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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1916
Page
1
Official Washington says the chance of a diplomatic break with Germany remains unlikely and the President will order another trial to pursue adjustments in policy. The report notes U S officials believe the risk of renewed crisis has been averted again.
Washington officials say the German note text mirrors the version sent to the United States, suggesting no immediate severance of diplomatic ties if promises hold. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing study phrasing, while some officials doubt the note can be accepted without conditions.
In Congress the senate resumed debate on a good roads bill while the Rules committee reported a modified cloture. The session recessed late afternoon and adjourned overnight. Former Speaker Cannon’s eightieth birthday was celebrated in a speech by Speaker Clark with Leaders Kitchin and Mann present. Rules panel also pushed a special rule to expedite the Glass rural credits bill, with discussion on rural credits proceeding under the rule.
For twenty four hours ending yesterday at 6 pm, maximum temperature was 7 degrees and minimum 41 degrees. A west southwest wind blew with clear skies and the conditions described.
The article notes a discrepancy between official and unofficial texts over the phrase freedom of the seas. It contrasts the unofficial use of incontrovertible rights with the official term incontestible, highlighting a subtle shift in wording and an omission flagged as a defect.
Gallup groups about twenty five cars will leave at sunrise to prove the Gallup Albuquerque route is open to transcontinental travelers. They aim to pressure Albuquerque papers to boost the Gallup line or risk severed diplomatic relations and a local paper ban west of Albuquerque.
Charles de Tracy, veteran cavalryman and chief scout with Col. George A. Dodd, lauds the 64 year old commander for leading 156 Seventh Cavalrymen in routing 200 Villistas at Tomachic Chi huahua on April 22. He recounts Dodd’s bold leadership and relentless readiness amid heavy fire.
Santa Fe reports Governor Mc Donald pardoned Jose Torres of Colfax County restoring his citizenship after a term for grand larceny. The action grants full rights again under state procedure.
Lord Robert Cecil voicing a grave indictment of German policy asserts that submarine outrages began before Britain’s blockade heightened. He argues to curb aggression and protect neutral shipping amid growing wartime tensions.
Lord Robert Cecil voices Britain's stance on German submarine warfare and peace. He cites German claims of restraint versus British actions harming neutrals, recounts incidents like Lusitania and Sussex, and lists chronology of attacks to refute Germany’s retaliation justifications.
The text recalls German wartime actions including destroying semistuff cargoes and submarine outrages. It contrasts German rhetoric on noncombatants with Allied responses and cites historical remarks by Prince Bismarck on contraband and wartime damage. It frames debates over starving civilians and the legality of food as contraband during wartime.
Washington May 6 Navy department staged a wireless telephone link as part of the preparedness program. Secretary Daniels spoke from the department to a bridge watch on a warship near the Virginia Capes while reports came in by telephone and telegraph from navy yards and stations nationwide. Officials call the test a success with plans to continue tests until Monday morning. Daniels predicted future global verbal communication with ships.
The Journal’s first week straw ballot shows Theodore Roosevelt with 120 votes, out of 492, ahead of Herbert Hoover with 72 and others. Roosevelt is the top choice and often listed as a sole vote with no second choice. The Journal will publish full results at 300N and continues to invite Republican voters to submit ballots.
The first AUTT-Obregon agreement has been approved and Washington is advised that Carranza is prepared for the pact to take effect with necessary changes. The report notes readiness from Mexican political leadership and outlines expected adjustments before implementation.
Officials pleased over reported defeat of Villistas by Maj Howze’s cavalry. Details focus on improved collaboration and security improvements following the engagement remembered as a victory for U S forces.
El Paso May 6 General Carranza informed General Clo rmen that an agreement with the United States on the anti factory pact is nearly complete with only minor points remaining. A final conference is expected tomorrow to sign the protocol. General Jacinto Treviño, head of the northeast department, left for Torreón.
Washington reports General Carranza approves the Scott Obregon agreement, cleared by President Wilson, to expand railway use by American forces and outline understandings to prevent clashes with Carranza troops. Withdrawal dates denied. negotiations for a formal protocol to govern the expedition resume after ratification. Major Howse and Nisien’s raid on a Villa band praised for success with 42 bandits slain and prisoners freed boosting American prestige.
Bishop Francis J. McConnell of Denver reports anti American sentiment in Mexico is waning due to U S policy. He cited his four Mexico trips and said American deaths are not primarily due to nationality, aside from Vuela era violence, amid Villa era turmoil and his Mexico City visit.
El Paso May 6 negotiation on cooperative action of Mexican and American troops in Mexico remains pending as Gen Venustiano Carranza reviews the tentative agreement and offers formal endorsement.
Reports from Juarez say talks among Mexican generals Scott Obregon Carranza continue with a tentative agreement likely. Observers note delay does not derail negotiations and emphasize calm amid border tensions and American expeditionary force sentiments.
Interest rises over land drainage in the Hiefilands Valley near Albuquerque as D G Miller the federal drainage expert arrives. County Agent H C Stewart proposes a government engineer may supervise the first county drainage district at only living expenses, if citizens act. Miller and Stewart will tour the county to assess land before meetings with residents.
United States land office report shows 596 to 900 acres filed in April in the Santa Fe land district. Sixty three final homestead filings over 16,000 acres, one final desert entry, 161 original homestead filings near 19,000 acres, and a state indemnity school land restriction of 866 acres.
Silver City New Mexico May 6 A cattle deal valued near one hundred thousand dollars closes with Mangus Cattle Company gaining control of Campbell Murphy ranches in the Turro Mountains The Mangus group led by Victor Culberson Rees Herndon J Ki Gilchrist and George Trotter operates the Flying A brand as one of the region's largest cattle firms.
Frank J. Lavan filed the incorporation papers with the state corporation commission. The capitalization is $25,000 and the statutory agent is C. N. Cotton. Incorporators and directors include J. J. Kirk and L. N. Cary with listed capital amounts.
Rev. J. S. Moore, rector of St. Paul's Memorial Episcopal church in Las Vegas, was chosen by Raton high school graduates to deliver the annual class sermon on Sunday evening May 7, with the Episcopal choir of Raton to sing.
Reports from Columbus New Mexico state Villa fugitives are heading into the mountains near Llanos Boceyna and Ojos Azules pursued by Major Howgateeleven cavalry. Pershing is said to have received new tips on Villa’s location while U S troops have shot ten Mexicans caught cutting telegraph wires in recent weeks.
A 230 strong Eleventh Cavalry squadron surprised and routed a larger Villista force at Ojos Azules near Cusihuirachic. About 42 Mexicans were killed with no American casualties reported. General Antonio Angeles was reported killed. Felipe Angeles is noted as a former Villa confidant living near El Pago.
Miss Whet Harper, previously certified in instrumental music at New Mexico Normal University, is elected by the regents to succeed Mrs Marguerite Cluxton Root as head of the music department. Harper has long served as accompanist for the normal’s musical groups, and the school resumes an instrumental music department under her leadership.
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