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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
1
German forces attempt to push toward Verdun but are repeatedly checked by heavy enemy artillery fire. Allied batteries light up the front as bombardment disrupts German preparations for an assault.
The report notes Russian advances in the Dvinsk region driving back German forces and inflicting heavy losses on Turkish corps near Erzerum. French artillery disrupts German preparations east of Verdun and in the Vosges while German troops seize Manhuelles and Champion southeast of Verdun. Details on losses and the Province disaster are sparse.
Berlin reports on Verdun say German arms show increasing cooperation and methodical advance. Pioneers and technical troops prepared ground as infantry cleared French positions, with no notable prisoner gains. East of Verdun German forces near the Lorraine hills ready to bring guns to bear on the forts.
The Day in Congress shows resumed debate on the Shield water power bill with witnesses testifying on Lanis DD Brandeis nomination to the Supreme Court before the judiciacy sub committee. The military committee continued work on the army reorganization bill. Committee hearings on sinal investigation continued, recessed at 19 Bom untill noon Wednesday. Debate began on legislative appropriation while Naval and military committees kept handling the national defense program. Adjourned at 5 10 p m until noon Wednesday.
The forecast indicates unsettled conditions in New Mexico for Wednesday and Thursday with a colder eastern area. Maximum temperatures reach 29, minimum 22, with a 44 degree reading yesterday afternoon and light rain traces noted amid southerly winds. City bank clearings show 1,336,784.96 for the month.
Reports say the German line along the Meuse north of Verdun is strengthening with Fort De Marre commanding a broad meadow flank. Heavy cannonading continues in the Vosges and Metzeral valley while activity along the southern German front and Swiss border hints at a wider attack to deter French troop withdrawals.
Columbus Ohio February 29 teachers won a victory in their push to form unions. The state supreme court declined to dismiss a Cleveland case about their right to affiliate with labor bodies. The suit began two years ago when a Cleveland taxpayer challenged Superintendent J M Frederick over dismissals of six teachers who organized a grade teachers club.
Edward McClennen of Boston testifies on Brandeis arguments and prior work for Equitable Life policyholders and checks alleging paid influence. Senators press Brandeis ties to policyholders and past litigation involving New Haven railroads and United Shoe Machinery matters.
Passengers arriving in Juarez recount outrages by soldiers under General Gutierrez as Mexican authorities suspect the Larranza forces threaten five Americans with death.
Reports from Juarez and Chihuahua City say Carranza forces under Gen Gutierrez prepare to pursue Francisco Villa while Mexican rail workers threaten a Chihuahua division strike. Villa is sighted near Agua Nueva with several thousand horses aiding his scattered band.
John H. Stanchfield testified before a congressional subcommittee denying any awareness of improper conduct by United States Attorney H Snowden Marshall. He rejected impeachment claims linked to Representative Frank Buchanan and Labor's National Peace council activities. Stanchfield said Marshall has conducted his office in a high class manner and denied knowledge of improper dealings with Metropolitan Tobacco or any tobacco firm.
Chicago dispatch says a speed of 206 words per minute was achieved by the wireless station at the Great Lakes Naval Training School North Chicago using a transmitting relay and a new receiving device at a private station. Officials note 30 wpm was the prior fast record.
Administration leaders express anxiety about the outcome of a policy announced by German authorities. The report notes officials feel compelled to acknowledge the potential impact while avoiding public alarm.
United States awaits German Austrian submarine warfare policy details. Germany says armed enemy merchantmen may be sunk but aims to avoid injuring American citizens aboard ships attacked. President and Secretary of State discuss implications as appending documents delay. If Americans are harmed on defensively armed ships, U.S. may seek action if armament proves offensive.
New York February 2 the New York Morning Journal reports the Entente has massed 600 000 to 1 000 000 fresh troops at Bordeaux for emergencies. Arrivals include Italian aviators Perfett Canton Bois. Bois says France will study American agriculture and send young men here after the war to learn the system.
Prosperity Day was observed today by the Denver Advertising club. A luncheon featured a committee presentation of Colorado activity figures for 1915 with totals of agricultural, marble, livestock, dairying and manufacturing products reaching £242,309,000.
In Cleveland on February 29 four men faced charges of conspiring to be at the East Youngstown post office during the strike last month. United States District Judge John H. Clarke presided after Judge John M. Killits of Toledo withdrew, amid reports of a black hand letter received by the Youngstown Vindicator threatening newspaper owners including Judge Clarke.
Washington reports Admiral Knight urged all federal facilities be used to speed up a fleet equal to two nations, claiming five years to reach a modern navy. He warned current readiness would fall short of Germany and England without swift construction and expansion of shipyards and manpower.
A Morning Journal Special Leased report says about 10000 British soldiers in Sydney mutinied on February 25. One soldier was killed and six injured as hours of drill rose from six to forty weekly, and attackers targeted Liverpool station before authorities restored order the next day.
A Landskrona dispatch reports the Swedish steamer Tolberg sunk in the Mediterranean by an Austrian submarine. The captain says it was the Austrian sub that sent the vessel to the bottom and the crew were rescued by a Spanish steamer and landed at Leghorn. No such steamer appears in shipping registers.
A rock slide on Roosevelt road near Roosevelt dam in Phoenix Arizona damaged a transmission line and flooded the power house Source reports large electrical machinery damage and unknown extent of the slide and repair time.
President Wilson moves to end congressional divisions over submarine policy. He calls for an early vote on armed merchant ship resolutions and seeks a united front to reassure foreign powers and restore confidence in his leadership.
El Paso reports secret service officials say Manuel Calero and allies sought support for a Mexico revival movement led by Diag. The plan aims to restore the constitution and overthrow Huerta era rulers, with operations to begin in Oaxaca and a declared army of reorganization.
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