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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
1
Field Marshal von Mackensen’s forces press toward Bucharest as his forges near ten Romanian goals. The advance has brought him within shelling range of the forts guarding the capital.
Wartime dispatch notes von Mackensen’s forces nearing Bucharest and advances toward the Romanian capital. Falkenhayn’s army pressures Rumanians west and north of Bucharest, with Campulung captured. Russian efforts near Kirlibaha show limited impact, while British repulses near Ypres and Entente activity persist. Turkish defense halts Russian attacks at Zlota Lipa in Galicia. Germany introduces a manpower bill in the Reichstag.
Berlin reports that operations on the French front have nearly halted as Entente newspapers publish allegedly exaggerated German losses. The Overseas News Agency notes a pattern where Benelish and French papers release staged figures over several months to paint a rising total.
London reports Maj. Gen. F B Maurice says Romanian army remains intact despite German advances. He warns further German gains would be significant, threatening corn districts and oil belts, while Russia moves and the Romanians maneuver to extricate from a dangerous salient.
Local weather report summarizes twenty four hour forecast with maximum and minimum temperatures and observed conditions. Mentions a flighty temperature range and notes atmospheric details from the prior day.
The German official communiques claim partial Saloniki success while asserting a broader victory, noting Serbian and French forces secured a key hill on one wing and Italian troops achieved their objective on the other. Weather on the western front allegedly prevents major operations by either side.
Petrograd reports a violent push by the Frussians in the Carpathians aimed at relieving pressure on Romania. Military observers note a deepening Russian penetration into German lines at Dorna Vatra and Kirlitarka, possibly forcing Falkenhayn to retire from Transylvania.
London dispatch reports Romanian communique indicating a halt of the retreat along the Glavatsiotsu river with a stand to contest the westward advance toward Bucharest. Unclear if this is a final defense of the capital or a delaying move to reposition forces on the Argrische river.
Gaetano Turgrassio, a rich San Francisco industrialist, was killed in a street clash on a Latin Quarter thoroughfare after being attacked by Joe Pedone and two nephews believed linked to an Italian secret society. Pedone and one nephew were wounded, Turgrassio defended himself with two revolvers and died after ten minutes of exchange.
The United States Navy assumes control to preserve order in a small republic. The move aims to maintain peace and stabilize governance amid unrest and disorder.
The United States declares military rule in Santo Domingo with 1800 American marines to oversee native officials and collect customs revenues. Captain Knapp reports order restored without bloodshed as the Navy establishes a protectorate similar to Haiti's system and resumes salaries.
Russian forces in the Carpathians report heavy fighting near Kirkbaos with the town now within rifle range of the Russians. The campaign follows a new offensive announced from Petrograd, via London.
Berlin reports Romanian defensive lines east of the Alt river face growing pressure from General von Falkenhayn's forces after the Tigreni victory on November 26. Von Mackensen advances in southern Wallachia while Dobrudja hosts Turkish artillery repelling Russian attacks. Bucharest is becoming a war capital as half the population flees. an order directs most residents to abandon the fortress area within five days.
Final election returns announced by the state canvassing board show President Wilson won every county in Utah and the Democratic state ticket carried nearly all counties. President Wilson recorded 84 025 votes to 54 133 for Hughes.
Orr is a promising member of the Navy football team under Coach Jones Ingram. The husky player has shown himself to be valuable and stands as a strong material for the Annapolis eleven this year.
The funeral procession for Emperor Franz Joseph moves through Vienna in a vast imperial display. Emperor Charles and the empress attend with royal relatives as troops line the route and thousands watch from streets, windows, and roofs. Cardinal Piffl leads the service at St Stephen's Cathedral before the coffin is interred at the Capuchin crypt.
Representatives of the Austro Hungarian embassy in Washington and consuls of Austria Hungary Germany Spain the Netherlands and South America and about 48 German or Austrian descendants attended a foremnm requiem mass for Emperor Francis Joseph at St Patrick's Cathedral Cardinal Farley presided
A semi official Berlin dispatch says the packet steamer Koningen Hegentes seized by a German submarine at Zeebrugge will be released. It adds that the cargo will be detained and inspected for contraband such as currency and negotiable securities to determine where the mails will be forwarded.
Athens reports refuse of demands by Vice Admiral du Fournet guiding the allied fleet in Greek waters. He vows to use coercive measures if needed while avoiding bloodshed, with French British and Italian detachments to be landed at necessary points. Greek garrison withdraws, stores and arms taken inland amid city anxiety.
In San Antonio Texas on Thanksgiving Day truck company No 2 members celebrated a wedding between Carl J Studer and Alvina Kendenburg. The groom a Boer War veteran and his best man Nicholas Kale once fought against English troops. Kale served as best man while Studer rode in the bridegroom’s truck. The Rev John R Kendall officiated as both men later served in the US Army.
London reports that allied troops are ready to land at Piraeus Athens while the Greek government regains post office and telegraph control and expels French influence from the city.
Berlin reports Emperor William sent a telegram to Chancellor von Lethmann Holinx thanking him for loyal service during perilous times. The Kaiser wished health and vigor for the new year and a victorious end to the current struggle.
The Chicago Tribune totals show eighty six people killed and forty one injured across fifteen states as the hunting season closes. Compared with last year’s fifty nine dead and sixty six wounded and the year before’s 111 dead and 162 wounded, many accidents come from hunter error and mistaken identity for deer. State deaths include California two, Colorado eleven, Idaho three, Iowa four, Maine one, Michigan two, Minnesota twelve, Nebraska two, New Hampshire one, New Jersey four, New York one, North Dakota two, South Dakota one, Wisconsin six.
Newport News Ship Building and Drydock Company announced a general wage increase averaging about 16 percent. The raise will take effect by the first of the year.
The diet squad in Chicago reports no turkey today but feasts on roast chicken and other foods within a 40 cent daily budget. Nine members show a total weight gain of 20 pounds since the start, despite a two and a half pound loss yesterday by heavyweight Dr Albert J Stokes. Tomorrow’s meals include stewed fruit cereal toast beans baked beans raisin bread celery date salad tomato soup trout potatoes bread and butter Washington cream pie.
A new order from the railroad conference committee calls for redistribution of box cars to ease a nationwide shortage. It sets targets for returning excess stock to junction points and enforces increased demurrage where overage occurs, following talks with shippers and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Official 1916 crop statistics show wheat crops at 34 percent below 1915 in France despite a 6 percent larger sowing area. The 1916 harvest yields about 214 million bushels versus 222 million in 1910 and 1914 figures. Oats in 1916 are about 14 percent higher than in 1915.
New York observers felt the high price of turkey during Thanksgiving with substitutions like chickens and corned beef. Despite this, many institutions served turkey to inmates while charities provided dinners to thousands of poor men. Religious leaders urged donations for relief and discussed international federation ideas in sermons.
In Chicago many substitutes for turkey filled homes as salary earners faced high living costs and chose roast beef pork or chicken while turkey was offered four to five cents under the day’s high. County institutions served turkey freely to the aged poor sick insane and criminals.
Reports from Juarez describe the fall of Chihuahua City after four days of fierce fighting. Carranza troops reportedly faced shortages and morale problems before abandoning the city, while civilians suffered amid bombardment and shell fragments.
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