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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
1
The London Observer argues Allies must mobilize fully in the coming year to assure military success. It stresses intensified efforts, unity, and resolve across nations to meet wartime challenges.
The article argues for drastic Allied action to end German supply lines, urging full mobilization of forces and a Southeast European shift. It stresses long war stamina, improved transport and communication, and the removal of Turkey and Bulgaria as decisive steps to defeat the Central Powers.
A mixed weather note for Denver shows a 24 hour outlook with highs near 55 and lows around 43. The article shifts to a wartime briefing detailing Germany’s expanded control, resource mobilization, and strategic aims in Europe and the Middle East, stressing the importance of Romania and Turkey to Allied supply lines.
Washington December 17 Secretary Walter formally accepts responsibility for the war department action on the Lewis machine gun used by Britain and Canada He notes inspector general investigated the treatment of the weapon and that boards found it unsuitable for extensive Army purchase No record shows Colonel Lewis offered the gun to the U S government while American Arms offered 190 guns at 1000 dollars each with royalty license The Savane Arms company expressed satisfaction with the test board and the gun failed endurance tests preventing field trials
Senate moves toward approval of a prohibition measure for the District of Columbia. The bill awaits floor action with clear support and procedural rights granted for swift passage.
Washington dispatch notes the House plans Christmas recess with focus on passing the third appropriation bill and the District of Columbia prohibition measure. Leaders expect action before Friday, with amendments on federal wages and clerks, and Judiciary and suffrage items to follow after recess.
The Cologne Gazette publishes Austria's new cabinet with Premier Alexander Spitzmueller. Interior Minister Von Strander. Defense Minister F. von Georgl Mittiater. Education Minister Von Hus sarek. Justice Minister Von Schenk. Railways Minister Dr Z von Forster. Finance Minister F von Wimmer. Labor Minister Von Arakasi. Agriculture Minister Seydler. and Minister for Gallene Michael Bob raynski.
Berlin reports that the Dermin steamer Friedrich Wilhelm, anchored at Odde near Bergen since the war began, arrived at Stavanger after breaking the British blockade outside Bergen, according to a dispatch from Christiania.
Morning Journal reports the Bank of London and Mexico manager William Mitchell and six bank board members including Jefnet Sancioval Wilhelm Appewr Miguel Castillas Gustavo Monta udon Federic Prowl Vincente Echesaray and Francisco J Livera are under arrest in Mexico City. No cause is given beyond their refusal to obey an order from the first chief.
New York December 17 Consul General Torchiano tore? arrived on the Noordam from The Hague after a conference with Dutch officials He denied a special mission to meet Secretary of State and said he would go to Washington to discuss important business with the minister Also accompanying him were the minister’s wife and daughter who had been visiting relatives abroad.
The American Defense Society disclosed a public platform in New York detailing preparedness measures. It calls for universal military training, immediate rifle and equipment requisition to arm 1,090,000 men, fortified coaling stations across five island groups, preservation of a naval petroleum reserve, and allied military concepts.
British cruiser off Sandy Hook dispatched a wireless warning to Entente shipping tonight urging vigilance against a German raider. The message repeated earlier alerts and added no new details.
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions a street store incident and an escape. It references a person or party named Wake and a case likely related to an assault or theft, but specifics are unclear.
Rumors reach Chihuahua Mexico that Salazar has separated from Villa and surrendered to government forces. Reported internal fighting among Villa's followers at Santa Ysabel over spoils from Chihuahua City. General Murguia remains secretive as his movements continue to puzzle his staff.
The Volmseche Zeitung reports a torpid rearrangement debate over Mania independence, declaring Hungary will receive a Molavdian equivalent for territorial sacrifice. Poland becomes independent, Courtland joins Germany, Lithuania is absorbed by Prussia, Debrudiai is returned to Baltary, and Watlluchia is divided between Astrobtungary and Hulearin.
Telegraphing from Copenhagen the Frankfurter Zeitung says Germany rejects a simple ceasefire or public peace proposals. A conference is planned at The Hague around January 16 with all belligerents in session and permission to continue fighting.
The Frankfurter Zeitung argues Germany seeks an explicit but flexible response from the Entente in early negotiations. It notes converging views on wartime aims and calls for safeguarding international conventions, arms burden relief, and naval limits while opposing abolition of universal military service.
