02 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
1
Chairman of the Commission on Industrial Relations is accused of twisting evidence from an important witness. The report alleges Walsh Ohown manipulated testimony from Mackenzie King to favor a specific outcome in ongoing hearings.
Washington wires report Frank Walsh of the U S Industrial Relations Commission accused of distorting testimony to implicate John D Rockefeller Jr in Colorado labor conditions. W L Mackenzie King, former Canadian labor official, cites the stenographic record to challenge Walsh and defend Rockefeller Foundation aims.
The speaker doubts the reliability of statements from Mr Walsh and questions the weight given to them. The remarks imply concern over credibility and the need to scrutinize his claims for proper consideration.
New York June 1 The Missouri Pacific railway weighs extension of payments on 25 million pounds of notes. Directors report 85 percent deposited to extend for another year as interest cannot be paid on demand. Gould estate holds about 6 million pounds and has agreed. other parties yet to consent. Directors to meet again tomorrow.
In an early Los Angeles tally Charles E. B. Sebastian, police chief and mayoral candidate, held a 400 vote lead over Frederick J. Whiffen, city council president, with about 40,000 votes cast and both signaling victory within a 5,000 vote margin.
London reports a Zeppelin raid last night with ninety bombs dropped. Four dead and several injured, none of the public buildings damaged. Private premises burned or flooded, casualties include one infant, a boy, a man and two women, with one woman in critical condition. Police and special constables maintained order.
Nathan Steinberg testified as the first witness in the Chicago graft trial. He said he paid Roth 150 for protection and admitted committing a burglary to raise funds for the police officials. The defendants include James Storen, former police captain, and Michael Weisbaum and Frederick Roth, former detective sergeants accused of conspiring with criminals to permit burglaries.
In Madrid tensions rise between anti-German and pro-German factions. Editors Senor Blanco allied with the Allies and Senor Borras pro-German exchanged blows with sabers, both sustaining wounds. The incident underscores the volatile mood in Spain amid wartime alignments.
A Balkan state indicates readiness to join the war on the Allied side to seize Transylvania, rejecting Romania’s terms and asserting resolve to pursue the contested territory.
A Morning Journal special dispatch from the Austrian frontier notes Berlin mediation talks with Austria over Romania amid strained relations. Romanian deputy Professor Pasilescu estimates a 1,000,000 strong Romanian army on a wide front, while rumors of territorial demands and neutrality deals surface but none confirmed.
A Rome report in the Daily Mail states all Italian newspapers accept the imminent entry of Romania and Bulgaria into the war as an accomplished fact.
A Frankfort Gazette excerpt notes Romanian national aims may be reconciled with Austro Hungarian security. It urges Austria Hungary to act as counselor to bridge interests over Fiume and seeks just concessions. The piece frames Germany's mediation role as crucial.
Rome reports the tiny republic of San Marino weighing neutrality as war looms. Surrounded by Italian territory yet independent, it sits on a high mountain near Rimini with a dual executive system and a population of about 11 000 in the state, 2 000 in the town.
Gerald Twombley and Richard Lediane, detained by Villa officials at Altar, were released May 19 following a protest by U S Consul Frederick Simpich to Governor Maytorena. Ledane returned to Altar after release and Twombley arrived in Nogales, Sonora, to report the incident.
Slavs report Austro German offensive denied in Berlin and Vienna while Teutonic allies continue pressure on Priemyśl. Officials in Berlin and Vienna contest headlines as military actions remain disputed.
Soviet and Allied press report Austro-German forces claim success north and southeast of the fortress in Galicia. They say the campaign favors them as Russian efforts near Pryemyel are rebuffed, while British official word is not issued and French reports note Ablain St Nugaire gains.
An official communiqué describes continued fighting along the Travil any Gailiskeu front west of Shayl with a bayonet victory at Kuurkovieny. German artillery and assault attempts near Pilica river Brura and Mawha fronts were repelled, while fort No 7 faced intense combat and enemy prisoners were captured after breaching defenses. Between May 28 and 30, Svitan river actions yielded significant prisoner counts and troop movements.
The War Office reports spirited actions north of Arras with new progress despite counter attacks. Our troops hold trenches in the Aix Noulette to Souches region and northeast of Lorette’s chapel. The Souchez sugar refinery saw intense fighting with our forces occupying it temporarily.
At daybreak we drove him out and hold our positions despite counter-attacks. We inflicted heavy losses and captured about 150 German prisoners. In Labyrinth south east of Nueville we continue to seize works one by one and fortifications in the north show progress. In Le Pretre forest the enemy lost portions of trenches after a violent bombardment, and we strengthened all other gains.
Vienna dispatch reports major Allied and Russian combat along multiple fronts. Eastern front forces clash near Lubaczowka and Sieniawa with heavy losses to the attacker, while Preemnest and Halvarian fronts see fortress breaches and prisoner captures. In Italy artillery duels continue on Folgaria and Lavaronne with minor frontier actions elsewhere.
The Rome press weighs Bulgaria and Rumania entering the war as Italy moves toward declaring war on Austria Hungary. authoritative circles say Russia resists expansive aims while negotiations with Britain France and Russia continue to win recognition of Romania's claims.
Graz Tagus Post reports from Amsterdam via London that Russia plans to add three to four army corps to the Gemysl front and the lower San. If more troops arrive, protracted enemy resistance is anticipated.
Advices from Mytelene report an allied force was close to being surrounded by Turkish units between Biski Mezenture and Baltepou. Warships arrived promptly, dispersing the attackers and saving many allied troops from danger.
A Reuters dispatch from Athens says a British submarine torpedoed two Turkish transports in the Sea of Marmara, one carrying troops. The British admiralty had earlier reported E-14 sinking a transport on April 29 and another large troop-laden vessel in May.
President Wilson plans a precise note to Germany to obtain a definite answer on whether Berlin will honor international law and neutrals rights or continue its wartime submarine policies. Cabinet split on details but united in demanding accountability for Lusitania violations and protection of American lives at sea.
Call to Albuquerque residents to attend a Commercial Club meeting at 3 PM to plan a proposed state fair in the southwest. The notice urges turnout to decide on a big, lasting fair and warns nonparticipants may miss a pivotal event.
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