22 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1916
Page
1
A great sustained battle has raged with brief pauses as forces in the Southwest consolidate positions. The campaign features persistent actions and shifting front lines amid ongoing combat.
Petrograd reports heavy fighting on the southwestern Russian front as Russian forces press toward Kovel from the Stokhod region. German fortifications east of Kovel prompt flank attacks while Austro-Hungarian reinforcements in the Carpathians momentarily slow the advance.
Overseas dispatches from Stockholm cite figures for the Russian guard regiments. The Semenov, Dragon, Moscow, Vavilov and Pentland guards are listed with hundreds to thousands of casualties including officers, amid front line withdrawals.
British news desk reports that attacks on German positions in the Sonnet and Verdun sectors failed. After heavy bombardment three enemy bombing attempts on High Wood were repulsed. Northwest of High Wood patrols withdrew under pressure but enemy detachments were checked by fire from our lines.
Puria reports Italian troops began disembarking at Saloniki, signaling active participation in the campaign there. German reports indicate Germany directs operations against the Allies on that front while Austrians pull from the Balkans for Russian and Italian fronts. The Entente is believed to hold 740,000 troops on the Suwalki front as hostilities resume.
The Senate adopted a Ballinger inquiry into authority for Mublee on the Federal Trade Commission. Senator Thomas spoke on Woman suffrage. Debate opened on emergency wire bill. A 27 to 24 vote moved to take up immigration bill. Executive sessions reviewed Asiatic exclusion features before resuming revenue bill discussions. Session extended from 5:20 p.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday.
A brief weather entry records a twenty four hour period ending 6 p m yesterday with a maximum temperature of 87 degrees minimum 47 degrees a temperature range of 42 degrees and 6 p m reading indicating a mild southwesterly wind.
Paris reports a German assault on Fleury near Verdun using heavy liquid fire with no result. North of the Somme the war bulletin notes six field guns captured in the Maurepas Guillemont area and ongoing heavy artillery actions overnight on the Somme front.
Athens reports Bulgarian and German advances as Greek forces withdraw from Drama and Serres while Serbian fortifications in Florina Corytsa area are incomplete. Entente military authority notes limited strategic value to attacks on Salonika defenses. French and British ministers press Zaimis on civil unrest in attacked districts.
In Athens King Constantine receives heavy protection amid rising electoral tension as the royalist party mobilizes for the upcoming vote. Guards accompany the king and he is seen in the capital only on rare occasions, signaling heightened security measures before the election.
Mrs James J Doyle wife of a Denver business man was seriously injured yesterday near Tie Siding Wyoming when their automobile skidded overturned. Information received here indicates Mr Doyle was driving the car at the time.
New York trading on August 21 shows Cheter contracts advancing to 14.67 a bale, about 2 dollars above Saturday's close. Market nerves over potential crop downgrades from ongoing drought drive the uptick.
Reports from Chihuahua indicate Federico Chavez a former general allied with Villa was executed by Rosario Hernandez. Four allied defendants from Guererro district were acquitted. Margario Orozco was sentenced to death for depredations in San Louis Potosi while Jose Balazar Ortiz Terrazas and others face possible trials. Obregon issued a press information blackout with war office sole source.
British and French troops push across the Struma River then advance northeast toward the Bulgarian capital as part of a broad allied drive. The offensive features rapid river crossing and coordinated multi-front movement to seize strategic objectives.
Serbian forces report capturing Bulgarian frontline trenches while a Serbian push toward Monastir stalls near Banica. Italian troops reportedly land at Salonika to join a broader offensive, potentially signaling Italy’s war entry against Germany. Allied capitals weigh Rumani a entry and Bulgarian actions as fighting rages on the Stokhod and Carpathian fronts.
Amsterdam dispatches report Romania's position as a focal war topic. Berlin and Bucharest sources describe tense ties with the Germanic allies. A Bucharest meeting between Russian and Romanian officials is cited as possible proof of Romania aligning with the Entente.
Ten Democratic senators join with Republicans to bring up an immigration measure long shelved, signaling a rare bipartisan push amid party tensions.
An unexpected Democratic revolt in the Senate defies party leadership as ten Democrats join Republicans to move the immigration bill forward. Sen. Smith of South Carolina leads in proposing to displace the revenue bill while Stone denounces treachery to the party.
General Pershing is expected to visit Columbus New Mexico this week during a tour of inspection of the expeditionary forces. His stop is planned at the local base camp to review activities and arrangements.
Chairman Thomas of the senate suffrage committee urged support for the Susan B Anthony amendment. He noted it would not be pressed at this session of Congress and criticized the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage as partisan. Senator Thomas cited Charles Evans Hughes in backing the measure.
A tersely worded warning accuses Romania of using cunning maneuvers to aid Russians and urges firm countermeasures to prevent Romania from presenting unacceptable issues under the banner of fair competition.
The text states the National Guard will be retained on the line until American lives and property are not in danger. It emphasizes safety before a troop withdrawal and keeps the guard in place to ensure stability.
Secretary Baker defended keeping the National Guard on the Mexican border, saying their presence restores order and safety for Americans and Mexicans alike. He praised the training under regular officers, noting low sickness and strong mobilization, and said withdrawal will follow when the emergency ends.
Artesia New Mexico August 21 We look for a heavy movement of feeders out of Texas and New Mexico this fall said F B Brooks general livestock agent of the Santa Fe railroad He and his family arrived from Kansas to visit his mother The Emporia yards of the Santa Fe have been enlarged and prepared for feeders of sheep and lambs with supervision by leading sheep feeders in the United States
Washington August 21 a bill to allot 230000 dollars for transportation and subsistence of citizens attending military training at a Plattsburgh camp at Port Douglas Utah was passed by the senate today.
The North Texas and Santa Fe Railway plans an eight mile spur from the main line to reach Shattuck area with crossings in Lipscomb Ochiltree counties and a stop in Hansford County. Santa Fe officials express surprise at rapid regional development amid wheat cattle and hog production.
Chihuahua City authorities of the de facto government announce a decree to order owners of all mining properties in the state to resume operations within a specified period or face penalties for noncompliance. The move follows August 21 reports from Chihuahua.
Reports of a border raid by five Mexicans on a Taylor ranch five miles southeast of El Paso led General Bell to conclude that the shooters were locals on the American side. After firing about twenty rounds, the Mexicans fled toward the Grande. No pursuit by troops, but border patrols were strengthened in the area.
Toltec Oil company filed corporation papers in Santa Fe with a capitalization of 10 000 000, 2000 paid up. Albert G. Ziesk Freq Kb Lang and Ernest Munster are incorporators and directors from Chicano with UK oil experience. Headquarters listed in Santa Fe. Plans include drilling on 500000 acres of state lands and 85000 acres near Palma southeast of Santa Fe, with Wilson as statutory agent.
Gen. P lias Callee took command of the Yaqui Indian campaign mid last week, relieving Gen. Rafael Estrada who left for Guadalajara with 5,000 Obregonist troops. Food shortages persist on the border, warehouses sell to the poor, and Cananea has no garrison as troops shift to the Yaqui front.
An unofficial statement declares that railroad heads are not inclined to accept the president’s proposal in its present form. Ten heads disagree with the plan and urge consideration of changes.
President Wilson appeals to railroad executives to support his plan to prevent a nationwide strike. He warns a stoppage would hinder national defense and war preparedness, while rail leaders push for arbitration and a public hearing before any concessions. A further meeting is set to draft a final reply.
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