13 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
1
The state legislature approves a liberal appropriation for the University. Albuquerque gains attention as the biggest recipient among state educational institutions.
News from Santa Fe reports five vetoed measures passed by two thirds of both houses and a $75,000 annual university appropriation for Albuquerque. The session featured heated debates, public property bills, and confirmations of multiple state appointments alongside a dramatic exchange over prohibition.
Santa Fe March 12 a joint legislative committee of Senators Crampton Holt and Walton and House Members Hewitt Montoya of Bernalillo and Davies reports the session does not expire until tomorrow noon and the legislature keeps working the general appropriation bill is finally agreed upon following SAGG EK.
A young captain recounts a raid aboard the Prinz Eitel during a siege. He describes fuel and water shortages, heavy rain delaying tanks, and improvised supply methods under fire. The account emphasizes endurance and tactical improvisation.
Allied naval forces push toward the Dardanelles as Turkish batteries lie hidden from seaplanes. French and British attackers maneuver under cover to breach fortress defenses.
London dispatch details British battle ship Triumph formerly the Libertad recounting Feb raids into the Dardanelles. Describes bombardment of Fort No 1 and Battery No 40, later Battery 50, and a heavy landing party operation on the Asiatic side. Notes crew morale high amid intense action.
Denver March 12 George C Waterman testifying before a special House committee repudiated his earlier claim that he sent a package with fifteen dollars to Representative William W Howland and admitted he and Howland framed a ranch partnership story to aid a friend. Waterman a real estate dealer said he lied to protect Howland and that newspapers misrepresented the case. Thirteen witnesses have been called as Governor George Carlson and District Attorney John A Rush watched the hearing. Howland will be called to testify.
John B. McManus, an American, was shot dead in his sealed home in Mexico City after Zapata forces entered. The Brazilian minister demanded punishment and US officials urged reparations, while Obregon's troops faced looting and foreign casualties amid tense diplomatic exchanges.
The report describes tensions after an American citizen McManus was killed or harmed during clashes with Zapatista forces. Diplomatic steps include assurances of punishment for offenders, potential indemnity to the family, and efforts to restore order and supply relief. Evacuations by Obregon troops are noted to ease a diplomatic crisis.
Telegraph reports from Torreon describe continued evacuation of Mexico City by Obregon troops and Zapata forces taking the city. Villa orders telegraph restoration and rapid railroad repairs as he advances from Monterey toward Tampico with headquarters at Cocos.
Paris March 12 the French finance minister said the bourse will provisional ly exclude all securities owned by foreigners to prevent sale of German and Austrian assets. He noted Americans are largely unaffected as most French listed securities are not US held and national defense bonds are not bourse listed.
British forces in Flanders strike to relieve pressure on Russia as German and Austrian fronts fight across Poland and the Carpathians. The eastern front battle near Praasnysz grows, with claims of large troop actions and shifting fronts amid wintry conditions. Germany probes Italy’s position, offering territorial concessions like Trent and Trieste to win Rome’s support while pressuring Romania and Bulgaria to stay neutral.
Myron Van Buren aged 64 and a great nephew of former President Martin Van Buren died in a Denver hospital after six years of paralysis. He resided in Denver and his death was reported from the city on March 12.
Paris reports Allied forces have captured a German fort near Lombaertzyde and taken control of Moinette east of Armentieres after repelling counter-attacks. In Champagne, advances northeast of Mesnil yielded trenches and prisoners, with continued progress on Friday in the same region.
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