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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
1
President hopes for early settlement of the Colorado conflict as Governor Ammons suggests federal troops could be withdrawn at any time. He indicates they may become unnecessary pending local settlement progress.
President Wilson hopes to propose a compulsory arbitrate law for industrial disputes similar to the Newlands act. A federal industrial relations commission hearings in Colorado may back such legislation while Colorado readiness to resume control and withdraw federal troops remains under discussion. Chairman Foster set a House mines committee meeting for next Saturday to review the congressional inquiry into the strike.
Denver reports a glimmer of peace in the Colorado coal sector as Prof. John R. Commons outlines informally to Colorado operators and union officials the Wisconsin industrial relations net. Governor-elect Carlson at the Madison governors conference advocates state legislation to create a commission and advisory board to arbitrate capital and labor disputes and improve safety and employment conditions.
In Chicago on December 3, Warren Stone representing enginemen accused railroad counsel of delaying the wage arbitration and fogging testimony. Stone said the hearing is dominated by legal maneuvering rather than facts. James M. Sheean for the railroads did not reply. Cadle, a schedule expert, testified three days, then William Carter of the Brotherhood presented statistics claiming engine weight on driving wheels is the best measure for crew pay.
Rear Admiral Alfred T. Mahan was buried in the Mahan family plot at Quogue L. I with a simple nonmilitary service honoring his wish for a quiet ceremony. A brief grave service was conducted by Rev. Samuel D. Fish of Bridgehampton Episcopal Church after the body arrived from Washington.
Emperor Nicholas today left the front and toured hospitals in central and southern Russia to visit wounded soldiers, as he moved from Petrograd toward town centers.
Fair weather is forecast for Friday and Saturday across Washington and New Mexico. temperatures rise slightly with clear skies and light winds. no precipitation expected in the period.
Richard Henry Dana of Boston urged civic and commercial groups and all mail users to back legislation extending civil service for postmasters to higher grades. He spoke at the National Civil Service league’s 34th annual session, arguing upgrades rather than protections within the system are needed to curb political influence. He cited a former saloonkeeper in an engineering post as an example of political appointments undermining merit.
A British consul in Bisbee filed a protest with the American embassy against Arizona's labor law requiring firms with more than five workers to employ at least 80 percent American citizens. The British ambassador then delivered the protest to the State Department, which reportedly will take no further action.
Washington December 3 aviators can detect submarines from air units even when submerged up to 100 feet Captain Bristol in charge of naval aviation told the house naval committee aircraft and dirigibles can spot subs from the surface or while submerged and new foreign motors surpass American designs in efficiency. Captain Bassett said naval militia now numbers 7100 men and 80 officers with 7680 meeting federal requirements, and growth is expected.
Frank Ryan alleged head of a Chicago clairvoyant ring said he received 3000 to 6000 dollars monthly as his share of swindling profits, after paying 200 dollars monthly for police protection. He was captured in Detroit and ill with tuberculosis. He aims to testify before a grand jury, while federal authorities seek his custody.
British intelligence summaries describe a six week view of the Western Front with a lull in major actions yet a shift in British role to extend the left flank alongside French and Belgian forces. German build up around Antwerp and Ypres includes fourteen corps and eight cavalry divisions. Allied units held at Ypres despite massive German assaults and began to regroup as reserves and reinforcements arrived to shorten the line and restore fighting strength.
Swinton describes British forces stretched along a long fragile line facing overwhelming German numbers. He emphasizes scarce supplies and harsh conditions as troops hold the line.
The report notes German units like the XXVII corps suffered from poor training and incomplete recovery after prior battles while the Guard corps, despite heavy losses, renewed attacks near Ypres on November 11. Allies have sacrificed greatly to hold a line, and final victory hinges on the raw material of each nation as the war drags on.
A Daily News correspondent reports a large German force crossed the Yser on broad rafts in darkness with fifty to sixty men per craft and machine guns. Dawn sees heavy artillery fire and casualties as Germans press north of Ypres amid muddy banks and dwindling heavy guns.
Report highlights limited front activity across Europe with French gains at Les Menils and Xon on the Mo Selle and in Veiges. German efforts shift to the Russian center as Italy declares loyalty but readiness, while Austria-Hungary presses Serb prisoners and losses rise. Paris to convene December 22 as Allied forces regroup in northern France.
San Francisco dispatch reports Secretary Bryan urged Britain to release Baron Louis von Horst, an American jailed as a military prisoner near London for three months. His brother E Clemens Horst, a San Francisco hopeful, says the detention has seriously worsened the baron’s health and raised fears of a mental breakdown.
In Kansas tests, six patients at the state epileptic hospital in Parsons received rattlesnake venom for two months with no improvement. The report by Dr. M. L. Perry notes increased seizures in two cases and no benefit in the others, marking the first authoritative trial of this method.
David Lamar was found guilty of impersonating Representative A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania to defraud J P Morgan and United States Steel. He was sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta and given $10 000 bail pending appeal after motions for a writ of error and to file a bill of exceptions.
Secretary Daniels released a statement with a Rear Admiral Strauss report denying a shortage of long range torpedoes. The 21 inch long range weapons are for new ships Nevada and Oklahoma, not yet in commission, with ranges higher than existing types.
The Virginia class and later battleships will carry twenty one inch seventeen foot torpedoes improved to nearly double range. Newport and Bliss Works will produce enough long range torpedoes for all US battleships and newer destroyers. Submarines will use short range high speed torpedoes. recent torpedo tests reference the Aboukir Cressy and Hogue at 500 yards.
London dispatch reports Russians within firing range of Cracow as heavy batteries surround Wieliczka. West fronts calm while Lodz area sees new German-Russian lines. Allied and German analyses diverge on impact, with broader moves in Africa and the Middle East noted. Italy retains neutrality.
The war office reports on December 2 on the right bank of the Moselle occupation of Lesmenile and the signal of Non. In the Vosges French troops captured Tete de Faux south of Bonhomme, overlooking frontier hills that sheltered German observers. In Alsace the station of Pervennes is occupied and a line from Aspach to Burnhaupt established.
Berlin dispatches describe active engagement in Alsace with intense cannonading near Sundgau and German advances toward Belfort. Austrians claim repulses at Przemysl while Russians suffer heavy losses in recent days, with cautious notes on operations in the Carpathians and flank maneuvers to threaten Warsaw.
Official statement from General Headquarters says fighting continues in districts near Lowicz while Germany’s redeployed forces push an offensive near Lieutmeresk and Sezezow. On the Vistula front no major change. Russian troops report capture at Baertfeldt with eight officers, 1,000 men, and six machine guns beyond the Carpathians.
Former President William H. Taft spoke to the Detroit Bankers' Club urging economy in federal administration and arguing that more power should be vested in the president to keep his hands on government expenditures.
Chicago December 3 1920 club women who opposed a proposed ordinance sanctioning dancing in cafes won when a sub committee of the council judiciary committee tabled the measure. Prominent women attended meetings and argued against permitting dances in public places where liquor was sold.
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