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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
1
French forces advance while the German line in the Somme region suffers heavy losses as Allied troops press a great westward drive. British troops report tougher obstacles as the offensive continues with continued Allied leadership in the sector.
The morning dispatch notes Allied gains on multiple fronts with British forces repelling heavy German counter attacks near the Somme region while French progress accelerates. Russian and Caucasus theaters show intense fighting, Italy maintains artillery fire, and Romania reportedly shifts toward pro entente policy following Entente successes.
Denver and New Mexico show little temperature change with unsettled conditions. For twenty four hours ending 6 a.m. yesterday Denver July 5 and New Mexico expect Thursday partly cloudy with local thunder showers in the east, Friday generally fair.
General Calles said he would hand over Mexicans suspected of killing William Parker and his wife at the Double Adobe ranch to American officials for trial. He described rival rebels who offered services to Mexico through him, then sought Juarez and Trevino after he refused. The suspects are believed to be in Chihuahua.
Brownsville Texas July 5 Gen Ku uchior Lopes commanding the Carranza forces in Tamaulipas arrived at Matamoros with a sizeable force and a supply train. More state troops were reported en route to concentration camps as the First Battalion New York Field Artillery and the First Squadron New York Cavalry plus Miners Guard equipment were noted by the quartermaster.
London reports neutral diplomats believe Britain will supersede existing orders with a formal blockade. The move aims to strengthen legal standing and increase economic pressure on Germany. They note Britain’s pressure rising via actions in Holland and Sweden affecting goods that would otherwise reach Germany.
General in Sonora issues statement through Consul Lelevier promising to preserve best relations between Mexicans and Americans along the Arizona-Sonora border.
The Senate debated an army appropriation exceeding $82 million and discussed an Oliver proposal directing the FTC to probe private armor plans to fix fair prices. Debate covered agricultural and revenue measures as adjournment set for Thursday.
A group of American and British refugees arriving in San Diego recounts being robbed by Carranza soldiers near Los Mochis. They describe looting of money arms and ammunition and being told to flee Mexico. Other refugees fear for safety as transportation and aid efforts continue.
The new Swiss war loan of 160,000,000 francs at 4 percent is oversubscribed by 51,000,000 francs. Since the war began the Swiss national debt has risen to about 1,400 francs per capita from prior levels.
Trial notes the prosecution's cyanide in solution theory is challenged by Dr. J A Wesener who argues the poison was taken as a powder. He testifies the green house cyanide was weaker than the substance in Marion Lambert's stomach and that stains on skin and fabric could come from moist powder rather than a supersaturated solution. The defense suggests the powder was moistened by the victim and later by snow and warmth before examination.
In Washington on July 6 Senator Thomas denounced the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage for interrupting President Wilson during a Labor building dedication. He quoted a union letter saying it was not ready to vote on the federal suffrage amendment and warned he would not push a vote, citing opposition from Penrose and new senators Phelan and Johnson. The Senate leader said the group claimed 4,400,000 votes.
The London and Bucharest dispatches report Take Jonescu minister of the interior and M Filipescu former War minister joining forces. Both factions support intervention with Romania on the side of the Entente Allies.
The Stromboli eruption has turned serious with lava spreading toward coastal settlements. Homes are burning and residents flee to the sea, seeking refuge on relief ships as communications with Messina falter.
Petrograd dispatch says Russians cut the Delatyn Korosmerzo line, a main Austro German supply route for Temberg defenders, and routed the enemy on the right bank of the Dniester in a war office statement.
A single gunman robbed four stage coaches near Wawona in Yosemite Valley California collecting $100 in cash and jewelry from 28 passengers. Victims included GG Getting of Chicago a party member and Schultz of Pittsburgh Pa.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Danes plan a fleet of several hundred motor boats along Jutland’s west coast to rescue wounded after sea battles. The craft will fly the Red Cross flag and operate to save lives during naval engagements.
Mexican reports indicate three volunteer commands mobilized in northern cities like Chihuahua Jimines Parral and Torreon with daily drill as U S National Guard fronts border mobilization. Mexican authorities call these precautionary with diplomatic calm while U S troops near full concentration in El Paso.
Renowned Major Moraht labels the German gains as “Very scanty” while assessing Allied artillery performance. The report notes mortars unable to subdue enemy morale, reflecting cautious optimism amid ongoing combat operations.
Berlin reviewers argue the western offensive shows limited success due to the unavoidable effect of surprise and concentrated German resistance. They note Britain and France fail to breach lines as German counterattacks and stubborn defense prevail, with cautious optimism about German gains elsewhere.
A tropical hurricane cut communications to Mobile and Pensacola, with winds around eighty mph and drifting ships in danger of beaching. Warnings and evacuations spread as Biloxi reports two schooners nearby and the storm moves northwest from the Gulf of Mexico toward the southern U.S. coast.
The document urges immediate release of Carrizal prisoners and outlines two core issues security of the U S frontier and Mexican sovereignty over incursions. It notes Mexican openness to mediation and asks whether the United States will accept mediation or push for direct talks, urging restraint from both sides to avoid new incidents.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued an order enforcing the state law against the acceptance of free railroad transportation. The action aims to curb improper free passes and uphold regulatory provisions.
General Khado Tinos is killed as Carranza and Villista forces clash near Corral ranch fifteen miles south of Jimines. Heavy losses on both sides, defenders hold trenches for hours, reinforcements delayed by a wreck, survivors retreat to Jimines with wounded. General Ramos fights to the end and rallies troops until final withdrawal.
Norton Hand an American freed from Nacozari Sonora prison and returning to Nogales Arizona. Reports say Hand was charged with murder of a Mexican soldier and had been rel In tected by military authorities. Witnesses James Park and AR Dixon, both Americans, were killed during a border escape from a ranch near Nacozari.
Five fires started yesterday in the Medicine Bow forest reserve now cover a three mile front north of Laramie Wyoming reports from forestry headquarters say the fires spread quickly as hot weather continued.
A disarmament agreement among Dominican factions was perfected at a peace conference reported by Rear Admiral Caperton. The talks, held with multiple Dominican groups represented, aim to suspend hostilities as negotiations on the future government continue.
A Mexico Carranza note proposes mediation or direct talks to settle tensions from Villa raids and border incidents. Washington signals possible informal discussions with Arredondo and Volk while planning gradual troop withdrawal if Carranza forces curb bandit threats.
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