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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
1
Treasury Department releases an estimate of funds needed to cover government expenses through June 30 and finds that war costs are not rising month to month as anticipated by officials in Washington. The report details projected outlays and potential deficits, outlining the government's short term financing outlook.
Treasury figures show projected needs of 8.655 billion dollars between now and June 30 to cover war costs, renewals, and working balances. Estimated receipts offset part of the total with bond sales and other revenue, while unaffordable gaps may push the third Liberty loan into next fiscal year.
Wood, son of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, enlisted as a private in the regular army and will report to Fort Slocum Saturday morning. He is a Harvard sophomore and a captain of the Harvard regiment.
Washington March 19 The annual naval appropriation bill carrying more than 1.2 billion and authorizing a wartime boost in enlisted strength to 180000 was reported to the house by Naval Committee Chairman Padgett. The bill totals about 1,527,600,900 with nearly 260 million for aviation. It funds the three year dreadnought and battle cruiser program and adds a $100,006,000 emergency fund for destroyers and other small craft to counter the submarine threat.
Eduardo M. Otero’s ram sold yesterday afternoon for 1040 dollars to aid the Red Cross. After several bidders, the animal changed hands multiple times from Dave Farr and Ed Sargent to the Bond-Connell company and Harry Kelly before the Red Cross finally relinquished the ram to the state college for further proceeds.
Washington March 19 The Senate postoffice subcommittee approved a 15 percent pay raise for all postal service employees except city postmasters of all classes. The full committee endorsed the bill with additions including 100000 for motor truck experiments for city food shipments and 200000 extra for foreign mail censorship. A new clause allows the secretary of war to transfer surplus aircraft and cars to the postmaster general for mail transport.
Francis L Heney of the federal trade commission testified at Omaha hearings to prove packers held stockyards in multiple cities to force prices down, pro rated livestock among firms, pressured banks to discount notes, and diverted millions in yardage and feed charges as rebates to packers.
Inventors boast the latest machine gun can fire thirty three thousand shots each minute marking a dramatic leap in rate of fire and battlefield potential.
About 225 students held a stormy silent parade in Lagstaff to protest the removal of Dr Blame and demand a hearing for him. They passed resolutions boycotting the school until the two board members appointed by Governor Hunt resign and Judge Crosby demands action.
Ten thousand dollars from the payroll fund of the American Smelting & Refining company at Basco disappeared from the Were Fargo Express company safe in Tucson. Express agent GG Kades vanished that Monday afternoon and is missing with no clue to his whereabouts.
General Fred erico Montez, part of a Mexican mission to a proposed neutrality congress hoped for Buenos Aires in February, arrived in New York on March 19 en route to Mexico. The mission, led by Luis Cabrera, was disbanded and Montez traveled with several mission attaches.
Washington March 11 A joint resolution directing the secretary of war to include in casualty reports the name title residence at enlistment and nearest relative of each soldier or sailor was introduced today by Representative Mason Republican of Illinois.
At a city meeting in El Paso Texas on a March night residents voted to abolish the teaching of German in the high schools. The action was adopted after a discussion and was reported in the local news brief.
Perley Doe formerly of Boston was fined 100 dollars and ordered 30 days in county jail. In Denver the sentence was changed to 18 months in Leavenworth after prosecutors argued continued pro war policy writings showed lack of deterrence. Doe appealed and remained jailed on 2,500 dollar bond.
Two American aviators completed a rapid flight from Foggia to this city covering 212 miles in 158 minutes. The crew featured Mayor Ryan, commander of the American flying corps at Poesia, as pilot, with Captain Frost serving as observer.
Sixty five members of the Industrial Workers of the World in St Maries Idaho were jailed after a disturbance late last night and were fed only one meal today with authorities warning bread and water if the offense recurs.
The Supreme War Council directs operations and will send reserves to Roche to support key sectors. It orders mass manpower deployment to areas deemed most critical.
Washington reports the Western front strategy centers on a new coalition plan from Versailles. Officials say a pooling of Allied reserves could enable decisive attacks at key points, while German planners reportedly prepare a defensive campaign and abandon a Paris or Channel port drive.
In Texas the senate debated women voting in primaries and conventions while adjourning without final passage. An amendment requiring a poll tax after 1918 failed in the house, and a referendum option was tabled. The house advanced a depository bill for competitive bidding by banks for state funds.
About 600 shipyard workers at Baltimore Drydocks and Shipbuilding returned to work after a misunderstanding of the wage adjustment board scale delayed continuation of a strike. The walkout stalled minesweepers and other Navy craft under construction, with the union seeking higher pay for chippers, caulkers, riveters, and riveters in two man shifts.
James Thompson of La Crosse appears to have defeated Irvine Lenroot of Superior for the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin's close United States senate race after yesterday's primaries.
About 1000 workers from Chicago garment plants walked out after a United Garment Workers of America meeting cited wage disputes. Leaders warned the strike could spread citywide if demands are not met, with a 10 percent wage increase sought and employers offering only a one percent raise. No government contract plants were affected.
Chicago levy federation filed a petition for a writ of mandamus to compel placing the saloon question on the April 2 ballot after the election board ruled the prior petition invalid for insufficient signatures. Wet leaders announced plans to appeal and delay further action until after the election.
Spanish cabinet resigns as Marquis de Albucennes presents the move. King Alfonso requests reconsideration and the next day the cabinet agrees to stay in office with no changes announced.
The German bundesrat has approved the peace treaties with Russia and Finland, according to the semi official Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, reported from Amsterdam on March 19.
British aircraft dropped a ton of bombs on Mannheim on Monday in a heavily reported air raid. The action was officially announced as Allied bombing continues against German targets.
Women voted for the first time today across many New York villages with turnout nearly equal to men in several areas. The reporting notes a strong early participation in the elections held statewide.
Scattered returns indicate James Thompson pulling ahead of Congressman Irvine L Lenroot in early returns as the vote count unfolds. Local observers note tight margins and shifting tallies across precincts.
J E Davis defeats Dr Charles McCarthy in a closely watched election battle. The piece notes voters expected a patriotism surge but faced a somber result instead.
Washington reports indicate Joseph B. Davies won the Democratic nomination for U S senator from Wisconsin. The National Democratic Committee announced President Wilson would support Davies, stating loyalty to the government’s war program would be the campaign issue.
Early returns from Wisconsin counties indicate a tight race for the Republican nomination with James Thompson leading Irvine Lenroot by about 500 votes in scattered results. Democrat Joseph E Davies appears poised for victory by a wide margin, while Milwaukee city primaries await closing polls.
Denver Colorado March 19 The weather report says for New Mexico on Wednesday generally cloudy with a tan north portion and cooler central and east portions Thursday generally fair.
The record notes a mum temperature around 48 degrees with a high near 65. A 7 percent wind gust and a west wind stage accompanied a clear sky through the day.
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