05 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
1
Canadians use a tactic termed the Tump Line to attack German trenches with Indian allies. The device aids movement and supplies during the assault. The report notes success against enemy positions but provides limited operational details.
A Canadian unit advances on Regina and Desire trenches aided by a trench line trick. Two stretcher-bearers discover a dugout full of German soldiers, one orders a retreat while the other fetches help, yielding about two dozen prisoners. Elsewhere British sappers prepare for a raid near Ypres with limited trench entry.
The report details congressional actions with committees waiting on President Wilson and swearing in new senators, plus a joint session plan to hear Wilson. It then shifts to World War I front lines where stretcher bearers aid a German casualty who surprisingly escapes the trench, and a German prisoner incident with Red Cross insignia is noted.
Forces led by Falkenhayn and Mackensen unite in a massive encircling operation around Bucharest. Romanian lines near collapse as troops are roughly cut off and fate of the army hangs in the balance.
Cardinal Mercier tells Baron von Bissing of German cruelties in Belgium and criticizes Kaiser’s governor for blaming Belgium’s suffering on Britain. He warns of economic isolation facing Germany and appeals for aid and accountability.
A British government statement notes that relief work in Belgium faces danger as German policies threaten neutral relief efforts. Cardinal Mercier accuses Germany of violating promises to Belgium, while General von Bissing defends wartime measures as economic. The allied declaration urges adherence to relief safeguards and warns of consequences.
Military reports describe Villa's bandit force retreating toward the border after defeats near Chihuahua. Trevino and Murgia coordinate to shield Juarez with border-area troops while Carranza forces reoccupy Chihuahua City. China and other foreigners are said to have faced no major violence as stability returns.
Washington from special correspondence reports federal action to curb prices and curb embargoes. Justice, FTC, and Federal Reserve plan broad measures. war shortages, labor, car supply, and a gold influx are cited as price drivers. Embargo options risk retaliation and limited relief. transport bottlenecks loom large as Congress convenes.
In Chihuahua the Willa Force retreated after Hangios withdrew, with reports noting a commander's loss of head and ongoing city struggles. The incident reflects a chaotic retreat and leadership losses during the hostilities.
Washington reports no confirmation from state or war departments or the German embassy on the killing of two Americans and the German vice consul by Villaban cyta in Chihuahua City. No replies have reached officials regarding the safety of the German colony or inquiries from relatives in Germany.
The article lists war demand crop and car shortages labor scarcity and a rise in gold as reasons behind elevated prices. It outlines relief plans addressing these cited causes and potential policy responses.
Athens dispatches report a 3,000 strong Allied contingent was trapped by Greek forces around Athens. 25,000 Greek troops surrounded positions as Admiral du Fournet warned, with only thirty escapees after ammunition ran out. King Constantine mobilizes for possible war with the Allies.
London reports show growing splits in the Asquith government amid cabinet reorganization rumors. Observers expect few changes, with Asquith, Bonar Law, and Lloyd George forming the core, while possible exits include Grey, Runciman, McKenna, Cecil, and Balfour. The Daily Express notes the situation in flux.
Representative Steenerson of Minnesota introduced a bill to allow women to be eligible as rural carriers in Washington. The post office department had ruled they were not eligible.
Leseeo Winel Hammond reports that Mike Inile of Whiting Indiana shot Judge Groenwald and Bailiff Lew Debow at the Lake circuit court. Inile was found armed with four revolvers a cavalry saber a hatchet and a heavy iron chain among other weapons. He carried a sheet iron armor suit and a bundle of papers related to a $1600 damage suit against Standard Oil. Victims injuries are not serious.
The forecast calls for colder air to drift into the eastern portion Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds remain light with a seasonal chill as temperatures trend down across the region.
For twenty four hours ending yesterday at p m the maximum temperature was 68 degrees the minimum 20 with a range of 48 degrees. The temperature at 1 p m was 47 and a southwest wind brought clear conditions.
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