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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
1
Republicans attack administration and Democrats defend record of the president during a long Senate debate on the shipping bill. The process highlights partisan clash over tariffs and regulatory oversight as lawmakers argue over the bill’s implications for trade and national policy.
Lewis charged Hughes with display of ignorance in an attack on Wilson's too Proud to Fight speech. The heated exchange drew sharp words from both sides as court observers noted the political stakes in the case.
In Washington on Aug 10, the Senate sidelined the shipping bill amid partisan clashes over the Durand resignation and the Democratic administration. Senator Townsend attacked the Hughes-Durand matter, while Stone Hardwick and Hoke Smith congratulated Republicans for a new issue. Debate also touched on President Wilson and the Democratic platform while Senator Jones signaled a defense of the bill before adjournment.
The Colorado Republican Party praised presidential candidate Charles E. Hughes at the state assembly with Clarence Hamdin serving as temporary chairman. The crowd on the floor and gallery cheered and applauded as Hughes was mentioned.
Senator Stene denounced publication of the Danish West Indies treaty defying the presidents secrecy request. Republicans rejected the Democratic program and aimed for adjournment by September 1. The House was not in session with sessions ending Friday at 6:02 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Readable fragments show a weather forecast brief with region notes and temperature outlook. The text hints at conditions for the coming period and possible precipitation.
Weather report for twenty four hours ending yesterday notes max 93 degrees min 66 with a 92 degree reading at 6 pm. Southeast wind and a party cloudy sky pattern described.
A Republican assembly chaired by Mr. Hamlin debated the gap between the assembly and the primary election and heard from Women’s Christian Temperance Union workers endorsing Governor Carlson. Delegations on rules and elector selection were formed while Nicholson managers proposed seating eighteen Carlson delegates with half votes each in Denver, totaling nine Carlson votes.
Lord Robert Cecil told the House of Commons that conditions in Persia have improved with the dispersal of most German parties and agents. He added that financial arrangements with the Persian government would be settled soon and that Anglo Indian officers could command gendarmerie units in southern Persia.
A tornado that struck Oxford Nebraska early today wrecked the Chitaso Kurrington and Quincy roundhouses, tore off the opera house roof, damaged multiple buildings and injured three people. Heavy rain flooded almost all cellars in town.
Jamies O Brien, a broncho rider in Winslow Arizona on August 10, was badly injured when his horse fell on him during the Elks frontier days celebration. He was thrown twice, suffered a wrenched back and bruises, and is believed to have a fighting chance for recovery. The day also featured a 9 to 4 Winslow baseball win over Flagstaff and a large, orderly republican day crowd.
London Aug 10 Reginald McKenna chancellor of the exchequer faced criticism in the House of Commons over reliance on treasury bills. Critics argued the large bill stock posed a danger and urged a new war loan. McKenna said Britain could borrow abroad at favorable terms and defended the debt as sustain able within national income.
Uncertainty surrounds settlement efforts as mediation stalls and prospects for bringing parties to agreement fade. President may face call to intervene if talks fail to advance.
The four railroad brotherhoods and managers face a stalemate as the U S board of mediation keeps the talks secret. Mediators met the managers for over three hours while guards blocked access to conference rooms, with President Wilson’s involvement uncertain.
Mysterious papers including a torpedo drawing and an envelope to John D Rockefeller and a notebook with President Wilson’s name were found with Erling Iverson and Axel Larsen, suspects in the Black Tom explosion. They were held on $1,000 bail while authorities investigate the munitions blast two weeks earlier.
New York dispatch reports Colonel Roosevelt will campaign for Justice Hughes in Lewiston Maine on August 34 at a public event. The announcement followed talks with John McCrrath Roosevelt secretary and Maine Republican chairman Frank J Ham. Other campaign figures include Governor Willis of Ohio Senators Borah Caber Lavidge Sherman and Representative Longworth.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction barring Jersey City commissioners from enforcing a rail embargo on munitions shipments. The ruling found the embargo illegal and stated that only the Interstate Commerce Commission has power to regulate such shipments following the Black Tom explosion.
George Lawrence, 25, of New York, was killed near Palisade Colorado while riding a Colorado Midland freight train at noon. He died after being struck during the ride. A warrant was issued for Conductor Harley to appear before an autopsy.
The report notes a bold advance by Vtaling 13 followed by a vigorous push. Austrian entrenchments on the Isonzo front are pierced with 12,000 enemy taken prisoner in the engagement.
Italian forces pierced Austrian entrenchments north and east of Monte San Michele on the Isonzo front and near San Martino. The attack aimed to relieve pressure elsewhere, with Austrians counterattacking in several valleys. A Caproni squadron bombed Provacina and Derberg depots, dropping over three tons of explosives, while Venice received Lorales drops from a hostile plane. Despite heavy fire, the city of Gorizia largely survived as residents had evacuated. The Duke of Aosta led forces into the deserted city, with a fierce bridge battle at Podgora resulting in heavy Austrian losses before Italian infantry secured the area.
