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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1915
Page
1
Washington takes decisive action as federal officers assume control to restore order amid mounting unrest. Officials outline immediate steps, asserting temporary authority to secure key regions while civilian governance is reestablished. The move centers on maintaining public safety and upholding constitutional processes.
American naval units take control of the port office national palace and related facilities in Port au Prince Haiti causing civilian fear. Col Bai K K Cole commands troops while Capt Edward L Beach handles administrative disputes as Dr Rosolve Bobo arrives aboard Celtic. A Sunday meeting of the national assembly is called to elect a new president.
Washington announces an additional regiment of marines ordered to Haiti to reinforce Admiral Caperton as troops operate ashore in Cap Haitien and Port au Prince. They sail from Philadelphia next week aboard the Tennessee with 1 10 men 79 machine guns and four 105mm pieces under Colonel Welker. The Haitian parliament plans a Sunday meeting in Port au Prince to elect a president with potential candidate Tobe arriving with troops to disarm on arrival.
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, reportedly en route to El Paso to relay Washington’s stance on Villa’s confiscation of foreign property in Chihuahua and Juarez. Villa postpones trip to Chihuahua and shifts mining meeting from August 9 to 11 as talks with British and other foreign reps proceed.
An old weather note says New Mexico will be cloudy with possible showers in the southeast and warmer in the west. Saturday appears cooler with a chance of showers in the southeast portion. Sunday remains cloudy with possible showers in the northern portion.
Winnipeg reporting indicates the Liberal party won 42 of 46 seats in Manitoba’s provincial election, with Liberal Conservatives taking two seats and two races undecided. Sir James Aiken failed to win Brandon city, Premier Norris and his cabinet returned with large margins.
Temporary repairs to the Nacozari railroad roadbed and bridges enabled a trainload of supplies to reach Naco zari on Wednesday. The Montezuma Copper company operations resumed as the mills and concentrators, employing thousands, reopened. Alberto Garcia, allied with Villa, offers to join the constitutionalists if amnesty is granted and commands 350 followers.
A Karlsruhe message reports Queen Victoria of Sweden accepted an honorary membership in the Red Cross. The letter was sent to her brother Grand Duke Frederick of Baden confirming the distinction. Berlin dispatch notes the acknowledgment appears in state communications.
The Overseas News Agency describes Bavarian forces under Prince Leopold storming Warsaw, crossing the Vistula with pontoon bridges and encircling Ivangorod. Cleared Russian defenses on both river banks, prompting celebrations in Berlin as signals and bells joined in gratitude.
The Washington meeting of Latin American diplomats adjourned after agreeing on the general peace objective for Mexico but leaving the exact steps undecided. Secretary Lansing will draft an appeal to the Mexican people as President Wilson weighs the plan, with talks to resume in New York next week. Major General Scott travels to the Mexican border to meet Villa as discussions consider military leaders and the role of the cientificos in rehabilitation.
Dispatches from Vienna report joyous demonstrations across the city after theWar news. Public buildings and private homes display flags as crowds flood streets. Riegstrasse near the war ministry blocks with cheering crowds. Reports from Berlin note resistance to calling untrained landstorm aged 42 to 45.
C. K. Lewis, a prominent mining man and merchant in the Rocky Mountain region, died at his Salt Lake City home today from acute intestinal trouble. A Wisconsin native, 43, he ran a business at Butte, Montana before moving to Salt Lake twelve years ago.
Secretary Lansing indicated the conference will continue in New York with diplomats notified when ready to resume. The plan backs sending Thinl representations to military leaders and to General Carranza urging a new recognized government. Alternatives include selecting a strong non Civil War figure, facing many obstacles but potentially solvable, possible embargo on war materiel for noncompliant factions.
President Wilson, in Cornish New Hampshire, keeps in close touch with Secretary Lansing on the Washington conference with Central and South American diplomats and the dispatch of Gen Hugh L Sevat to the Mexican border. He also learns of a Sebastian Texas raid that left two dead and follows the Eastland sinking investigation led by Redfield. The day marks the first anniversary of Mrs Wilsons death with tributes from Rome Georgia.
American steamers Llama and Wico bound from Stockholm with petroleum were seized by German forces and taken to Swine munde. The Llama was seized August 4 near Lillesgrundet and the Wico August 5 near Overe Sund.
Yesterday's war brief says NovoGeorgievsk north of Warsaw remains Russian on the Vistula as von Hindenburg advances. Bridges are destroyed, Warsaw fortifications abandoned, and Russian retreat covers new lines toward Kovno Grodno and Vrest-Litovek. Austrians seek to trap retreating forces while Germans push east toward Petrograd rail links. Pola bombardment by airships noted. Llama and Wico captured en route to Sweden.
German reports claim Warsaw fortresses captured largely intact, while Russians evacuated Ivangorod. German experts say loss shifts fortified base away from Russia, enabling new offensives. Russians reportedly defend Novogeorgievsk while facing German pressure from three sides. details remain scarce.
Amsterdam dispatch reports General von Kesgel, Berlin military commander, ordered a salute of sixty victory shots at noon to celebrate the capture of Warsaw. The message from London datelined August 6 adds that Berlin authorities issued the salute in honor of the Polish capital's fall.
A Copenhagen dispatch to the Daily Mail says Kutne Kovne residents are evacuating as the governor and staff depart. The banks have left and the population has been fleeing for a week, signaling growing danger amid the conflict.
Six members of a twenty four person advisory committee were announced to assist the tariff commission league in financing propaganda for a non political tariff adjustment study. Members include John Mitchel F D Coburn A P Grout Warren Stone W Hoard and Mrs Samuel B Sneath. Remaining members to be named soon. Funds are subscribed to sustain nine months of work.
The Morning Post editorial warns the country that Russia’s position is grave and internal excuses aside, the German northward push remains strong. It notes the Entente’s perilous stance and the need for decisive action as Russia copes with German offensives and strategic pressure.
Seventy three convicts on a motor truck were crossing a railroad track when a switch engine approached. They chose not to jump for fear of being shot by guards in a following car. The collision injured seven, possibly fatally, with twenty others hurt. They had seen the engine too late to safety.
In Sebastian, thirty seven miles north of Browneville, two men were arrested by U S customs river guards in connection with the killing of Al Austin and his son Charles. They were jailed at San Benito with heavy guards amid fears of violence.
United States cavalry Texas rangers and citizen posses hunt a band of about a dozen Mexican raiders who attacked Sebastian Texas killing Al Austin and his son Charles. Adj Gen Hutchins visits Sebastian and may urge sending Texas National Guard to Cameron County. A witness Millard identifies several raiders as Sebastian residents, linking local Mexicans to recent outlawry.
San Antonio August 6 The United States army via General Funston refuses to send more troops to the Rio Grande valley, citing officers that raiding bands are largely Texas born or domiciled Mexicans and that depredations are state matters not federal offenses. If raiders cross with arms federal action will be taken.
Buenos Aires August 6. The government presented to the chamber of deputies a 1914 financial report showing expenditures of 341 million dollars and receipts estimated at 301 million dollars.
London dispatch reports Russians evacuated the Vistula line with Novogeorgievsk fall to Austro German forces. The move aims to deny rail and river access to German troops while defenders prepare for a prolonged siege.
An official Austrian bulletin from Vienna via London reports progress northwest of Ivangorod and ongoing battles between the Vistula and Bug rivers. It says Italian attacks in eastern Galicia fail, with artillery and infantry repelling efforts, and notes Italian balloon shot down near Monfalcone plus Austrian gains near Monte Paralva in the Carnian Alps.
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