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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
2
A U S department forecast released in July projects a dramatic rise in food production, with grain harvests and related outputs anticipated to surge. Government economists cite favorable weather, expanding acreage, and improved yields across key commodities driving the forecast.
United States farmers respond to President Wilson with a forecast of a near record corn crop of 2 billion bushels for the coming year. Winter and spring wheat, oats, barley, rice, potatoes, and other staples are projected at higher or lower levels than 1916, with notable gains in corn and tobacco and mixed changes across crops.
London July 8 reports detail a second raid upon London by German airframes. The assault lasted about twenty minutes with air combat over the metropolis, resulting in 37 killed and 141 injured in the Metropolitan area and Isle of Thanet. Six enemy planes were shot down, three by naval airmen at sea. Additional notes include a Berlin clerical party stance on peace and a Tucson motorcyclists endurance win.
Berne reports Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg said Germany will not accept peace without annexations and must win the war with full strength. He defended his role, attacked Erbberger, and hinted at possible resignations by Zimmermann and Helfferich amid the political crisis and demands for clear peace aims and reform pledges.
London July 11 Russians capture Halles, key to Lemberg, as Korniloff’s cavalry and Cossacks pursue Kirbach south of Halifax area, forcing the Luko vitza river. Gallia fronts shift, Austro-German lines retreat toward Zlotwala and Braezany, with 14,090 prisoners and vast stores seized. French press back crown prince in Chemin des Dames. Food bill voting set for July 21 in Senate. Silver price at 79 1/2 cents. United Verde and United Verde Extension mines report full operation resuming after strike.
Rio Janeiro reports the destroyer Matto Cro 0 has discovered an enemy submarine base near Santos, the newspapers announce, signaling a significant wartime naval development with potential strategic impact.
London reports that fourteen German air raiders dropped bombs on Harwich Essex. Eleven people were killed and thirty six injured in the seaport town attack. Local authorities confirmed casualties and ongoing rescue efforts.
Liberia plans to deport all Germans to France within days. The move, confirmed from officials in London, transfers nationals from Liberia to France under unspecified arrangements.
A powerful explosion rocked the Mare Island Navy yard destroying a powder magazine and causing extensive damage. The blast damaged nearby facilities and prompted emergency response from naval crews and local authorities. No fatalities are yet confirmed.
Six people die and thirty one are wounded after a massive powder explosion at Mare Island magazine. Navy and Justice Department agents join naval authorities to investigate the cause as Vallejo reels from shock and damaged vessels. Fortunes shift as nearby towns feel the blast and relief efforts mobilize at the Mare Island yard.
President Carranza asks Mexico City lawmakers to grant extraordinary powers to negotiate a loan of 100 million pesos gold. The request, conveyed in a formal communication, seeks authority for international financial dealings.
The Senate approved a Robinson administration amendment to curtail alcohol production and seize spirits in bond, aiming to ban beer and wine later. The move to recommit the war revenue bill to cover revenue losses passed, signaling a major stage in prohibition efforts.
War brief: Prince loses at Ainse on the Meuse near Verdun as French deny gains. Russians capture 7,000 in Galicia and advance toward Stanislau and Lukva river with 48 guns taken. German crown prince efforts fail against Mont Haut Mont Camillet. Washington wets vs drys vote on beer ban.
President Wilson issued an embargo blocking exports of coal, fuel, food, metals, arms, and other items to many nations including Germany and Austria-Hungary. The measure prioritizes food and raw materials for the U.S. and allies while pledging fair, cooperative aid to neutral nations.
United States District Attorney John W. Preston announced 139 indictments tied to alleged American neutrality violations. Ninety eight pertain to a world wide plot to foment revolution in India, forty one to the Steamship Sacramento case. Named individuals range from millionaires and diplomats to Hindu laborers as enemy agents sought influence abroad.
An extensive price list from the Denver Colorado market covers hay and grain goods including feed, hay types such as prairie and alfalfa, and per ton buying figures. It lists cattle, cows, yearlings, and feeders with varied prices, plus live poultry and wool items. Also included are metal, grain, and produce quotes from New York, Boulder and Chicago markets, with assorted commodity prices across multiple states.
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