22 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1915
Page
1
Washington gives Germany time to explain the Arabic incident as officials recognize the gravity of the situation and offer opportunities for Berlin to provide an excuse.
Officials struggle to understand the alleged interference as key facts appear suppressed. The report notes growing concern over censorship practices and their impact on transparency and accountability.
No statement is available in official circles regarding the sinking of the steamer Arable. The tendency appears to be to state the matter without excitement as the press has avoided comment of any nature.
Washington moves to fix responsibility for the loss of American lives after the Arabic disaster. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing push for a German explanation and full opportunity to present its case before action. Ambassador Page and consular staff will gather all available survivor information and report on the incident. Mrs. Zelk Collingston provided one incomplete affidavit from the Arabic witnesses.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt presents a statement here at Crater Bay arguing the German response to the previous note on the sinking of the Arabic by a submarine and the murder of American citizens will not be met by mere dismissal of Bern.
Washington reports a Sunday fair in the west while the east portion sees showers. Warmer conditions are noted in the northeast. Monday is expected unsettled with continuing changes in the region.
The speaker condemns weak US reaction to German aggression accusing officials of timidity since the February note to Germany. He argues severing relations with Germany is insufficient and calls for immediate military readiness rooted in Washington and Lincoln traditions.
Owing to German occupation of large Jewish settlements and military actions many Jews face dire conditions. About 500000 Jewish residents have been deported and many more seek refuge in interior provinces lacking legal rights. The Imperial Council allowed Jews to settle in most cities except Moscow Petrograd and the suburban residences of Emperor Nicholas.
City and county officials search for five highwaymen who held up several automobile parties in Hutte last night. Losses in cash and jewelry are estimated around £5,000. Victims, including several women, were forced to surrender valuables while arranged in a row.
London Aug 21 the foreign office announced that cotton is now absolute contraband during the war to ease potential market disruption Britain plans measures to aid affected American interests The British move is mirrored by France and is effective from today King George signed the proclamation in the London Gazette declaring raw cotton cotton linters cotton nets and cotton yarn contraband during the war
Washington Aug 21 General Carranzas bid for recognition by the United States and Latin American republics grows clear as Obregon and other Carranza chiefs reply to the Pan American peace appeal. Carranza still plans to establish in Mexico City while leaders of Mexican factions discuss the future with Pan American delegates. Villa, lately urging inactivity, now says he will renew attacks on Carranza forces.
Washington officials say Great Britain has declared cotton absolute contraband of war after informing Secretary Lansing. The United States plans a formal protest citing Britain’s prior policy of keeping cotton free of restraint and expects a long diplomatic exchange or possible arbitration to resolve the issue.
In a set of replies from subordinates, First Chief Carranza signals recognition for his government in the near future. The notes indicate continued alignment within the leadership circle as plans progress.
Eleven flood victims were recovered in St Louis and suburbs with the death toll increasing by one. A farmer drowned near Edwardsville Illinois when his home washed away on Cahokia Creek. One man died when a boat carrying four capsized in East St Louis. Of the eleven dead, ten were Black and one was a white woman.
New Orleans August 21 Continued efforts to communicate with the United Fruit liner Marowijne overdue from Belize Honduras since Monday were fruitless tonight. The steamer Sion reached here without sighting the missing vessel. The Marowijne with twenty eight passengers and sixty five crew was believed to be near the Yucatan channel when the tropical hurricane struck there last Monday.
In Britain, questions run high about the United States stance after the suspected sinking of the steamer Arabic. Public debate centers on potential diplomatic or military responses amid international tensions.
British and Danish reports describe a German destroyer attack on a Danish island and the sinking of submarines with heavy casualties. The incident inflames Scandinavian neutrality concerns as Spain protests sinkings Isidore and Perla Casto. Bulgaria Turkey tension rises while Greece's Venizelos returns to power and Baltic operations threaten Riga and Petrograd.
Paris dispatch says heavy artillery exchanges and intense combat ongoing in Artois as forces clash along the western front. Night statement notes fierce bombardment by both sides with no clear breakthrough reported.
The report notes heavy bombardment in Roye Laesieny Alsner valley and Charpagne with about forty shells fired. A wounded one is listed and bomb warfare continues at Perches and Vauquois while mortars and bombers persist in Ammert willer area destroying ammunition depots.
Foreliners in Vera Cruz protest to American Consul Canada over Henry W. Francies a British subject and American correspondent held since August 6 on rebellion charges after a secret military court preliminary trial. Reports say other foreigners may face arrest.
The Western Federation of Miners suit to recover local union property valued near 100000 was dismissed in federal court on a jurisdiction ruling after prior federal and state court actions. The federation had earlier won in district court but the Supreme Court reversed. The local union had withdrawn from the parent organization a year ago in June.
Texas coastal area reels after a hurricane last Monday and Tuesday left 256 known dead and 65 missing. The disaster struck southeast Texas with widespread wreckage and property losses near fifty million dollars affecting residents and crews of vessels and facilities along the coast.
Verona dispatch reports Italian artillery hammering Trent outposts as Austrians defend a 200 mile barrier from Stel Via near the Swiss frontier to Lake Garda. Mount Panarotta overlooks the Trent defenses as Italian forces press a difficult ascent.
British submarine reportedly torpedoed a German cruiser in the Baltic during the Gulf of Riga fighting. The statement notes enemy losses include torpedo boats and gunboats Sivutetch and Koreets, with no major front changes near Kovno, Narew, and the Vistula line.
Italy announces war on Turkey citing Turkish support for Libyan revolt and blocking Italian civilians. Rome reports suggest large troop moves to the Gallipoli peninsula and potential joint Franco-British action, with a naval squadron ready at Taranto and an ultimatum note delivered to the Porte.
Italy appears ready to declare war on Turkey over Libyan revolt support and Asia Minor actions. An Italian squadron was poised to sail from Taranto within minutes, with 150000 troops to join Franco British forces on the Hipeli peninsula if hostilities begin. Reports from Petrograd note German torpedoing of a cruiser, Russian retreats under Austro German pressure, and German naval activities in the Gulf of Riga amid ongoing sea warfare.
Geneva reports indicate Bucharest and surrounding capitals exchanging rapid telegrams about potential mobilization. Rumors suggest Romania may begin general mobilization on August 16 while Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia maintain excellent relations amid ongoing tensions.
Russian gunners downed a Zeppelin approaching Vilno after it was hit four times. The craft carried the pilot and engineer with eight soldiers, a machine gun, bombs, incendiaries, and photographic gear, according to a Petrograd dispatch via Reuter Telegram.
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