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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1916
Page
1
Intermittent bombardment now dominates the Verdun front with no infantry assaults reported. Artillery activity has lessened, and a comparative quiet prevails in the sector.
British retreat continues in Mesopotamia with Turkish pursuit reported as forces pull back from the Euphrates region. Verdun battles ease with only artillery activity, while French forces score on German depots near Champneville and a small infantry action north of the Aisne ends in a German repulse.
Gen Pablo Gonzales who commands the de facto government forces in Mexico City is named minister of communications in Carranza's cabinet now forming. Gen Alvaro Obregon already holds the war portfolio. Carranza plans to go to Mexico City around March 20 from Queretaro.
Silver City National Bank and American National Bank report strong financials in the first post 1918 call. Combined resources exceed two million dollars with about 125000 cash on hand. Deposits total over 1.5 million, figures cited as among the largest in the southwest for a town of Silver City's size.
Silver City announces the Chamber of Commerce will hold the third get-together banquet on Thursday night March 30 with prominent county guests. The executive and finance committees are preparing the 1916 budget which takes effect April 1, ensuring funds to advertise the town climate and other resources for the coming year.
The session resumed with a public land water power bill discussion. A resolution endorsed Wilson's course, supporting the punitive expedition into Mexico. Chairman Chamberlain favored the army bill, aiming for quick action, while Admiral Benson testified to the naval committee.
Weather report for twenty four hours ending last night shows temperatures ranging from a low to a high with the day opening at sunrise and the highest reading around late afternoon. Mention of wind direction and city readings are included with the likely temperatures in the sixties.
East Las Vegas March 17 Phil H LeNoir secretary of the Las Vegas Commercial club resigned to expire in thirty days to take up management of the New Mexico Development association. Directors will consider the move next week and it is believed the resignation may be accepted. If accepted LeNoir will stay on as secretary to the executive committee of the New Mexico Cowboys reunion and continue managing the Las Vetas chanutauqua assembly.
The battleship Kentucky halted at Leestowie and tied to a New Orleans wharf after starting toward Vera Crag. Officials offered no reason for the sudden change, but rumors said wireless orders from the navy department prompted the stop. Sailors prepared to sail again at dawn with possible extra marines aboard.
Washington March 17 Representative Dyer of Missouri said twenty state commanders of Spanish war veterans reported that at least 46,000 members would be ready to volunteer for service in Mexico if called upon. The War Department stated there is no current plan to request volunteers.
Taft awards high compliments to Irish men and women for shaping American life. He cites their generosity, enterprise, and loyalty to law while praising their quest for equal opportunity and social progress. Archbishop Mundelein and Lt. Gov. Edward J. McDermott attended amid security for a poisoned-soup incident at a prior banquet, and Taft escaped a car collision on the way to the event.
American troops advance reportedly unopposed as Villa retreat is believed under way. Analysts expect guerrilla warfare to follow, with continued regional instability and potential clashes as forces converge. Local officials caution residents and monitor fronts for further developments.
Washington March 17 The American expeditionary force in Mexico reports no direct confrontation with Villa's outlaws as of this afternoon, with officials noting Villa and his bandits likely fleeing and guerrilla warfare possible if opposition grows. Consular reports cite quiet inland except Tampico and Torreon where Americans feel uneasy but disorder has not escalated.
San Antonio reports calculations place General Pershing ready to redivide regiments and begin a systematic search for Villa from near the heart of the action zone. Colonel Dodd advances toward the border, while Pershing maintains lines of communication and eyes possible junctions with the first division.
Andreas Garcia Carranza consul in El Paso reports death threats and insults sent by Diaz supporters via mail to him and General Gavira in Durango. Letters include a mock newspaper headline about Carranza, praise for Felix Mine and insults calling Garcia a traitor. Garcia vows to trace senders and report findings to American authorities.
The Rockefeller Foundation announced a permanent headquarters for the relief commission in a neutral European country. Warwick Greene, former Philippine public works head, resigns to lead the war relief staff, sailing with William J. Donovan Reginald Foster and Harper Topving aboard the St Paul from New York.
The Dutch ministerial report on the Tubantia collision notes torpedo damage six feet below the waterline on the starboard side. Bolivian minister Dr Luis Salinas Vegas survived with his wife and valuables worth about 60000. Four people died, including two stokers, as lifeboats and papers were lost.
London reports Lord Robert Cecil says tubantia was not sunk by torpedoing but offers no official proof. He notes Germany may attack neutral ships to curb tonnage while blockade relations with neutrals improve and Sweden releases parcels port holds. He cites U S plan by General Skinner and signals focus on contraband policy shifts.
A receiver was appointed today in New York for inventor Nikola Tesla in supplementary proceedings tied to a city tax judgment of 925,626 dollars from 1909. Tesla testified he was living mostly on credit as there were scores of judgments against him.
Secretary of War Baker writes a grave letter criticizing the inadequacy of the preparedness bill introduced. He urges stronger funding and clearer defense measures to meet national security needs.
National defense legislation dominates Washington debate as the Senate and House race to pass the army bill. President Wilson urges speed while few opponents appear, and disputes arise over manpower projections and military training figures from Secretary Baker.
Jutant general's office notes Mr Tay's estimates and Representative Hay says Secretary Paker has been devoting personal attention to the Mexican situation since taking office after the Columbus Massacre, leaving him little time to read army bills or reports from advisers.
Mexico City reports Governor Gustavo Kapinosk Mere les of Coahuila issues a decree ordering Mexican workers in the United States to return home. The manifesto promises good wages and safe living conditions to aid in national reconstruction. The General Federation of Labor, with 68,000 members, endorses the effort.
Indiana primary results show Charles W. Fairbanks leading Republicans with 176 178 votes while President Wilson garners 160 429 on the Democratic side Indianapolis reports James D Wilson unopposed for progressive Senate nomination with 7 567 votes and total under 8 000 for progressives.
Mexico City March 17. A plan to open stations in various city districts for receiving subscriptions to liquidate the interior debt was decided by the revenue committee. Other cities will follow. Promoters hope to raise eight hundred million pesos through stamp taxes public entertainments and donations over four years.
Postmaster W. L. Rodney ordered to restore Sunday mail distribution in Roswell following a petition by business leaders and citizens. Assistant Postmaster General Daniel C. Hooper yielded to the demand, suspensions from the past Sundays are lifted under the new directive.
The Clovis New Mexico outbreak prompts post office to bar mail from quarantined homes even when fumigated. Officials claim control is improving with few severe cases, and a Santa Fe report casts doubt on the severity while the board of health works to stamp out the disease.
Fresh U S troops cross into Mexico at Columbus and aeroplanes aid border scouting as bandits raid villa areas and destroy a bridge, prompting renewed military patrols and search efforts.
General Gavira refuses to receive American newspaper men after insulting visitors during the exchange. tensions rise as hostile attitudes flare at Juarez.
American columns move toward Casas Grandes with reports of a convoy reaching the area between Janos and Ascensión. General Gavira says U S troops should not occupy the city, while Villista forces burn a railroad bridge near Summit to San Pedro. Tensions rise along the Juarez border as both sides confirm troop movements and possible guerrilla resistance.
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