30 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson appeals to cotton shippers to refrain from mixing contraband goods with cargoes bound for Europe. He warns that honesty in trade is essential for continued government backing and national resolve during wartime measures.
President Wilson urged American shippers to keep contraband clear of non contraband cargoes and warned against concealing contraband. He backed a strict manifest standard after a cabinet discussion on Britain’s detention of shipments and called for honest manifests to protect neutral commerce.
The Day in Congress reports a noon session with Senator Walsh seeking reports on copper shipments seized in trans Atlantic trade. The Army and other appropriation bills advance, including a 101 million dollar Army measure, and a national prohibition constitutional amendment is reintroduced. A Kettner land district bill for Imperial County California gains favorable committee support. A tentative vote plan on woman suffrage and a naval appropriation draft are noted amid adjournment at 5 28 p m.
The article reports discussions in Congress and executive circles about possible reprisals if British naval actions hinder American cargoes. It notes talk of embargoes against shipments to allies and estimates of private indemnities could reach millions if the U S note on contraband remains forceful.
Twelve Norwegian and Danish ships carrying Chicago stockyards meat worth about 5.35 million dollars were seized in transit over six weeks and diverted to English ports. Some cargoes were deemed contraband and confiscated, including boxes of meat cans and lard. Protests were filed with the U S state department and claims brought in the English prize court, but no hearing date set.
Judge Abbott appointed Ralph Ely as receiver for the New Mexico Central railway succeeding Charles J. Murray. Ely to continue operations as is, with no tearing up of the line or state takeover. Santa Fe system has no plans to purchase the line. Ely assumed charge today amid neglect and deterioration concerns.
Atlantic City, N J Dee 29 Dr Anna Howard Shaw president of the National American Woman's Suffrage association told the New Jersey State Teachers association that men treat women as relations not human beings and that states rights will not prevent women from gaining the franchise as southern votes once again face the issue.
London editors express interest in Washingtons note of protest and pledge to find a path to settle difficulties without estranging the United States. The Times declares a way will be found to ease tensions between the two nations.
Morning Journal reports British stance amid American protest over treatment of American commerce by British fleet. Newspapers urge awaiting full text, discuss neutrality, blockades, and naval power, with editorials from The Times Morning Post and The Express weighing Britain’s obligations and neutrals’ burden.
The United States invites South and Central American ministers of finance and bankers to Washington for a conference on financial and commercial issues from the European war. The aim is to restore credits and expand American banking involvement in the region as money becomes more available at home.
Scientists declare confidence in resolving long standing human problems following a Philadelphia meeting. The pronouncements aim to settle concerns about progress, ethics, and future challenges facing society and science.
New York judge rules alimony is not income for federal tax purposes. Supreme Court Justice Hendrick denies Howard Gould’s bid to vacate judgment against him for deducting alimony payments to cover Catherine Gould’s fraud tax share.
In Copenhagen on December 29 the king will skip the usual New Year reception for individual missions. Fearing interference between belligerent envoys and enemies, the dean of the diplomatic corps Dr G F P Lagerup will deliver the diplomatic greeting. The traditional diplomatic dinner is cancelled and the king will host envoys in smaller groups.
The American Economic Association gathering at Princeton University features a spirited debate between Samuel Untermyer and Willem Van Antwerp on stock market reform. Untermyer calls for government supervision to curb alleged exchange inequities, while Van Antwerp and Yale’s Henry J. Emery push limited government role in guiding investments.
Reports from Belgium Poland and the eastern front describe disputed gains near Nieuport and at other front points. Berlin notes Austrians must reposition in Galicia as Russian forces strengthen while French forces gather in the Vosges. The Curie submarine loss is confirmed and high level talks in Berlin focus on Admiral von Tirpitz and Prince Henry amid the British raid on Cuxhaven. The U S warns ships on contraband and invites Latin American officials to Washington to discuss war finance and trade.
Russian headquarters report small scale fighting between the lower Vistula and Pilica with German trench withdrawals on the Baura. Russian artillery claims effectiveness and several village assaults yielding machine guns and prisoners. Western Galicia gains despite mud. 59,000 Austrians captured in December. Berlin bulletin notes Russian strength in Galicia and French activity along the Vosges, with other war-time moves including railway traffic and Morocan Spahis redeployment.
A front line report notes officials express fear that rising friction could trigger broader anxiety. John Bull and other observers take note as new developments emerge, though the latest events are deemed of secondary importance.
London reports a Petrograd dispatch stating two weeks of fighting in Poland yielded heavy German casualties and continuous assaults. The "hideous nightmare of wholesale slaughter" strained troops as German forces suffered significant losses while Russian defense held. An Austrian retirement from passes grows into a disordered rout.
London readers woke to a surprise note from Washington demanding better treatment of American commerce. Papers headline the protest as a major war-time event, signaling possible friction despite notes of friendliness. Meanwhile battles in Poland and the West show mixed gains, with Russia reporting prisoner advances and conflicting French and German reports near Nieuport and the Argonne.
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