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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
1
Ambassador von Bernstorff envoy states there is no danger of war with the United States. The message discusses Meyer-Gerhard troubles and a claim of stability amid tense relations.
Dr Anton Meyer-Gerhard, en route from the German embassy to Berlin, predicts a peaceful settlement of US Germany disputes. An interview in the Frankfurter Zeitung quotes him saying the Lusitania tension is a domestic affair and asserts American desire for peace. He notes the American fleet is not concentrated for Europe and praises German Americans.
Washington reports a safe conduct bearer for Germany may be Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard or Dr Alfred Meyer. The discrepancy arises from claims one envoy is misidentified. State Department wary but not opening a formal probe while awaiting evidence.
Dr Haniel von Haim Hansen, at Cedarhurst summer quarters, says he sent a telegram to Robert Lansing denying reports that Dr Anton Meyerterhard is actually Dr Alfred Meyer of the German army in the U S buying war munitions. He notes Count von Bernstorff was away and states he acted independently.
Dr von Hatm-Hausen insists Meyer-Gerhard is the German Red Cross representative here and denies reports of his true identity as Dr Alfred Meyer. He argues the ambassador’s honor is at stake and cites Geneva protection for the German envoy seeking return to Germany. He rejects claims Germany sought discarded U S army rifles.
Butte Miners' union votes to withdraw from the Western Federation of Miners and pursue action to recover funds and property estimated at $100000. Peter Breen, counsel, announced the move after a court decision ordered funds and property turned over to the federation but barred spending or removal from court jurisdiction.
Washington officials say Ambassador Gerard's informal briefing from Berlin describes a courteous response to the American note. He notes German press tone is less bitter and views the note as a basis for diplomacy though no reply timing or content is known.
Berlin reports Vorwaerts urges reaching an understanding with the United States. It endorses Eugene Zimmermann's view that no Germans want war with the U.S. and condemns war-promoting hints. The paper calls German journals to oppose such influences and notes a friendly tone toward the United States in Otto Hoetseth's Kruer Zeitung article.
The Illinois senate approved by 36 to 6 the Merritt bill prohibiting tipping privileges sales and the division of gratuities between employee and employer. The House opposed abolishing capital punishment.
Indian soldiers display horsemanship and lance prowess in a free exhibition for a French crowd. Palmer reports on the remarkable display by Hindu troops under British command, highlighting their discipline and skill.
King Albert of Belgium visits a British Indian troops exhibition in northern France as shells fall nearby. Indian riders display horsemanship amid a backdrop of gunfire while French peasants and families enjoy the spectacle, praising the Indians with enthusiastic shouts.
A vivid wartime scene shows a British cavalryman silent at his post yet ready with a pen and lance. French peasants endure hardship as shells burst from distant horizons, signaling a grim day on the front.
First estimates of back income tax returns are raised to about 83 million dollars for the current year, up from May projections of 80.1 million. Officials say receipts may nearly wipe out part of the early year deficit, reducing talk of issuing Panama canal bonds to replenish the treasury balance.
A mysterious aeroplane flew over Rome triggering city wide blackout. The Messaggero reports the enemy craft was brought near Rome and kept hidden before the night visit.
Reports say British forces resumed active offensives on the Ypres front and at Festubert, with gains near Ypres including a full first trench line and portions of the second. French advances noted around Arras and the Vosges, while German, Austrian, and Italian actions and aerial raids are described amid ongoing global conflict.
President Taft outlines a plan to prevent future wars by urging neutrals to unite against any nation that begins hostilities without neutral consultation. The proposal emphasizes collective action and diplomacy as a first resort to avoid armed conflict.
Former President Taft, speaking at Independence Hall, promotes a league of peace among great powers. The plan centers on a neutral judiciary, a machinery for conciliation, and mutual defense if a member is attacked, aiming to reduce reliance on force and slow passions in international disputes.
London reports new figures from a Zeppelin raid on the northeast coast showing sixteen killed and forty wounded after the June night attack. A separate June raid caused twenty four deaths among five men civilians thirteen women and six children with forty more injured. Fires damaged drapery shops a lumber yard and a terrace of small houses.
The department of education has informed that J. B. Blea is appointed principal of the public school at San Miguel in Dona Ana County Santa Fe on June 16.
Bonn law professor Philipp Zorn accuses the Wilson administration of violating international law and prolonging the war. He says the German people blame the Wilson government not the American people, citing American supplies and neutrality as factors in the conflict.
Washington June 16 The department of agriculture forecast based on June 1 condition places this year s sugar beet crop at about 6 290 000 tons with an average abandonment of 10 percent in acreage The area planted totals 659 300 acres up 14 700 from last year California contributes 128 900 Colorado 171 600 Utah 69 400 Michigan 46 800 Ohio 26 500 and other states 96 400
In Atlanta on June 16 Leo M. Frank’s bid to commute his death sentence to life was presented to Governor Slaton who will decide as early as Friday or Saturday. The hearing closed with William M. Howard arguing that Conley’s testimony was unreliable while Solicitor Dorsey challenged inconsistencies in state witnesses. The case centers on the Mary Phagan murder and the timing of Frank’s presence at the pencil factory and office.
Douglas, Ariz June 16 Dr Xa Bs Roberts president of the Cananea Consolidated Copper company announced the Cananea plant in Sonora Mexico has resumed operations at a quarter of its maximum capacity with 13 000 employees. The plant was shut down after the start of the European war.
London dispatch reports Field Marshal Mackensen confident of capturing Lemberg within a fortnight as Austro German forces press toward the city. German and Russian fronts show heavy fighting near Ypres and along the Dniester and Zurawna regions amid ongoing Galicia reverses and Zeppelin air raids over England.
Paris reports a war office bulletin detailing Allied gains north of Ypres and Arras, seizing German trenches near Lorette and Labyrinth, taking prisoners and machine guns. Bombardments at Rheims and near Toutvent farm. Vosges progress on the upper Fecht with 660 prisoners, four officers, and captured material.
Vienna reports that Russian resistance weakened under a broad Allied advance in Galicia. Allied troops harshly pursued, with Russian corps retreating toward Newkow Lubaczow and Jaworow. Boehm Ermolli's forces stormed positions south of Lemberg, driving the enemy across Sadowa Wisania and Rudki. Pflanzer’s corps captured Nizniow as of June 1 to 15.
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