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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
1
The Master of the Vessel Brussells was executed after a German Naval Court Martial following his trial. The sentence sparked widespread reaction across Britain as reports of the proceedings and outcome circulated.
Berlin dispatch reports Captain Charles Fryatt of the Great Eastern railway steamer Drosscla was executed by shooting after a German court martial. He was condemned for an attempted assault on a German submarine and for use of a weapon against enemy forces during wartime.
London reports Captain Fryatt of the Brussels was executed by Germany after a charged trial for a claimed ram attempt on a German submarine while in command of the Wrexham in 1919. British Foreign Office disputes the charge as unfounded and protests to Berlin and Washington. The note also seeks release of Brussels stewardesses held by Germany.
Fragmentary weather notice from December lists unclear readings and vague forecast. No specific city or values provided.
A brief weather update reports yesterday's end at 6 PM with a high near 68 degrees and a low around 3 degrees. The day featured a 61 degree range and a southwest wind with partly cloudy skies and about 0.2 inches of precipitation.
Health Commissioner Haven Emerson announced a city meeting by eleven leading American specialists and one Canadian to organize a nationwide campaign against infantile paralysis. The event aims to prepare extensive research across major U S medical laboratories with several invitations already accepted.
Allied observers in Washington condemn Germany for executing Captain Fryatt of the British steamship Brussels after a claimed attempt to ram a submarine. They argue crews of merchant ships may defend themselves as armed forces, while warning against indiscriminate attacks and urging caution in reprisals that could shift submarine policy.
The House met at 1040 am to resume debate on the District of Columbia appropriation and began conference on the naval appropriation bill. Adjournment set for 6:90 pm until 14 am Saturday. No session Saturday.
San Francisco reported that labor agitator Thomas J Mooney, sought by police in connection with a preparedness parade bomb explosion, is in custody today along with his wife.
Santiago Ramirez a former Coahuila governor and later Villista general was publicly executed on the Saltillo plaza. About ten thousand people witnessed the firing squad as Ramirez refused a blindfold. Reports say Carranza refused intercession and unrest grew as ex‑Villa officers flock toward the border.
Delegates at Cheyenne on July 28 adjourned a morning session of the National Council of Women Voters after forming an alliance with the National Suffrage Association. The groups will oppose the Congressional Union and seek state legislative backing for the Susan B Anthony amendment for universal suffrage.
Russians pursue Austro German troops after they retreat from the Slonveka and Boldurovka lines in southern Volhynia toward Brody. Explosions and fires observed in Trordy as war office confirms the engagement and retreat.
Denver July 28 The jury in the case of Mr and Mrs Charles Mer court charged with offenses against young girls invited to their home reported a disagreement today and was dismissed after being out about thirty six hours.
Premier Lloyd George remains confident in resolving the Irish question despite a recent failure to secure an agreement between the Nationalists and Unionists. His approach continues to seek a lasting settlement through negotiation and political pressure.
British War Secretary Lloyd George said he did not despair about a final solution to the Irish problem despite a breach at the last moment in negotiations. He stressed optimism, noted the handshake progress between nationalists and Ulster unionists, and outlined core settlement principles including an Irish parliament and Ulster exclusion with a postwar conference to review Ireland’s future.
The Federal Trade Commission finished its nationwide inquiry into the bituminous coal industry with 72 operators from Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Utah Montana and Washington testifying on production conservation of supply and working conditions A one-operator-per-state committee will meet later to draft recommendation plans chaired by Edward M Hurley with D A Morrow and W H England assisting They depart for the East.
Norfolk July 2 Lieut Com Louis Shane of the U S collier Nep Lune says he forwarded a report to Washington corroborating officers of the battleship Louisiana that an unidentified warship was seen within the Virginia capes last Tuesday morning and moving outward to sea. He notes confidence he saw the same vessel Louisiana reported though he cannot confirm it was a British cruiser.
The strike of butchers and meat cutters at East St Louis spread to the Missouri side. About 2,000 to 4,000 workers at St Louis packing firms including Armour Swift and Morris walked out. Plants Cox Gordon and Sartorions Provision also affected as unions press for recognition of their union.
