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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
1
Reports from El Paso and Chihuahua detail amnesty conditions and the pursuit of Villa forces. General Obregon and allied commanders coordinate moves as border towns brace for renewed fighting, with shipments and taxes shaping the regional crisis.
A 24 hour weather summary records yesterday's high and low temperatures and estimates a fair-range forecast. Separately, news notes a truce in a flight corridor with Mexico City and Huerta’s health prompting a grand jury appearance delay. Industry reports a glass price rise of 12.5 to 15 percent due to stronger demand and Belgian factory withdrawals.
New York December reports the death of aged actor Murphy at 83 from pneumonia. He was famed for his impersonation in Kerry Gew and left an estate valued around 3 million dollars.
The greatest snowstorm in this part of Arizona dumps over three feet on the level in Prescott and surrounding areas. Trains to Jerome and Crown King were canceled and may not operate for ten days or two weeks as the blizzard drifts close the high country.
Delegates from Southern Republics listen intently to John Barrett advocating United Anerych 9 as essential. The discussion centers on Lansine's concept and its potential impact on regional unity and policy.
Pan American Union chief predicts evolution of Monroe doctrine into a Pan American mutual defense. He warns both victors and vanquished may oppose American unity yet urges solidarity to protect sovereignty and world peace. Congress ends its first week with optimism for regional unity.
The Austrian reply to the Ancona note meets American demands and offers broader assurances. Washington reviews the reply as Vienna and Washington diverge only on details, with indemnity promised for American losses. Diplomatic talks with Germany continue, aiming for a settlement not far off. The case mirrors Lusitania disputes where Vienna’s view prevails over admiralty.
Government figures show crude petroleum production in 1915 rose only slightly from 1914 while reserve stocks reached a record high. Exports of gasoline in ten months of 1915 fell from 1914, as officials anticipate price dynamics amid new refining tech and potential price reductions.
Mandalena New Mexico dispatch reports a fire shortly after 1 am in the meat market of Archuleta brothers in Kelly wiping out most of a block. Only the main Kelly Mercantile building survived as flames threatened the town. Origin undetermined though suspected to be a detective flue. Losses included Kelly Mercantile warehouse four thousand dollars and multiple saloons and shops with substantial damage and little insurance.
Denver judge grants a stay of execution for J. C. Burger until February 27 to allow the sanity hearing and juror illness delays. The extension follows an earlier stay through January 2 for the inquiry and trial proceedings in the Westside Court.
The fragmented text outlines a community pledge by Albuquerque men to work toward the town's welfare within Bernalillo County. It mentions thoughts on improving prosperity and civic effort, though the OCR is garbled and partial. The piece reflects a local civic-minded New Year resolution.
Evan B. Kemp, a youth, shot and attempted to drown Mrs Mabel Myers aged 18 months last Tuesday at his cabin near Portland Oregon. Kemp was found dead today in a suburb with a bullet in his brain and a revolver in his hand. He left a letter addressed to Mrs Myers making a full confession. The victim remained in critical condition in hospital.
Government launches a drastic investigation into the rapid rise of petroleum costs amid concerns over Baouline price bars and warranted production figures. Officials seek to determine causes and assess regulatory responses to the spike.
Washington officials say Avetriad Hungary won favor for American efforts after the sinking of steamer Antone by a submarine, easing fears of a break in diplomatic relations. Fronts show little action with Russian area near Pripet and Galicia, while Austria sinks French submarine Monge in the Adriatic and Greece protests Saloniki fortifications and arrests linked to central powers.
London dated dispatch reports that German Austrian Turkish and Bulgarian consuls at Saloniki were seized by order of General Sarrail after a German aircraft attack on the city. All consulate members were detained and archives seized as British and French troops surrounded the area.
London dispatch says Greece protests to the powers over the arrest of central powers consuls at Saloniki, calling it a violation of Greek sovereignty. Reuters Athens correspondent reports the dispute in progress. Earthquake shocks ruin three Honduran towns
A massive blaze destroyed the South Chicago plant of the American Linseed company, the Cleveland Linseed oil branch, killing six workers and causing about 2 million dollars in damage. A spontaneous combustion explosion in the percolator building sparked flames that spread to four other structures on the five acre site, with a fire on a nearby oil freighter also burning as clouds of smoke hampered crews.
In a note to U.S. ambassador Frederick Penfield the Austro Hungarian government asserts humanity in warfare and agrees ships not fleeing or offering relief may not be destroyed without saving the passengers, while seeking to maintain good U.S.-Austria Hungary relations amid the Ancona incident.
In a fragmented report from a London edition a claim concerns Dr. A Pearson of New York Massachusetts and a large overseas property value linked to England. The note mentions a Fusitania connection and an estimated £28,980 related to railroad and oil interests in Mexico.
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