03 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1918
Page
1
The record notes an unsatisfactory reply by the king as negotiations fail. It cites pressure from Germany and Slavic groups amid heated diplomacy and disputed arms terms.
Senators and state German American Alliances officials defended the groups as loyal while opposing a bill by Senator King to revoke their charters. Theodore Sutro and Col Paul Meerscheidt testified that the alliances aim to influence local politics and oppose prohibition, with debate centering on German birth ancestry and education policy.
A Mexican civilian was killed in a border exchange last night west of the Juarez international bridge. Officials say the shooting across the river was carried out by civilian sugar smugglers, not soldiers, while tensions rise over the border incident.
Senate stalls on a proposed war finance corporation licensing large security issues. Senator Simmons defends direct loans while Hardwick warns of centralized power. Critics fear expansion of government authority beyond the Federal Reserve framework.
William Barnes former Albany state chairman of the old guard met with William A Hayes Republican National chairman in New York. Governor Whitman Maine Governor Milliken and Westchester leader William Ward also attended. Milliken urged Hays to attend the Maine convention March 28 in Portland where Colonel Roosevelt may also appear. Hays said he would try to attend. Whitman offered to help as needed. Hayes then departed for Indianapolis.
Washington reports that the 4 percent rate on tax certificates will not rise despite a recent rate hike on certificates of indebtedness for the third Liberty loan. Secretary McAdoo says the two issues differ in character and purpose as about 1.125 billion tax certificates have been sold to be used against income and excess profits taxes due next June.
Several small German naval vessels struck mines six miles off Viieland island in North Trolland. In rescue attempts one vessel sank with one man missing and five crewmen were landed ashore. Heavy gunfire was reported in the area the previous night.
Weather forecast shows fair skies and warmer conditions in the eastern portions Monday. Bundey brief regional note indicates milder temperatures in Denver and surrounding areas.
Petrograd March 3. The Russian delegation at Brest-Litovsk has accepted all German peace terms and is about to sign the peace accord. Officials confirm reception of conditions and imminent signing in the treaty talks.
A Petrograd dispatch reports a Bolshevik proclamation claiming 200 residents were arrested and hanged in Wolmar on February 26 after the Germans entered the town. The proclamation says a bourgeois crowd urged executions and warned 500 more. The Germans threaten to hang or shoot all Bolshevik red guards.
A Petrograd dispatch reports disquiet over the enemy advance toward Kiev. A large German Ukrainian army concentrates at Zhitomir while forces shift from Volochysk toward Kiev. Additional concentrations appear at Dubno Kovne and late Kiev is held by detachments under Colonel Muravieff.
Denver reports a blood stained axe found in the Western hotel boiler room linked to a burned body taken from a furnace. Investigators and officials debate murder versus suicide as the coroner weighs conflicting evidence on the deceased’s identity and condition.
The Western Wool company plans to scour wool by the dry process and increases capital from 250000 to 1000000. New directors include H. H. Y. McBride and K P Williams among others as founder H. Y. McBride touts bi products like potash and Prussian blue from wool waste. Banquet at Hardwick hotel honors the thareuholiers.
Washington reports the chamber of commerce urged Congress to pass the daylight saving bill now pending in the house after Senate approval. The group said it would increase production at shipyards and war material plants and speed training for national military forces.
Report notes Americans adapt to gas mask use despite limited prior experience and can fight effectively whether masked or unmasked. Emphasizes home readiness and confidence amid training drills and drills.
The article details American soldiers in the Toul sector and along the Chemin des Dames displaying adaptability and valor during recent raids. It highlights officers and privates masking, directing, fighting with automatics, and rescuing buried comrades, with minimal use of bayonets and a focus on rapid, organized resistance.
The Albuquerque Morning Journal notes the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund has nearly reached $175. Funds will be sent to Ro R R Mulligan in New York for distribution and future shipments to soldiers in France. The letter lists Albuquerque donors and addresses across New Mexico and notes tobacco shortages despite plentiful wine, requesting prompt attention.
Madison Wis March 2 After three days of parliamentary jockeying the anti La Follette resolution remains unvoted but is not expected to be delayed beyond Monday The senate has already adopted the resolution by a two to one vote and supporters expect defeat when the measure condemning the senator’s wartime conduct is taken up.
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