05 May 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
1
Lloyd George reports staggering daily war cost to Parliament and cautions no end date. He refuses to give a clear timeline, outlining total strain on national finances and public resources.
London reports Chancellor Lloyd George to confer with distillers and brewers on proposed liquor tax increases as wartime finances loom large. He notes no new taxes but considers changes to income tax and possible future measures while revenue surpasses estimates.
Andrew Bonar Law and John Redmond opposed the liquor tax parts of the budget but agreed to support government control of alcohol sales in munitions zones. Arthur Henderson warned Labor over wage reform and urged a working class perspective before backing the government. There was general lobby optimism that wine and spirit taxes would be withdrawn or softened to preserve unity. Lloyd George signaled a large postwar loan for six to twelve months funded by national savings through higher taxes or incentive schemes.
Jacob H Schiff proposed that at least two million Jews abroad should emigrate to counties along the Mississippi River. He spoke to the Educational Alliance after returning from trips to San Antonio, San Francisco, Kansas City and Chicago, saying the West welcomes them and offers a land of plenty. He reported broadly kind sentiment and contented Jewish people encountered on his journey.
Chicago May 4. Dr Frederick A Cook announced he will attempt to climb Mount Everest in the Himalayas this summer. He will sail from San Francisco with a party of twelve on May 27 and expects to reach Nepal in July. The expedition will take seven months.
Chinese authorities prepare defenses for Peking as regional tensions escalate. An ultimatum daily foresees stricter measures and possible confrontation between rival Oriental powers, signaling a tense diplomatic standoff.
Chinese officials report 100000 troops ring Peking with limited ammunition while the Japanese legation warns to evacuate. Mukden says Japanese reservists mobilized and banks and post offices halt operations. US minister Reinser says Americans inland face no danger.
Wilt Mineola N Y May 4 Testimony begins in the second trial of Mrs Florence Conklin Carman charged with the murder of Mrs Louise D Bailey in Dr Edwin Carmans office on June 30 last The first trial ended with a hung jury Prosecution says a woman fired through the office window and that the motive was jealousy The defense argues a tramp fired at Dr Carman but hit Mrs Bailey as she left the office
Ottawa May 4 The militia department issued a new casualty list naming 163 Canadian soldiers killed wounded or missing most privates. It warned a larger list for the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Montreal battalions was forthcoming and additional lists were being received but not all available tonight. Included were Sapper Edward Gardner Ewing of Los Angeles and Driver Alfred Wheeler of Denver.
The British steamer Eldon of Leith struck a rock south of Helle and sank in seventy five feet of water. The crew were saved by a fishing boat.
Washington reports mixed signals on China negotiations as Tokyo press hints at an ultimatum while officials believe diplomacy may still succeed. Japanese papers echo government views and observers await Beijing’s reaction and any decisive move from Japan. President Wilson notes the unfolding situation with cautious optimism.
Officials report tentative progress in Japan China talks with mutual concessions possible. Britain and the United States explore informal positions as Sir Edward Grey notes no formal negotiations have begun while Japan cites no steps that would threaten treaties or China’s territorial integrity.
Dr Maude Slye of the University of Chicago medical school won the Howard Taylor Hicketts prize for ten years of experiments with 11 000 mice establishing the theory that cancer is inherited rather than contagious.
Reports from the eastern front say Russian forces defeated Turkish allies in the Khori-Duman region with over 3 500 dead and survivors fleeing. Austro German forces reportedly captured large numbers of prisoners and war matériel along the Nida river. On the Baltic front German advances continue with little challenge, and in the Ypres sector the front shows quiet with occasional attacks. British and Turkish actions in Gallipoli and the Dardanelles involve heavy losses, naval engagements, and an airship sinking a submarine near the coast of Scotland.
Theodore Roosevelt testified again in the New York supreme court about his views on William Barnes and a contested state printing contract. Edward T. Platt produced letters between his father and Barnes showing links between printing contracts and politics, including opposition to new Albany printing plants and patronage concerns.
The passage discusses Benater Platt and Barnes disputing printing contracts and a claim that the state paper would be officially named. It notes patronage conflicts, a state treasurer’s word, and Archibald Baxter as assembly clerk. It also covers Franklin Roosevelt testifying about a New York deadlock over a U S senator and hints at party strategy and a late-election outcome.
Ohio Supreme Court today declared the state statute barring discharge of a worker for union membership unconstitutional. The ruling affects labor relations in Columbus and statewide.
The estate of John Tunny, the moving picture actor who died recently in Brooklyn, is valued at $8,000 according to his will filed today. Lila is named widow and sole beneficiary and executor.
Leadville Colorado May 4. Peter R. B. Turnbull 65 a well known mining man and Lake county representative in the nineteenth general assembly died at his home last night. Death attributed to grippe in the notice from Leadville.
Robert T. Lincoln, Pullman chairman, told the U S commission on industrial relations that tipping by the public should persist but wage reforms are needed. He said porters earnings rely on tips, though wages could rise, and promised the issue would be reviewed by directors. The hearing also covered railroad telegraphers and shopmen disputes with the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Norwegian steamer America torpedoed in the North Sea last Saturday was detained at Kirkwall where meat products in her cargo were seized and bought by Great Britain. Afterward she was allowed to continue with the remaining cargo.
London report cites three day clash near Persian frontier with Ottoman forces driven back by Russians. Galician and Baltic fronts also described with substantial Russian losses and German progress. Gallipoli operations reportedly push inland after Turkish attacks repelled. Submarine warfare sinks a steamship and two trawlers.
The British war office issues an official notice stating ground loss from enemy gas last week forced a line readjustment in front of Ypres. The new line sits west of Zonnebeke and the change was completed last night. The front remained normal except for a weak attack northeast of Ypres that was repelled.
An official communiqué says Austro-German forces crossed to the right bank of the Dunajec in Galicia and that desperate fighting continues. The update comes from Petrograd via London.
Petrograd reports in the Khari Dalmnon region of the Caucasus our troops after two days of fighting launched a determined offensive and completely defeated the Turkish corps under Khali Pay. Turkish losses are estimated with more than 3,500 dead found on the field.
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