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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
1
Thomas N. Wilkerson testifies that C. N. Marron pressured for a settlement in a legal case. The testimony outlines efforts to resolve the matter amid ongoing disbarment proceedings and associated pressures.
The trial of disbarment actions against Owen Marron and Francis Wood continued with Thetis N Wilkerson testifying to alleged threats over fees. Court aims to finish today, with remaining charges and possible night session, then consider Garcia will case factors on record.
The Day in Congress reports resumed debate on the naval bill and its passage carrying S315. It notes OHO,600 by a 71 to 0 vote, with consideration taken of the army appropriation showing $330,000,000. Abram Uikus confirmed as ambassador to Turkey. Adjourned at 6:13 p.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday.
Considered miscellaneous bills including a general dam bill to regulate water rights and rates and sent to conference. A special committee was named to report on language in the congressional record by Representative Callaway reflecting on Gardner. Adopted a joint resolution to extend leaves of absence with credit to homemakers in federal service with the national guard. Adjourned at 2 36 p m until noon Tuesday.
Fragmentary weather items from New Mexico page mention temperatures and forecasts. Names and precise dates are unreadable but hints point to regional conditions and potential rain near the area.
The transcript shows a motion to dismiss before Judge Wright, with arguments over whether a signed release in the Myers case constitutes payment evidence. Judge Reynolds testified the release meant payment, while Wood denied fraud, claiming the release was admissible for its stated purpose. The session adjourned before completing all charges.
Petrograd reports Russian troops seized Gumuskhaneh, forty five miles southwest of Trebizond in Turkish Armenia. The town lies forty miles north and near Botburt. Erzignan and Matmakhatiun are cited as related movements in the northeast region.
New York July 21. In the last twenty four hours thirty two children died of infantile paralysis and eighty new cases were reported. Since June 26 the plague has produced 2426 cases and 510 deaths.
Thousands of Baltimore residents celebrate Captain Paul Koenig and fourteen Deutschland crew members in a park gathering under German Red Cross auspices. Koenig promises return within weeks. German ambassador and embassy staff slated for visit next Wednesday for another inspection. Congressman Edmunds seeks view of the submarine but access is limited. Bremen arrival expected next week.
In Norfolk Virginia on July 21 Allied Wave ships drew closer to the three mile limit with a rigid patrol, observers estimated about fifteen miles of lane, with two ships seen at once and a crew rumor of a German submarine convoy to the Deutschland, though no evidence confirmed.
Polk and Carranza officials discuss a proposed peace conference as Arredondo joins to review plans. Concerns arise over Carranza commissions and the overall suitability of the scheme.
Washington weighs expanding the Carranza mediation plan with Chief Justice White Maj Gen Goethals and Frederick Lehmann discussed as possible U S mediators. Officials expect a reply from General Carranza on amendments while Secretary Polk updates the president and Lansing on progress.
In Alpine Texas on July 21 Harry Spannell, hotel manager, killed his wife and Colonel M C Butler of the Sixth Cavalry during a car ride. Spannell surrendered and declined to discuss motives. Butler is buried at Arlington after a military funeral. Spannell and the Span n ell family had social ties to local residents. Spannell was 30, Butler 52.
Ambitious talks between Mexican leaders and U S officials stalled as General Corrangza withdrew troops awaiting clarity on General Pershineg’s force. Diplomats from Europe and Latin America work to ease suspicions, with hopes for a constructive commission plan to rehabilitate Mexico from within.
Field Headquarters in Mexico July 21 reports Robert Bacon former secretary of state and ambassador to France and Dr RL O Strong of Harvard Medical School traveled to assess American hire lines and conditions for soldiers in the field. They abandoned a storm damaged track at Columbus and will keep their field visit brief.
Senate approves a broad Navy bill funding a three year building program and immediate start on sixty six vessels across all classes. The action enables rapid expansion of ship construction and orders may reshape military procurement and defense priorities.
The naval appropriation bill passes the Senate 71 to 8 with a total of 315 826 843 dollars authorized—larger than House totals by 45 857 588—covering a three year shipbuilding program including four dreadnoughts and fifty eight other vessels.
Washington July 21 The naval bill moves toward passage with opponents seeking major reductions to the large building program. Democratic senators express confidence the administration plan will prevail though a dispute arises over a Bethlehem Steel public document on armor plate contracts.
The senate rejected multiple amendments cutting dreadnoughts and battleships in a naval program, with votes ranging from 61 to 97. Democrats Hawkhead Hardwick Lane Newlands Overman Thomas and Underwood supported some measures while others failed. Penrose withdrew publication demands and Shafroth’s five year extension was defeated 17 to 21.
San Antonio July 21 Corroboration that Villa personally directs a campaign to capture Torreon was confined in General Pershing’s report to General Funston today Pershing’s report filed yesterday indicated Villa with 1,500 reinforcements planned an attack on Torreon He noted Villa still suffered a wound in his right leg and that no orders were sent to Pershing to resume actions against Villa
Washington reports General Calles, Cuartel head in Sonora, ordered to Mexico City by War Department. Colonel Sage at Nogales notes doubt he will return to the border while Estrada or Arnulfo Comex may succeed Calles in Sonora command.
A New York conference of about fifty firms on the blacklist discussed forming a five member committee to plan action against the British boycott. The group aims to visit Washington to meet President Wilson and considers mass meetings in major cities to explain the perceived harm to American commerce.
A caps front report notes reduced Allied efforts along the Somme with successive Anglo French assaults failing to break German lines. The British sector shows limited gains and the front remains largely static as weather and supply issues hinder operations.
Amid ongoing World War I fighting, heavy floods north of La Basse hinder German and Allied movements. British and French assaults north and south of the Somme show reduced activity, while Berlin reports limited successes on a wide front. German and Austro-Hungarian withdrawals cited as part of evolving front lines.
Berlin reports massive forces in the Somme battle as French and British troops push along a twenty seven mile front. The British advance toward the Foureaux wood northeast of Longueval tests German lines while German reinforcements from Verdun and elsewhere try to stem the Allied assault. A trench raid by Austrian troops near Armentieres draws attention to ongoing engagements.
Washington July 21 report that the de facto Mexican government has launched a campaign against General Cantu governor of Lower California. Army officers on the border relay a dispatch saying 4,000 troops were ordered to Guaymas to sail for Lower California ports.
Rotterdam reports that German military authorities have suppressed food riots in Belgium and northern France. The disorder was especially severe in Liege Verviers Roubaix Renaix St Nicolas Lokern and Termonde.
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