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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
1
A report notes the nation debates a constitutional amendment as the dry District of Columbia is considered by a committee. The discussion centers on whether national Prohibition will prevail and how the changes could affect federal policy.
The House Judiciary Committee votes to propose a constitutional ban on liquor production and sale for beverage purposes, signaling a broader push for nationwide prohibition. Senate action remains uncertain as leaders weigh timing and a possible referendum plan for the District of Columbia.
The day in Congress opened at noon with debate on the immigration bill. The Interstate Commerce Committee plans further hearings on President Wilsons railroad legislation after the holiday. Senator Willard Saulsbury of Delaware was elected president pro tempore to succeed the late Senator Clark. Adjournments set for 5 06 p.m. and 6 35 p.m. to noon Friday with Christmas recess from December 22 to January 2.
Denver New Mexico, Friday and Saturday show fair skies with gradually rising temperatures in the eastern portion. For the last twenty four hours the maximum was 42 degrees and the minimum 29. North wind and clear conditions.
The immigration bill with a restrictive literacy test cleared the Senate 64 to 7 and moves to conference. An amendment by Senator Hardwick allows entry for those who advocate or teach destruction of property in war or insurrection, while others are barred. If President Wilson vetoes again, a two thirds Senate and House vote would be needed to override.
A dispatch notes disagreements about the murder of Americans and other foreigners. The State Department forwarded the contentious facts to Mexican commissioners for review and clarification.
Washington reports indicate U S officials believe Carranza may protest the right of American troops to cross the border. The Mexican commission members will present criticisms at Philadelphia, possibly challenging the cross border pursuit clause while not ending the conference.
In Saloniki the allies fixed time standard wiping local and national clocks. Previously Saloni ki used a local time while Turkish time followed lunar rules. Three sabbaths weekly mark Moslem Friday Jewish Saturday and Christian Sunday. Nixon condition worsened at home as his illness deepens.
Alberto J. Pani presented General Carranza’s views on ratifying the Atelantio City protocol to Mexican commission chairmen Luis Cabrera and Arredondo in New York. Pantarr arrived from Queretaro to seek Carranza’s ratification. publication of his views is expected after the joint commission’s next session.
London reports Andrew Bonar Law says Britain’s daily war cost has climbed to 5,716,000 pounds, driven by higher munitions spending and extra loans to allies and dominions. He warned costs cannot continue at the current scale without risking financial strain, but victory could justify extended funding.
The president and Mrs Wilson visited Washington for the first time this Christmas season. They left the White House unexpectedly and walked along the grounds and past the presidential flag flying from a recently erected pole. They then toured the business district, stopping to look in shop windows while friendly shoppers greeted Mr Wilson.
Andrew Bonar-Law as Leader of Government in Commons reaffirms Asquith declaration.
In London on December 15 the House of Commons backed a 400 million pound war credit. Bonar Law affirmed that reparations and future security remain government policy despite German proposals. The debate praised by all, as Americans dollar influence noted, with prorogation set for December 2.
Petrograd reports the Russian government views the central powers peace plan as an attempt to court public opinion and shift blame for the war onto the Entente. Foreign office officials say there is no sympathy for the proposal and released the stance via the Petrograd News agency.
The Copenhagen referendum shows a clear majority in favor of selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. Early returns indicate about 283000 votes for and 57000 against, with forty-three words noting a nationwide majority and three wards against.
A Vilnius era statement denounces Germany for seeking a separate peace and sowing a peace atmosphere with false promises to the German people and neutral powers. It warns that Britain France and Russia will not accept terms that cede European dominance and urges continued war to final victory.
New York report states marine insurance costs have increased to 15 percent for Mediterranean voyages and 16 percent for transatlantic cargoes. Rates are based on total ship and cargo valuation, not just the cargo, a higher level than any time since August 1914 when rates reached 20 percent.
London reports quote Gen Maurice urging caution while noting German offers hint at potential for a larger future offensive. Army leaders cite German losses of 700000 men and 136 heavy guns as context for war aims. Washington dispatches show entente diplomats weighing neutral mediation and possible inquiries into central powers terms.
Washington reports no safe conduct will be issued to Count Tarnowsky by the Entente Allies. He is expected to travel via a Danish steamship from Copenhagen to New York next Saturday as a civilian passenger. The decision avoids parliamentary debate while preserving France’s stance against Fouad Rey’s passage through Entente lines.
Douglas Arizona January report says Elias Calles likely to face competition from three Sonoran leaders. Jose Obregon brother of General Obregon along with Generals Benjamin Hill and Venacio Pesqueira prep to run in February elections. Hill previously served as military governor. Pesqueira was interim governor for months.
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