The Russian forces occupy Prody, 58 miles northeast of Lemberg, breaking the Teutonic line west of fouteak and pushing Austro German troops from the Slonevka river line to Kiurovka. Heavy casualties reported with many prisoners and guns captured.
A delegation of suffrage state lawmakers visited President Wilson to press for his support of the federal woman suffrage amendment. Callers included Representatives Baker of California Taylor of Colorado Hayden of Arizona and Tall of Washington.
At the Sunol Nebraska State Bank two robbers killed cashier Ira Paun and patron Paul Caetk during a noon robbery. Sheriff McDaniels led a posse that captured the suspects J. W. Cornell and Ey Taikenes two miles from Sunol. about $1,200 was recovered.
A July 28 report from Baltimore notes the German submarine Deutschland still anchored off the coast with ten test engines running aboard, a towing plan to the capes pending, and ongoing engine tests. Captains Koenig Hinsch and others held talks while no pilot was requisitioned.
Mexico City reports say five hundred Villistas were captured in Zacatecas by General Plank and granted amnesty. Ignacio Media has been killed in a clash at San Yatis Potosi. The government received advices on the day of the update.
Washington submits to the First Chief its proposed plans for settling border trouble. The note outlines U S government positions and seeks a diplomatic path to resolution with Carranza.
Washington signals readiness to form a joint international commission with enlarged powers to seek a satisfactory solution to the border dispute. The United States proposes American commissioners and a meeting in the United States, with discussions to cover evacuation of American forces and cross-border movement, to be followed by possible further matters.
A briefing from Mexico City notes 10,000 Carranza troops moving on Villa in southern Chihuahua with officials saying Villa's destruction is likely. Embassy reports 16,000 troops enclose Villa as potentially in danger of elimination. The article also mentions U S policy debates on aid to Mexico and agricultural plans to boost Guerrero cotton by distributing lands and planting 16,000 acres with 50 tons of cotton seed shipped in.
A heat wave pushes north from the middle states as temperatures reach 102 degrees in Marquette Michigan Green Bay and other cities Pierre Keokuk Davenport Peoria and Springfield. Chicago reports 101 with forecasts calling for 99 to 100 tomorrow. Heat deaths total 56 with 40 between midnight and 4 pm and many more prostrations reported.
Washington July 28 hot weather persisted east of the Mississippi with only scattered showers bringing relief to New England New York Ohio Valley and the South. A high pressure area from fludon bay cooled northern New England but the heat over the interior shows no relief in sight.
New York sweats through two weeks of heat and humidity. Relief arrives as humidity drops 87 percent and a breeze returns. By 10 4 m the temperature reads 74 with 58 percent humidity, ending the muggy spell.
At noon the Omaha thermometer showed 3 degrees while statewide readings ranged from three to five degrees higher. The report notes exceptionally hot conditions in Omaha, with surrounding areas experiencing similarly elevated temperatures.
Danville July 28 at 2 p m the official weather forecaster reports 106 degrees the hottest reading in five years.
President and Mrs. Wilson departed Washington late this afternoon for a week-end cruise aboard the naval yacht Mayflower down the Chesapeake Bay. The voyage marks a brief respite from official duties while on the water.
Russian forces capture Brody a major railway hub northeast of Lemberg and threaten Lemberg itself. Russian advances disrupt Austro German lines while British forces seize Longueval and Delville Wood, signaling continued progress on the Somme and potential further gains.
Private Gardiner of the New Mexico National Guard faces court martial for refusing the federal oath. He says he joined as a cook at $45 a month but was paid 60 cents daily, refused to sign the muster roll, and was jailed. He claims deception by the recruiting officer and supports three children on $15 monthly.
German airships raided the east coast of England this morning, official statement says. The number of raiders is not yet established and reports place incursions from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with bombs dropped. details remain scarce.
Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, U.S. Army, arrived in Columbus New Mexico and will inspect the Massachusetts and New Mexico national guard camps here tomorrow. He will then visit Nogales and Douglas Arizona for further inspections. Hughes Works on Speech in New York Plans Western Trip.
The last German stronghold in Lon don has fallen to British troops according to an official war office statement issued tonight. Fighting continued around Pozieres into the day as the war office confirmed the breakthrough.
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