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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
1
Report on the DM convention shows Frank Hubbell and H C Burson nominated while Catron and Romero fail on first ballot. Count of noses on eve of convention highlights tense early ballot dynamics and party alignments.
Santa Fe dispatch reports Hubbell of Albuquerque and Bursum of Socorro likely to receive nominations for senator and governor as the Republican convention convenes. The piece notes Larrazolo gains for supreme court, Roberts favored, and other state posts eyed, with details on delegates and procedural steps.
Local weather forecast for Wednesday in Denver and New Mexico indicates showers and unsettled conditions. The 24 hour period ending yesterday reported a maximum temperature and a minimum near unspecified ranges with light to moderate winds.
In a string of hotel searches Mr. Baca avoids room 44 at De Vargas and Montezuma while recalling past events linked to that room. He refuses the offered accommodation and continues seeking a private house, noting A. Larrazolo stayed in room 1 at Montezuma.
Congress defeated a motion to take up the immigration bill by a 22 to 24 vote and proceeded with debates on revenue. The session adjourned to Friday after agreeing to adjourn until then. The Webb bill to encourage export trade was to be considered Friday, and a conference report on the omnibus Hehthouse bill was submitted by Rep Adamson of Georgia. The Hay army appropriation bill, with all war articles eliminated, was repassed, and the chamber adjourned at 4:00 p m to 11 a m Friday.
In Santa Fe on Palace Avenue the two United States Senators Thomas B. Catron and Albert Fall argued loudly in a tense exchange. Catron stood grim and defiant defending the old guard while Fall, smooth and confident, represented the wing now in control of New Mexico Republicans. Witnesses saw a sharp, animated confrontation with no formal record of the details.
Washington August 22 mediators appointed Lane Gray and Mott as the American members joining Mexican appointees Cabrera Bonillas Pant to form a joint commission. Sessions to be arranged with Secretary Lansing and Eliseo Arredondo. Likely topics include withdrawal of Pershing expedition and border security with possible recall of national guard.
Paris reports important gains as Bulgarian forces push to blunt Allied advances on the Salonika front. Gains described as significant but confined to wing and center sectors, signaling a contested but improving position for Bulgarian troops.
British continue attempts to surround Thiepval and gain slight trench progress toward Martinpuich while French gains on the Salonika front are noted. Russian reports claim heavy fighting in the Stokhod and Carpathians with Grand Duke Nicholas pushing in the Caucasus. Berlin also notes intensified action. London says a British submarine attacked a German battleship. no news from Italy.
London reports a British submarine K-22 torpedoed a Nassau class battleship in the North Sea. The damaged battleship was hit twice and is believed sunk as it was escorted by destroyers toward harbor. Nassau ships include Posen Rheinland and Westfalen with heavy armament and torpedo tubes.
Herlin Aug 22 report from Sayville says the German admiralty confirms sinking a small British cruiser of the Chatham class and denying the loss of another submarine. It rebuts British claims of a larger British fleet retreat and notes ongoing submarine reports with details to come.
The report details a submarine attack on a British squadron protected by destroyers and a Chatham type cruiser. After firing on a protecting destroyer, the submarine damaged the ship and sank the destroyer. The British squadron pursued, and the submarine vanished after a depth dive as hostile destroyers closed in. The damaged cruiser was later destroyed by another German submarine.
London report from Lloyds shipping agency states the sinking of the Italian steamer Eris of 186 tons gross and the Patlan sailing vessel Dea of 167 tons gross is announced.
Paris reports the Italian contingent in the Saloniki landing is of significant proportion. The Hallans participation in the Balkan campaign is viewed as evidence of allied international spirit akin to the Russian contingent sent to France. Allies extend their effectives beyond borders.
A Bucharest dispatch reported by the Budapest press says the appetite for war has suddenly cooled after days of fevered tension. The note cites cautious mood shifts in Romanian leadership and public sentiment as the crisis pauses briefly.
Two fleets conduct a major simulated clash off the Atlantic coast as Admiral Helm leads the Blue fleet from the Rhode Island against Admiral Mayo and the Red fleet. Scouting ships, destroyers, and ciphered radio messages shape a staged invasion scenario with a September 1 deadline.
Five thousand American soldiers of the punitive expedition are inspected by their commander in a review showing readiness and discipline ahead of operations. The scene emphasizes organization and national resolve during the campaign.
Field headquarters report 6000 American troops paraded before General Pershing in the first grand review since crossing the border. Infantry cavalry and artillery impressed with discipline and readiness after months of arduous service and rest. Aerial observers circled overhead as sponsors praised the troops' condition and morale.
Report from St. Thomas indicates mixed views on transferring the Danish West Indies to the United States under the pending treaty. Local leaders note foreign interests favor a change in sovereignty, while others oppose the sale.
New York August 22 Count Frederick Moltke a Danish army captain says sentiment in Denmark strongly blocks selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. He arrived aboard the Scandinavian American line steamer Hellig Clay and states the issue is driven by public feeling rather than price.
Reports from El Paso indicate US supplied agricultural implements to Mexico see reduced duties. Freight rates on farming machinery by National Railways cut by 50 percent to aid small farmers reclaim idle lands and revive agriculture. Dismissals include changes in Mexican governance with Dieni so Carreon sworn in as governor of Morelos. United States embassy in Washington notes Panama coaling station claims seen as propaganda rather than danger.
The House repassed the 214000000 army appropriation bill without revised articles of war that President Wilson and the war department opposed. A Senate revision to restore the articles was expected, with Chamberlain aiming to keep Hay provisions via a two thirds vote if needed. Some Republicans might demand a House quorum to send the bill to conference, potentially delaying Congress.
Wireless report from Berlin via Sayville cites Overseas News Agency noting crop failure in Siberia Ural and Don districts with mid Russia also at risk due to prolonged rains. Moscow churches hold prayers as conditions worsen while Wilson vetoes a public land purchase bill for local parks and cemeteries.
Colonel Henry A. Dupont was renominated for the United States senate at the Republican state convention in Dover Delaware on August 22.
Labor officials hold a long round of talks through the day and night to avert a possible railroad strike. The conference focuses on wage, work hours, and safety concerns with union leaders present.
Washington meetings of major railroad presidents fail to reach a concrete plan on Wilson’s eight hour proposal. Executives press for arbitration and await further talks while Brotherhood leaders show restlessness but avoid open revolt.
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