08 May 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1916
Page
1
Mexican raiders surround a small patrol in an adobe house as five hours of combat unfold. The clash features determined defense by the wine men, highlighting courage in the face of superior numbers and peril.
Provable permanent presiding officer of nominating body at Chicago is devoted to Colonel's interests. The article notes Lodge as a friend of Roosevelt and his role ahead of the convention process.
Mexican Bandits of about seventy crossed the Rio Grande Friday night and struck Glenn Springs and nearby Alpine with attack on Troop A of the Fourteenth Cavalry. Three troopers and a ten year old boy killed. two troopers wounded. one missing. Bandits torched buildings then fled toward Coahuila. Major Gen Funston orders reinforcements from Fort Clark.
Washington May 6 The Senate continued debate on the Pankhead Bill to extend federal aid for road building without a final vote. An amendment by Senator Lee Maryland proposing a study of the best route for a trans-continental military road was rejected while Senator Tarkart of Indiana urged passage in his maiden Senate speech.
Readable fragments indicate a May forecast for New Mexico. details are incomplete but suggest regional weather outlooks and temperature expectations. Authorities likely emphasize seasonal patterns and potential rainfall, with emphasis on local conditions.
Weather bulletin reports twenty four hour period ending midnight. Manitnum temperature range and gusts provide minimal data with unclear wind details.
Dublin May 7 Countess Georgina Merkovicz and Henry OHanrahan were each reprieved from death to life penal servitude. George Plunkett and John Plunkett also saw death sentences reduced to ten years penal servitude. The field general court martial released official statements detailing the commutations following the Irish revolt trials.
Washington May 7 Developments in an administration shipping bill merged into a single amended measure. Democratic leaders believe the revised bill will secure party support possibly attracting some Republicans. Chairman Alexander of the merchant marine committee will introduce it in the house with Kitchin backing and anticipated passage.
The advance guard of delegates arrived in Casper for the Wyoming Democratic Convention which will tomorrow select at large delegates to the national convention. Leaders said delegates would likely be instructed for Woodrow Wilson. A meeting of the state central committee will follow. many delegates opposed discussing the prohibition issue at this time.
Berlin reports the postmaster general of Sweden protested to British authorities against confiscation of at least 15,900 money orders sent in April from the United States to Sweden, as relayed by Overseas News agency.
French trenches across nearly a third of a mile reported as Verdun battle lines shift under renewed German pressure. Kaiser forces press advantage while Allied defenders brace for continued offensives.
The latest French official report notes German gains in Galicia along the Stripa river and near Verdun as German forces press from Haudremont wood toward Dousaument. Turkish attacks on the Caucasus coast are repulsed while Russians advance in Galicia and Berlin cites Mediterranean sinking of an Entente transport with Russian casualties.
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing conferred at the White House over Germany’s submarine note. Officials expect a decision by Tuesday on a brief communication to Germany tying up new instructions while warning that further ship sinkings could sever diplomatic ties. A London report cited Robert Cecil on peace talks and implied Allies would not accept Germany’s terms.
News from El Paso reports a Mexican bandit raid in the Big Bend region leaving three U S soldiers and a 10 year old boy dead and two American citizens abducted to Mexico. Major General Funston ordered four cavalry troops to reinforce border positions as General Obregon met with US and Mexican officials in a stalled conference over joint action.
Paris reports severe fighting on both banks of the Meuse as German troops push into French trenches east of Hill 304 and establish a foothold between Haudremont wood and Port Douaumont. French lines counter with heavy machine guns and artillery, while efforts between Hill 304 and La Mort Homme face persistent assault. In the western front and Woevre there is intense artillery activity and variable gains.
Corfu dispatch reports an allied transport struck a mine in the Mediterranean and sank with about 600 Russian troops aboard. The British battleship Russell also met a similar fate with 800 Russians on board, and only a few survivors were rescued. The bodies were buried at Malta.
Amsterdam May 8 Ambassador James W Gerard rejects German right wing smears accusing him of urging war. He disputes reports of munition interests and a decorated wife, insisting he has always sought peaceful ties between Germany and America.
Paris reports General Robert George Nivelle is appointed to direct Verdun operations succeeding General Philippe Petain. The decision comes as France reorganizes its frontline command amid ongoing battles near Verdun.
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