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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
1
Admiral Jellioe leads twenty six of Britain's most powerful battleships in a clash that reportedly saw the British tonnage surpass that of the German foe. The report notes heavy involvement by the fleet in the engagement.
Berlin dispatch reports Admiral Jellicoe commanded about 26 British warships including six Queen Elizabeth class battleships and the entire Fleet in a day battle in the North Sea. The British fleet, larger in tonnage and firepower than the German force, pressed a swift, overpowering engagement while noting German tactics and losses were not fully disclosed.
Daily weather report shows a maximum of 7 degrees and a minimum of 44 degrees with a 43 degree range and a 6 p.m. temperature. In military dispatches, Bank Clearings indicate falsified statements and destruction of evidence. German naval losses include two battle cruisers and several capital ships damaged, with ships of the Koenig class likely reaching port.
The admiralty lists 333 officers killed in the Jutland clash. The casualties cover crews of cruisers Queen Mary Invincible Defatigable Defence and Black Prince and destroyers Tipperary Turbulent Fortune Ardent Nomad Nestor Shark with only one Warrior officer lost. Sparrowhawk survivors also total. Other ships recount 23 officers killed and 22 wounded.
The admiralty rejects newspaper aspersions on senior officers in the Jutland engagement. No definite report from the commander in chief has been published or read, and criticism of operational direction is deemed conjectural and unjust to capable officers guarding His Majesty's ships and squadrons.
Morning Journal dispatch from St Louis reports J Bruce Kraemer of Montana resigns as secretary of the Democratic National Committee citing business reasons he will not seek re election No successor named yet Committeemen question William J Bryan participation at the convention Bryan can speak by unanimous delegate consent proxy requires withdrawal of a delegate and alternate Cato Sells Texas strengthens hotel facilities for the Texas delegation Poindexter and Love plan to press claims before the national committee on June 12
London reports the British destroyer Acaste, previously claimed sunk by Germany, reached a northeast coast port under tow after an explosion in the engine room killed five men. A crewman said the ship was helpless as shells fell, yet none hit them, and they expected to be sent to the bottom soon.
Repeated French infantry attacks on German positions east of the Meuse on the Verdun front failed with heavy losses, according to the war office.
Survivors in Edinburgh report the British destroyers sank the Hindenburg, pride of the German fleet, after it was struck by four torpedoes and torn apart by the destroyers.
London dispatch reports British naval officers from the Jutland fleet identify two large German battleships sunk in the battle as the Hindenburg and the Lutzow.
London June 5 The latest British admiralty reports to the Associated Press describe the naval engagement off the Jutland coast from the British side. The British fleet held position near the scene on June 1 and moved through the field four times without opening fire. After five hours, the fleet returned to base and reported the battle ready for action.
The Day in Congress notes action Thursday as a conference report on Cres con and California land grant bill was adopted after unanimous consent maneuvers.
Washington June 4 Louis J Brandeis of Boston today took his seat as an Associate justice of the Supreme Court the sixty second citizen to reach that high distinction Chief Justice White privately administered the oath of allegiance to country After noon the court marched to the bench Brandeis then sat beside the clerk and recited the judicial oath receiving congratulations from Justice Fastnes the article notes Brandeis is the new member of the court from Boston and joins the bench at the extreme left.
Trign attacks in the Sagarina valley aimed at the Italian position at Cont Zugne were repulsed with heavy losses. The war office reports Austrians were driven back while attempting to push toward the Bosnian sector.
President Wilson today signed a congressional resolution authorizing invitations to Spain and Latin American countries to participate in the 1918 exposition in San Antonio Texas marking the 200th anniversary of the city's founding.
The office’s order of Fuego ends Pablo Lopez’s tumultuous career in Grim Santa Rosa as he faces execution.
Pablo Lopez, Villa's chief lieutenant, was executed by firing squad at Santa Rosa Chihuahua after admitting crimes. He expressed no regrets and left letters to his wife and father urging them to believe he was not a traitor. The January massacre of eighteen American miners was cited as his motive.
June 1 Chihuahua City Mexico report from Colonel Zaasua at Justillos says American expeditionary vanguard has retired from Rubio Jane to Namiquipa thirty miles north. Official advices to General Trevino say Gabriel Gavira convinced Americans they can hold fortified positions and continue bandit hunt as they withdraw. Villa leader Jose R Chavez sends message from Huanci en Victoria offering to assist rebels. Trevino tells Ramos to demand unconditional surrender and note Chavez should surrender as Reyes Salazar and others did.
Presidio Texas June 1 Tuan Man ehu a Villa bandit captured while horse stealing near the border was shot today by Carranza forces in a public execution with the garrison present Company H Texas National Guard arrived in a dust storm and set up tents near Sixth Cavalry quarters.
Leaders of two parties hold a conference at Progressive headquarters as Senator Lodge and George W. Perkins discuss potential joint candidates. Perkins notes no progress after an hour and a half but plans another meeting with Lodge. Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Roosevelt aides were nearby amid heavy telephoning from Oyster Bay.
Two thousand delegates gather in Chicago under the Congressional Union to push suffrage as the central issue. The formal bow signals a nationwide campaign mobilizing organizations and supporters.
The Chicago June event marks the launch of the first national Woman's Party under the Congressional Union. Maud Younger leads as temporary chair. 2,000 delegates attend as expert lobbyists are formed to sway progressives and Republicans toward the Susan B. Anthony amendment.
Russian forces push along a 260 mile front from the Pripet region to the Russian frontier capturing towns and war matériel. Heavy fighting continues near Olyka and in Volhynia as Austrians and Germans attack around Verdun and in the Italian Cengio zone with Austrian gains and Italian setbacks reported.
Men who will control the Republican National Convention seek a standard bearer who can carry the election and work with regular party organization. They fear the independent jurist and favor a candidate aligned with the old guard while noting rough rider openness to guidance.
At least fifty people are reported dead and more than one hundred injured as tornadoes hit Arkansas communities including Judsonia Heber Springs Delark Cabot Hot Springs Morriston and Greenland The death toll and damage are expected to rise as details continue to emerge from the massive afternoon storm.
The Russian press calls for Entente powers to pressure Greece over its stance. Articles claim Greece harms allied efforts and that the Greek king should consider a rest for health. Newspapers condemn Greece as politically hostile and demand stronger measures at Saronika, Marse, and Athens.
Pershing toured the base camp at Columbus New Mexico and, after arrival, spoke of pleased camp appearances. He was joined by Major W R Sample base commandant and had a long telephone conversation with General Fenston in San Antonio. He expected to return to Namiquipa Mexico next Wednesday.
Reports from Chihuahua and Torreon indicate amnesty requests by Julio Acosta and 40 followers after an Ojon Azules engagement. Gen Maycotte notes 260 men preparing to pacify or end outlaw remnants in Durango hills, with 2000 rifles and other equipment already surrendered. An American scouting party near San Miguel Chico is at Rublo ranch after evacuating.
Washington reports that seventeen Chinese provinces agreed to continue backing President Yuan Shi Kai. A Peking telegram said provincial representatives voiced the decision at a Nanking meeting. It was unclear if the armistice in effect at the conference remained valid.
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