27 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1915
Page
1
In a ringing Glasgow speech the Minister of Munitions presses unions to amend current rules. He calls this an imperative necessity of action to boost war production and support national effort.
David Lloyd George told about 3,000 Glasgow trade unionists that Britain must suspend or modify skilled labor rules to speed provision of public safety items and munitions ahead of 1917. He warned delay costs lives and urged immediate action, citing French and Russian battles and the need for unity among workers and women’s contributions.
Telegraphed warning from Dew to Dr. Paul Samuelt Reinsch reports bandits surrounding the Scandinavian alliance mission at Patsebolong Mongolia. Chinese troops unable to provide protection. foreign office urges local officials to act.
Denver report and New Mexico forecast indicate Monday fair conditions in the west and snow in the southeast with a cold wave in the southeast. The main southwest area remains much colder. Tuesday brings unsettled conditions in the east with fair weather and continued cold in the southeast.
The battleship Oregon aka Window of the Navy will be turned over to the California naval militia in San Francisco on February 15, per orders to Commander J. M. Reeves from Secretary Daniels. The militia will not fire the 15 inch guns due to high operating costs and long training. Oregon arrived here after the San Francisco exposition.
Paris dispatch summarizes Montenegrin statement on December 26 noting Friday’s combats along the Sanjak front yielded no enemy gains, Austrian forces repulsed near Youtchide, and Montenegrins retook Raskova Gora after a hot counterattack capturing prisoners and material.
Athens reports that Serbian war minister arrived and met with the Greek premier and war minister. A group of Serbian deputies held a meeting and asked where the Serbian parliament could reopen as hostilities loom.
Morning Journal Special from Wink, Virginia reports President Wilson plans to press Congress to focus on the administration’s national defense program once Christmas recess ends. He aims to expedite army and navy bills while keeping full debate, and wants calendars cleared for broader winter legislation.
Athens reports Greece has confirmed Italian troop landings near Aviona Albania and seeks details on Italy s objectives. The Italian government promised cooperation and urged Greece to help bring the operation to a successful end while safeguarding Greek rights in the region.
A violent weather event lashes New York as hail and heavy thunder crash over the city. A gale reaches around ninety miles per hour, terrifying residents and causing chaos across streets and roofs.
Severe east coast storm unleashed rain hail and snow with thunder and lightning. Seven people died in New York City and surrounding areas while telegraph lines ships and rail traffic were disrupted and property suffered heavy damage.
Mrs. Inez Millholland Bois sevain lectures the Ford Party delegation before taking leave, explaining why HT 13 was doomed. The session emphasizes internal fault lines and strategic missteps within the party.
War news notes shells crashing in France with reports of a festive spirit amid hardship. Strains of music drift through ruined towns as civilians endure daily danger and soldiers push forward.
Inez Mulholland Boissevain withdraws from Ford peace voyage amid accusations of secretive management and lack of a clear program. Delegates face dissension and delays as The Hague plan to form committees proceeds with optimism from Lindsey Aked and Ford circle. Andrew Bethel exits for personal reasons. Mrs Boissevain heads toward Holland.
Denver reports a December 26 snowstorm adding to about four inches on the ground. Snow began early and continued through the day as many churches held Christmas programs with special music and services.
A gale drove snow and rain at seventy mph across New England causing damaged circuits levelled chimneys and unroofed buildings. The Mayflower schooner faced peril near Cape Ann as crew were rescued by coast guards. Traffic and telegraph service were crippled across New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island and Vermont with eight inches of snow reported in the latter.
Tehran reports Prince Firman of Irma named premier by the shah after the cabinet resignation. The dispatch notes Firman joined the cabinet in November and is seen as a diplomatic victory for the entente allies amid reports of his Russophily.
A Zurich correspondent reports alarming rumors about Emperor William's illness circulating in Switzerland. The exchange Telegraph notes the rumors may be exaggerated and that Berlin faces profound anxiety over the emperor's condition.
Santa Fe Dee 26 Mont conducted by Montesuria Lodge A F & A M prepares to install its officers tomorrow evening at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Santa Fe. The event advances a fraternal rite with members and guests attending.
A wartime Christmas piece notes Santa and the spirit seen in trenches and shelters near Arras. Soldiers hold improvised concerts and vaudeville, with organ music, parlor parodies, and prayers for peace through victory as shells and guns echo in the distance.
Reuters dispatch from London reports British troops spent Christmas on the western front in misty rain and later mild weather. The day was uneventful in trenches with plenty of good fare and a cheerless morning turning calmer as troops shared meals and camaraderie.
Soldiers report a subdued Christmas on the front with minimal fighting. Both sides observed a lull as troops shared songs and made use of rear meadow spaces for football while overt fraternizing remained scarce and wary.
United States Marshal J. Dillon and fifty deputies reached Clifton Arizona to serve papers on union officers and strike leaders in compliance with a Tucson judge's injunction. The Western Federation of Miners on strike since September 11 has blocked assessment work on Detroit Copper Company's unpatented claims. About 300 of 400 refugees from the Duncan camp are expected to join the effort, which must proceed before January to meet mining law requirements.
Washington reports lack of new information on the sinking of the Japanese liner Yasuka Maru with an American aboard. Officials await consular reports to confirm whether an Austrian submarine attacked without warning, and the U S demands disavowal, reparations, and punishment of the commander. Vienna notes on arbitration are under consideration.
Morning Journal reports the assassination of Wong Yuen Yung former editor of The Asiatic News at a Christmas banquet in San Francisco remains unsolved. Police say the killing by an unidentified assassin shows no link to secret societies and no arrests have been made.
London reports Bulgaria plans a symbolic act on the Hindenburg statue. Military attaches will drive wooden nails into the statue, each nail costing $25, with proceeds to go to charities. The item appears in the Morning Journal Special.
London sources report that Britain's leadership faces urgent need for swift decisions as delays and indecision reveal dilatory policies. The article notes pressure for a ministry change to accelerate wartime governance and policy action.
London dispatch reports Allied speculation on a plan of attack against Saloniki by the Central Powers. The text notes Lloyd George as the leading candidate for succession, with conservative press opposition targeting the government and delays in munitions bills. Greece restricts exports to Saloniki, while King Constantine meets French staff and Greek ministers amid Balkan tensions.
The Skouloudis cabinet plans to stay in power through January 24 with Premier Skouloudis saying no changes before the chamber reconvenes. Reports say Germany seeks Bulgarian troop deployment into Macedonia, while Bulgarians weigh risks of advancing toward Saloniki amid shifting alliance pressures.
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