31 Dec 1914
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
1
London editors vary in view but agree a formal understanding with the United States on neutrality should be sought. The American note unsettles British officials and public sentiment. Leaders weigh risks and seek a prudent course in the tense diplomatic moment.
London papers weigh American protests over British naval searches of U S vessels. The Standard warns U S sentiment wanes for the Allies and leans to Germany as the underdog. The Morning Post proposes a rapid neutral damages act, while the Daily Mail questions urgency. The Times reports talks of a British neutral court of claims to resolve blockade injury.
The Day in Congress met at 11 a.m. with debate resuming on the immigration bill. The commerce committee continued work on the rivers and harbors bill. Senator Shaffroth attacked the water power site leasing bill before the lands committee. Recessed at 5:48 p.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday. Representative Velmer urged action on his resolution to grant the president discretion to embargo war materials to Europe. The agricultural appropriation bill totaling $25,000,000 was favorably reported. Leaders tentatively agreed to adjourn Thursday night over New Year’s day. Adjourned at 5:55 p.m. to 11 a.m.
The text suggests appointing a respected American lawyer by the British government as judge of a court with a legal adviser from the foreign office to convey the American perspective. It cites Joseph H. Cheate and Jon assert Moore as examples of suitable figures.
Dutch newspapers react to the American note to Britain over neutral shipping rights. Amsterdam papers praise Washington for addressing neutral trade and anticipate responses from John Bull, noting prior neutral protests from Scandinavia and the Netherlands. The sentiment mixes support with doubt that Britain will concede neutral rights.
The Sunset express two rear sleepers were robbed of 7840 dollars cash and jewelry worth 5000. Three men hid on a rear platform and in the sleepers as Jose Martinez from Durango and his family were spared. A woman was wounded by a revolver shot and Mrs J Carson hid 185 dollars under her pillow.
Washington notes tense commerce talks with Britain aim to curb contraband. Treasury and state departments inspected cotton shipments to pre certify legitimate cargoes, while Britain objects to delays and detentions on high seas.
In Winnsboro Louisiana a lone white man, unmasked, robbed the assistant cashier of the Winnsboro State Bank with a revolver, taking 1500 dollars. He cut the telephone line and escaped on a horse.
A late afternoon dust explosion in a Flagler coal mine, caused by a windy shot, instantly killed three men and injured four, two fatally. Dead are Will Clark Jack Cooper Millard Kearsey Ernest Clark and Carl Fortner believed fatally hurt, leaving families behind.
The article discusses the difference between contraband rules in wartime and peaceful trade. It notes that neutral nations face no contraband questions, while the United States historically allowed seizure of cargo destined for belligerents. The current stance requires proof of hostile destination at seizure and questions the value of to order shipments without further evidence.
London reports the British cabinet held a special session to review the American government's note about delays to shipping caused by British naval searches. The note arrived at the foreign office, but a reply is not expected for several days as officials seek guidance from the Admiralty.
Dunkirk reports from Wednesday describe German aeroplanes dropping bombs over the city. Fifteen killed and thirty-two wounded as raids trigger rifle fire and smoke across Fortifications, railway area, Rosendael, and surrounding districts.
Paris reports abrogation of the September 2 order transferring the Bank of France to Bordeaux and Hamdon. Government war risk insurance rates are cut effective December 4. Japanese troop reports denying landings are noted as false. Belgium to seal its borders with no passports issued starting January 1 under German administration.
Petrograd reports a turning point as Austrians are defeated and Germans repulsed on the Bzura. The western zone battles intensify with clubs and blows as forces clash.
Allied forces advance slowly under heavy bombardment along the Belgian and French fronts. A French eyewitness notes yard-by-yard gains while Princess Patricia's light infantry billets in a village near the guns awaiting entry into trenches as Canadian troops receive a warm welcome.
Comrades in arms and French villagers describe a turning point in Galicia and south Poland as Atethiane collapses and German retirements across the Azura. Petrograd cites major fighting on the Pilicia with heavy losses including dead wounded and prisoners amid harsh winters and disease.
Berlin dispatch summarizes Paris correspondence noting the union of French women complains of money and materials shortages for wounded care in hospitals. It reports plans to close some hospitals and that 430 hospitals with 26 000 beds are under union charge.
Navarra a St John New Brunswick vessel bound for France with hay oats automobiles and army supplies struck Holmes Ledges in fog and is likely total loss. Aberdeen and Yar mouth tugs salvage some cargo while the crew remains aboard awaiting further word.
Official reports from Belligerent European press bureaus recount lull along the Vistula front with fierce actions near Bolimow Inowlexit and Malagosze, German assaults repulsed by counterattacks near Goumine and Possude, and gains in west Galicia with prisoners and machine guns seized. Paris meanwhile notes bombardments around Arras and Meuse, slight front progress in Champagne, and minor territorial changes near Nieuport plus continued heavy artillery activity.
The war department reports mixed activity. In the Carpathians the attack north of Ussak pass captured heights while counter moves north of Lupkow pass halted Russian gains. Further west Russian assaults faltered near Gorlice and Zakliczyn as Nida works saw no progress. In the Balkans night Montenegrin raids near Avlovas and Trebinje were repulsed with no sustained fighting reported.
Berlin reports the western front near St Georges hamlet south of Nieuwport was evacuated after a surprise attack. Storms and cold harmed both sides in Flanders and northern France. East Prussia saw Russian cavalry driven back toward Pilikallen. Vistula battles persist with activity east and west of the river and claims of lost towns Skiernieiwice and Lowicz, captured over six days ago.
Senate committee report backs government ship purchase to boost American flag tonnage and end foreign-dominated commerce. Secretaries McAdoo and Redfield warn of rising rates and shrinking U S tonnage since the European war began, urging immediate action to restore delivery systems and protect exporters.
Twenty five Mexicans Japanese and Chinese filed suit in county superior court asking for an injunction to block the alien labor law set to take effect January 1 They claim the measure violates the U S constitution and existing treaties protecting foreigners
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.