10 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1916
Page
1
Public Opinion of America argues ten advocates decide future steps as administration faces pressure over deportations of Belgians to end slavery in Germany. The piece critiques government limits and calls for action on wartime policy and humanitarian concerns.
Washington reports that American public opinion will determine any government steps after Germany’s response to the protest over Belgian deportations. Officials note Germany’s reply may justify deportations on social renewal grounds and that the text of the protest was released to gauge sentiment.
Berlin reports that Joseph C. Grew conveyed American representations to Chancellor von Hindenburg Hollweg on the Belgian labor issue. The German reply, expected soon, aims to meet American wishes while limiting the impact of deportations to true unemployed workers and avoiding harm to the employed.
The Senate, to meet a day, resumed consideration of railroad problems and heard Senator Chamberlain confer with Universal Military Training league officials about expediting a universal training bill. Adjourned at 12 14 p m until noon Monday as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Representative Tribbie of Georgia.
Readable forecast notes a colder Sunday in Denver with cloudy skies and a slight drop in temperatures. Mention of winds and a potential light chill will shape plans for outdoor activities.
Local weather report for the 24 hours ending 6 pm yesterday shows a maximum of 97 degrees, a minimum of 2 range, and a 6 pm temperature of 25. East wind, partly cloudy conditions noted.
The article outlines German policies on Belgian deportations, noting returned or returning Belgians, hardship exemptions for heads of families, and nondeportation of Belgian relief workers. It cites complaints, but asserts few arrests, and mentions neutral observers seeking access and postal links. It discusses fears of military danger and the supposed necessity of labor for munitions, while acknowledging possible concessions.
Kansas Supreme Court removes C G Gibson as Arkansas City mayor after quo warranto proceedings show he promised police and other offices for votes. Opponent N Hunt had filed suit. court found direct and indirect promises amounted to bribery to gain election. Gibson and supporters allegedly mobilized friends to solicit support.
Contracts for ninety six high power hydro-airplanes for coast artillery stations in the United States Hawaii Philippines and the Panama Canal Zone were let by the War Department. Immediate construction will start and fifty two more contracts soon follow. Awards went to Aero Marine Engineer and Sales Burgess Curtiss and Standard Aeroplane at prices from 18 000 to 23 622 dollars per machine.
The Overseas News Agency reports that the German government has issued an order forbidding payments to Italy and providing for receiverships for Italian business enterprises in Germany, in reprisal for Italian legislation.
Washington December 9 The house post office committee plans to report an appropriation bill totaling about 327.9 million dollars.
General commanding the Department of the South answers Baptist minister who criticized him over revival meetings at Camp Funston. He makes a strong defense of his policies and orders. The clash highlights wartime morale efforts and civilian religious influence in military camps.
General Funston replies to Rev. Gambrett denying consent for revivals in border camps. He cites discipline risks, rights of soldiers, and past incidents, arguing revivals intrude on camp life and may mislead or overwhelm troops. He defends secular leadership and chaplains across faiths.
General Funston’s letter to Rev. J. B. Gambrell touches on Baptist chaplains in camps and their preaching role. The exchange reveals tensions over revivals and doctrinal direction, with debate over who guides soldier religious services and what may be preached to the troops. An initial misaddress suggests a clerical mix up in the correspondence.
In Kansas City speech William J. Bryan attacked St. Louis bankers who signed a protest against prohibition. He declared shame on them for backing brewers and saloonkeepers over their wives and cited Kansas’s prohibition success and a large vote for it in Kansas City.
Federal grand jury probes into rising prices ordered by Attorney General Gregory to start in New York and Detroit with similar actions eyed for Cleveland Kansas City St Louis Minneapolis and other regions. Swacker to lead New York work while data from field investigators point to broker dealer price fixing in foodstuffs and widespread speculation affecting freight car shortages and market costs.
Reports say the Romanian Army 0509 is ruined and 70,000 prisoners taken while Ferdinand’s forces retreat before a victorious German advance. Uncertain fate but continued withdrawal continues.
German gains near Bucharest and heavy Allied losses headline evolving fronts across Macedonia and the Balkans. Reports claim large prisoner totals, artillery duels, and retreating Romanian and Russian forces while King Constantine’s attitude in Greece sparks entente alarm. A German cruiser, new tanks, and shipping tensions deepen the global war picture.
Petrograd reports Romanian forces retreating eastward under continuous pressure in Wallachia. Russian statements say units on the left flank of the Rumanians are also withdrawing, with captured enemy prisoners and materiel noted near Putna valley and Sultaenty.
Official front dispatch describes heavy shelling north of Monastir and northeast of Paralovo with attacks on the Cerna head repulsed. Bulgarian vanguards repelled a British company near the Struma front at Tahines lake.
The statement reports Russian attacks near Kirtibibi and Bistritaa valley repelled with heavy losses and minor Romanian gains south of the Trotus. It claims Field Marshal von Mackensen’s army routed Romanian units near Sinaia, with thousands captured and Danube forces advancing, detailing Romanian losses since December 1 and asserting German-Turkish superiority.
Field Marshal von Mackensen leader of the Teutons and allies in Romania, with his staff, now quartered at the royal palace in Bucharest. A Sofia dispatch to the Koelnische Zeitung says Bucharest remains quiet while about one third of the city's inhabitants have fled.
Miss Laura Hughes of Toronto told the Woman's Peace party in Sefton that Canadian women are actively working to prevent future wars. She urged durable peace and noted that settlements of past wars always seed new conflicts, calling for a different approach to this war. The session featured reports from various state organizations and opposition to compulsory military service.
The aging Cardinal Gibbons demonstrates continued vigor by finishing a six volume reminiscence series. He spent a month reading proofs of the last two volumes, often late at night, with keen accuracy. His book A Retrospect of Fifty Years gathers sermons, addresses, and personal recollections, plus chapters on Patriotism and Politics and other topics.
The Naval Consulting Board chaired by Thomas A. Edison issued resolutions denouncing any regulation to divert navy fuel reserves. They warn national defense would be imperiled by such action and reference Taft era plans to prospect lands in California and Wyoming withdrawn from public domain.
Miss Matilda Doty of New York told the annual meeting of the Women’s Peace party that people in England France and Germany crave peace. She urged end of secret diplomacy and opposition to universal military service. Resolutions condemned censorship and called for US Japan China commissions and woman suffrage amendment. Jane Addams of Chicago reelected chairwoman.
Governor George W. Hunt signed a proclamation ending the death penalty in this state after learning Cochise county attorney John F. Ross. the move affects the murder case of Mike Conners who killed Yvonne Davis. Superior Judge A. J. Lockwood altered jury instructions omitting first degree death penalty, marking a historic change.
Governor Hunt signed a proclamation in Phoenix Arizona at 5 PM Friday enacting three laws the prohibition amendment anti capital punishment bill and a revised game law. The proclamation brought the measures into effect immediately upon signing.
A train of twenty cars carrying 5006 Carrancista soldiers and their families left after midnight bound for Chihuahua City. The convoy included eight field pieces and five machine guns brought from the capital by remnants of General Ozuna's command. Reports of skirmishing near Fresno were received but denied by military headquarters.
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