02 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
1
In London there is growing belief that safe conduct will be granted to the new Austro-Hungarian ambassador. Pressure from officials and diplomats finance optimism that the envoy may soon be allowed to assume duties.
Lord Robert Cecil says two phases govern the request for a safe passage for Count Tarnowski Von Tarnow. One blocks favors to belligerents. the other would aid a neutral like the United States with nonessential concessions. Washington has asked Britain and France to reconsider their refusals, noting nations may exchange ambassadors as a sovereign right. The timing hinges on cabinet consultation.
The state department awaits entente governments response to granting safe conduct for Count Tarnowskii the newly named American POMEL senator and his party on a mission to the United States. It notes a precedent from civil war era Britain and emphasizes neutral states maintaining full diplomatic relations with belligerents.
Instruction courses for 450 newly commissioned second lieutenants at Fort Leavenworth were deferred due to an old military regulation. Congress will be asked next week to modify the rule, delaying schooling for officers many recruited from civilian life.
Denver election commission seeks 54470 for 1917, up from 37627 in 1915, citing higher supplies costs and need for extra appropriations.
Denver December 1 The Weather Poreost reports Saturday and Sunday will be partly cloudy with a likely mix of rain or snow in the northern portion. Temperature changes remain small.
Twenty four hour report ending yesterday at am shows a minimum temperature of 65. The day featured a high around 45 with light south wind and clear skies.
Speaker says if Congress wants to clean the legislative slate and go home on March 4 he is willing. The remarks reflect backing for aggressive action against fellow members as reform efforts proceed.
Speaker Clark urged reforms to speed business reducing gallery space abolishing the Congressional Record and using voting machines. He suggested a 63 day session and trimming House size from 435 to 300 plus roll call abolition. Minority Leader Mann backed a 218 seat GOP majority scenario and joked about the speakership.
Frederick G. Stroebel, former manager of a Brooklyn motor car company, confessed to a scheme with accomplices to defraud insurers by destroying worn autos. They sought 46 000 to 56 000 in payouts by repairing, relicensing, and burning cars after insuring them for large sums.
Denver December 1 President Wilson's plurality in Colorado reached 76508 votes per the state canvassing board. The tally shows Democrat elector Thomas E Munson of Sterling with 178816 votes and Republican elector W Crows of Denver with 162208 votes.
Illinois orders lift restrictions on cattle shipments from all public stock yards after advice that Kansas City cattle suspected of foot and mouth disease are not infected. Stockers and feeders held in yards at Chicago and elsewhere may now be released, state veterinarian Dr. K Dyson announced.
Judge Emmett Patton of Roswell sends in gradings for the New Mexico Educational association high school oratorical contest. Donald Blevins of Albuquerque is placed first in thought and composition earning the gold medal awaiting official confirmation.
Denver reports output for August to November totaling 11,892,000 pennies 9,715,000 nickels and 2,778,400 quarters valued at 1,298,780 dollars. Mint worked day and night to meet unprecedented demand for small coins.
Morgan & Co abandons proposed sale of limited dollar treasury bills for Britain and France at entente request. Banks expect other dollar credit methods to aid Allies while avoiding federal reserve board conflict. Officials note no further plans yet in place and no cancellations of war orders reported.
The action, done at government direction to show respect to the Federal Reserve Board, drew interest but official comment was limited to domestic concerns. Secretary Lansing consulted with the board over its warning to American bankers about foreseeing long term obligations in foreign notes. Some suggested allied governments were influenced by hostility to short term notes.
Official statement indicates no government contacted the State Department before or after the Reserve Board’s announcement regarding notes. The text questions whether treasuries were left at the mercy of American bankers and whether renewal was considered.
Washington reports resignations from the Twelfth New York infantry were sent via regular channels and will take days to reach the War Department. Officials defer formal comment unless a conspiracy is found and say the matter will first go to Major General Tyron and then possibly Major General Funston before any action by the department. The issue is expected to be settled in Texas after the officers reflect on their decision. Anew tally shows since mobilization in border states President Wilson has accepted 450 national guard officers’ resignations for personal or business reasons.
Maj General Punstead says no official word on resignations by Twelfth New York officers. Unofficial reports claim petitions seek reconsideration for service. Other accounts cite a misunderstanding over flag furling during a review and deny deliberate staff withdrawal. A full report will be filed with General Dunsion before action.
Chicago report notes ten of twelve dieters weighed less today while holiday meals tempt them to eat more. The group seeks to prove forty cents daily buys nutritious, attractive food. Tomorrow’s menu includes breakfast items, codfish balls, vegetables, and sweets as part of the plan.
The proclamation issued by Captain H H Knapp states the Dominican Republic is occupied by American military forces. It vows not to undermine independence, aims to help restore order, keep Dominican laws, and judges any American infractions by military authorities. Censorship of media and communications is established. Budget payments will resume soon.
New Hampshire officials announce a presidential election result with Woodrow Wilson leading over Hughes by 566 votes after a statewide canvass. A recount petition by Republican candidates is set to begin December 4 under the secretary of state’s direction.
Berlin and Washington clash over the sinking of the Marina. Officials say no immediate US action on the incident while Germany weighs whether the vessel was a private ship or belligerent transport. Count von Bernstorff seeks clarification as diplomats push for settlement possibilities.
From Verrograd via London to Dec 2, reports say the Russian push into the Carpathians is growing in scale to divert Falkenhayn's forces from Romania. The line from Kilibaba to Maramures is under Russian control as fighting broadens along the crest lines.
In a letter to Governor Whitman mayor Cor Pellne F Burns head of the New York State Conference of Mayors calls attention to high food prices and urges a boycott to reduce costs. He says the campaign will begin with eyes as the first target starting Wednesday December 6.
Washington received word that a German U boat sank a marina causing American fatalities. Details remain sparse as officials await fuller case information.
J W Noell of Willives Iowa testified for the defense in the $60 000 libel suit by Jones against detective J N Wilkerson alleging Wilkerson spread rumors that Jones was responsible for the 1912 axe murders. Noell described a plan to silence witnesses and fix officials, naming W F Jones A V Jones and others, with talk of buying off Mrs Tompkins and fixing Attorney General Cosson and County Attorney Gillette. He said the plan involved getting rid of Wilkerson and others, stated last May in a shed behind Jones store.
John D. Archbold president of Standard Oil of New Jersey has shown marked improvement after an appendicitis operation. Though 68 he remains seriously ill with his simple life and strong constitution giving his family hope for recovery as he gains strength and feels comfortable at home in Tarrytown New York.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Connecticut, maker of brass special ties and fuses for shrapnel, announces another monthly dividend of 10 percent. This year’s total dividends reach 9.9 percent. Capital stock stands at $5,000,000.
A Mexican Chinese merchant escaping Chihuahua City described General Villa’s order in Hidalgo plaza to kill all foreigners and seize their property, as bandits attacked the city and troops patrolled nearby. Refugees and troops filled Juarez with heavy military activity and supplies en route to the front.
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