06 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
Reports from Brussels describe heavy fighting around Liege as German forces under General Von Emmich push into Belgium. Belgian forts endure, civilians suffer, and a Belgian counterattack halts part of the German advance. G erman losses run high and British and American mediation talks loom.
North Sea naval action reported with note of non decisive importance. McKenna bill to curb undesirables passes all stages. Allied Belgian German front updates from Brussels and Liege cite fierce fighting and Belgian heroism. Kitchener named secretary of war. U S bankers to aid $300,000 in relief. British troops expected in Belgium per Le Peuple. German forces checked by Liege forts. Meuse pontoon bridge destroyed. Russian frontier patrols advance into Germany near Lyk Biala. Peace meeting disrupted by hostile crowd in Saffron-Walder. German warships claim coastal bombardment of Algeria targets.
Physicians say Mrs Wilson has only a few days to live amid a nervous breakdown marked by Bright's disease. The illness is described as making recovery improbable and death likely.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president lies at the point of death after months of illness including nervous ailments and Brights disease Four of the presidents daughters are at her bedside with relatives summoned doctors state recovery unlikely The president has kept vigil and appealed to European monarchs to stay conflicts as he oversees urgent domestic and international matters from the sick room
Agents of the federal government return to Mexico City after an attempted conference at Saltillo. The talks aimed at easing relations with General Carbajal proceed despite tensions with General Carranza.
Two envoys of President Carbajal to General Villa passed through Frontera on the way to Mexico City after talks with the constitutionalist leader amid reports Villa may seek talks with Carbajal. A decree fines reopening of closed industries within a month or face double taxation and mandates use of constitutionalist currency bought from Villa’s treasury at 35 cents per gold dollar while border money sells at 20 cents.
Amsterdam dispatch notes heavy guns heard on the Belgian frontier and smoke seen this morning. German horses that stampeded into Maastricht during the night were captured, indicating ongoing combat along the frontier.
Paris reports Germany declared war on Belgium and began moving forces from the area between Aix-la-Chapelle and Liege amid fighting around the border. Details continue on page two.
Washington reports that representations have been made to the German government for the immediate release of Americans interned there during mobilization. The move reflects diplomatic efforts to secure the swift return of U.S. citizens detained abroad amid wartime measures.
Washington reports the French government has placed several millions in gold with the American embassy at Paris for relief of Americans in France. The action, advised by the state department, was announced tonight.
Washington August 5 local thundershowers expected in most areas Thursday with the extreme southwest portion fairer. Friday generally fair across the state with a dry spell prevailing in the southwest region.
Mexico City August 5 provisional President Carbajal and General Venustiano Carranza reached a full agreement on turning over the government to the constitutionalists. Hostilities were suspended and a general amnesty is expected. After a conference with War Minister Velasco, officials said Carranza would grant guarantees and a peace pact would be ratified soon.
The article recounts a split among Gall supporters in Bernalillo County with two factions backing Marcos de Baca and one opposing Jaffar. Don Bifego Baca, then Republican county chairman, allegedly thwarted a Republican ballot by diverting official ballots and distributing 20 000 unauthorised ballots.
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