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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1916
Page
1
Principal leaders lay down arms and issue a proclamation as MMCH Republic collapses and surrender to President Ayo. bands continue fighting amid renewed conflict and public turmoil.
Dublin endures a dire food shortage as free depots open to ration scarce supplies. Rebels in Dublin surrender amid ongoing guerrilla activity while the city remains sealed off and access is restricted by orders from the highest authority.
Denver April 30 unsettled with local rains and a cold east portion high 86. Monday unsettled. Tuesday fair in the west, clearing and warmer in the east portion.
The twenty four hour period ending yesterday shows a low temperature near zero and a maximum of two degrees. An east wind brings cloudy skies with limited temperature variation and possible light precipitation.
The text proclaims Ireland a sovereign independent state and pledges lives to its freedom. It asserts the national government will govern in trust until a permanent gov ernment is established, invoking divine blessing and urging courage and discipline. Signatories include Thomas J. Clarke, Thomas MacDonagh, and James Connolly.
A crowd at a United Irish Societies gathering in New York on April 30 passed resolutions praising Ireland’s revolutionaries and urging stronger German assistance to secure Ireland as a belligerent ally. Leaders cited John Redmond and Sir Roger Casement amid calls for active sympathy from Americans and condemnation of English “terrorism.”
Former ambassador to Turkey Harry Morgenthau was stricken with appendicitis at his home in New York on April 30. His physicians said the condition was not serious and an operation was unlikely.
The insurgents declare the provisional government of the Irish Republic to the people of Ireland. They claim sovereignty and ownership of Ireland, aided by exiled supporters in America and European allies, and vow to right foreign rule. The proclamation emphasizes independence, self-determination, and unrestrained national destiny.
Chinese cruiser destroys bombs found on an island in Amoy harbor. Four thousand northern troops land on the Pokien Kwantung line amid growing unrest.
A monthly report to the Federal Reserve Board notes excellent business conditions across all sections of the country. The document highlights widespread expansion, rising production, and steady consumer demand contributing to a favourable economic outlook.
The April survey reports rising prosperity nationwide with manufacturing at capacity in several districts. New York notes record production and sales, Philadelphia sees brisk trade, Cleveland reports steel earnings at high levels, and St Louis cites excellent conditions with rising shipments and buyer power. Dallas notes improved business after rains while San Francisco reports higher lumber prices and strong orders.
New York April 30 announcement that a countrywide campaign has been undertaken for Elihu Root's nomination by the Republican National Convention. J. W. Dwight heads the effort in New York with James W. Wadsworth to lead the Washington delegation. Chicago headquarters will follow.
The Journal runs a straw vote on the Republican presidential nominee with Theodore Roosevelt and Justice Hughes as leading options. The Tribune reports the poll results will gauge public sentiment, with the contest ending later and publication following.
An Irish countess who shot a guard at Dublin Castle is reported taken prisoner as the revolt leaders quarrel and the outbreak may be ended soon. Security forces tightened patrols in Dublin and surrounding areas amid the unrest.
British press bureau reports 707 prisoners taken in Ireland uprising. Dublin rebels surrender and messengers urge others in Galway Clare Wexford Louth and Dublin counties to lay down arms. Enniscorthy and Ashbourne rebels’ movements noted with mixed forces engaging near Wexford.
London dateline reports an official casualty list from Dublin River out to night listing twenty seven officers. Five killed one wounded and one missing. This release adds to Friday’s report naming two killed and five wounded with twenty more wounded.
London reports say Dublin remains tense as Field Marshal French notes rebels resist near Sackville street. Fire destroys the post office area while Boland's Mills falls to motorized forces. Pearse and Connolly cited with varying reports of fate as Dublin nears collapse. Belfast and Ulster described normal, Galway fringe bands active.
Fighting continues as police hold out near Saniscorthy while roads and rail links remain open. Damage reported at Barrow bridge on the Dublin Southwestern line near the town, with limited visibility and unclear assessment of affected infrastructure.
A Dublin telegram reports James Connolly, a rebel leader, was wounded at the General Post Office when a ballet struck through his thigh bone. The injury occurred as the men moved through the building during the uprising. Connolly was at the post office when wounded.
Reports from Dublin describe stern action by troops against the post office stronghold on Sackville Street. Buildings around the area were wrecked, with damage conservatively over $2,000, while snipers fire from rooftops as authorities round up residents.
London dated April 80 8 55 Mand A Dublin dispatch to the Pressen describes Sinn Fein revolts and army orders. It notes rebels printing in Freeman's office and fears heavy losses from the Sackville Street clearance with extensive building destruction from Henry Street to Edingay.
Columns of American cavalry pressed the pursuit of Villistas through the Sierra Madres and wilderness areas as General Pershing and Colonel Dodd reviewed operations. Reports note high importance and secrecy while U S forces coordinate along the Columbus to front line with Cure Rangrza forces showing willingness to cooperate.
Columbus New Mexico April 30 nine truckloads of ordnance depart the base for the front along with mess kits saddle bags and field equipment plus lumber and building supplies. The items suggest permanent preparations such as bridge repair executive buildings and tent floors. First desertion reports arrive from the front stating eight cavalrymen deserted a cavalry regiment due to harsh marching in northern Mexico.
El Paso dispatch reports Mexican and American conferees delaying decisions while Washington weighs next steps. Obregon and Scott seek basis for cooperation in dispersing bandits, with possible one more conference and continued southward supply shipments for Pershing.
General Elias Calles military governor of Sonora spent April 10 in Agua Prieta in conference with subordinate officers. The talks are described as instructions in line with Obregon's directives and involve Calles avoiding media contact while awaiting orders on unnamed conditions regarding American troop withdrawal.
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