06 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
1
First Lord of the Admiralty, Eric Geddes, states U boats are being hunted down faster than they can be built. He asserts ongoing Allied anti submarine efforts are reducing the threat and accelerating the loss of German submarines.
In a tense exchange Washington signals reluctance as Japan weighs support for Australia policy amid broader Asia conditions. Tokio government remains tied to a treaty with Britain influencing regional policy decisions.
Washington reports indicate Japan may act to curb German influence in Siberia with force if needed to protect Vladivostok stores. The United States has not given formal assent but seeks to avoid straining ties, outlining understanding of Japan’s position while not committing to approval.
In New York City on March 5, Democrats won across districts in a nir of strong showings. Women cast substantial portions of votes, with notable participation in the eighth and seventh districts. The era of women voters appears to have arrived, influencing margins and election pace.
Sir Eric Geddes told the House of Commons allied ship production remains high but slow to meet targets. He cited January output of 58 000 tons, bad weather, and holiday effects, and forecast February would show improvement though still below prior capacity. He noted greater Yard manpower and materials and closer Britain US cooperation.
The Daily Mail reports British French and Italian envoys in Tokyo urge Japan to intervene in Siberia to protect allied interests. The plan aims to safeguard Vladivostok stores and Trans-Siberian supplies and prevent food from reaching Germany, with Japan retaining discretion on extent of action.
Women played a key role in the campaign for congressional vacancies as Democrats claim four New York districts by clear pluralities. The article notes strong involvement from female voters and party organizers shaping results in the elections.
A. Mitchel Farmer, alien property custodian, stated there is no plan to sell enemy property in the United States except where licensed for liquidation by the War Trade Board. The note was issued from Washington on March 5.
George Longee assistant director of the State Tax Payers' association is appointed chief clerk of the department of education to succeed K K Pack who resigned to enter business at Tucumcari. Longee a University of Maine and Phillips EYE top graduate has been principal of Santa Fe high school and superintendent of Secerro schools.
The committee approved a resolution to urge ratification by New York's legislature of the federal prohibition amendment. The measure passed the assembly with a six to one vote.
The senate appropriations committee postponed action on President Wilson’s request to authorize government title to the docking piers of the North German Lloyd and Hamburg-American lines at Hoboken New Jersey. Democrats and Republicans pressed for reasons and cost estimates, fearing permanent government ownership, with a representative of the administration to be heard tomorrow.
Buenos Aires reports Ambassador Remuto S. Naon will return to Washington with policy approval to continue harmony efforts. Argentina is seen moving toward a warmer, closer relationship with the United States under President Irigoyen and Naon.
Victor L Berger, a Socialist candidate for the United States Senate, outlines his platform calling for immediate peace with Germany, a wartime-hero return, and nationalization of key industries. He pledges to push for a congressional resolution to convene a peace conference and withdrawal of U S troops from Europe.
The War Department reports new deaths and wounds from the March 1 1920 German assault. Lt David K Sumner and four Privates are listed among the dead with several more wounded. Names include Knute Olson Brunesito kowski Lloyd W Spetz and others. Several lieutenants and privates are noted as severely or slightly wounded with additional fatalities from February 27 28 and March 2. Also listed are deaths from natural causes and diseases among enlisted men.
Miss Clara Boeke has been appointed principal of Santa Fe High School to succeed Professor B. Ringer who resigned. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and has been teaching at the high school level.
The Toul sector sees heavy shelling as American and German forces trade fire along trench lines. Two thousand projectiles pounded the area with light American casualties, while patrols recovered a fallen American in No Man's Land wearing a gas mask. The snow continues.
President Wilson announces creation of the War Industries Board chaired by Bernard M. Baruch of New York with broad powers to coordinate and prioritize American and allied production. The board sets output priorities, advises on prices, and coordinates supply by forming cross-agency committees and directing conversions of facilities to meet wartime needs.
The senate debated the administration proposed War Finance Corporation licensing for securities issued over 100000 dollars. McAdoo urged passage while opponents charged executive influence shaped discussion. Senators Hollis and Simmons clashed as amendments stalled and no progress was made.
Denver forecast reports increasing cloudiness and rain in northern and eastern areas. Temperatures dip in the east portion with colder conditions expected Thursday as the sky becomes partly cloudy.
Yesterday's weather report shows a maximum temperature of 70 degrees and a minimum of 42 degrees. The 24 hour range was 28 degrees with the 6 pm temperature at 66. A south wind was observed with partly cloudy conditions.
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