02 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1915
Page
1
Financial header notes lenders prepare to place approximately 365 million dollars in sight Thursday with potential to raise the full 500 million by close of day. Authorities expect rapid placement of funds through bond vendors and related instruments amid high demand.
Subscriptions nearing 65 million dollars for 500 million joint Anglo French bonds were reported by a major New York bank president. Western banks remain silent as curb brokers trade the bonds in heavy rain, with prices moving from 98 down to 97 and then fluctuating.
The Inter National Soil Products exposition awarded the first prize for best display to Plainview today. Swift Current (Sask.) took second and Klamath (Ore.) earned third.
Washington reports four counts of perjury against Charles Glover William Flather and Dr Wo Flather presidents and officers of the Rise Nation Bank in a suit with Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams. Indictments concern alleged false affidavits denying stock market dealings and new transactions with Lewis Johnson & Co. The case follows a bank suit accusing government officials of targeting the bank and imposing penalties. Flather resigned as cashier, accepted by directors.
Weather summary for the 24 hour period ending yesterday reports Mexicum temperature 2 degrees minimum 34 degrees maximum 46 degrees. At 6 p m the temperature was 64 degrees with southwest winds and clear conditions.
Ten thousand Cambridge men are in the army or in training to defend their country. Vice Chancellor James, opening the academic year, reported 470 killed and 700 wounded, with over 200 earning distinction. The university enrollment fell to less than one third, forecasting a deficit of about $10,000 for the year.
Secretary Lane announced opening of 116000 acres of former Fort Bethold Indian reservation in North Dakota to surface homestead entry. Registrations begin October 18 in Minot, Bismarck and Bismarck area at Plaga, N.D. Ends soon as deadlines approach.
Reported resignations of General Jose Leyva and fifteen officials leave Nogales without military or civil authority. Yaqui leader Arbalejo roams south of the border, while bandits occupy Cananea and raids broaden in Sonora. Maytorena, relocated to guard status, heads for Washington with adviser Morelos amid anticipated Pan American talks.
Two children of Jose Maria Marytorena detained at Nogales by U S Army officers arrived in Alameda to attend school. Ernestine 15 and Jose Maria Jr 12 will live with their aunt Mrs Marie Ade Alaviorena while the other children remain with their mother in Nogales.
John D Rockefeller Jr with Mackenzie King and Colorado Fact and Dron Company officials head to Pueblo for a Pueblo meeting with miners and superintendents. The plan comes after a southern field inspection and may affect Sunrise Wyoming iron mine organization.
William Jennings Bryan, former secretary of the southern district efficiency con state, spoke in Hot Springs Ark praising the White House for peace efforts. He spoke before a Presbyterian church audience and then joined delegates at an open air peace prayer service atop Hot Springs mountain with prayers for peace in Europe.
Military measures involving Great Britain France Italy Russia include an aid plan. A landing of force in Greece is noted as part of actions to deter aggression against Sladia and its people.
The Temps reports Britain France and Russia plan a formidable expedition to safeguard Serbia and Greece. Italy and Russia are said to cooperate while Bulgaria delays reply to the triple entente. A rapid ultimatum or immediate military action is considered.
London reports confirm Sir Edward Grey's statement that Austro German officers reached Bulgaria as Turkey did, signaling Bulgaria’s probable entry with the central powers. Entente planners weigh Greek and Serbian aid and a Baloniki landings strategy to counter Bulgaria while public sentiment remains split.
Sofia reports on Sept 29 and London transmission noting Muntinati, former premier and now Democratic leader, debating a cabinet post with M. Radoslaveff. He meets Russian and Polish ministers to gauge Triple Entente intent toward Bukarin amid a four hour audience for Malinoff with King Merdinand.
Allied leaders report limited gains as fighting continues from the North Sea to the Vortex mountains. Paris notes some progress in Attes and Champagne, while German prisoners and artillery exchanges are reported near Souches and in Artois. British fronts near Lens show no change, with French and German counterattacks described as weakening. Petrograd claims Russian successes in East Galicia and the Narotje region, while Austria-Hungary and Italy engage mainly in bombardment with few breakthroughs. Unofficial word hints at British and Russian ministers coordinating a joint action plan amid Balkan tensions with Bulgaria.
Jide Mindling signals no final cabinet appointment yet as talks aim to settle the Bal Kan situation peacefully. Authorities emphasize progress remains, with no definitive roster announced.
The Overseas News Agency reports from Constantinople via Berlin that a Turkish committee leader says Turkey plans to attract foreign capital after the war. The interview, obtained by the Constantinople correspondent of Vossische Zeitung, outlines intentions to foster investment inflows.
Three former Villa officers traveling to Vera Cruz to arrange surrender for many of Villa's army chiefs. Intercepted telegram and Carranza agency notes describe intentions to withdraw into untouched districts west of the fighters and abundant crops. Washington reports normalizing conditions in Mexico City with restored power and improving food supply.
Reports from New Orleans and surrounding areas describe widespread flooding and marooned residents along the Mississippi coast. Death toll tallies rise with numerous communities including Rigolets Lake Catherine Shell Beach and La Croix Island reporting multiple fatalities. Rescue efforts by state agencies and relief vessels are under way as levees fail and communications falter.
Narrow land strip between Lake Borgne holds villages at Rigolets and Dunbar near the coast. Local communities rely on fishing and shoreline access amid evolving waterway descriptions.
Officials say the tropical hurricane wiped out Leake Ponchartrain northeast of New Orleans and completely destroyed tracks from Pass Christian to Tay into New Orleans, making rail service into the city impossible for weeks. The Viedlers and Dutthar were reported wiped out with many drowned as details from the disaster emerge.
President Wilson conferred with Secretary Daniels and Rep Padgett on naval needs for the winter program. Senator Tilman had earlier discussed fleet plans, while Daniels indicated no firm figures on appropriations or ship counts. Daniels favors expanding submarine numbers and greatly expanding aeronautical equipment.
Elias R. Monfort of Cincinnati won the post of commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic after a vote tally of 549 for Montfort 291 for Cole and 188 for Patterson. Other officers were elected including senior vice commander in chief George H. Slaybough and Mrs Alice Risley as president of the army nurses group.
A formal order declares London and surrounding areas under the defense of the realm act restricting a prohibited practice and further dilution of spirits. The measure, effective October 11, includes central London and parts of Essex Hertford and Kent, with future action on late night licenses.
Reno dispatch reports Thomas Cole of Salt Lake and twenty stockholders of the Giroux Consolidated Copper Co accused of conspiring to depress the company’s property value to aid Nevada Consolidated Copper Co. EK. Wate seeks a federal receiver for Giroux. Judge Farrington issues restraining order returnable November 8.
Amid reports Bulgaria leans toward the central powers the Entente forces persist on two fronts. In the west Paris and London claim limited gains while repelling German counterattacks. In the east Russian forces counter von Hindenburg’s advances from the north with line improvements from Dvinsk to Volhynia. Italian actions along the Isonzo press Tollarne position with renewed energy. No news on the Gallipoli or Serbian fronts.
Paris reports describe advances in southern Givenchy Wood Cartois and clashes near Auberive Lepire de Veseryrange with gains of prisoners and machine guns. Bombardments hit Verdun and Meny stations, Vosges activity, long-range shelling, and the airship Alsace completing a patrol after minor splinter damage.
London reports no change in the Western front conditions. Field Marshal Sir John French states on the 24th enemy assaults near Hulluch failed to dislodge British lines. Fighting throughout the day left British positions intact except for a 150 yard loss on the left. A mine was fired near Hooge on the Menin road later that month.
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