29 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
1
Entente alliance signs a formal declaration against Austria Hungary. Troops of King Ferdinand march, signaling Romania's possible entry and mounting pressure on Central Powers.
President Wilson plans to address Congress in person to urge legislation to avert or halt the threatened nationwide railroad strike. He met with railroad presidents and labor leaders, considering an eight hour day for workers and a commission to investigate disputes, with further measures under review.
Morning Journal Special reports widespread warfare as Romania declares war on Austria Hungary and Germany declares war on Romania. Front line fighting centers in France Belgium with artillery and mine operations. British French and German reports note gains and setbacks around Zbrosko Seganska Ventrenika and Pleury while Rumanians prepare for large-scale mobilization near the Danube region.
The Day in Congress reports resumed debate at noon on the emergency revenue bill amid protests by tobacco growers directed at southern senators and representatives. President Wilson meets with the Democratic Steering Committee on measures to avert a threatened railroad strike. Session adjourned at 4 25 p.m. and reconvenes Tuesday morning.
A weary weather note aside, the article outlines Romania's wartime posture with mobilization in Transylvania and Bessarabia interests. It cites Take Ionescu on national instinct driving expansion, details Austrian and German fortifications near the Danube, and notes rumors of Russian forces via Transylvania while Japan aids with munitions through Vladivostok.
The American Mexican Joint Commission plans to hold its meetings in Portsmouth New Hampshire a chosen meeting place. Officials announced the arrangements noting the sessions will cover bi national mediation efforts and diplomatic discussions.
The Romanian minister in Vienna presented a note to the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister last night stating that Romania regards itself at war with Austria-Hungary from Sunday evening. The dispatch reports the exchange occurred during a visit to the foreign affairs ministry.
New York health authorities report continued progress in the infantile paralysis fight. More cases discharged from hospitals than admitted, with 39 returning home and 36 admitted. First home case since the epidemic began appears at St Joseph's Home in Staten Island. State health department launches a campaign to collect convalescent serum from recovered patients to aid treatment beyond New York City.
Albany N Y disease data indicate infantile paralysis epidemic in the state peaked in mid August and declined by the fourth week nationwide, with Health Department officials noting fewer new cases as the crest passes.
Luis Cabrera and James Linn Rodgers travel from Vera Cruz toward the United States to join American and Mexican officials for a first conference. The meeting location shifts between New York and Portsmouth with Secretary Lansing and Eliseo Arredondo expected to attend. A full state department staff will accompany the Americans aboard a navy vessel to Portsmouth.
Trnacio Konillas and Alberto J Panis of the Mexican commission arrive at Nuevo Laredo opposite Laredo Texas and plan to travel east after an uneventful trip from Mexico City. They will stay overnight and depart tomorrow as the international bridge remains closed after 6 o clock hindering further travel.
Insurance adjusters assess the loss at the Ozark Smelting and Mining plant in Magdalena New Mexico as Oliver Tex assistant general manager of Cleveland and Phillip Argall Denver consult on site. Construction will begin once debris is cleared and rebuilding will be pursued with speed. The new plant will be better and more comfortable and will provide work for many local miners.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior A A. Jones lands in Santa Fe amid party talks to nominate him for United States senator. Friends say he does not seek control, while central committee weighs him as temporary chairman and keynote speaker. convention delegates may back Jones for the national campaign outline.
In Santa Fe leaders meet for prayerful consultation about selecting a right candidate for the governorship. The gathering centers on uniting support and weighing a key place on the ticket.
Santa Fe dispatch reports Democratic leaders in earnest talks to nominate a governor hopeful. Dr. Schuler garners early support while Felix Garcia emerges in a possible push for Congress and Walton leads in Senate prospects. The plan to swap Garcia and Walton for posts is debated amid health concerns for Lt. Gov. de Paca.
The piece discusses possible candidates for nominations in New Mexico with Rowe and Lear Barth among leaders. It notes interest in Tom Toss from Albuquerque and outlines favored tickets for lieutenant governor treasurer superintendent of public instruction land commissioner and secretary of state. It also mentions Antonio Lacera and other potential supreme court candidates as the convention shapes up.
Pat Patterson, state commissioner for insurance and banking, was shot in Teague Texas while attempting to post a bank examination notice at Farmers & Merchants bank. Bank officials J B Watson and others were arrested on assault to murder charges and later released on bonds as exams continued. Patterson was taken to a hotel with a grave condition reported at 10 PM.
The opening session of the tenth annual conference on taxation gathered delegates from thirty three states and Canada at Indianapolis. George B E Pomeroy of Toledo was named permanent chairman and Robert M Campbell of Cornell was chosen secretary. N P Haugen of the Wisconsin Tax commission chairs the resolutions committee. The afternoon featured welcome addresses and responses with several speakers from Michigan scheduled for the evening.
Washington Aug. 28 Rear Admiral Benson chief of Operations said the naval war game showed the need for aircraft scouting and more battle and scout cruisers. He noted North Carolina weak as a scout and discussed pontoon hull issues and submarine base plans across both coasts. He added joint army naval maneuvers were not possible due to Mexican border deployments.
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