16 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
1
An unnamed outlaw pledges to become a loyal “pet bandit” of the American government if left undisturbed. He sends messages to authorities at the border seeking favorable terms and renewed relations.
A Mexican envoy in El Paso reports Villa proposes to spare foreign life and property if the United States halts intervention against Carranza. Villa claims 5,000 to 9,000 armed followers, 4,000 rifles, cannons, and artillery as he campaigns in Chihuahua and nearby towns.
Washington officials reject any potential agreement with Villa and doubt he made any overture. No official report of a proposal to stop killings and property destruction had reached the state department by tonight.
The Day in Congress reports noon convening resuming debate on the prohibition bill for the District of Columbia. Senator Kenyon led adoption of a resolution directing an investigation into government print paper to explore economies. The military affairs committee formed a subcommittee to hold hearings on universal military training. Consideration of the legislative appropriation bill was resumed.
For twenty four hours ending 6 p m yesterday the report shows a maximum of 42 degrees and a minimum of 21 with a 21 degree range. At 6 p m the temperature was 29 with a north wind and clear skies.
Senate committee schedules public hearings starting Monday on universal military training and service. General McCain reports Army enlistment near authorized levels as of October 31 and expects full staffing by July 1, with recruitment efforts expanding nationwide amid high outside wages.
Formal approval of the Annapolis site for the 1.5 million naval laboratory will be issued by Secretary Daniels within days after the civilian advisory board sub committee report is received. Only one member reportedly opposed the selection. the report settled doubts of a division. In Seattle, Alexander Millar was shot and killed by H M Stokes after a dispute over a patent royalty and the sale of state rights to indexing telephone directories.
President John P. White of the United Mine Workers of America says unofficial returns from the December 12 election show his re election over John H. Walker of Illinois. White travels home to Des Moines and calls the reports a vindication of his policies.
The Department of Agriculture reports total crop value at 7.64 billion dollars, up 1.75 billion from last year as higher prices and reduced production lift gains across major crops. Corn, cotton, and wheat each surpass one billion in value, with hay and other staples showing sizable increases despite production revisions.
Head quarters had not been advised today of the death of Private William Brady, Battery C, Iowa artillery, who was reported killed yesterday after the organization left Brownsville. He is said to have died as a result of putting his head out of a car window.
Austro-Germans press gains in Romania while the town of Buzen is captured by invaders. The Verdun front reports heavy French setbacks as the war widens in intensity.
London says British forces closed on Kut al Amara after defeating Turks near the city. French troops thrust in Verdun region reclaiming ground between the Meuse and Woeyre rivers, with over 7 560 Germans captured. Austro German and Bulgarian offensives in Dobrudja and on the Danube series. Russian and Romanian positions retreat burning villages. White House silent on peace talks while Petrograd hints at Duma opposition. Greek government reportedly accepts entente ultimatums and may withdraw troops from Thessaly.
Paris reports French troops advanced north of Douaumont between the Meuse and Woëvre fields. They captured about 7500 prisoners including 206 officers, seized or destroyed heavy and field artillery, and took villages and fortified works. Aviators contributed despite bad weather.
The Entente powers will grant safe conduct to Count Tarnowski von Tarnow, recently named Austro Hungarian ambassador to the United States. The foreign office announced that the decision followed representations by the American government.
A Zurich dispatch reports the pope will issue a Christmas proclamation to all belligerents in response to the central powers peace note to the Vatican. The notice, forwarded from Copenhagen, cites the upcoming proclamation by the pope within a few days.
A Paris dispatch reports the allied powers handed a note to Greek Foreign Minister Zarrakes insisting King Constantine and the government lack authority over the army. The note demands immediate troop and war material removals within 24 hours, a halt to northern movements, and says allies will quit Greece within a day if terms are not accepted, with a continued blockade.
Manuel Cuarcia and Duarte, two bandits tied to the Huckeye bank robbery, are detained by Mexican military near Sasabe just south of the line. They were transferred across the border by Mexican authorities after a clash, with Nogales commander deciding whether to hand them over to Arizona or execute them. Sheriff Adame awaits orders in Sonora.
President Wilson plans to forward Central Powers peace notes through the American government as intermediary with the Entente. Language differences in German Austrian and Turkish texts delayed transmission while cabinet deliberations and translations continued. Officials say the move aims to clarify intent and avoid U.S. commitment until all aspects are understood.
The Russian Duma unanimously rejects Germany’s call for peace negotiations. The minister of foreign affairs states that a premature peace would risk renewed war and demands a decisive Allied victory and Germany’s renunciation of war aims. Moscow backs continued combat alongside the Allies.
The article outlines U S officials weighing three separate notes for Turkey England France and Japan to avoid cable duplication. It notes possible translations and sending original texts via ambassadors in Berlin Vienna and Constantinople. It mentions Lloyd George’s upcoming speech and Austrian embassy statements as peace talks shift.
Berlin dispatch reports Cer man troops entered Russian trenches and took ninety prisoners north of the Tarnopol rail line. French attacks along the Meuse failed to pierce German defenses near Mortain and Ma Lancourt while fighting rages on the Somme and in the Louvemont Hardaumont sector. Our Dobrudja army continues pressing the enemy as night evacuations occur along the Macedonian frontier.
The El Paso chamber of commerce offered to provide cakes and pies baked by local housewives for troops encamped there on Christmas Day but the army asked to cancel. General Bell praised the government’s sufficiency, noting soldiers will have ample food and if anyone lacks it the fault lies with their commander.
The Federal Trade Commission investigates alleged price increase schemes amid reports of collusion. Officials review communications and market actions to determine if unlawful coordination affected competition.
Washington December 15 publishers representing most U S newspapers presented resolutions to the federal trade commission asking it to help secure an adequate newsprint supply at fair prices. Forty associations attended and endorsed a conference tomorrow with the trade commission and papermakers to address distribution and price and production.
Publishers from the American Newspaper Publishers Association meet in Washington to decide a stance on a proposed distribution plan for newsprint. They fear contract cuts and higher open-market prices, and seek to pressure manufacturers to boost production while considering a Justice Department collusion complaint.
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