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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1915
Page
1
Republicans in the House balk at forcing a quick resolution and attempting to move a measure from committee. Support is limited to three majority members, signaling a fragile effort to advance the proposal.
Renehan states his intent is harmless and the issue quiets quickly as the matter blows over. The exchange centers on Claybank and involves local officials discussing the phrasing and implications of the debate.
In Santa Fe the senate passed the Burns fish hatchery act 14 to 8 with Democratic support and debated tax measures increasing the payroll for the tax commission. The chamber adjourned until Monday after hours of caucus and near chaos over the Bursum tax bill while the house faced a state wide prohibition vote.
A report by Princeton Dean McClenahan cites Belgian refugees receiving aid in England and Holland while belgians endure ruin and unemployment. He notes Germany controls Brussels and Liege heavily, Belgium faces near collapse without American relief, and Belgians express deep gratitude for US assistance.
Twenty two priests exiled from Mexico over a 500000 peso tax arrive in New York aboard the Montevideo. The group includes German French Italian and Spanish clergy and a Turk. others remain in Veracruz on a forced train ride to the coast. Also aboard is Bishop Charles W Currier of Matanzas who resigns due to ill health and heads to Washington.
Professor Howard McClenahan of Princeton reports on a recent trip through the devastated country. He outlines conditions on the ground, describes humanitarian needs, and assesses reconstruction prospects based on firsthand observations.
In terne Switzerland March 6 It is stated France and Germany will exchange injured officers who cannot serve further military duty in addition to previously exchanging only privates The move is linked to Prince Maximilian von Baden and his appeal to Emperor William on behalf of officers.
Allied warships continue heavy bombardment at the Dardanelles as they push toward Constantinople. Steady fire reduces coastal forts while fleet maneuvers press forward in strategic operations.
Strong reinforcements arrive under British admiral command for a general campaign on the Turkish coast.
London March 8 15inch and 12inch battleships led an assault on fortifications at the Dardanelles. Two forts damaged a third blown up as Turkish and allied forces clash along the straits amid ongoing land fighting. Casualties reported by British 19 killed 25 wounded 3 missing with higher British counts claimed by Turkey. East Indies fleet under Sir Richard Peirse joins the action at Smyrna.
London dispatch reports Vice Admiral Carden detailing March operations against Port Dardanus and nearby batteries. Weather conditions varied from unfavorable on March 3 to fine on March 4 as mine sweeping and bombardment continued with aerial reconnaissance locating encampments and two permanent batteries.
A note from the French press bureau, datelined Paris, claims German casualties since the start of hostilities total 3,000,000 men killed wounded sick and prisoners. It bases the figure on ten regiments and argues the total for the entire army must exceed three million.
Washington reports encourage Carranza to aid Mexico City with food and supplies while smallpox hospitals in Tampico grow to 29 cases with eight deaths in three days. Foreign diplomats weigh leaving Mexico City as Carranza’s forces threaten Tampico and Villa advances.
Reports show Eastern theater fighting from northern Poland to the Carpathians and allied naval bombardments at the Dardanelles with progress claimed by British admiralty. Russians push offensives in several Polish sectors while Austrians retreat toward the Carpathians. French and British fleets bombard Smyrna and the Gallipoli coast as Turkish statements report limited success. In France, Allied advances near Arras and in Champagne meet stubborn German resistance. Greek Premier Venizelos announces cabinet resignation amid neutrality debate. Italian government calls reserve NCOs to colors.
Military reports portray ongoing and intensified fighting on the eastern and western fronts. Russian forces push toward central Poland and Cracow while Austrian defenses retreat in Galicia. in the west French attacks in Champagne and Ar gonne regions show progress but counterattacks by Germany persist. Meanwhile grain prices in England slip as Allied Dardanelles operations continue.
Dispatches from Tampico report Carranza commanders bracing for an imminent assault with continuous work on defenses. A Carranza force reportedly advances from the Tuxpam district while General Gonzales with 14,000 troops moves to threaten Monterey. Reports say Carranza troops were defeated at Valle and have retreated toward Palmas with ongoing fighting.
Representatives of cordage companies left Chicago for Washington to urge President Wilson to intervene against Mexican authorities who embargoed sisal hemp exports from Port Sisal Yucatan. The Peoria Cordage Company announced indefinite suspension and laid off its night shift of 100 workers amid dwindling hemp supply and reliance on German West Africa sources.
From Vera Cruz Mexico March 2 via New Orleans March 6 word reaches here of friction between General Obregon in Mexico City and General Carranza over Obregon decree taxing all residents. Carranza has ordered evacuation of the capital if needed, with rail traffic stoppage seen as a sign Obregon may move to the coast.
Russian forces launch continuous attacks on Austro German positions across East Prussia with the aim to drive invaders back. Military reports note intensified trenching and coordinated efforts to break stalemate as winter campaigns unfold.
Petrograd reports that Stanislau was captured by Russians and that Austro German right flank incursions in east Galicia were checked. Russian staff say the German westward drive faltered as Stanislau and Halicz defenses hold, while the Tenth Army disrupts German plans along the Bohr river corridor.
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