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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
1
Gallinzer opens with a sharp accusation against the progressives claiming they caused Uncle Joe's overthrow. The scene shifts as Giach arrives in the Senate amid rising crossfire between AGs and progressive factions.
Washington Aug 25 The clash between old line and progressive Republicans in the Senate on the emergency revenue bill centers on Speaker Cannon’s overthrow. Gronna defends the action as aimed at ending autocratic rule, while Gallinger blames tariff politics and the old guard for free trade pressure on farmers. The debate cites Underwood tariffs, wartime import export shifts, and fears of a postwar economic collapse amid widespread unemployment and factory curtailment.
Senate resumed debate on a revenue bill with Senator Hitchcock proposing a tax on news print paper over 45 dollars per ton. The Foreign Relations committee reported a migratory bird treaty with Great Britain but did not act on the Danish West Indies treaty. The session ran from 6 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday with amendments to the ship bill discussed and votes on army appropriation amendments sent to the president amid many speeches. Adjournment set for Tuesday at 1 p.m.
The weather forecast details a 24 hour period with a warm high and cool low and a southwest wind. The article reports on the revenue bill debate with senators objecting to future tax effects on commodities and President Hoover’s emergency tax proposals.讨论 mentions proposed taxes on newsprint and a 3 percent levy on munitions material excluding agricultural products and cotton.
Colorado Police report a written document signed by Thomas Gwilim and Mrs. Mary E. Simmons stating Gwillim would marry Simmons after divorce. Dated about a year ago, the couple were found dead yesterday at Gwillim's home with indications that Gwillim killed the woman then took his own life.
London dispatch reports a Zeppelin raid last night causing 15 deaths and 36 injuries as bombers dropped around 100 bombs. Five or six airships attacked east and southeast coasts, with some raiders driven off or failing to hit targets. Casualties included three men, two women, two children killed and multiple others injured in London and surrounding areas.
German war office reports that airship raid on London and its southwest districts Thursday night caused abundant bombardment. Harwich Folkestone and Dover batteries faced heavy anti aircraft fire with ships and airships returning after observed effects.
Mexico City August 25 The interior department formulates a decree for congressional elections likely issued after municipal results are tallied from September 3. Elected officials will form a constitutional assembly to study reform of the constitution.
Turkish forces attempt to encircle the left flank of the Grand Duke’s forces but are thwarted as Russian troops reoccupy positions and reestablish lines. The effort yields no gain and the front steadies under Russian control.
Russian forces under Grand Duke Nicholas halted a Turkish attempt to encircle the Russian Caucasus army near Lake Van. The Mush invasion and eastern push toward Erzerum failed as Soviet counterattacks drove Turkish troops back, restoring Russian positions and shifting momentum in Asia Minor.
Dispatches from Paso Texas report an epidemic of typhus in the Mexican state of Aguas Calientes with city deaths in the capital and overwhelmed undertakers. Another note cites Guanajuato famine linked deaths from flour tainted with sawdust and a consular dispatch notes Carra nza allocating 100000 pesos for a national agrarian commission with two year loans to small farmers.
Washington Aug 25 Deposits in postal savings banks of the United States rose sharply after the war began. By end of 1915 fiscal year deposits totaled 65 854 705 with 25 414 depositors averaging over 125 dollars each. The system began under Frank H Hitchcock in 1911 and deposits per depositor rose from 46 to 125 in subsequent years.
House and Senate conferees fail to reconcile differences in the Shields bill allowing private power plants on navigable streams and adjourn to November 22. Conservationists have fought the measure as the session ends.
Congress members threaten to press special bills despite protests from leaders. The group aims to end sessions not later than Friday, while discussions continue on legislative priorities and concessions.
Congress teeters toward adjournment as efforts to break up Owen's filibuster gain speed. Leaders expect passage of a joint resolution to adjourn Friday after the deficiency and revenue bills move, with pressure to end prolonged Senate debate on the corrupt practices measure.
Manuel Ochoa Villista general captured yesterday in this district by Mexican customs patrols and escaped after killing a guard. He crossed the Sie Grande with five followers aiming to join Mariano Tames. two prisoners were caught, one escaped, others pursued by General Gonzales.
The Chicago Board of Trade closed today at a record membership price of $6,500 the highest ever paid. This marks a $100 advance within the past week.
After a conference with American commissioners, Lansing announces he will attend the first border troubles settlement meeting on September 4. The commission plans to address tensions at the border and seek an amicable resolution between the nations.
Secretary Lansing to join first meeting of the American commission to adjust border differences in New York this September. Talks with commissioners and Leo Rowe precede formal instructions. Deliberations to begin aboard a battleship bound to a New England seaport for initial procedures.
Wakxahuchie Texas reports the search for Ollie Beaupree ended when he was arrested in Los Angeles California. Beaupree had been free on bond while appealing a twenty five year murder sentence for killing his wife in Dallas years ago. The case moved from Dallas on venue grounds and Beaupree disappeared before re arrest after his sentence was reversed.
Mexican commission members approved plans after a late conference to leave for the United States Sunday morning. Luis Cabrera heads the group and will travel with James Linnodwers and John W. Tell, routing via Vera Cruz and Havana or the Dixie tender. Alberto J. Pani and Yanacio Bonillis plan to travel by private car through Piedras Negras, San Antonio, and St. Louis.
Washington 26 Hitchcock a Democrat has filed an amendment to the revenue bill to curb news print paper prices. He would tax paper at $14 a ton above $40 and raise to $2 a ton at $45, with higher rates for higher prices, aiming to deter exorbitant pricing rather than raise revenue. Walsh says Deutschland return would reassure Teutons and support Wilson's neutrality stance.
In Los Angeles on August 25 a man jailed for Teaupres claims his name is Oo PL Weeds and says he has never been to Datla.
Reports from Chihuahua indicate Bernard MacDonald a Canadian mining expert and his party were in the Soca district of Durango when Villista elements near Santa Chertrudia reportedly withdrew. Officials in Durango say Villa’s death rumors persist but are met with caution. Colonel Riejas says eastern Chihuahua border remains quiet.
Frank Weet a 25 year old ranchman was stabbed to death on his Delhi ranch. Authorities search for Ricardo Lucaro a Mexican sheepherder ex employee of the Weat ranch. Lucaro's wife and Donaciago Sandoval were arrested as accessories. The estate of the late Ed Weat valued at $1,506,000 lists Kin West as an heir.
In Denver on August 25 C. F. Butler and A. Tobey were taken into custody after a car they rode in careened past control and climbed partway up the city library steps. A police officer said the vehicle traveled about sixty miles per hour at the time.
Washington Aug. 2 8 A crisis loomed as the four railroad brotherhoods told President Wilson they could not wait for a definite reply on their eight hour day plan. They insisted on arbitration of pay while rail managers argued for the shorter day but higher pay. The stalemate prompted preparation for a potential walkout by the committee of 640 and signals from executives that a strike could last only a few days, with major lines maintaining freight and passenger service.
Charles I. Hughes speaks at Frontier Park Cheyenne urging a protective tariff to rebuild American industry postwar. He stresses unity of a re united party and warns against tariff for revenue only, cites foreign policy critique, and outlines a pre dawn departure for Denver after receptions with women voters.
Pueblo Colorado August 24 H G Evans son of a former policeman confessed to police late today that he set fire to two buildings in town He sobbed as he spoke and offered no motive for the arson Both fires caused no material damage to property and Evans had previously filed an application for appointment to the local fire department.
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