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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
1
A Lut aviator from the missing group was located safe but hungry after a descent on the barren plateau. His facilities showed a full fuel tank leak and a prior loss of sight of fellow airmen during the desert search.
Edgar S. Gorrell of the United States aero corps was found three miles south of Ascenecon motor track train after missing for a day. He survived with no food or water, refueled by salvaged gasoline and regained hope as relief from Casas Grandes pursued the search.
The day began with noon sessions resuming debate on the Indian appropriation bill. The House considered a resolution repeating free sugar tariff provisions. Kern's amendment to the banks law allowing bank directors to serve as directors elsewhere was favorably reported. Adjournment set for 6 pm to noon Friday. Debates on army reorganization continued as committees refined tariff and defense measures. The Rules committee announced a rule to bring up the immigration bill tomorrow. The naval defense hearings proceeded with strong party alignment. The 402 to 2 vote reflected support for the army reorganization and tariff actions. Adjourned at 2:05 pm Friday.
March 23 forecast calls for rain in the south with snow in the north. Cold temperatures spread east and south with an eastward wind. Saturday will be unsettled with continuing wintry conditions.
A weather update for twenty four hours ending yesterday shows a maximum temperature around 64 degrees with light southwest wind, partly cloudy skies, and minor precipitation. City bank clearings totaled 60,000 with 29,588 tied to investigations of missing truck drivers. Major G K Stockle stated reports of attacks were unfounded.
Washington March 20 Senator Works Republican made an anti preparedness speech in the senate today but backed the administration's action in Mexico He blamed business military groups and politicians for a US war scare and urged defense against the power of money in a few selfish citizens He argued US soldiers in Mexico should be protected and reinforced if needed.
Berlin reports excerpts from Captain von Dohna Seelowchen about the Moewe commerce raider. He describes the pursuit and sinking of ships including the Mac Tavish and Appam, the capture of champagne and gold aboard, and encounters with British sailors during operations off Madeira.
The National Stockyards in East St. Louis, Illinois, reported a record price today with 309 lambs selling for 11.70 per hundred pounds. The lambs, shipped from Windsor, Colorado, were consigned to the market and weighed about electric pounds on average.
Santa Fe records show Andrea Reyes filed a $75,000 suit against El Paso and Southwestern for Jose Reyes death in an explosion. She seeks $25,000 for herself $25,000 for a minor child and $25,000 for an unborn child.
Police allege Dentiot killed his father-in-law in a striking criminal case. Investigators say motive and exact circumstances remain under review as the case proceeds through court. Local authorities emphasize the seriousness of the charge and potential penalties.
Dr Arthur Waite dentist and tennis figure is held on first degree murder charges in the March 12 death of his father in law Jenn Peck a Grand Rapids drug magnate worth about 1.5 million. Grand jury hearings loom as detectives pursue alleged poisoning with narcotics and tampered meals.
The Mallory steamer Alamo sent a wireless call for help near Cape Hatteras. The Coast Guard cutter Ingram and a tug rushed to aid. With a broken rudder and disabled engines, the Alamo towed toward New York carrying fifty passengers from New York to Texas ports.
Heavy Russian masses strike on the eastern front with both sides reporting gains and losses. Artillery exchanges intensify as Slav forces assault Teuton positions. manpower and supply strains highlighted amid the fighting.
Reports indicate Austrian lines withstand Italian and Russian pressure with limited gains for attackers. German forces press Verdun area as Russian troops renew assaults in northwest Italy and Galicia, while money from a fourth German war loan surpasses prior issues.
Chicago reports record prices for prime steers at $16.05 per hundred pounds amid scarce choice cattle due to foot and mouth disease in Wisconsin Indiana and Iowa. Markets from St Louis to Kansas City show similar tight supply forecasts with hog prices sliding to $8.75 as buyers anticipate higher calf values in two months.
In a telegram to President Wilson the Aero Club of America offered two high powered airplanes for army use in Mexico and said nineteen experienced aviators are willing to volunteer for service. The offer underscores support from civilian pilots for military air operations abroad.
Commander at Chihuahua declares Carranza the greater offender in a revolt tied to Villa and Herrera. The note confirms a 1D assessment amid tensions with Ban dit. Readings imply a hostile stance toward Ban dit and a claim of internal allegiance.
A detailed report from Paso, Texas, March 22, describes Gen Luis Herrera’s alleged revolt against Carranza and Villa’s movement with 2,000 troops. The piece cites Carranza officials denying Herrera’s defection and discusses desertions, troop strength, and the difficulty of pursuing Villa through the Sierra Madre, with notes from Dr. J. O. H. Newby on the ground.
San Antonio dispatch reports General Bell confirming Penston's yesterday report that General Luis Herrera had re The misspelled text suggests a military update with Herrera and Bell referenced in a March context.
Telegrams relay that Villa is encircled at a point five miles south of Naoniquipa by American, Carranza, and Mexican forces. Reports claim a decisive battle looming after Villa’s forces were defeated elsewhere, with casualties and retreating troops noted.
General Punston faced unclear news on the Mexican front as reports claimed General Herrera joined Villa against the United States. Communications from El Paso and Laredo denied the revolt while authorities sought confirmation and awaited Pershing's progress.
Paris dispatch reports aerial clashes over Verdun as German formations rose in groups to overwhelm French defenses. French pilots led by Lieutenant Guyenemer and Adjutant Navarre confronted the massed enemy with bold maneuvers. losses mounted on both sides as speed and audacity defined the air duels.
United States forces push across the border into Chihuahua in a rapid movement aimed at capturing Francisco Villa after the Columbus raid. Col. Slocum leads the Thirteenth Cavalry, Major James A. Ivan follows Pershing, and Major Frank Tompkins drives the advance guard. The column travels light, with six to eight thousand feet mountains ahead and three losses reported among the crossing troops.
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