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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
6
A digest of recent global wire service items highlights a mix of political developments, economic updates, and cultural events. Authorities report shifts in leadership, market indicators show volatility, and notable incidents capture public attention across several regions.
A condensed war summary reports Bohemians near revolution and Italian retirements near the Floridan front. American sailors lost on a torpedoed vessel, Kronstadt garrison surrenders, and Allied gunners sink two German U boats. Romania reorganizes for combat, Pershing and 100 navy aviators arrive in France, and a massive British explosive attack signals intensified hostilities. Submarine losses climb as Belgian and German artillery duel near Ypres, Irish volunteers praised for Belgian drive, and supply convoys reach France. British and Allied gains stall on the Belgian front, while air losses mount across the Western Front. Norwegian steamship tonnage is recorded, Haig resumes offensive in the Mesines Wytschade sector, and the French navy welcomes American volunteers. The Western front, U.S. war loans, and military promotions dominate daily updates with Leonard Haig’s advance and policy shifts in training reserve officers.
Reports describe Major General John J. Pershing arriving in England with his staff after an upbeat voyage. Elias Abrams and family arrive in Paris from Berne via Constantinople, while various war updates from Petrograd to Vienna detail peasant congresses, Italian offensives, and losses. A missing steamship Frederick crew messages wash ashore near Orkney as Britain torpedoes fade into ocean-wide conflict.
The report lists events across New Mexico including reunions, fairs, and depot developments in Las Vegas and Raton. It notes windstorm damage at Belen, bonds bought by Clovis Lodge, teacher attendance at a normal institute, and registration at the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe. It mentions court actions, appointments in the state guard, and upcoming ordinances in Santa Fe.
A patriotic observance marks New Mexico's registration day for the draft, with an estimated 30,000 registered statewide. Arrests include George Lawrence, a Socialist, in Farmington for disrespecting the flag, while other reports cover Lyons murder investigations, a Scottish Rite reunion postponement, and calls to draft idle men to relieve labor shortages.
Western Newspaper Union News Service, Washington, June 8. Official returns from states show registration exceeds 10 million, with seven states and DC totaling 816,407 registered versus Census estimates of 848,917. Pennsylvania led with about 950,300 registered. local boards to handle exemptions and a national lot-draw system to select men for examination, with no blanket class exemptions.
Juan Reyes Pino and Deeidiro Pino, each sentenced to seven years in Leavenworth for boxcar thefts, escaped after overpowering the jailer and locking him in a cell. The jailed man cried for help as passersby laughed until the city marshal arrived. A $200 reward is offered for their capture.
W B Dillon, Socialist ticket candidate for state representative, was arrested in East Las Vegas on a conspiracy to defeat the selective service law. He allegedly wrote letters urging recipients to oppose men’s registration for military service.
State College reports Colfax county farmers respond generously to government drive for increased production. County Agent W. Martineau and extension workers say plow and farm crews work overtime to plant the largest crop yield ever in Colfax.
A tornado struck Perry Oklahoma destroying fifty buildings in the business district. Several people were injured but expected to recover. Damages are estimated at 160000 dollars. The storm marked the fifth tornado in Oklahoma that week.
A fragmentary testimonial from Mia of Enhant Pa describes crying spells and recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad invites women to write for confidential advice to the E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.
On rising and retiring gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment, wash off with Cuticura Soap and hot water after five minutes. Continue this treatment for ten days and note the change. Free sample by mail with Book Address postcard to Cuticura Depts by Bouton. Sold everywhere.
Mrs Gwendolyn Von Style and Griffin recount a scene in the drawing room. Griffin protests orders about remaining awake while Mrs Von explains proper greeting and etiquette for a gentleman guest. The dialogue hints at tension and underlying self deception.
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