30 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
1
Democrats select William McDonald to deliver keynote speech during the campaign. Sources note Swen faces debate over attacks by H. C. Bursum, with McDonald poised to present party positions and critique. The event signals a consolidated effort to influence voters ahead of the upcoming election.
The Santa Fe memorandum notes Bernalillo County has four candidates seeking the gubernatorial nomination: Thomas J. Hoss Colonel D K Sellers A McGaffey and Senator Barth. Jacob Korber and State Treasurer C N Marron back Ross, while Sellers gains momentum from San Juan Democrats. The convention opens tomorrow at 2 PM and Governor McDonald is slated to deliver the keynote.
The Day in Congress notes a resummon for a joint session to hear President Wilson address the railroad crisis. The Senate resumes debate on the revenue bill and reviews Wilson administration achievements. Ratifications include the migratory bird treaty with Britain and the extension of the Porto Rico property settlement convention.
Partial weather note reports conditions and potential changes for the Wenner area. It mentions nearby stations and forecasts, but specifics are unclear due to fragmented text.
Local Bernalillo county delegates hold a morning caucus while Governor McDonald refuses a renomination, clouding the race. Walton aims for Congress as Melix Garcia and others pivot to county roles, with several state offices still unsettled and no clear lieutenant governor favorite.
Admiral reports a warship blown ashore during a tropical hurricane near Santo Domingo. About 20 men are missing and presumed lost in the wreckage and seas churned by the storm.
Petrograd reports Romania's entry into World War I on the Entente side strengthens Allied prospects. Analysts foresee western Russia and Macedonia fronts uniting and Bulgarian troop shifts near Salonika, with Greece’s stance possibly softened by the move.
Rear Admiral Pond reports the armored cruiser Memphis driven ashore in a tropical storm at San Domingo. Twenty sailors drowned while disembarking from shore leave in a motor boat. Captain J L Beach commanded the ship, 290 men aboard, flagship of the Atlantic fleet. The Memphis will be total loss. rescue of survivors ongoing.
In St Louis the sale of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad was confirmed in federal district court by Circuit Judge Sanborn amid protests from nine creditors. The court ruled that unsecured creditors could seek 25 percent, and the railroad's receivership ends as the Frisco is handed to the new Jefferson City chartered company.
A joint resolution introduced by Representative Keating of Colorado asks Congress to investigate the proposed reorganization of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad and its application to the Missouri Public Service Commission for authority to issue stocks and bonds under the plan. The measure was referred to the Rules Committee.
London dispatch says riots in Dresden last week left eighty five civilians twenty two soldiers and four policemen dead. The unrest followed a ban on higher sentences for Dr Karl Liebknecht appealing from a military court ruling.
Helena Montana January 29 less than half of the registered voters cast ballots in the statewide primary early returns show a close contest for the republican US senator nomination between Charles N Pray and John Sawards US Senator Henry L Myers favored by the democrats for renomination in the home state race
Waco Texas August 29 Patterson banking official John B Patterson died in a hospital after being shot at Teague while posting a notice closing the Parmers and Merchants Bank. T Watson bank president and his two sons were released on bail awaiting news on Patterson's condition.
Vienna reports retreat in the Carpathian passes to halt the French led advance as Austrians withdraw to slow the enemy movement. The action involves Rumanians and Russians pressing the Austrian front amid strategic withdrawals.
Reports from Petrograd describe King Ferdinand of Romania mobilizing and fronting his army as Romanian and Prussian forces clash in the eastern Carpathians. Vienna notes Austrian withdrawals after a broad Humainian encirclement. In Greece, Venizelos urges entente alignment amid Kavali occupation, as Greek officials signal willingness to follow pro entente leadership. No major battles reported. artillery remains heavy on various fronts.
London reports that entente diplomats show no surprise at Romania declaring war on Austria. Russia and Hungary bend to concessions, while Greek tensions ease. Entente seeks large military action from Salonika as Romania edges into the conflict amid hopes of a Greek stance aligned to keep the country out of war.
Since October 1 1948 the first experimental rural postal delivery service established by Postmaster General William L Wilson operates on three routes in Charlestown Avila and talitown West Virginia. The program has grown to 427,178 carriers covering 1 073 099 miles at a cost of 49 525 000 dollars in 1915.
The emperor dismissed General Erich von Falkenhayn and installed Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg as chief of the general staff. Von Hindenburg’s appointment shifts leadership from the eastern front toward Berlin. General von Ludendorff gains influence, while Helmuth von Moltke’s position and role evolve amid wartime restructuring.
Washington Aug 29 The administration shipping bill was again taken up in the Senate with two amendments adopted by 44 to 29. The remaining amendments would impose foreign built ship restrictions on coastwise trade and require refusal of any preference to vessels lacking capacity. The committee approved excluding tramp steamers, removing the secretaries of commerce and labor from the federal shipping board, cutting board salaries from 10000 to 7500, and providing for investigations into foreign discrimination against American flag vessels.
A cordon of Mexican militia troops under General Elivonde surrounds Villa’s bandits about fifty miles south of Chihuahua City. General Trevino says the bandits will be forced to battle within hours after their stronghold near Batempo, held by Martin Looper, was reinforced since capture. Reports say 26 Villa men died near Corrales and a body was exhibited in Torreon.
Early returns from San Francisco show Governor Hiram W. Johnson leading in California’s race for United States senator with Willis Booth gaining in the south and other regions. Johnson backers claim strong San Francisco and populous counties while Booth supporters press for a late surge as results trickle in.
An earthquake near Mount Morrison in southern Formosa devastated Numust area, leveling about 400 houses and causing thirty deaths. The disaster strikes at 10:30 a.m. with wide damage reported across the region.
President Wilson addressed a joint session urging legislation to resolve the railway wage dispute. He proposed expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission and setting an eight hour day for interstate rail workers. Congress began considering the plan as railway leaders prepared for action while urging arbitration and public support.
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