22 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
1
Austria-Hungary signals no conquest plans during conference with officials and labor leaders. Premier states commitment to peaceful settlement and resolution of conflicts.
The article reports a stance opposing evacuation of western Russia while advocating disarmament as a path to lasting peace. It notes proposals allowing Polish citizens to vote on a future government and highlights tensions over territorial and political arrangements.
Vienna dispatch reports the Austrian ministry has resigned. Count von Toggenburg, interior minister, is tasked with forming a new cabinet following the resignation.
Vienna dispatch reports Dr. von Seydler, Austrian prime minister, urging a swift honorable peace. He states separate peace with Russia possible only if entente powers reject offers, while seeking international disarmament and arbitration as a basis for general peace. He stresses Poland’s independence and voting freedom, with guarantees, and notes progress in Ukraine negotiations.
A brief fragment notes continued discussion or feature about Lied Eee Nate with reference to Page Two. The readable text provides no clear event or outcome beyond page continuation.
British report details a clash near the Dardanelles entrance where a former German raider was rammed into a minefield and destroyed. The engagement cost the British several lives with two small vessels sustaining damage.
British and Turkish forces battle at the Dardanelles entrance as the Turkish cruiser Midullu is sunk. The Goeben and Breslau are mined and bombed by British aircraft. 1320 survivors reported from Raglan and M28 losses. Turkish destroyers engage with British forces, then withdraw.
Deming St M June 21 Major B Harvey medical statistician says thirty five percent of sickness in the Thirty fourth division at Camp Cody could have been prevented if only physically fit men had been accepted. Lieutenant Colonel Coffin reports 393 venereal cases in eight months and eighty three deaths none from preventable causes. meningitis typhoid diphtheria scarlet fever and simulators nearly unknown. deaths mainly from accidents.
Washington reports two goals of wartime policy achieved as coal flows increase to eastern homes and bunkers shipboard supplies while rail congestion remains due to unusual weather. Garfied notes progress with coal moving to ports, but rail embargoes and congestion persist amid ongoing manufacturing shutdowns.
The inter and grain dealers of New Mesion will meet in the Mo¢ AL building today to hear a representative from the food administration discuss new regulations. Harry Smith from the Office in Katinas City will be present. Many millers from across the state are expected. Albuquerque residents are urged to attend to learn the changes affecting flour meal and grain sales and ensure city involvement.
The Denver weather report notes fair conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday in New Mexico, with temperatures from 32 maximum to 1 minimum, and a north wind. It also covers railroad freight disruptions as the Pennsylvania Railroad declines general freight, ships only food and coal, and reports on weather affecting freight movement and industrial shutdowns.
Fragmented text notes discussions in Copenhagen and Moscow on peace talks and postwar planning. It mentions Leon Trotsky and foreign ministers meeting, with references to Brent-Litewka and Petros, plus British warships and a forthcoming speech by a university chancellor.
Washington reports that wooden ship production is only temporary due to scarce timber and labor. Charles Fiez of the emergency fleet corporation warns 400 ships under contract may lack material. No new contracts will be issued. Pacific yards near completion face limits as deliveries shift to Atlantic and Gulf ports. Henry Howard says officer and crew shortages unlikely, while government agencies seek to resolve supply tensions. Kansas City closes theaters and pool halls after new blackout orders.
The president defends the War Department against charges of inefficiency and rebuts allegations made by Senator Chamberlain in a New York speech. He asserts the claims distort the truth and stands by the department's performance.
President Wilson defends the war department’s work and rejects calls for rapid reorganization by Congress He criticizes Chamberlain’s remarks about incompetence and asserts respect for Baker as a capable official The statement follows Chamberlain’s push for a consolidated wartime control plan in Congress
In a partisan Senate clash Senator Stone assailed Republicans for politicizing war policy and labeled Theodore Roosevelt as “the most seditious man of consequence in America.” Senators Penrose Lodge and others fired back defending criticism as public duty and urging a more efficient administration.
Federal commissioners bound over Bernstorff and two associates to the May term of the federal district court on charges over translations in the Neu Deutsche Presse issue of January 11. Investigators traced $5,600 bank fines and large sums sent to a New York foreign exchange for traders tied to K. N. and K. plus $7,060 paid to a German agent. Vouchers bearing Count von Bernstorff signature surfaced, with evidence suggesting about $26,000 moved by Ballets publications to German agencies. Pallett, not a U.S. citizen, is identified as a longstanding naturalized resident.
The Journal reports steady growth in its Tobacco Fund for men in France with new donations from Des Moines Iowa and other cities. The paper lists names and amounts including S250 and smaller gifts totaling over a placeholder sum, sent to New York for forwarding.
A Missouri figure Senator Stone faces backlash as critics of the administration trigger a partisan storm. The attack on Republican critics sparks broad disapproval and political tension across state lines. The incident highlights intensifying conflict within party ranks and public debate.
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