A representative objects to reports that brotherhoods and managers are convening. Adamson says the account is not accurate and demands clarification on who attends and the purpose of such meetings.
Washington reports say railroad and railway brotherhood heads plan to repeal the Adamson act and replace it with their own terms. Representative Adamson opposes the move while signaling willingness to cooperate but warns Congress will step in to ensure fair public treatment. A compromise plan to prevent strikes and extend transportation dispute investigations is debated as the president backs action.
A decree effective January 1, 1917 shifts Warsaw governance to civil and military authority by justices of the peace district courts and the supreme court. Courts will allow Polish and German languages. Polish towns plan a new association to advance common interests matching German township groups.
Paris December 17 reports strong opposition from wine and spirit dealers to a government plan to prohibit alcohol. A protest by a syndicate argues the measure would harm agriculture and wholesale and retail trade and calls for substantial indemnities if enacted.
Tucson date reports 70 year old H Richard Starr a noted figure in southwestern mining shot himself in the left breast at his home. Authorities say business troubles prompted the act. Starr known for extensive real estate holdings Blair referenced in the note appears connected to the case.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports the government of Schleswig Prussia has declared civil conscription to mobilize workers for railroad projects and truck logistics. The move may affect schoolboys and other labor pools as partial mobilization begins.
Thomas Cochran president of Liberty National Bank will become a partner in J Morgan & Co on January 1. Born March 26 1871 in St Paul Minnesota he rose from penniless beginnings to a prominent role in New York finance and will be the youngest of twelve partners.
Eleven survivors of the Spanish steamship Picton X arrived in New York aboard the Buenos Aires after the vessel foundered hundreds of miles off the Canary Islands. Forty crew members, including the captain, died. nine men were saved from a raft and two from a ladder. The Picton X, bound from Galveston and New Orleans to Spain with cotton and staves, issued its distress call during a severe northwest gale. The Spanish consul-general planned to arrange return to Spain for the survivors.
A Stockholm Telegram says the Romanian foreign office will move to Petrograd and other ministers stay in Kiev during a crown council meeting. The Romanian parliament is said to convene in Petrograd, while King Ferdinand plans a weeks stay in Staseia before going to Enachmand.
The Brazilian bark Nethus with twelve crew aboard was lost Friday night off Barnegat, New Jersey during a blinding storm. Captain Moraes said tow-line failure and heavy seas caused the tug Charibald to lose the vessel after seven hours of search. the ship was on a voyage from Maranham to New York for Barbar & Co. agents.
Atty Gen Lyndon A Smith began drafting a bill to establish state owned paper mills on state timber lands. The measure aims to secure a new supply of print paper after a 1917 shortage threatened to disrupt Minnesota newspapers.
The report notes a President contributing 2500 dollars to the Democratic National Committee or related fund. The act aims to support the party’s funds and addressing a deficit within the committee.
Reports describe continued heavy combat with Slavs as Russians repel trench attacks in the Carpathians and gain a strong position near a bayonet point. French offensives renew near Verdun with gains while German guns shell new French lines. Eastern fronts note Prussian troops advancing in Wallachia and Dobradja with large prisoner and matériel captures amid ongoing pursuit operations.
Overseas New agency reports military notes from the war front describing Huzen as fallen to central powers and two thirds of Romanian rail lines under Teutonic control. Allies press Meuse attack, while overall situation remains unchanged despite initial German advances.
An official report states French troops moved east of the Meuse today and captured Bestonvaux and nearby wood. British detachments near Hannesesamps were repulsed while German positions held on heights north of HKe noMuUX.
Berlin reports Pradenburg troops stormed Russian positions over 600 yards north of the Kovel Lutsk railroad in Volhynia. Five officers and 300 men were captured along with several machine guns and mine throwers. A Russian attack near Iluket was repulsed.
Efforts to refloat the U S transport Sumner grounded off Barnegat New Jersey last Monday night were paused by orders at the War Department Col John M Carson Jr New York quartermaster chief said work would resume when weather allows
An Overseas News agenc y report says the Polish national council will hold its first meeting before Christmas. The Polish national assembly is set to convene in February, according to dispatches from Ssay-Ville.
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