31 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1916
Page
1
Governor-elect de Baca arrives in Santa Fe to take the oath tomorrow amid reports of illness that are described as exaggerated. He walks across the platform on arrival.
Stands the trip well and goes to St Vincent's Sanitarium where he will make his home for the present.
Governor-elect de Baca traveled in his night clothes for much of the journey from Los Angeles, arriving in Santa Fe at 4 45 PM aboard a rail line. A Santa Fe committee accompanied him from Lamy to the hospital where he will reside at St Vincent's sanitarium. Officials planned a capitol gathering tomorrow to finalize inauguration details for de Baca and state officers on Monday morning. The party noted his steadiness and resting well at the sanitarium.
Reports from New Mexico describe Governor de Ten a's improving health since his recent illness. Observers compare his condition with past leaders and note brighter eyes, better complexion, and warmer greetings, despite his need for rest and nursing care at St Vincent's sanitarium.
The Santa Fe discourse on Governor-elect de Baca’s fitness shifts from medical terms to plain talk for the public. Observers note his anemia and endurance, with physicians cautious yet suggesting possible full years of service if treated and cared for, while lay readers gauge whether he can discharge duties.
The Morning Journal reports sweeping changes to state finances including constitutional amendments. Proposals include shifting the fiscal year to July 1 through June 30, creating a budget and efficiency commissioner, and centralizing accounting under the state auditor to streamline expenditures and avoid analysis overload.
A coroner's jury in London found Reginald John Smith, head of a publishing house and editor of Corn Hill magazine, died by his own hand while temporarily insane after leaping from a window as his nurse left the room.
Partisan reports indicate Gannon and his ammunition were seized at Torreon while Villa’s town was evacuated. The bandit chieftain allegedly supplied his men with clothing and blankets.
Reports from Jiminez indicate General Villa's advance guard moves north toward Chihuahua City with plans to strike between January 1 and 14 and then seize Juarez. Authorities claim Gen Luin Herrera was captured and Court Martial ordered, while Villa evacuates towns for a train of ammunition and supplies.
In a New Year message to the Primrose club Lord Curzon, wartime member of the war council, warns exhaustion is evident as the third year of war continues. He states peace hopes exist but a decisive end remains unseen, fearing a prolonged tragedy that risks humiliation and destruction.
Victor Adler, father of Dr. Friedrich Adler, told a Vienna crowd that central powers peace proposals would prevent Entente opposition. He led Austrian labor speakers in praising the peace move and proposed telegraphing thanks to President Wilson amid applause.
Frederick Whitridge, railroad lawyer and writer on political economy, died in New York today after an appendicitis operation. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1854, he had a notable career in journalism and legal circles.
The British steamer Aislaby torpedoed by a submarine near Paris. Twenty two crew members were landed and the captain was reported captured according to a Havas News Agency dispatch.
Central Powers push across Romania and into Moldavian frontier driving toward their objective as troops continue on the eastern front.
Russian and Macedonian fronts report minor clashes while German forces push along the Moktavian and Transylvanian fronts. Near Verdun French assault on Dead Man's Hill is repulsed as Teutons strike along rail lines and valley fronts, seizing several positions and many prisoners.
The report states Arizona will have two governors starting Monday as Thome EK Campbell and Hunt each take oath in separate ceremonies. Campbell’s supporters vow to contest the transfer, seeking a warrant to arrest the incumbent under penal code provisions for acting after his term. The gubernatorial ballot inspection is about halfway complete.
New York December 40 The inflow of gold this week brings yearly imports to 654.7 million dollars the largest yearly total on record. Weekly imports for the British treasury total 63.8 million dollars signaling continued heavy shipments from London.
The British freight steamer Chicago City was fired upon and stopped by a submarine about 120 miles off Fastnet on December 14, as crew reports on arrival in New York indicate. A British destroyer arrived in time to save the ship from sinking while the crew prepared lifeboats.
Washington reports strong officers urge withdrawing Verabinen men from frontline duties and shifting troops to border partitions. Carranza’s government grows faltering amid Villa and other rebel advances in northern Mexico, with fears the Atlantic City protocol may fail and troops beyond the border could be redeployed.
Official dispatches from Mexico City relayed via San Luis Obispo Saltilio Monterey and Laredo were received by the Mexican consulate, inspector general Andreas Gare said. He stated the reports alleging Monterey was captured were disproved.
Allied governments reject Germany’s call for a conference as a war maneuver. They insist on no peace terms without reparations and insist on integrity of nationalities and small states. The note underscores Germany and Austria Hungary bears responsibility for the war and rejects insinuations of Allied responsibility.
Dow & Co reports total copper output from Copper Queen and Calumet and Arizona mines near Dering totaled about 271 million pounds for 1916. Copper Queen produced 155 million pounds, Calumet and Arizona 116 million, with December output at 16.1 million and yearly at 96.6 million for Calumet. General manager Dowell notes gradual ore purchases, denying ongoing exclusivity in ore acceptance.
The Nebraska dry federation executive board drafted a prohibition bill to be introduced next session. It allows peace officers to arrest anyone with the odor of liquor breath and bans advertisement of intoxicants. It also restricts sale for medicinal and sacramental purposes and limits liquor transport within the state.
The Russian steamer Buchan, formerly Hamburg American Spevia, captured by a German submarine in the Arctic east of Cape North while bound from the United States to Archangel with war material, has been brought into a German port per today’s official notice. The ship was previously confiscated by the Russians.
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