Lincoln County Allocates Funds for Fair Display
Lincoln County commissioners meet and approve spending 500 dollars to assemble a display for the upcoming fair. They intend to gather the best specimens from the section and present them at the event.
14 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1915
Page
1
Lincoln County commissioners meet and approve spending 500 dollars to assemble a display for the upcoming fair. They intend to gather the best specimens from the section and present them at the event.
Lincoln county commissioners approve a 500 dollar appropriation for a county exhibit at the state fair in Albuquerque next October. Local boosters aim to showcase mining output, cattle and apples, with a strong delegation expected to attend and boost Lincoln’s standing among New Mexico counties.
The Pacific Mail Steamship company says it is disposing of its fleet and has sold five steamers Manchuria Mongolia Korea Siberia and China to the Atlantic Transport Company of West Virginia. No price or terms were disclosed and officials declined to discuss further details. Vessels remaining under the Pacific Mail flag will sail from San Francisco to Oriental ports in August aboard the Mongolian.
The British government refused to permit two ships carrying coal bought by a Swedish firm for the Swedish navy to depart England. The move provoked sharp criticism from a Swedish poet and attracts public attention.
Attorney General Gregory said no new federal suits against anthracite coal carriers are expected after the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered broad freight-rate reductions and found carriers guilty of unlawful discriminatory practices in favor of allied coal companies.
Lord Robert Cecil, under secretary for foreign affairs, said the Allies may deem cotton contraband to deny it to enemies. He refused to specify dates or a fixed plan, but indicated such an act could be legal and internationally justified if implemented. The statement signals possible future government action amid wartime pressure.
Official dispatch from Rome reports the Austrian submarine U. P. was sunk yesterday morning in the Adriatic. The second officer and eleven crew members were saved and become prisoners.
The Italian general headquarters statement dated August 13 reports continued enemy night attacks and Italian counter actions. It notes clashes on top of Cordilana and upper Cordova, Italian repulsals, and success in dislodging the enemy on Monte Pinna. On other fronts demonstrations near Rieme and Mrazio, and gains east of Plava are mentioned, with limited results on the Carso front during a stormy night.
Vienna reports no change on the eastern Galicia and Vledimir-Volynskyi regions while Austro German forces push westward near the Hug the Auette. They say Radzyn and Viedave are reached and coastal Italian front actions were repulsed. An Austrian armored train expelled guards in Musch valley. Submarine U 12 reportedly sunk with all hands.
The French ambassador at the state department made a second payment on the American-owned Pot ton steamship Dacia. The exact amount was not disclosed.
The fighting general is not to resist even if attacked but to retreat without offering battle. Officials emphasize a peace pledge during resumed talks aiming to avoid further bloodshed and find a ceasefire path.
Reports from El Paso describe General Obregon advancing on Torreon and near Nuevo Laredo while Villa and Carranza clash over peace efforts. The piece notes U S state department mediation aims to curb fighting and protect Villa’s pledge to resist attack amid broader Mexican political maneuvering.
Morning Journal reports via Daily Telegraph Petrograd that German troops in the Russian theater have fallen into a trap set by Grand Duke Nicholas. Russians seized Toviny, cutting German lines between Poniewesch and Vilkimir and triggering frantic retreats to reconnect with neighboring groups.
Rome August 18 reports Mount Etna showing only expert interest activity and no eruption at Vesuvius or Stromboli. The day’s bulletin notes Etna’s brief period of unusual, technical activity while others remain quiet.
Official communication says within three days eight machine guns and munitions were captured near Ari Burnhum in Gallipoli. Artillery hit a hostile warship off Ari Thorny and trenches of a hundred yards were taken near Seddul Bahr to storm.
Christiania reports that the British auxiliary cruiser India was sunk by a German submarine in Norwegian territorial waters. Norway asserts the western sea area has long belonged to its sea territory and notes the torpedoing occurred on August 5. The Norwegian government conveyed this stance to Germany.
At Angelos on August 13 the convention of the International Typographical Union rejected proposals by James M. Lynch and others to confine future conventions to Indianapolis or Colorado Springs after 1916. The laws committee reported unfavorably on salary increases for officers and on letting small locals appoint delegates by office. Proposals to equalize women’s representation and to grant local unions with under 100 members a delegate were defeated.
Petrograd reports Russian troops repelling German advances near Paga and German attempts near Kovne failing. Russians retreat to new lines while evacuations occur at Bokelow Stedive and Lukow. Berlin admits Kisasians attacks on Hindenburg forces but claims no success. Gallipoli sees Turkish gains near Seddul Mahr and Ari Burnu. English coast bombed by Zeppelins with casualties. Austrian submersible sinkings and Italian coast bombardment noted.
Washington sends a Pan American appeal to Mexican leaders aiming to heal differences and end the war torn republics hostilities. Officials hope diplomacy leads to peace and unity amid ongoing struggles.
Washington dispatch reports the Pan American effort to urge Mexico toward restoring constitutional government. Secretary Lansing says the plan aims to win Generals Villa and Carranza over with diplomatic pressure and a potential peace convention. Romulo Benitez and Argentine officials traveled to Washington for talks on the plan and misinterpretations are denied.
Plans called for formal reception of Jose Cardoza Brazilian minister to Mexico and longtime representative of American interests in the republic He is due in New Orleans Sunday Sacramento Leon J Canova head of the state department Mexican affairs division left for New Orleans to meet him and arrange escort to Washington He asked Louisiana Governor Hall and New Orleans officials to extend courteous reception.
The Central Union of Banks and Bankers issues a circular to members urging opposition to speculative investments and market tips. It calls bankers to refuse stock purchases on margins and to avoid advising clients on speculative dealings ahead of the third war loan.
Washington Aug 13 Seventy five landmarks and statues commemorating national history were declared national monuments under a final act of congress. The list includes Father Junipero Serra monument Monterey California Sloat monument landing of navy at San Francisco surrender monument Vicksburg Custer Mont Liberty statue New York harbor Dutch monument at San Juan Puerto Rico Maine memorial Arlington Cemetery Yorktown monument and several Civil War battlefield monuments.
Cardinal Gibbons issued a strong denial of London dispatches claiming he and Cardinal O Connell planned a neutral Catholic conference in Switzerland to discuss peace plans amid the European war. The Vatican has not officially acknowledged the meeting and the report was not authorized.
President Wilson returned from Cornish to find a towering pile of papers awaiting his signature at the executive offices. The documents included pardons restoring citizenship, commissions for federal appointees, navy court findings, and other matters accumulated during his absence.
A Morning Journal Special from Chicago reports a sharp drop in U S wheat as Italian government measures allegedly curb speculation and purchases. Exporter sources say cancellations on 2 000 000 bushels shifted the market, with prices plunging to 1 07 a bushel for September delivery.
British coast endured two Zeppelin raids overnight with casualties and damage. Six killed and twenty-three injured as fourteen houses were seriously damaged. News covers Hindenburg taking command against Russians near Kovno and German attacks from the Argonne to Artois, with mixed results and ongoing Balkan negotiations.
Berlin reports Siedlce, east of Warsaw, captured by German forces. Army headquarters cites progress in the Argonne attacks on Martinswerk, advances between the Narew and Bug rivers, and gains in the Dvina sector. Prisoners, cannons, and machine guns listed. von Gallwitz and von Seholsz noted.
The Russian war office admits the evacuation of Sokolow Stedice and Lukow east of Warsaw. German forces in Riga region are said to be driven back. The report notes Russian pressure near Koyno and ongoing operations to the east of Warsaw.
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