25 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1916
Page
1
Army officers say citizens of Douglas need less alarm and demand patrols as potential concentration of Merican near the Arizona border is denied by Galle.
Reports circulated that Mexican troops concentrate near Douglas with a National Guard unit ordered to 150 men for emergency duty. Local residents urged U S troop patrols at night and business leaders sought General Davidsons protection while border guards monitor Agua Prieta and Cananea areas.
March 24 forecast from Porto Denver indicates Saturday will be fair in the south with snow in the north and warmer conditions in the north portion. Sunday is expected to be fair and warmer.
A 24 hour local weather report notes high and low temperatures and a snow condition with cloud cover. Chev y Bank clearings show 158 929 76 yesterday. Arizona National Guard Company G commander Capt Harry Beck receives orders to recruit to 150 men and keep armory open nightly. Ambrose Rankin pleads guilty to multiple rooming house robberies after days in jail and may receive no prison time due to poor health.
The session featured a rest t ion declaring treason for aiding Villa and a $2,500,000 deficiency appropriation bill. Debate continued on Indian appropriation, with adjournment planned after a long day. Attorney Marshall of New York faced impeachment questions as committees held hearings.
El Paso observes a large funeral for Elia Martinez with a long procession from Tobin Place to the chamber of commerce and a burial at Trinehera. The cortege includes mounted police, the Sixth infantry band, city and county officials, and many prominent locals. Martinez, described as El Paso’s first citizen, was memorialized by family, pallbearers, and attendees.
Washington March 24 all of the entente powers through their embassies handed to Secretary Lansing formal responses rejecting the circular memorandum proposal that they disarm all merchant ships. The United States would seek a pledge from the central powers not to attack armed ships without warning and to protect passengers and crew.
Dr. Arthur Warren Waite admits buying arsonig and says Peck caused the death of the millionaire father-in-law. Waite faces charges of having poisoned his relative.
New York March 14 A confession by Arthur Warren Waite to District Attorney Swann states he bought poison believed to kill his son in law John B. Peek of Grand Rapids Michigan at the despondent man’s request to die by his own hand. Waite also reportedly offered a $1 000 check to a girl via private detective Raymond Schindler to corroborate the dentist’s story.
A district attorney intends to press first degree murder against Waite after Peck’s death inquiry. A tailor’s letter links Peck’s stomach pains to tainted ice cream at his son in law’s home. Grand Rapids doctors and other autopsy witnesses are set to testify as Waite’s parents arrive in New York.
Paris dispatch reports General Joffre honoring soldiers of the Verdun front for three weeks of intense combat. He credits their endurance against a massive German assault and urges continued resistance with abundant munitions but foremost brave resolve guiding France toward victory.
Sheriff requests Texas Governor mobilize National Guard to safeguard border city amid widespread false reports and tensions. Local authorities vow action as incidents trigger safety measures and heightened patrols.
Reports from El Paso and Columbus describe snow and sleet adding hardship to American troops marching toward Casas Grandes. Pershing notes light gear for cold weather, with units relying on blankets and limited overcoats as sleet winds create dust clouds and suspend aviation.
War report describes ongoing heavy combat across Europe with fighting in Serbia near the Greek frontier and in the Austro-Hungarian zone. It notes bombardments near Verdun, a French infantry action in the Argonne, clashes on the Russian front, and Italian advances in the Cordevole valley despite blizzards. Also mentions strikes on Kut al Amara and two ships in distress Sussex and Lusitania type ships.
Washington reports say cabinet members discussed the influence campaign to push the United States into war with Mexico. Officials consider legal steps to curb false news and possible wartime censorship as President Wilson seeks to halt agitation and protect border stability.
Five whales appeared in the Stampalia's path as it neared the coast of Sardinia en route from Genoa and Naples to New York. The sighting provoked a submarine alarm and a near panic among the 849 steerage passengers aboard, according to iaissetr gers upon the ship's arrival.
The expeditionary force suffers from persistent ticks and chilly nights after scorching days. Private Dobell of the Sixth Infantry laments swollen blistered feet from sand and inadequate footwear. One hundred men are at the base hospital with thirty five in serious condition. American troops are reported south of Namivoipa with a detachment said to have reached Madera, eighty five miles south of Cases Grandes, as authorities debate the claim. Senator Fall of New Mexico arrives in El Paso to study border conditions firsthand.
Washington March 24 A telegram from lb A Tichardson Doug. The fragment mentions conditions and a telegraph message, with names that are partially garbled. This brief item appears to report a communication from an official or agency, noting March date but with unclear specifics.
Paul Hudies and his wife from Kansas City are accused of killing Sheriff Jake Alles of Beaumont on a Texas sleeper train. A posse tracked them to a farmhouse near Checotah where they were captured. Sheriff Giles died from a gunshot wound aboard the train as the pair and another man seized the conductor.
French forces sustain vigorous bombardments against German positions near Verdun and at other locations as heavy fighting continues on both major fronts.
Senator Hitchcock introduced a resolution asking Secretary Lansing for information on Great Britain’s food shipments to Poland, limitations or guarantees from Germany, and the scope of relief work to Poland, including whether negotiations with Britain or Germany could affect relief efforts.
Washington March 24 The house education committee votes unanimously to take no action on bills to reopen the north pole controversy. Dr Brederick A Cook asked the committee to investigate his claims.
Funeral services for Cole Younger were held at the Christian church in Lees Summit Missouri today March 24 honoring the former bandit who was converted three years ago at the same church.
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