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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1915
Page
1
Noted artillery commander at El Paso heads to confer with Governor Maytorena of Sonora as Mexico pacification prospects surface.
Foreign mining representatives in Chihuahua confront Villa government demands for a 550000 loan to meet payrolls amid fears of confiscation. General Angeles says peace talks may bring factions together. Mastorena faction hopes to join in negotiations as Villa forces prepare for possible peace conference.
A traveling band of fifty preachers from a "fellowship of reconciliation" promoting peace propaganda was met with strong hostility in Leicester. Crowds raided their camp, burned tents and equipment, and beat male members. the group ended its performance with songs including "Tipperary" and "God Save the King."
Police solved the black hand window intrusion scare in Santa Monica Bay. A boarding school girl confessed after detectives traced the black paper hands to a group intending to frighten Delphin M. Delmas and other prominent residents.
Berlin reports the German government has compiled exhaustive copper data and concluded total supplies exceed 2 000 000 tons, enough for war needs for ten years. Much of the stock is usable without extra measures, with remainder available by substituting other metals.
William J. Bryan stated he has no political ambitions and no plans to seek office in the future. He defended peace advocates against the charge they want peace at any price, calling it a cheap epithet used by those who advocate war at any cost.
Amos Pinchot was the keynote speaker as the Lawson day event in Denver drew union labor supporters. The gathering, organized by the Women's Justice League, aimed to raise funds in defense of justice in labor disputes and announced plans to extend the league into a national organization.
Sir Edward Carson declares war can only end when the German ideals stand are crushed. The message frames peace as immoral and suggests Britain must pursue total victory as the nation’s mood shifts amid ongoing conflict.
Sir Edward Carson outlines a year of war from the British view. The statement rejects peace talks and pledges unyielding effort to defeat Prussian domination, asserting Britain’s resolve and peaceful aims for civil liberty.
The Journal urges readers to review local Albuquerque merchant advertisements in this issue. Neighbors offer bargains with quality goods and fair prices, seeking chance over out of town competition to stimulate a home buying revival through careful attention to the ads.
Amos Pinchot James H Brewster and Mrs Champion spoke at a mass meeting condemning first degree murder conviction of John R Lawson in Trinidad and urging labor to unite for government ownership of key resources. They argued private monopolization threatens democracy and criticized violent strike tactics while praising Britain’s war effort and naval strength.
A report notes that any failure to send food into Mexico City would trigger decisive steps from Washington. The article cites the role of the First Chief in averting escalation and outlines the potential policy pressures and timelines involved.
Reports say Carranza orders reoccupation of Mexico City and fortifies rail lines to Veracruz while pressing for U S recognition of a de facto government. He rejects a peace conference with Villa and Zapata unless adversaries lay down arms, leaving Washington to seek a middle ground.
Miss Catherine Barker heiress to 30 million dollars married Howard H. Spaulding Jr. at 4 20 PM at Harbor Point Harbor Springs Michigan. Hundreds attended as the ceremony linked two prominent families with plans for a world tour via Canada to the Pacific Expositions Hawaat and the orient over the coming year.
The battleship Nebraska, rounding Cape Cod in fog, collided with a bark believed to be the Mabel Meyers of Belfast, Maine. The bark was sunk with crew rescued. Nebraska not seriously damaged and headed to Newport to join Atlantic fleet maneuvers.
Washington July 31 United States moves to keep naval forces in Port au Prince Haiti after clashes kill six Haitians and two Americans. Caperton reports further disturbances likely and forces may withdraw only after a stable peace treaty and new government are established.
A Chicago elevated lines wage offer worth about two cents an hour in year one and a larger raise in year two was rejected by workers 1684 to 649. Arbitration will follow with Mayor Thompson serving as umpire as before. State's Attorney Hoyne will represent the employees. The elevated roads have not yet chosen a spokesman.
Kansas district court hears civil action by G. & Elliott alleging a voter's ballot for Congressman William P Borland in a north side precinct at last Augusts primary was not counted. A parallel suit in state court targets the Metropolitan Street Railway company franchise vote.
President Wilson received word that the battleship Connecticut with 500 marines had been sent to Port-au-Prince as unrest continues in Haiti. Read Admiral Caperton sent details of a clash that killed two American bluejackets while unofficial reports say the German submarine sank the Leyland liner Iberian with one American life lost. The president did not comment and stayed near the summer White House, relying on navy and state departments for updates while he and his family toured rural roads by automobile.
Emperor Francis Joseph announced Archduke Eugene, who commands Austro-Hungarian forces against Italy, has been awarded the military order of the first class for distinguished service. The honor was conferred in Vienna.
Bourse Gazette prints in all languages a message of gratitude to allies against Germany. It expresses confidence in victory over Teutonic forces and notes the struggle may last years. It cites a united front of France Great Britain Belgium Serbia Montenegro Japan and Italy.
From Petrograd to London officials publish imperial remarks on continuing war and alliance resolve. The statement honors Great Britain France Belgium Serbia Montenegro Japan Italy and others, praising loyalty and the goal of expelling the enemy. A separate HQ bulletin notes Russian troops ceded Haublin and withdrew to prepared lines along the rail corridor between Nova Alexandria and Relovety after night movements.
Dispatches via Constantinople claim India’s revolutionary movement is advancing per Overseas News Agency. Arab Afghan priests call for holy war as British authorities execute natives. A further revolt occurs in Singapore with rioters freeing German and Austrian POWs and interned civilians, including the Emden’s second officer Herr Lauterbach who reached Batavia.
Advices from Laibach report Teutonic forces evacuating the east as Russian troops retreat toward the Vistula. Austro German cavalry reach Lublin and sever the Lublin Chelm rail line. German efforts aim to cut the Warsaw Petrograd railway near Vilna as Western theater sees limited action. British ship Iberian sunk by a submarine with crew losses, while anti American protests erupt in Berlin.
London reports the fate of the Russian forces in the Polish salient remains uncertain as Warsaw may be evacuated. Austrian cavalry near Lubline hints a southern retreat barrier while von Hindenburg’s lines hold. If Warsaw falls, a major German victory could free over a million troops for a western offensive.
The German emperor issued a manifesto on the war anniversary stating he did not will war and that God is with Germany. He addressed the people from Amsterdam via Reuters dispatch, insisting his conscience is clear before God and history.
Paris July 31 The day passed without an infantry engagement but some air activity occurred with drops by aircraft on unirk the damage slight In Artois Angers and Arras reports indicate air operations with limited impact and no ground action tonight
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