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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
1
Harvard teacher once named Erich Muenter is fully identified as the dynamiter and would be assassin in the J P Morgan ambush case. The report traces his career from educator to radical to alleged shooter.
Cambridge July 7 Erich Meunter alias Frank Holt a Harvard instructor faces murder charges after his wife Leone Meunter died of poison following a failed home birth The case unfolds with a pamphlet from New Orleans attacking society and calling for revenge while a grand jury indicts him and a stomach examination confirms poison.
Fears for the safety of the Cunard steamship Saxonia were dispelled after a wireless from its captain confirmed no bombs aboard. Earlier warnings about Frank Bolt threatening both Saxonia and the Philadelphia of the American line were answered with no explosives found aboard. The report mentions a fugitive Harvard instructor and alleged wife murderer Holt Hinch Mounter in context.
A report outlines the Holt plot to destroy the liner Saxonia and Philadelphia with a dynamite attack after his Washington capitol bombing attempt. Erich Muenter is identified as the man Holt targeted and the investigation traces a warning to Holt’s wife in Dallas and a letter to a former Texas governor.
Federal authorities indicate they will not pursue further prosecution of the deposed Mexican dictator Victoriano Huerta. The move follows his removal from power and his withdrawal from border affairs, signaling a shift in U S policy toward the matter.
Washington reports indicate the case against General Huerta for conspiracy to violate U S neutrality may be dropped. He is due for a hearing next week and may agree to leave the border to reside in the north. Officials say such a settlement would prevent further Mexican political upheaval. Messages between the Justice Department and Federal Attorney Camp at El Paso guided the approach.
In El Paso on July 7 attorneys for General Victoriano Huerta pressed federal officials to arrange a bond release for five Mexicans imprisoned with Huerta. An American observer reported Villa forces south of Agua Caliente faced reverses Sunday. U S Marshals and the West Texas district attorney joined the case as border activity continued near Ysleta and Fabens.
The body of American writer Henry Beach Needham who died with Lieutenant Warneford in a Paris area airplane crash was aboard the steamship Espagne arriving today in New York.
A Dallas July 7 dispatch details a letter Frank Holt wrote to his wife while en route from Washington to Glen Cove. He claims to act to halt European slaughter and end U.S. ammunition sales, naming J Pierpont Morgan as a key ally and outlining steps involving ships and industry. He warns of possible death or prison, pleads for moral duty, and mentions family in Dallas.
The German foreign office notified American ambassador James W. Gerard of a Cleveland Automat Machine Co advertisement in the American Machinist claiming poisoned shells. Washington said the firm did not manufacture explosives but machines usable for shell production, and no neutrality violation occurred.
A Nogales dispatch reports Robe rt Mitchell American mining manager escaped assassination by five Mexicans who fired on his car while pursuing him after he surprised another man tied for hanging. Mitchell told the state department of Washington he was unharmed. Villa chief Maytorena rejected Red Cross famine aid in Sonora and urged reopening American-owned properties with a gold wage scale.
Washington awaits President Wilton decision on replying to Ambassador Gerard’s draft note regarding submarine warfare. Secretary Lansing and advisers have submitted views, with Bernstorff discreetly inquiring about latest phases. Officials doubt German proposals would satisfy the United States.
The front reports heavy fighting on the Austro Italian border with Italian assaults on Placed plateau repulsed after midnight. Austrian and Italian losses are described as heavy with limited gains and ongoing bombardments near Gorizia and Vermeliano with failed attempts to break through.
Cornish July 7 President Wilson spent hours studying Ambassador Gerard’s messages from Berlin outlining Germany’s stance on submarine warfare and sent a reply to Secretary Lansing with instructions for Berlin. He expects a German reply next week and plans to return to Washington to craft the American reply. The Mexican question and relief for the hungry will occupy his attention tomorrow as a long code dispatch arrives unread.
News from Del Rio Texas reports Villa forces engaged Carranza loyalists who raided the San Miguel ranch killing three cowboys and driving off cattle and horses. The Mexican raiding party, about sixty men, was attacked early today with severe fighting. outcome unknown.
Des Moines welcomes the Liberty Bell with whistles and church bells after its arrival around 6 PM. National guardsmen fire a salute as about 20 000 residents greet the famed relic in the city.
The newspaper reports Evelyn Nesbit Thaw must explain to the court by morning about not obeying a subpoena to testify in the sanity proceedings of her husband Harry K. Thaw. She arrived from Kateaugay Lake Adirondacks but said she was too ill to testify and would not testify against him. Sheriff Grifenhagen and two deputies proceeded to her camp with a body attachment signed by the Attorney General.
William J. Bryan, former secretary of state, endorsed woman suffrage before an audience of women in San Francisco on July 7. He argued women will share governing duties and cited lower church attendance among men in penitentiaries as a mark of fitness for the ballot. He spoke at the California Civic League center, linked to California suffrage efforts.
Nogales dispatch reports Yaqui leaders issue an ultimatum to Governor Maytorena and Villa commander threatening to attack Hermosillo and wage war on Mexican factions unless tribal lands are returned. Indians rally near Toricopilabampo ahead of the rainy season and a Sonora convention offers 30 inland towns volunteers as a home guard.
At Laredo Texas on July 7 Carranza authorities suppress news from Nuevo Laredo about fighting near Paredon Mexico. Reports say Villa and Carranza forces suffer heavy losses though officials claim only skirmishing occurs while reinforcements are awaited. Train service south of Nuevo Laredo remains suspended at Varedon, a key railroad junction.
Milwaukee July 7 Mrs Victor Berger wife of the former socialist congressman was elected president of the school board becoming the first woman to hold the post. Mrs Ketner was re-elected for the seventh time with 24000 votes, 6000 more than the next candidate as the board oversees about 4 million dollars annually and 2000 employees.
Munich authorities issue a Bavarian ordinance setting a maximum of one year in prison for dealers charging excessive prices for daily consumption goods. The measure targets price gouging during a period of economic strain and aims to curb profiteering by enforcing penalties.
Italian efforts along the Leonne front near Trieste feature heavy bombardments on the Doberdo plateau with Austrians repelling assaults. Turkish troops gain a brief trench foothold then suffer heavy casualties. Eastern front sees Russians resisting near Vrasnik as Austro German pressure continues toward Warsaw. In Belgium and France, German offensives are halted by French artillery and defenses.
London dispatches say Russian railways enable rapid troop shifts as Austro German forces push toward Lublin. Reports claim heavy losses for the invaders with thousands of wounded arriving in Lamberg Preemysl and Jaroslau. Western fronts show limited gains for German forces while Arras burns from bombardment and Gallipoli reports note Turkish failures despite new Allied offensives.
The war office reports spirited artillery actions north of Arras and heavy bombardment of Les Mourges and the Meuse heights. In Apremont forest infantry actions ceased after morning engagements, the enemy suffering losses with no gains. Western forest of Le Pretre sees over 260 yards of trenches retaken by hand grenades. No rear-front developments reported.
Vienna reports a halt stalemate as Archduke Joseph Ferdinand's army resists Allied reinforcements. In Galicia and along the Bug river, battles persist with thousands of Russians captured. Italian front sees renewed bombardment near Gorizia and Trieste bombing with limited damage.
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