30 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
1
First Chief Carranza signals willingness to continue negotiations with the mediator despite calls for a pause. He questions why the international palaver should not persist a while longer and remain unsettled.
Washington reports General Carranza urges resuming Mexican American joint commission talks without addressing U S troop withdrawal. He pushes a recall plan for Pershing and says any accord would enable quick resolution of remaining questions. American delegates weigh meeting Tuesday to decide on fresh conference channels.
Sam and Max Levy former brokers in Denver and Brabee Arizona were indicted on charges of misuse of the United States mails. The case was heard before U S Commissioner W S Stone and forwarded to Federal Judge K R E Lew for possible removal to Tucson Arizona. The Leveys closed offices with liabilities around 800000.
Houston based Gulf Coast oil firms announce broad price hikes effective tomorrow. Gulf Coast Oil, Magnolia Oil, and Texas Company lead increases with gains ranging from 10 to 16 cents per barrel across locations including Caddo Light, De Soto High, Corsicana, and Healdton.
Five robbers forced the Hagerman State Bank safe in Hagerman Texas early today and escaped by automobile with about $5 000 in cash authorities investigated the incident and searched for suspects.
New Mexico area braces for increasing clouds on Saturday with probable rain in the southern portion Saturday afternoon or night. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies and little temperature change.
For twenty four hours ending yesterday at 6 pm the maximum temperature reached 47 degrees and the minimum 32 with a 10 degree range. A west wind and clear skies were reported.
The Santa Fe dispatch reports New Mexico faces a coal shortage with 40 to 50 rail cars confiscated to keep trains moving and mines lagging in output due to labor shortages. The state corporation commission urged producers in Raton Gallup and Dawson to boost output and alerted the federal trade commission as cold weather raises fears of hardship.
Washington report states the United States will respond to General Carranza's request for modifications in the proteco pact. The Mexican-American joint commission will meet Tuesday to assess Cabrera's communication to Secretary Lane and may hold an immediate session if the Carranza reply warrants serious consideration.
Overseas News Agency reports European socialist committees and congresses discussed during recent meetings. France and Denmark tensions described as about maintaining peace and avoiding contact with others. Vorwaerts notes reports of peaceful tendencies and questions whether war is for defense or conquest.
A large stock of bootleg liquor was dumped into Phoenix streets by order of Superior Judge Stanford. The event, led by temperance advocate Dr H W Hughes, drew a funeral band and 260 automobiles as deputies emptied the cargo from a water wagon worth $20,600 onto the pavements and shopping district.
Allied forces report advances on three fronts in southern Moldavia against strong resistance. A new thrust is put in motion with gains on multiple sectors and a near breakthrough toward Dobrudja.
The Yaqui Indian tribe near Lencio, including women and children, has definitively refused to surrender arms and accept division of lands as demanded by the Carranza government. Tribal war chief Mori confirms the stance, as negotiations continue with the Mexican government. Land offers come from confiscated estates once held by Gen Luis H. Torres under Porfirio Diaz.
Amsterdam Page met Prime Minister Lloyd George in Downing Street this morning. The visit was a courtesy call and marked the American representative's first meeting with the premier since his accession to office.
Chicago December 29 federal grand jury sworn last November charged with investigating reports of manipulating food supplies was discharged today without returning indictments.
New Mexico's governor elect begins journey home with trained Nuroe present as he faces a fatal challenge to fulfill the mission that led to his selection by voters.
A sick Governor-elect de Vaca of New Mexico, accompanied by nurse F. M. Cameron, left Santa Fe hospital to take the oath of office in Santa Fe. He received five blood transfusions, two in the last week, to gain strength for the journey and duties, stating he would go if it meant his death. Doctors note improvement but condition remains serious.
Government agents report Francisco Villa and about 5,000 men moving from Torreon toward Chihuahua city, with Torreon evacuated and Saltillo claimed by Villa followers. A de facto force reportedly occupies Saltillo while Americans flee Torreon toward the border. Rail line allegedly cut between San Luis Potosi and Saltillo.
Federal Trade Commission hearings on newsprint prices resume with publishers and jobbers blaming manufacturers for high costs. The investigation may be turned over to the Justice Department as talks over a proposed distribution plan and potential shortages proceed ahead of a commission report to Congress.
Adherents of Felix Diaz move south after a Christmas night entry into Mexico with a small filibustering expedition. They crossed the Grande north of Nuevo Laredo and reportedly captured Federico Villareal and his son before later release. No depredations reported as recruitment drives continue amid patriotism appeals.
Des Moines December 2. Kimmage Windener arrested three weeks ago for the murder of Elizabeth Boyd was released after a preliminary hearing. The girl's mother testified that Elizabeth claimed Windener held her while he poured poison down her throat. Windener offered an alibi and Pearl Robinson testified it suggested the girl may have died by self-inflicted action.
Queretaro dispatch reports the constitutional convention adopting articles limiting detention to three days without charges, providing for a two-house legislature with deputies and senators, and outlining boundary settlements and state reorganization affecting Tepic and Navaret.
A dozen airplanes from Hempstead New York will attempt a morning flight to Philadelphia after a snowstorm delay. Ten planes will be piloted by U S army aviators with some passengers aboard. Captain J B Carberry will lead, starting first with a one minute interval. Return flight from Philadelphia will follow Sunday morning. Sigma Alpha Epsilon changes and college charter grants noted.
The American Peace Society calls an open meeting for January 24 to discuss a definite plan for international reorganization aimed at lasting peace after the war. James Beawn Scott drafts the proposal, with approval attributed to Secretary Lansing and possible support from President Wilson. The plan envisions Hague conferences, a permanent ambassadorial committee, and a tiered system of peace courts and arbitration to resolve disputes.
Dispatch from London summarizes General Haig's report on the Somme operations from July to November. It says the German western armies were driven back but not defeated, and weather and German resilience leave the war’s end uncertain while the Allies demonstrated capability to win on the western front. The piece notes the offensive was planned to relieve Verdun and wear down German strength, with future prospects still debated.
State board of canvassers reports Hughes ahead of Wilson by 219,812 in New York with 879,238 to 759,426. Whitman nets 859,626 to Seabury's 686,862 for a 163,158 plurality. Whitman to be sworn in for a second term on New Year’s Day.
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