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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
1
Senate Democrats finalize the revenue bill by agreeing on a corporation license tax and removing objectionable stamp tax features. The caucus aligns on key provisions to advance the measure.
Senate changes tax measures to raise revenue by trimming stamp duties and imposing a 10 percent net profit tax on munitions manufacturers and a 5 percent levy on materials used in war products. A 50 cent license tax on large corporations was added to replace stamp taxes, with higher rates on incomes above specified thresholds. Senator Underwood vows opposition to proposed dyestuffs tariff and tariff commission plans.
Washington reports the 260 060 000 revenue vote highlights a massive spending drive as 64th Congress appro priations near completion. Ship purchase bill worth 50 6 million and a large naval bill push totals beyond prior records, with several major programs and contracts including $204 000 000 for the nitrate plant and $6 000 000 for roads. The final aggregate may reach about 1 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 or more, depending on last supply bill outcomes and the deficiency appropriation. The plan enjoys White House backing and broad party support.
Fragmentary report mentions weather outlook for New Mexico area with ambiguous origin and date. No specific conditions or temperatures available in the readable text.
Yesterday's weather showed a high of 87 and a low of 60 with a 27 degree range and SW wind under partly cloudy skies. Congress moves toward final defense bills this week as the ship bill and workers compensation advance, with a potential adjournment aimed for September.
Washington August 13 Charges by Charles E Hughes over the appointment of Daniel B Finn to succeed Henry N Clapp as assistant appraiser of merchandise at New York drew a reply from Secretary McAdoo. He called Hughes pettifogging and said the Clapp case is a fortunate one for this purpose. He offered no further public statement.
Deming New Mexico August 13 The Ket and Second Arkansas infantry arrived from Little Rock and set up camp under Col Henry Stroupe with no incidents and no illnesses reported among the men.
El Paso reports from El Nacional claim social agitators fuel discontent in Mexico with food scarcity and unemployment cited as key factors. Gen. Benjamin Hill allegedly ordered patrols to break strikes, while rumors of executions in Juarez and revolts are unconfirmed by authorities.
Preliminary figures from the Internal Revenue Bureau for the year ending June 30 report total collections of 5313,723,294, up 97,042,264 from 1915. Ordinary revenue and income taxes contributed major shares with detail on brackets, taxes on spirits and tobacco, documentary stamps, and special taxes, plus compensation for costs of collection estimated at 7,190,000.
An explosion at the Ashington colliery near Blyth early today kills thirteen miners. The cause of the blast is not known and a full inquiry is expected.
Hard fighting along the Somme, in Galicia and Italy yields gains for Entente troops. Soldiers push forward as obstacles are swept away and positions secured.
Rods of combat report hard fighting from the Somme to Galicia and the Italian theater with Entente gains cited northwest of Pozieres and near Maurepas. Rumors of Turkish retreat east of the Boc canal clash with London claims of pursuing British cavalry. The Duke of Acosta strengthens an offensive in Trente driving Austrians from Monfalcone and Gorizia, while Russian countertacks near Monasterzyska highlight ongoing volatility.
London reports King Victor Emmanuel thanks the army for its victory at Tiorizia describing it as another step toward Italy's holy aspirations. The king calls the achievement a glorious advance on the nation's ardent war path.
London reports British forces in Egypt still driving back Turkish rear guards after a recent battle east of the Suez Canal. Cavalry pursuit reached a position east of Hirs El Abd Manen with no materials found, but ashes marked the abandoned Turkish camp.
War office report says forces under General Smuts launched a simultaneous offensive in German East Africa. Brigadier General Enstin led a wide encircling move north and northwest of the Nguru mountains, advancing to Mhon du mission by August 8 and reaching a position overlooking the Majonga valley after a fifty mile march.
Berlin reports the repulse of Russian attacks at various points on the eastern front in today’s official announcement. French and British forces reportedly hurled large masses of troops against German positions on the Somme front yesterday and last night.
In Monfalcone and Gorizia sectors Italian forces press their offensive and push Austrians from fortified positions. Official communication reports over 2,000 prisoners captured.
Ground action under heavy bombardment sees French forces seize multiple armed forts and fortified redoubts within approximately one hour and twenty minutes during the battle against Teutonic troops.
Paris reports a fierce front advance as French artillery bombardment preceded a mass attack. French troops captured multiple trench lines and armored works along a broad front in under two hours. German defense crumbled as forces rushed forward toward Maurepas and Carigus, with the village reportedly entered by hand to hand fighting.
Colorado Springs Aug 13 delegates from the Colorado State Federation of Labor open a five day convention with over 206 accredited. Agenda includes labor legislation union support for state lawmakers and workers compensation law changes. Notables from AF of Labor and allied unions address the gathering. Invitations extend to Arizona and New Mexico federations.
The Second South Carolina infantry detrained at Paso, Texas and joined the First regiment in camp. The First Arkansas infantry passed through on the route to Deming, New Mexico.
An Associated Press correspondent reports relentless gunfire as British forces push forward daily, capturing points despite harsh winter conditions. The ongoing offensive shows steady progress with repeated successful advances at multiple locations.
British artillery and air power hammer German positions near Pozieres and Bapaume as analysts note ongoing offensive with strong line gains, high casualties, and continuous bombardment. Australians report stout German counter attacks repelled by howitzers and machine guns.
The report notes only seventeen typhoid cases in the vast army in France despite extreme heat and battlefield conditions, burial challenges, and sanitation issues, underscoring the significance of inoculation in prevention.
Seventeen persons were injured when a switch engine backed from a siding into westbound Texas and Pacific passenger train No. 5 near El Paso. Both engines were demolished and passengers along with local crews were taken to hospitals and reported recovering. Notable passengers listed include H. G. Tunatall Kirkland Texas A. L. Kern Dallas Joseph Trippe New Orleans A. E. Tucker Chicago James W. Gill Tomasco Texas Mrs M. Thompson Fulton California and B B Penn Fort Worth Texas.
Paso Aug 13 General officers of the national guard contingents ordered stringent steps to stop fake stories in militiary coverage. An officer will read papers from home states and report malicious or misheading articles. Unproven allegations lead to restricted access or court martial. The move follows complaints that guardsmen and reporters misrepresented facts on the border assignment.
Russian sources report General Von Bothmer in full retreat along the western front after losing the Stripa line. Letchitsky moves to threaten his right flank while other maneuvers aim to trap the Austrians on a new line near Halicz and Tarnopol.
Former forestry chief Clifford Pinchot files an open letter to Interior Secretary Lane accusing him of abandoning conservation. He warns the Phelan land amendment would open navy oil reserves, threatening construction of oil burning ships and leaving the navy without a first class capability.
President Wilson urged good offices to avert a general railroad strike that could paralyze commerce and lay off about two million workers. Negotiations collapsed after the Brotherhoods rejected arbitration, prompting a Washington conference with leaders from both sides.
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