06 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
1
Great Britain and Italy register protests with the State Department as the law near passage prompts objections. Governor Hunt postpones action amid mounting concerns over constitutional and regional impact.
Secretary Bryan declined comment on Governor Hunt’s decision to postpone Arizona’s anti alien employment act. Britain and Italy protested, citing Fourthteenth amendment and 1871 trade treaty, while Britain seeks status details for residents. State Department will review the text and compare with similar acts in California Oregon and New York.
Governor George W. P. Hunt in Phoenix says he opposes delaying the amiens 75 percent foreign worker limit proclamation. The state department reported British and Italian embassies protested and asked for possible suspension of the measure. He will issue the proclamation once the secretary of state provides a certificate of election returns, awaiting further departmental advice.
Civil suit filed by directors of Collateral Loan company seeks recovery of 114000 dollars alleged stolen by former president William Cobb. John Abbott represents the institution in the action following prior criminal charges.
An Australian battle cruiser named Australia is reported missing. Built in 1912 at Clydebank, 19200 tons, 278 feet long, 79 feet beam, 27 foot draft, armed with eight 12 inch guns and sixteen 4 inch guns plus torpedo tubes. Last heard in Hawaiian waters in September pursuing a German cruiser Nirenberg.
AP correspondence reports that foreigners in Korea must pay municipal taxes on property after foreign settlements abolition effective end of 1914. The Korea budget next year aims to sever finances from Chosen independence within five years. A tax rise coincides with revenue declines from war, creating a £1,250,000 deficit. The emperor of Japan decorates several consuls for services. American and British consuls decline decorations. In Santo Domingo, Juan Isidro Jiminez takes oath as president after being proclaimed by Congress.
Eye witness reporting from British HQ on the continent details the German bombardment of Ypres beginning November 5 with assaults intensifying to fire the Cloth Hall and cathedral. The observer notes aims shifted from military targets to a historic town, recounting shattered landmarks and German deception about Calais and Ostend. A separate item reports a new Mexican revolutionary proclamation by Salazar and Campa attacking Carranza and Villa, aiming to form a convention government with support nationwide.
Famous General who escaped from Albuquerque jail leads new force in Chihuahua seeking control amid war torn Mexico. Military action and shifting power fuel the struggle as factions contest authority and territory.
At Oakwood Cemetery mourners attended the burial of Richard R. Levin aged 33, secretary of a roofing company. Maude M. Gragg 29 shot herself near the freshly dug grave, was taken to an automobile in the funeral procession and then to a hospital where her prognosis was poor.
Chairman Ralph Co. Ely of the Republican state committee reports Mrs. Ely is seriously ill in Santa Fe and he will not arrive in the capital until next Saturday or later.
A severe coastal storm hits Hampton Roads causing flooding and damage along the water front. The passenger steamer Pennsylvania crashes into a pier at Old Point Comfort, two barges break away from a tug at Lynnhaven inlet, and some property sustains minor harm with no reported loss of life.
A severe winter storm in New York dumps a cold northerly gale with snow and sleet. The municipal lodging house reaches capacity housing nearly 1,000 people including fifty women and twelve children, while about 400 are aided at a new East River front recreation pier annex.
An unidentified vessel believed to be the Cape Charles lightship drifted in a storm off Virginia Head near Norfolk and posed a danger of grounding. Lifesavers stood by to offer assistance after the sighting late tonight, about 100 yards from shore.
Telegrams from Nish report the Servian cabinet resigned and Pachitch forms a new ministry. Italian chamber passes confidence 413 to 19. French war office notes activity and consolidation north of the ferryman's house with further front details. British submarine engagement at the Dardanelles. King George returns to Buckingham Palace after visiting front. Austro German front reports mixed battles in Carpathians and West Galicia. Petrograd fronts describe heavy engagements near Lowicz and Lods with armored cars. Persian front news on Bitman and Keshkal. Lima reports warships passing Matibe bound northward.
AP correspondence reports that 1914 recruits, now three months trained, are deemed ready for active service. With 250000 26 year olds to mobilize, officials credit sport for fitness as the 1915 class nears medical exams and expected marching orders by March. About 350000 additional men may join exempted 1915 class.
Martha Fairman a 14 year old swimmer died after drinking poison in her room following a note asking her mother to talk with Don Walker the Multnomah club superintendent. The girl had been sent home with orders to bring her mother to the club. She was a noted athlete and popular member. Reports mention theft complaints at the club.
In Vera Cruz on December 5 Gen Venustiano Carranza met with his generals but gave no indication of an immediate push against Generals Villa and Zapata. He reaffirmed his vow to protect foreign lives and property under his control.
Miss Jessie F. Cope, 32, of California, accused of attempting to bribe Chicago officials to aid blackmail against Colonel Charles Alexander, a Providence millionaire. Alexander, 65, married, was arrested in Providence. Cope faced U S Commissioner Mason, held on bribery charge with hearing set for next Saturday.
Reports describe a vast clash south of Lodz and along the Vistula with up to half a million troops involved. Siberian units push hard, villages burn, and high casualties are noted on both sides as new German lines form from Ketno to Cracow.
Miss Jessie Cope once planned to marry Col Charles Alexander according to acquaintances and her mother. She has since been implicated in a bribery case tied to the Alexander White shivery affair and was arrested in Chicago.
Petrograd dispatch reports fierce central fighting as soldiers and civilians clash amid winter turmoil. The desolate scene centers on hand to hand bayonet engagements and rapid movements across blurred city streets as orders struggle to control the chaotic battle.
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