07 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
1
President Wilson plans a purely political speech this afternoon at Shadow Lawn as he accelerates eastward on the campaign trail. The stop follows a busy schedule as he seeks to rally support and set the tempo for summer capital events.
President Wilson targets independent and progressive voters in a campaign swing, arguing Democrats deserve support for legislative gains. He announces eight hour Board appointees and travels through Iowa Illinois Ohio Indiana, denying reports of peace talks or new German proposals.
A political column argues against the Republican ticket in New Mexico, urging voters to favor the Democratic candidates due to alleged past inefficiency and need for progress. It criticizes the old regime, praises McDonald’s administration, and asserts Democrats show superior ability to govern.
Detroit police commissioner James Couzens announced a personal bonus plan for officers. The total annual amount is about 10000 dollars, with the commissioner contributing five thousand as part of his salary. Bonuses will be paid at regular intervals, likely every three months, and a department efficiency record will guide distributions.
The bruised body of a woman found in Lake Michigan off Jackson Park is identified as Miss Marie Gruenwald from Davenport Iowa. She was a housekeeper at Northwestern University and had been missing since Tuesday afternoon. Police had previously linked her to a love affair case, with speculation she may have died by her own hand. Ottawa plans to use 3000 bank branch offices for a domestic war credit scheme, enabling saving accounts that convert to war savings certificates at around five percent.
Twenty four hours ending yesterday reports maximum temperature at 71 degrees and minimum at 62 degrees. A light south wind and clear skies characterized the period with no significant weather events noted.
In a prepared speech at a Republican meeting, Senator Albert B. Fall denounces Wilson’s policy toward Mexico. He cites Carranza’s regime as tottering and accuses the administration of misjudging the hazardous situation, listing American deaths and destruction of property and churches.
Judge George W. Allen of the First division district court set a record by holding three trials simultaneously. He presided in court while a witness was summoned and heard another brief matter in chambers, as attorneys argued to a jury.
Mexican bandits raided the farm of a French Mexican named Fleaut near San Carlos on the Rio Grande. Fleaut and a Mexican boy in his employ were killed after resisting bandits who sought to drive off cattle. The report arrived from San Carlos, a town across the river on the Mexican side.
New York Evening Post reports trusted sources say Germany has decided to ask President Wilson to use his good offices to mediate peace with the Allies. Ambassador James W Gerard, returning from Germany, is expected to present the Kaiser's request within a week.
Washington officials deny any plans for a peace mission or talks. State Department says no preparations have been made and available information suggests a diplomatic peace move would be inadvisable.
State Department officials have no information that Gerard is pursuing any request to have U S act or related action. The rumor mill at Washington remains unfounded as authorities state no evidence supports the claim.
Washington officials dismissed reports that Ambassador Gerard or any mediator could trigger a peace initiative. They said only a direct mediation request from one belligerent would prompt U S involvement, with both sides needing to show willingness before any step.
Troops of the Kaiser with Austro Hungarians strike a crushing blow to the enemy, turning on Romanian forces in a bold assault that highlights a unified Central Power offensive.
Reports say Austro-Hungarian and German forces push in Transylvania and Dobrudja while Romanian counters falter. Teutonic and Austro-German troops repulse invaders on multiple fronts as forces clash near Petrograd and in Armenia.
Two men escorted prisoners across open ground under heavy fire to a support trench before returning to report for duty. Their actions enabled the battalion to capture and hold 250 yards of trench at a crucial moment in the general attack.
Ira Landrith, presidential vice candidate for the prohibition movement, urged strict enforcement of dry law as a special dry train toured Iowa. He argued unenforced law is the worst evil and said law enforcement is non political. Theodore Roosevelt referenced as a historical comment.
In Galveston Texas on October 6 the United States engineering launch Nueces was rammed by a fifteen foot swordfish in the intercoastal canal between Caney Creek and the Brazos River. The hull suffered a hole but remained afloat. the fish was shot and hauled aboard. Captain George Prendergast described the attack and the sword’s length.
In Cedar Rapids and nine cities, rival Prohibition candidates brawl over party lines while urging the national dry cause. D. Kiet of Marshalltown and A. A. Coates of Des Moines lead a campaigning train arguing for endorsements and candidate support. The debate centers on liquor traffic tied to crime and asylum populations, with figures cited to condemn alcohol's social costs.
Ottawa reports a wounded Canadian private leapt from a trench to attack Germans. He killed and wounded many with bombs despite injuries, enabling his battalion to gain 260 yards of trenches and advancing Canadian lines amid severe fighting that has widened the Canadian gains to nearly three square miles since the offensive began.
In Norfolk harbor a British freighter sank after a collision with the City of Norfolk, a Chesapeake Steamship liner, as fog reduced visibility. About 160 passengers aboard the City of Norfolk were moved to other vessels. no confirmation on fatalities, while the Bay liner and Hawkhead sustained damage and were towed for repairs.
Baltimore reports President Key Compton of the Chesapeake Steamship Company said tonight that there were between seventy five and eighty passengers aboard the City of Norfolk and that all had been saved.
Mchord of Troop C First Cavalry won the officers night test ride with a finish at 7 05 a m. Lieut Lewis B Ballantyne of Troop C New Jersey Cavalry took second at 6 30 p m after being lost on the road. Lieut J M Wainwright Quit due to a sick horse and Lieut H A Harvey failed to finish after a barbed wire spill. The course proved hard and unfamiliar to all riders.
Boston buzzes as hotels overflow with fans for the first game of the World Series. Crowds fill streets and venues seeking to witness the championship contest in Beantown.
Brooklyn Nationals face the BostonAmericana in game one at Braves Field with bands, tickets selling out, and fans flocking from across New England and beyond. Weather promises an ideal day for baseball as gate sales and speculator activity surge.
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