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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
2
Explosives used by airmen bombarded Dutch Village causing three deaths and extensive destruction to about a hundred homes. Authorities reported the attack struck the town center with scattered blasts damaging residential areas and leaving residents in shock. Several injured were rushed to local hospitals as investigators began assessing the incident.
Western Newspaper Union dispatches from Paris and The Hague report France and Italy to obtain ten million dollars in early loans. Berlin claims May Day munitions strikes. Dutch bombings devastate Zierikzee with casualties and extensive damage. Pershing named to lead American force to France as rumors of political crisis in Germany circulate. Amsterdam reports crisis rumors while Washington confirms initial loan totals of ten million dollars.
The Hamburg American liners Mortania and Clara Mennig have been handed over by the American government in New York for ally use. One ship will go to France and the other to Italy.
In a rare public display the United States Senate cheered Premier Viviani Marshal Joffre and Admiral Chocheprat, shouting Vive les France as Viviani predicted a democracy victory with French help. The scene echoed past joint sessions and featured continuous applause in the historic chamber.
A multinational funeral tribute honored George Washington with Marshal Joffre and Lord Balfour leading the wreaths at Mount Vernon. France and Britain sent high officials while United States cabinet members, military leaders, and diplomats attended. The Mayflower carried the dignitaries as taps sounded and the Marine Band played.
A Warsaw telegram reports General Count Szaptyck, longtime commander of the Polish Legion, has been named governor general of Lublin, succeeding General Karl Kuk of the Austrian army. The shift follows wartime command changes amid ongoing conflicts in Europe.
Congress approves a wartime army bill with large majorities in both houses, authorizing the expansion of the U S Army by conscription. The action signals a sweeping mobilization effort as the nation braces for broad military service.
Western Newspaper Union reports the House approved conscription by 397 to 24 and the Senate by 81 to 8. The measure drafts men aged 21 to 27, with House limits 21 to 49. Amendments would raise enlisted pay. War finance, food price actions, and other wartime items follow.
The American oil tanker Vacuum was torpedoed by a German submarine while en route to the United States. Captain S. Harris and part of the crew, including the naval lieutenant and nine gunners, are missing, with 17 men saved from lifeboats. The vessel of 2551 tons gross, 247 feet long, left New York March 30 for Birkenhead and carried 34 crew including 15 Americans.
Allied forces press a broad advance at Roeux in France as intense combat rages along a wide front. Soldiers from key units push to disrupt German defenses while aviation supports the assault with sustained air power.
Paris and London dispatches report French troops seizing trench lines near Mont Carnilet and expanding the Moronville area while British forces push near Arleux and Vimy. German losses exceed 6,000 in one day with 1,000 prisoners and 40 machine guns taken. Belgium and Guatemala diplomatic shifts noted as U S loan plans and military aid move forward amid ongoing world war tensions.
A massive explosion and fire at the Victor American Fuel Company's Hastings mine near Hastings Colorado entombed 120 miners. Rescue teams fought through gas and damp to reach the men as authorities assessed cause and chances of survival. Eleven bodies had been recovered with search efforts continuing.
David C. Wyatt, a leading Colorado livestock figure and long time pioneer, died suddenly of heart trouble at his Denver home after several days illness. Wyatt came to Denver in 1859 from Missouri, played a major role in agriculture and cattle with enduring influence in Colorado’s ranching history.
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