Poling 3 Star at Meetings of Flying Squadron
Terrific arraignment of liquor traffic is presented by a prominent official of Christian Endeavor on opening day events.
31 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
1
Terrific arraignment of liquor traffic is presented by a prominent official of Christian Endeavor on opening day events.
The Flying Squadron campaign for national constitutional prohibition arrives in Albuquerque with Daniel A. Poling and Rev. Charles M Sheldon addressing an afternoon session at the Woman's club and a capacity night meeting in the high school auditorium.
A car carrying Mrs. Morgan J. Carkeek and prominent Seattle families plunged from a Allen Town bridge into the Duwamish River. Mrs Carkeek and her chauffeur escaped as four travelers died in the wreck. The party, from the Seattle Historical Society, was en route to Tacoma to view a State Historical Society exhibit.
Little Rock reports a heavy snowstorm sweeping Arkansas marking one of the coldest March months on record. Early notes indicate general statewide snowfall and local weather records show snow this late in the season occurred only twice in thirty years.
The message states that a reply is sent to Britain regarding blockade orders. Communication is wired to the Ambassador Page in London for delivery to Sir Edward Grey. The exchange reflects diplomatic notes between the United States and the United Kingdom on wartime maritime policy.
Villa government issues decree amending law to confiscate property, likely affecting mining men of North Mexico. The move targets compensation and official seizure powers, with practical impact on ownership and resources in the region.
Fifteen American miners representing forty eight foreign owned companies gathered in El Paso to contest the Villa regime amendments to the Mexican federal mining law. They warn of confiscation risks for nonoperating properties and plan to press Washington State Department for intervention. The group cites fuel and railway disruptions hampering operations and notes protests already sent to Villa officials.
The Giornale d Italia replies to Russian newspaper criticism of Italy’s Adriatic ambitions. It states Italy will not accept Slav substitution for Austrians on the eastern coast and asserts Italy’s Adriatic policy must be clarified whether Austria endures or a large Serbia forms.
Ambassador Morgenthau reported to the U S State Department that the Turkish government assured protection for all residents of Urumiah Persia. Ottoman authorities pledged that foreigners and natives, including Christians, would be guarded by regular troops arriving there. Officials doubt reports of widespread atrocities.
Little Rock March 20 A suit to test the bill legalizing horse racing and pari mutuel betting in larger Arkansas cities passed by the last legislature was filed in circuit court. U S Senator James P Clark represents interests challenging Governor George W Haynes veto. Hearing set for April 6.
Speaker Clark and Senator Underwood see an opportunity to turn Wilson against seeking renomination as the presidency shifts focus to the Dixie states. The piece notes intra party maneuvering and potential bloc alignments affecting the renomination calculus.
The piece critiques Democratic leaders like Clark and Underwood for political strategy while praising Woodrow Wilson as a model of ascent from professor to president. It argues party loyalty matters, contrasts domestic focus with foreign policy, and notes the allure of high office despite partisan obstacles.
British planners weigh liquor prohibition to boost efficiency as Germany readies a large offensive amid World War II. Troop movements and strategic talk suggest imminent action affecting Allied operations and civilian life.
London dispatch reports Germany’s war council plotting a fall of Preemys amid Dardanelles cues with potential eastern or western thrusts. Greece’s Venizelos return fuels talk of neutral states joining the Entente. Milford Haven inquest into the Falaba sinking cites 114 witnesses and submarine flag confusion.
Paris reports from London state that during March 29-30 the enemy bombarded Nieuport bridges with no results. The note notes intermittent cannonade along the front, with French gains in Champagne and the Argonne despite heavy fighting. Fort Donaumont near Verdun was shelled but not damaged. a trench line near Le Pretre yielded 100 prisoners. a German post was captured west of Pont a Mousson. Hartmanns Weilerkopf saw 700 German bodies counted.
Bradford England March 30 11 45 p m The Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution in favor of total prohibition with compensation to liquor license holders.
Vienna reports continued heavy combat in the Lupkow district south and east, with strong Russian forces engaged. The war office issued an official communique detailing intensified clashes on Monday as Austrian and Russian troops contend for control in the Carpathians.
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