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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
2
Entente Powers rejected the German peace proposal, declaring the offer empty and insincere while signaling readiness for a conference. The move preserves the Allies' resolve as negotiations proceed amid ongoing hostilities.
The article blends wartime diplomacy and a long list of proposed terms, citing German objections and Allied responses. It covers reparations, border rearrangements, independent states, and guarantees, with focus on Belgium Serbia Montenegro Romania and Greece. It also reports U S eclipse forecasts for 1917 and a Tucson tragedy.
Notices issued by the Copper Queen Mining Company inform customers that only contracted ore will be smelted. The policy prohibits accepting ores beyond contract terms, a move mining men say will cut off Boover ore from outside sources.
Tokio reports no new cases since November 15 as the cholera epidemic greatly abates. Across the empire the daily case rate has fallen to about twenty, signaling a sharp slowdown in transmission.
Alamosa Lafayette Cox, age 62 and unmarried, died by self-inflicted gunshot using a 23 caliber high power rifle placed against his lower jaw. The incident appears to be a suicide.
General Carranza firmly refuses to accept Atlanta city protocol amid a commission disagreement. Authorities debate jurisdiction and terms as officials press for compliance while opposition cites governance concerns.
Washington reports say the Mexican situation nears a pause as the Mexican and American commissions fail to reach a final accord on the protocol. Secretary Lane states negotiations with Gen Carranza are closed while no immediate troop withdrawal is planned. Diplomatic exchanges continue via Ambassador Arredondo who returns to Mexico City to confer with Carranza.
Germans pressed the offensive in the east washing back Russians and Romanians toward Moldavia while Russians held positions and repulsed attacks between the Buzea and the Danube. London condemns Salonika expedition and urges recall. Macedonia remains unchanged as artillery duels continue in the Austro-Hungarian theater and patrol activity increases on the western front with British forces repulsing near Vermelles.
San Diego Panama-California International Exposition ends at midnight January 1 marking two years of public access. Wilson telegrams praise the event while officials report year attendance near 2.25 million, slightly below the 1915 peak.
The note, transmitted via Ambassador Penfield, states the imperial and royal government favors a direct exchange of views among belligerents at an early neutral location to pursue a lasting peace. It agrees with the President’s idea of initiating peace negotiations after the war ends and expresses willingness to cooperate with the United States on preventing future wars.
York claims new insanity evidence for De Arthur Warren Waite, the confessed John J. Peck killer awaiting execution at Sing Sing. Waite’s attorney Walter Doud and his brother Frank plan a new trial as part of ongoing efforts. Villa forces reportedly occupy Saltillo, capital of Coachuita, between Torreon and Monterrey, a claim denied by Carranza officials.
President Wilson, aged 60, received widespread congratulations from across the country and abroad on December 28. The report notes Villa defeated near Chihuahua, marking a notable event in the conflict.
Bundled wire-service items report Carranza forces defeating Villa troops near Hustillos sixty miles west of Chihuahua City. Dec. 27 skirmishes at Peden and other outposts, Villa reportedly moving north with thousands. Also notes on Capitan Villa and Murgila garrisons, plus broader war news and political appointments across the Southwest.
Revised figures reveal 214 Republicans 213 Democrats 2 independents 2 progressives 1 Prohibitionist 2 contested seats. A majority requires 218, so neither major party can alone secure control. independents may determine leadership. Fortyseven women burned to death in Quebec asylum fire. Europe receives 760 million in food from U S ports. first eleven months food exports total 404 million breadstuffs rise. Nine of eleven defendants found guilty in wild horse fraud case. one acquitted. one dismissed by judge.
Washington reports President Wilson tentatively agrees with Congress leaders on bond issues to meet part of the 1917 18 treasury deficit estimated at about 130000000. With Secretary McAdoo he plans additional revenue measures. The president urges bond issues only for temporary emergency expenditures.
Petrograd reports Teutonic allies open to peace talks while entente insists on full compliance with their terms. In Romania and Danube sectors German and Austro German forces press advances as Russian and Romanian troops withdraw. Verdun sees a failed German assault and Haig calls Somme a sweeping entente triumph amid weather aiding advances.
Washington notes show New Year wishes sent to President Wilson from rulers of belligerent and neutral nations and leaders across the Americas. The ceremony was muted with no New Year reception or diplomatic breakfast, though Baker and Daniels held receptions. Cablegrams from world leaders arrived at the White House wishing a Happy New Year.
Salt Lake City report notes the commissioner of immigration labor and statistics has collected over 18 thousand dollars for underpaid women since Utah’s minimum wage law was enacted three and a half years ago. Carranza Celebrates 61st Birthday observed in Querato Mexico as Gen Carranza marks his sixty first birthday at friends’ home near here on December 30.
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