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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1916
Page
1
The War Department directs all National Guard units not at the front to proceed to the border immediately. The order covers 28,000 additional troops as part of border operations.
The War Department ordered national guard units not yet on the border to join border forces, relieving mobilization camps that lack recruits. Kentucky Ohio and Vermont units to move first, with infantry and support companies, as transportation and equipment are arranged. Secretary Baker defends the move as necessary and notes militia remains a constitutional defense.
Senator Taggart spoke on revenue as Senator Bankhead announced support for the shipping bill. No session details provided.
The speaker notes distress among classes and stresses border safety and protection of citizens lives. Gratitude is expressed for militia members who have placed themselves under duty, praising their spirit and vital service to the country during this period.
Senator Bankhead of Alabama, once among seven Democrats who opposed the last shipping bill, told the Senate he will vote for the pending measure though he would oppose unlimited authority for a proposed shipping board to purchase ships. The chamber continued debate as other former opponents signaled backing.
An air raid on Dover by two German seaplanes struck the British naval port this Friday afternoon. Four bombs were dropped. one officer and six men were slightly injured. no major damage beyond broken windows. Anti aircraft guns fired. raiders fled seaward.
A head on collision on the South Cambria Traction line near Echo and Brookvale killed 25 people and badly injured 63. Motorman Angus Varner and another operator were involved as a car sped down a hill into a stopped car. Coroner and doctors investigated delays in treatment due to local medical shortages.
President Wilson signed two appropriation acts totaling about 27 million dollars for agriculture and 1.225 million dollars for the military academy. The actions were announced today in Washington.
Reports indicate a new plan for overthrowing the government led by Senor Carranza. Plots hatched in Juarez and Chihuahua target the First Chief with the objective of decisive change.
El Paso reports unrest spreading through Chihuahua with no single revolutionary body but many agitators linked to Villa Madero and Orozco factions. Arrests include prominent figures in Juarez Parral and Juarez authorities impose surrender orders. Villa reportedly regroups in Mapimi as authorities bolster troops and prepare to address Columbus raid.
In Chihuahua Mexico Gen Trevino announced the arrest of leaders from former bandit circles. About 100 detainees include Jose Inez Salazar Felix Terrazas and Lieut Col Felix Delgado among civilians and officers. Arrests followed identity of further plotters with Canuto Reyes aiding authorities. Prisoners to be tried by court martial with possible execution.
Constable John Height of Courtland Cochise county was shot through the hip when two Mexicans ambushed him after a burglary. He fired and killed the assailants, crawled two miles to report the ambush, and a posse pursued them, finding the bodies near the scene. Bright is expected to recover.
Republican candidate continues assault on the administration over foreign and Mexican policy, launching a new attack in a ball park setting.
Charles F Hughes spoke at a park rally in Butte Montana denouncing the Democratic Party for failing to uphold its platform and decrying pork barrel graft. He condemned the administration abroad and pledged bold critique until a president takes a stand to reform. He then left for Spokane to continue his northwest campaign tour.
The Danish Landsting plans to form a committee to study the ratification bill for selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. The government faces opposition in the Landsting and possible dissolution of the Rigsdagen with a new constitution, amid political tensions and proposed suffrage extensions and lowered voting age.
A Constantinople telegram reports Turkish forces retreating east of the Suez Canal after enemy advances. Turkish troops held the first line trenches then faced a rear attack as sandstorms hindered reconnaissance and operations near Katia.
Financial circles expect an official statement within a fortnight that Britain will obtain a new loan reported at 250 million dollars. The two year loan carries 5 percent interest and notes offered at 99 to finance purchases of munitions in the United States.
French armored cruiser Arriving at Pensacola brings word of the fate of the German submarine reputedly sunk by a British patrol. The report ties a British action to the loss with confirmation from naval observers.
An orderly aboard Captain Lique's Admiral Aube refused to confirm or deny reports that a British patrol boat sank the German submarine Deutschland after it was sighted at dawn. The cruiser arrived with forty German prisoners aboard and caused a harbor bustle as officials investigated the claim and its potential implications for Gulf ports.
Halifax dispatch reports the Admiralty at time of writing knew nothing of the sinking of the German submarine Deutschland, a merchant ship reportedly damaged near Pensacola earlier today. The statement comes from Halifax, a base for British naval operations in the western Atlantic.
Pensacola notes Augteo Captain Leskivit of the French armored cruiser Admiral Aube arrived today and denied rumors from an orderly that the ship had received a wireless message from a British patrol boat claiming Denutschtand would act Tuesday. He said no information was received.
Reports from Great Northern and Northern Pacific for the year ending June 20 1916 show higher operating incomes. Great Northern net income rose to 7 214 ANS4.88 with expenses totaling 45 562 972.29. Northern Pacific expenses rose by 2 258 662.97 but revenues increased over 12 500 000, yielding a net income of 50 493 159.83. Northern Pacific total operating revenue reached 75 939 280.66.
Fort Morgan Aug 12 John I Burrows a 40 year old ranchman was struck and killed by lightning today as he tended cattle on his range. The accident occurred on his ranch prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities.
Denver August 12 President Wilson stated in a letter to the Jane Jefferson Democratic club that equal suffrage for women is a strong national movement. He noted women participate in public questions study issues and vote like men and pledged to use party influence to support state action. The address said women's progress is vital and that war shows nations rely on both sexes. S H Thompson of the attorney general's office spoke at the banquet.
Sir Edward Carson in an interview with Matin says Germans should be treated as barbarians in peace and war He calls for allied governments to declare punishment of Germans and to withhold diplomatic representation until those who violated international law are punished in Berlin capitals and abroad
McKinley County faces a sharp GOP fight as Gregory Page who has long ruled the county battles to be the Republican nominee for state treasurer. Page leads the Page faction against Hubbell Burs slate with Mur ray of Silver City backing Hubbell. Contested delegates, party symbolism and factional tactics surface as August primaries loom and a county convention is set for August 21 1916.
Russian and French troops report successes in northern France and Galicia. German trenches north of the Somme are captured as the Central Powers face mounting pressure on multiple fronts.
French and Russian forces report renewed gains on multiple fronts. In France the French push beyond the third German line near the Somme, seizing trenches and Maurepas with about 1,000 prisoners and 30 machine guns. On the eastern front Austro Germans retreat along the Stripa line after Russian advances into Tarnopol region and Brody. Italian efforts push toward Trieste as Duke of Acosta’s forces occupy Oppacchiasella near Gorizia while Austrian defenses stiffen east of Gorizia.
Petrograd reports General Letchitsky presses toward Halicz, key to Lemberg, as Russian cavalry harasses German lines. Monasterzysk falls to General Leherbachoff aiding the right bank advance, while Sakaharoff widens the attack on von Bothmer's left flank and disrupts Tarnopol railway communications.
East of the Somme the German emperor appeared in a village behind the front and reviewed a hastily improvised parade. He decorated officers and soldiers, spoke briefly, then moved to the advanced position amid fog and a dramatic scene near a French chateau. News reached London via Berlin and stations in Paris.
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