26 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1915
Page
1
Damaged city and fortress incur estimated losses of hundreds of millions of dollars after a blaze destroys the Grand Duke fortress. Flames and dynamite reportedly used during evacuation leave ruins and prompt costly repairs.
AP correspondence from Urest-Litovek reports Russians abandoning the city after heavy shelling and fortification work by German forces. Civilians flee as three quarters of houses burn. German engineers and a military kitchen aid recovery while siege works and new frontier defenses strengthen the fortress.
A locally reported incident centered on Aneta Rip at Presto triggers brief coverage. Authorities are cited with sparse details and no injuries confirmed. further information pending official statements.
Reported battle sees Persian forces routed by Russian troops with heavy casualties and many captured. The engagement spills toward the capital as Russian forces advance, prompting official statements from government and security authorities.
Doysiss M Dold who led Red Cross operations in a Serbian city arrives in New York returning from service. The report notes his leadership and homecoming amid postwar relief efforts.
Fragmentary account describes looting and destruction amid a military retreat. References a mutiny by a unit labeled King Peter’s reinforcements and mentions an American surrendering a captive. The garbled text includes stray names and phrases without clear context or dates.
The obituary notes the death of former Governor W J Mills at his Las Vegas residence. It covers his political tenure, family, and memorial arrangements, highlighting his public service and local recognition.
The article recounts the defense of Nish by local forces and the Bulgarian advance. It notes Allied observer remarks, hospital stores protected, and Bishop's mediation with American Major Dold. The narrative covers looting, exodus, and pleas for aid as Serbians resist advancing invasion.
In Beattie Washington a 180 acre Endomison county tract with twenty mining claims shows 448000 spent on improvements and development. Seattle broker Peter W. Chapel ordered by U S General Land Office to file bills from the nineties. Chapel asserts mining value while the land office upheld the challenge.
Stockholm dispatch notes Ford peace expedition members held several meetings to discuss aims and procedures. Officials deny formal status, with emphasis on private discussions and possible departure plans from Denmark.
A 21 year old student from Dartmouth who joined Dartmouth field ambulance corps died in France while serving with an American ambulance unit. He was the son of Professor HG and a university of Michigan student. A military funeral is planned for the front tomorrow afternoon. A Worcester, Massachusetts man was slightly wounded in the same incident and is a Yale graduate.
The publication notes worsening poverty in New York with a call for clothing rather than food. It reports old stocks of wearing apparel sent to Belgium to aid relief efforts.
City plans a Santa Claus Association monument in a utilitarian building to serve as its headquarters in New York. The design honors Christmas spirit while remaining functional and acts as a symbol of charitable outreach. Christmas shipments and aid reached the city, including mail, parcels, and cash for needy residents.
Festive open air celebrations mark Christmas on the Pacific coast with abundant trees and generous charity for needy children. In San Francisco thousands ride free to the Panama Pacific exposition and gather around a large Christmas tree in the Court of the Universe. Los Angeles hosts a Nativity pageant featuring 460 actors and a significant public display.
Clifton Arizona December 24 amid mining strike the Morenci district reports a bright Christmas with 1260 children remembered with gifts candy and popcorn shared at a community Christmas tree relief food was distributed to needy families a federal injunction restraining miners from interfering with assessment work on 1300 mining claims drew mixed district reactions with Mexican workers claiming it as federal interference investigators concluded work here and moved to El Paso to question pipe line operators.
The return of holiday cheer is dampened as the union station program and Mayor's Christmas Tree Association events are postponed after a winter storm. A charity dinner for 2,000 homeless men led by a local political figure highlighted the season’s plan for community sharing.
Yesterday’s updates describe German artillery actions in Greek Macedonia near Doiran and Skopje area. Allied lines fortify Greek towns while German aircraft strike Scutari and livestock ship in the Adriatic. Russian reports claim success against Persian insurgents near Tehran with patrols on the Russian front.
Fragment reads as a local notice about reduced amenities as election polling places impose restrictions. It notes a change in customary free drink offerings by the saloon on election day, with implications for voters gathered at the north end.
The specialist national congress met in Paris with key ministers and Socialist deputies behind closed doors. Discussions focused on the Socialist stance toward the government's policy and the party's future course.
Londoners faced a grim Christmas as thousands of mud-stained troops returned from trenches with little leave. Churches held special services while bishops urged emancipation from Prussianism and a scarce economy to rebuild a wiser nation.
A telegraphed report from Athens dated Friday says German artillery on the banks of Lake Doiran in Macedonia about forty miles northwest of Salonika bombards Anglo-French lines while allied troops fortify in place.
Hellenic forces mass and prepare resistance as Britain and allies press for guarantees from the Central Powers. Determined Greek defenders expect renewed conflict unless full assurances are granted.
Dispatches from London report David Lloyd-George, minister of munitions, hard at work to persuade trade unionists to support his labor dilution scheme. He visited the St Notch factory to inspect and promote the program, noting how women workers under the scheme are already performing valuable tasks on machines. The continent reports expect Balkan moves as central powers consider attacks or strategic advances.
London reports the northern front showed normal artillery activity with no unusual events noted in tonight's official dispatch. No notable engagements or changes were reported.
Sofia dispatches report the Bulgarian Greek clash has ended amicably. The Hus savian government seeks to maintain friendly ties with Greece and ordered Bulgarian troops to avoid complications. A Greek commander at Lesnitan admits the dispute arose from a Greek intake.
Christmas in Juarez, recently surrendered by Gen. Francisco Villa officers, was marked by a formal reception at military headquarters attended by officials from El Paso led by Andrews Garza Mexican consul and staff escorting Gen. Yaquel Robles across the International bridge.
Bhick Harwell died from fatal burns sustained when his nightgown caught fire from a fireplace grate while inspecting his Christmas stocking at his Ballinger home early this morning.
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