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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
1
G Hughes Ayers notes that current good times largely come from the war in Europe and argues ongoing prosperity will not solve long term economic issues.
In an open meeting, Hughes promoted a national budget system, elimination of the pork barrel, and protection of American industries. He argued that prosperity hinges on tariffs and conservative economic policies, denying that European war profits alone ensure growth.
Senate resumed debate on a shipping bill while Senator Penrose pressed for an inquiry into government appointments outside the civil service. A proposal to appropriate 200,000 for West Virginia flood victims was introduced by Senator Chilton.
Temperature readings show a minimum around 58 degrees and a high near 77 degrees. A southwest wind existed with clear skies during the period ending yesterday evening.
The speaker argues for ending partisan rewards in government and eliminating pork barrel spending. He insists on selecting only the most qualified individuals for public office and taking decisive action against political patronage to ensure fundamental reform. He frames these moves as essential constructive policy.
In Paso Aug 14 Captain Chester B Staten of the Massachusetts Infantry reports stepping onto mud flats near The Island to check an outpost shooting. A Mexican bullet kicked water about fifty feet away prompting no return fire as guardsmen bolstered the post for night. Private Philip Smith described three shots from the Mexican side.
In Columbus New Mexico on August 14 18 The Twenty eighth Massachusetts guardsmen who backed Private Hugh Clarke face court martial for Clarke who is arrested on charges of sending false and malicious reports about his superiors.
Scores of absentee representatives returned to the capital tonight for the fight over the conference report on the 315 800 000 naval bill which begins in the house tomorrow. Chairman augett will move that the house concur in the increases providing 147 ships in a three year program including four battleships and four battlecruisers. President Wilson and Secretary Daniels back the larger authorization. Democratic Leader Kitchin opposes the measure and will likely speak against the conference report. A contest is expected on Senate amendments for navy yard improvements and officer promotion changes from seniority to selection.
Washington August 14 debate on the ship bill became a time killing session while the finance committee prepares revenue legislation. Republicans pledge to vote on the ship bill once the revenue bill clears the senate, with a lengthy postponement planned. Senators Weeks Gallinger and Sterling call it a move toward socialism and a war against American shipbuilding. Senator Sherman warns of government ownership.
Russians continue harassment of General von Bothmer's forces as Podgiacy falls, Petrograd reports. The article notes ongoing maneuvers on the Stripa front with Austrian retirement in progress and battlefield strain evident in the region.
Last week’s operations show Austrians retreating to a line between the Carpathians and Pinsk marshes as Russians smash rear guards. The Red Army reports 34,200 soldiers and 1,730 officers captured, along with 69 guns 342 machine guns and bomb throwers, amid marks of heavy Austrian losses.
An official dispatch from Berlin notes Russian advances east of the canal were repulsed and Allied assaults near Lub and Graberka failed with heavy losses. It cites successes south of Brody and near Zhorev, while Balkans activity was minimal. British and French assaults south of the Somme were repulsed with heavy losses, and the village of Fleury saw enemy action repelled in the night.
Constantinople reports the Turkish army in Persia routed Russian forces on the right wing after several battles. Russians fled northeast, leaving prisoners. Turkish detachments engaged hostile cavalry near Hamadan and cleared the Hamadan plain in successive attacks.
Austrian and German forces endure mounting pressure as Russian troops advance in Galicia. Allied retreat speeds up as the czarist army presses from the east, forcing command changes and withdrawals to stabilize front lines.
Reports from the front describe Teutons and Austro Germans holding lines while Russians and Avatrians push near Brody and Sereth Ziota Lape rivers. Turkish offensives on Perso-Armenian fronts continue as the destroyer Lassee is sunk by a Chernin submarine.
One hundred thirty Chicago post office workers on the Mexican border with the national guard were dropped from the rolls by Postmaster Campbell in compliance with a Washington order. They may be reinstated after honorable discharge from the army.
Postmaster General Burleson announced no postal employees would lose pay due to service with the national guard. He cited a June 9 order directing reinstatement to former positions for guardsmen called into service and upon muster out.
An official Vienna statement says Austro-Hungarian naval air squadron bombed Venice on August 11 striking the arsenal railroad station outer works and outer forts despite stormy weather. A Rome dispatch dated August 12 reports the destruction of Santa Maria Formosa church in an air raid on the night of August 14.
President Wilson spoke with WS Marsh treasurer of the national committee and Henry Morgenthau chairman of the finance committee about funding the Democratic national campaign.
Report reads that our forces held toward evening after advancing near Sakkiz. A left-wing contingent forced the enemy from the heights south of Tatuan and pushed them north toward Akhlatte, which we now hold. No enemy within twenty miles north of itlis.
Republican nominee vigorously assails the Democrats for failing to reduce the cost of living in a Spokane speech.
Spokane audience hears Charles Hughes criticize Democratic tariff policy and anti dumping provisions as ineffective. He urges a protective tariff to shield American workers, defends wartime prosperity as from policy choices, and condemns administration for border preparedness lapses amid Mexican border tensions.
In Spokane Hughes spoke to an all female audience about suffrage and governance. He urged a new spirit of patriotism and efficient government, defended tariffs, and contrasted his views with the current administration as he prepared to depart for Tacoma for another rally.
President Wilson held talks with both sides of the looming nationwide railway strike. A possible basis for arbitration forms emerged as the president plans another round of discussions. Employers oppose Newlands act arbitration and may back a larger board, while workers push for eight hours and overtime pay.
New York August 14 volunteers are sought as infantile paralysis cases rise. Six recovered patients donated blood for human serum trials with Dr Leroy B Vail showing improvement. William Ashman Major of the Independent Iron Workers union died in Elizabeth New Jersey at 45 after a week illness. Health officials from DC and Tennessee conferred with Dr Charles E Vanks as federal staff gains three surgeons to regulate interstate travel. The year’s death rate surpasses 1915 for the first time this year, blamed on the epidemic.
State and federal authorities move to wipe out mosquitoes in Laredo Texas to curb dengue fever brought from interior Mexico where outbreaks are reported. Quarantine not yet declared though officials cite about 1000 cases at Monterey and 50 at Victoria.
Washington August 14 Senator Chilton introduced a bill to appropriate 200000 dollars for relief of flood victims in West Virginia. The measure was referred to the appropriations committee for consideration.
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