Juan Nef tall Amador sub secretary of foreign relations died early today in Mexico City after a recent serious illness. He underwent multiple operations including removal of a portion of his left side and later the remaining part was removed.
Juarez flags lowered for the death of Juan N Amador sub secretary of foreign relations in Mexico City He was former mayor of Juarez under Madero and led joint actions with Carranza and Obregon Here he attended the Scott Obregon conference last May General Francisco No 44 les commanding Juarez military district announced 1400 soldiers now in Juarez up from 20 two weeks ago due to troop redeployment after the Zo path campaign in the south
Salt Lake City August election of the National Association of Master Bakers placed WS McDonald of Memphis in the presidency with Paul Stern of Milwaukee as vice president. J Arnold of Providence KR J atta and B Strain of Battle Creek Mich named to the executive committee. Chicago will host the next convention. A constitutional amendment makes the retiring president a two year executive committee member. A resolution urged President Wilson and Congress to embargo the wheat crop to halt further price advances.
The lower house of the Rigsdag is expected to support the treaty transaction to sell the West Indies while the Landsthing could derail the plan. The dispute centers on the legislative chambers and their factions amid the proposed sale.
Ministers lead in a heated debate in Copenhagen as the Dan ish Rigsdagen considers selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. Officials defend the move citing international pressures while opponents shout against the sale. If rejected, dissolution of the Rigsdagen is hinted.
Senator Stone denounces the publication of the Danish West Indies treaty terms as dishonorable and vows an investigation into how a printed copy reached Washington and New York newspapers. He says any senator exposing the treaty breaches trust and should face Senate discipline while praising patriotic citizens and the President’s request for confidentiality.
A telegram from Budapest reports Count Michael Karolyi, leader of the independence party, urging a government declaration on war aims and termination terms for lasting peace. Premier Tisza counters that Karolyi seeks peace only with separate terms and vows Hungarian resistance to any attack on its integrity.
A man identified as Albert Goldman, age six, fell to his death today from the Singer Building in New York during a Broadway launch hour crowd. The incident occurred as onlookers watched from the tower of one of the world’s tallest structures.
An official report to Mexican consul Ives C. Lelevier states General Calles has nearly completed subjugation of the Yaqui tribe. He cites headquarters at Em Palmpa near Guaymas, peaceful conditions, troops aiding farmers, 200 warriors surrendering, and 300 Broncho Yaquis pursued. Preparations for Benora elections are noted with upcoming municipal vote.
Bainbridge Colby declares support for President Wilson in a letter to Democratic chair Vance McCormick. He joins a progressive committee coordinating with the Democratic campaign and accuses the opposition led by Charles Hughes of being a decoy. Colby warns the old guard would use Hughes if elected.
Canvass among Curry county farmers shows next year’s wheat acreage up one third to one half. If yields are average, Curry county’s wheat crop could reach 600 000 to 800 000 bushels, bringing 600 000 dollars to 800 000 dollars in new wealth. Despite the dry year, yields fared better than expected, and farmers see wheat as the main wealth of the area.
Dr. Julian Irias, Liberal nominee for Nicaragua's presidency, arrived in Corinto on the Ecuador from Costa Rica but could not land or enter any Nicaraguan port. He is a candidate in a bitter campaign. Miguel Alvarez, editor of a Managua paper, charged the government with illegal power in a recent Washington letter.
In Pittsburgh on August 10, prime purchasing agencies announced another five cent cut in crude oil prices. Pennsylvania crude now $2.35, Cabell $1.87, Mercer Black $1.85, Corning and New Castle $1.85, Somerset $1.79, Ragland unchanged at 75 cents.
Washington officials clarified that a subordinate official wrote to the German embassy seeking permission to publish a Lusitania note. The letter, signed by Secretary Lansing or Acting Secretary Polk, suggested publishing a December 4 note with a February 16 note, but higher officials dropped publication plans. Germany’s view of improved relations was noted as of concern to Berlin.
A conference of entomologists from New York New Jersey and Connecticut with federal and city health experts agreed on a new phase of research to determine if infantile paralysis is carried by insects. Entomological studies will proceed and any suspected insect will be examined by Dr Charles K E Banks. Interstate travel by infected persons will be strictly restricted under quarantine rules.
Laareep Texas August 10 nine Vil lista bandits and four constitutional ists soldiers were killed in a skirmish last Thursday between Cardenas and Tamasope Mexico. Rancher T D Hornbeck said he learned few details but mutual refugees reported hardships and property loss for nine Americans arriving here.
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