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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
1
Chaves secures state fair display funds from Roswell district for a large monster exhibit. The party’s bid and appropriation boost plans for a first class showcase slated to draw crowds.
Roswell New Mexico report notes Chaves county commissioners approve a 500 appropriation to fund a county exhibit for the state fair. Funds handled by county officials will finance a display of agricultural products and registered livestock to travel from Roswell to Albuquerque after a pre fair exposition.
Wing Washington Aug 11 Partial regulations for enforcing the new seamen s law were issued by the bureau of navigation. They cover allotments or advance wages to non dependents and require ship articles reflect compliance. Regulations take effect November 4 for American ships and March 4 1916 for foreign vessels with treaty provisions and abrogation changes noted.
One million fifty thousand ounces of United States gold coin valued at over nineteen million dollars arrived in New York from England on a British warship and was moved to the subtreasury under heavy police guard. The shipment, kept secret, traveled by rail from Halifax after a long ocean voyage. A Wall Street rumor estimated total value with securities between thirty and fifty million dollars, including railroad bonds and preferred shares. Crowds watched the unloading as motor trucks conveyed the gold to the treasury.
A joint meeting of the Raw Fur Merchants Association and the Fur Merchants Credit Association approved a petition to President Wilson. They argue the British blockade and contraband orders demoralize the fur trade, noting New York handles up to 75 percent of U S buying and selling and 80 percent of manufacturing. The petition cites the contraband ruling and blockade effects on the industry.
London dispatch reports that Germany offered Russia Galicia and the Dardanelles with guarantees of Russia's frontiers. The plan would permit Russia to cede Egypt to Turkey and not oppose Germany's peace with Russia's allies.
Sacramento aged report states Nick Gloris died July 12 in Martinez California with bubonic plague confirmed by bacteriological exam. State health board notes this is California’s first plague death since October 1913 and links infection to ground squirrels.
The Panama Canal reopened this afternoon allowing ten ships to pass including the steamer Finland with many passengers aboard. In total twenty ships had been delayed by the Gaillard Cut slide which blocked the passage since last Saturday.
Paris reports a confidential May memorandum to Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg from German manufacturers and agricultural associations outlining terms to end the war. It calls for territorial, financial and military pledges to create a greater Germany with Belgium placed under empire legislation and integrated railways and waterways to secure credits and future leverage.
Tacoma Aug 1 Three remedies for overproduction depresses the lumber industry were urged to the federal trade commission by J W Bloeder of the West Coast Manufacturers association He proposed a legal combination to limit output government approval of a selling agency for foreign trade and tax relief to ease the burden on timber owners who cut trees to avoid confiscation as mills face market pressure from surplus supply.
Itawa Ontario reports an official statement giving grain at terminal and storage elevators as 2,000,000 bushels. The figure reflects the aggregate stock level reported today.
A tense report says Americans along the Texas border arm for defense against assumed attacks from Mexicans. The piece notes residents near the boundary seek to reclaim territory once part of the Southern Republic, reflecting border anxieties and regional tensions.
Rumors spill over into Texas Cameron Hidalgo and Starr counties as Mexicans and fugitives cross the Rio Grande prompting US troops and Rangers to pursue bands. Authorities cite the plan of San Diego and warn of possible revolts along the border with several hundred fighters believed active.
A note of protest was dispatched to Secretary Lansing and to ambassadors and ministers in Latin America regarding interference in Mexican affairs. The action underscores Uarranza’s stance on foreign involvement and seeks formal diplomatic acknowledgment.
Attitude of First Chief is regarded as defiance of efforts of United States to restore peace to republic. The report notes heightened tensions and signals military actions amid border concerns.
Washington reports three Atlantic fleet battleships ordered to southern waters amid Vera Cruz tensions. Carranza urges restraint and a cautious pace for any actions. diplomats push for a neutral peace conference to settle Mexico’s civil strife.
The Interstate Commerce Commission voted five to two to allow modest freight rate rises for Western carriers, citing poor financial condition and lower earnings. The approved tariffs will raise carriers' revenue by about 1.63 million, while about 5.57 million was rejected. Hearings began after filings on December 15, 1914, with further passenger and service rate reviews pending.
The document lists elements that overthrew Huerta and supported the reform program and notes a forthcoming Washington session once replies to an appeal arrive in about two weeks. It describes a plan for identical communications from six Latin American governments and anticipates broader regional alignment once formal recognition is given.
President Wilson departed Cornish at 2 PM en route to Washington to confer with Secretary Lansing and cabinet members on the Mexican situation. He aims to advance the Pan American plan and safeguard foreigners in Vera Cruz, with cabinet talks set for Friday morning and discussions on defense, Maitland disaster, and seamen’s law interpretations.
Washington August 11. Secretary Redfield orders sweeping changes in steam boat inspection rules after the Maitland disaster. Inspectors must issue permits only after personal vessel inspection and written records. A special committee of supervising inspectors will study Great Lakes safety and passenger protection.
Russians fight to free themselves from Austro German pressure in Poland as German artillery tests Kovno's defenses. Submarines renew activity sinking eighteen ships, including British trawlers. Anglo French plan to break Turkish lines at Gallipoli expands with St Louis shelling Turkish batteries. Negotiations with Balkan states show no new moves.
Vienna reports the Polish faction in the Austrian parliament published a manifesto seeking a Kingdom of Poland with Warsaw as its capital within the Habsburg realm. The national committee backs the manifesto and urges Poles freed from Russian rule to send delegates to a general convention to build a united nation.
Paris reports an official insurgent dispatch detailing intensified artillery fire north of Arras and in the Argonne. A German attack with at least three regiments breached our lines briefly near Biarville Vienne Le Chateau and Hourette ravine but was repelled by counter attack. Further east near Fontaine Aux Charmes and in the Vosges violence occurred with cannon load reports.
Berlin issued official notice detailing the auxiliary Meteor's bold action after eluding British patrols. The statement notes Meteor attacked the Ramsey after breaking through British forces, then blew itself up to avoid capture.
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