporting anti autocracy. The article suggests the United States will answer the world in advance, with intrigue over whether the entente will adopt similar reasoning and issue supportive notes.
War brief describes Italian advances on the plateau and Trieste evacuation as civilians flee. It notes German counterattacks waning in Verdun, rains halting fighting in Flanders and northern France, and Russian disaffection near Hukowina. The Riga campaign appears paused with German hopes to seize the Baltic seaport diminished.
Governor Burnquist issues a proclamation barring the People's Council of America for Democracy and Peace from meeting in Minneapolis or elsewhere in Minnesota after Sheriff Langum reports potential disorders. The action aims to curb pro German and anti war agitation amid wartime tensions.
Henry A. Riker of Raton, receiver for New Mexico-Colorado Coal and Mining, filed in Federal Court to recover 231,877.41 dollars alleged to be advanced to Yankee Fuel Company of Colfax County. The petition asserts Yankee Fuel is insolvent, mismanaged, with dissipated assets and decline in value.
Moscow reports Premier Kerensky declaring Russia in mortal danger and vowing to crush any attack on the provisional government with blood and iron. His hour and a half speech at the National Conference drew overwhelming applause from democratic groups and cabinet members. He warned leftist threats and rallied against armed counter revolution.
A cable from the United States expresses readiness to aid Russia as President sends greetings to the National Council in Moscow. The message underscores ongoing cooperative ties between the two nations during the visit.
President Wilson to the Moscow National Council pledges U S support to the Russian government in their fight against enemies and to back democracy. Kerensky, before troops at the Hippodrome, expresses confidence in crushing counter revolution and repelling German threats as Moscow hosts the conference likely to trigger ministerial changes.
Washington aug 21 guidelines instruct correspondents to use company and regiment in addresses for Private Jones A Company First Infantry Camp Dodge Iowa If unknown use state and regiment for mail delivery until organization complete Houston to host more negro troops amid riots Maj Gen George Bell Jr assures no further trouble U S advances gold to San Francisco and extends Russia credit McCarthy denial frameup in Butte lynching case Wheat price rumor denied Hoover price talks omitted 25 000 drafted men to receive officer commissions
President Wilson with Dr. H A Garfield named fuel administrator fixed anthracite prices and capped bituminous wholesale profits. The note lists mine and regional price levels, shipping allowances, and limits on railroad owned mine sales and retail markups as the government tightens coal control.
Washington outlines the 1917 war and general outlays totaling about 19.3 billion dollars. Expenditures include 7 million to aid allies and current government costs. Shipbuilding aims at 1,270 vessels of nearly 8 million tons. European and domestic notes cover Arctic exploration and Greek politics. Two killed in Wyoming auto crash. German girls in Switzerland receive official harvest duties call.
Dispatches report Italian forces advancing north of Gorizia on the Isonzo front as Austrian counterattacks are repulsed. Rome says 23,000 prisoners and 600 officers captured with heavy Austro-Hungarian losses, including the so-called iron division. French gains near Verdun widen as Meuse front fights intensify and air support aids Gen. Cadorna on other sectors.
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