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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
2
British forces deploy armed guards to reinforce a three mile front in France as they press to break German lines along the Western front. The push centers on strengthening positions and securing footholds amid ongoing battle conditions.
Washington reports renewed tensions over the submarine blockade following Count von Ber nstorff returning to Europe. German naval attaches from neutral nations summoned to Berlin for talks while the blockade's alteration is under consideration. Also notes Dutch and Danish shipping interests reacting to the shifting policy and allied responses.
One thousand troops of the Sonora command led by Gen Guillermo Chavez moved from Juarez along the Mexican Central railroad to pursue Gen. Jose Ynez Salazar and his rebel command that attacked a passenger train at Laguna station on March 9, killing forty five guards and wounding three passengers. Yaqui Indians accompany as scouts to trail Salazar.
Washington reports a formal note stating U S ships will be armed in certain zones to safeguard vessels and lives after Germany’s submarine threat. The Navy will arm ships whose owners apply, with gun crews under direct government control. Ambassador Gerard travels to Washington from Key West. Gold shipments and navy yard plots also feature in the day’s news from London and Philadelphia.
Organized labor's national representation conference offered its services to the country in all fields if the United States enters war. In Sacramento Hiram W. Johnson, senator elect, announced his resignation from the governorship effective March 15.
Gen. Venustiano Carranza secured a near unanimous victory in Mexico City three years after leading the revolt against Huerta, marking the largest tally in the republic. The Supreme Court postponed ruling on the constitutionality of the Adamson eight hour law in Washington.
Cleveland reports forecast settlements of the eight hour dispute regardless of Supreme Court action on Adamson. Union leaders promise a common plan and notify Wilson. In New York, officials warn a strike will not be allowed as the government prepares to arm American ships against Germany. News from London and Geneva notes cabinet tensions in Germany over the plot against America. Carranza signals amnesty for Mexican refugees but excludes Villa and top conspirators.
Gen. Jose Carlos Murguia invites Gen. George Bell Jr and staff to a Juarez luncheon on March 12 to mark the saint's day. Bell accepts and will be the first American commander to cross the border bridge since 1914 when Gen. E Z Steever visited Gen. Victoriano Huerta.
Grand Rapids publishers family announces the engagement of Margaret Wilson, daughter of President Wilson, to Frank R. Compton. The notice notes Compton as a Chicago publisher and Grand Rapids native. Also included are brief military muster out dates for First New Mexico infantry at Columbus and First Arizona infantry at Douglas around March 20.
Western Newcomer Union News Service from Petrograd reports Russian forces advancing toward the Mesopotamian frontier have driven Turks from a position near Bixitun. Turkish retreat to Hadjiabad as Macedonian artillery duels continue. Baghdad captured by British forces. British press bureau confirms occupation after General Maude telegram. Berlin notes renewed fighting in Champagne while French gains on the Ancre front. Storstad sunk by a submarine. Dr Heckscher foresees Anglo American vs German-Russian-Japanese blocs. war loss totals exceed ten million in Europe and adjacent fronts.
A mile wide cyclone tore through Newcastle Indiana on Sunday leaving 25 dead and over 250 injured. The tornado destroyed hundreds of homes and city blocks, inflicting more than a million dollars in damage across a wide swath two blocks wide and many blocks long.
Former President Taft told Vermont lawmakers that there must be no uncertainty in backing the President to use all forces to protect merchant ships, officers, and passengers at any cost. He cited the arming authority fight as twelve senators killed the bill by blocking a vote.
Wenzel Kubit an escape convict returned to Minnesota state prison to complete a sentence for murder after a decade of attempting to reform under the alias William Coles He gained community respect and two nominations for state offices at Austin prior to his arrest The crime traced to 1900 involved the arson of G McCarthy s farmhouse and a burning bones discovery.
Authorities concluded a farmer was murdered after being missing. Kabat, a farm worker, was arrested and sentenced to life. After entering prison he allegedly escaped and hunted for McCarthy across the Americas. His tale led to a trail ending when a pamphlet photo linked him to the missing man.
Atlanta detectives after days of store surveillance report that keeping money in the stocking is safer than a handbag. Officers warn against displaying cash on counters and suggest wearing money in stockings due to purse thefts and quick access from short skirts.
The report lists mixed bids for cattle including steers and cows with pulp fed, hay fed, and veal calves prices alongside hogs sheep and lamb figures. It also provides hay and grain market buying prices for Colorado and Nebraska upland, second bottom, timothy, alfalfa, straw, wheat, corn chop, and bran with per ton and per hundred weight figures.
The list shows graded eggs and assorted produce prices including No 1 and No 2 net eggs in Denver and Beggs, various creamery products, and per unit pricing for fruits vegetables and packing stock. Items include apples pears carrots cauliflower celery onions potatoes and other garden goods with unit prices and weights.
Price quotations cover metals and ore markets in New York and Colorado plus Chicago livestock, grain and provisions. Lead 10% asked, bar silver 75e, copper $31.62 st. Louis spends. spelt ter $9.98. tungsten concentrates $17 per unit. crude ores 60% $15.25. 25% $9.40. 60% $8.70 to $10. Chicago markets report hogs and cattle prices, mixed and heavy categories, calves and sheep ranges. grain prices list wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and fats like lard and ribs. Butter, eggs, potatoes, and linseed notes included.
Miss Romo a maid at 1827 Grant street sues Mrs. Charles J. Dunn for 3500 dollars alleging fear and nagging prompted a hurried descent to the basement where a dark stairway caused her to slip and dislocate her right shoulder. The suit cites the employer as impetuous domineering and nervous.
Harry Snyder of Centralia narrowly escaped lifelong jail time for grand larceny. Committed in July 1915, the record was overlooked and his case never called as six terms of court passed. Deputy Sheriff Hidiny alerted the district attorney to his presence in jail, and he was released.
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