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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1916
Page
1
Allied leaders reject German demand for peace terms on Poland Belgium and Serbia must stay autonomous to prevent further trouble. Strong emphasis on ensuring regional stability and preventing repeat aggression.
Ten men were killed and eleven injured when a stock train collided with a caboose twelve miles east of Hastings Nebraska. Survivors report lack of warning signals and a failed headlight as causes.
Forecasters predict fair and warmer conditions from Monday to Tuesday. Local report shows yesterday’s high around 86, low near 43, with a 24 hour low of 69 at 6 pm and winds light with partly cloudy skies.
An unclear OCR snippet cites large sums for Zary Culgaria and Turkey and notes superannuation losses in the field. The fragment references entente men crep without clear context or verifiable details.
Wholesale prices on men and women’s footwear rose fifty to seventy five cents per pair in the last seventy two hours and some lines were withdrawn due to leather shortage. The Pennsylvania Shoe Travelers association announced the move and noted letters from manufacturers about 37 to 60 cent rises on upper stock and eight to ten cents per pound on sole feather. Captain William A Dana of New York was elected president.
Austro German forces retake position in the Carpathians from Russians while Romanian counter actions push gains elsewhere as reported by Petrograd.
Allied troops push forward capturing trenches near the Somme as British and French lines gain ground. Turkish ambitions in the region appear blocked as Verdun and other fronts report continued pressure. Russian and Romanian actions include setbacks and counterattacks amid shifting positions along the front. The Greek chamber of deputies meeting is postponed by royal decree.
Paris reports German troops launched counter attacks against French positions south of the Homme River. All assaults were repulsed and gains were consolidated, according to the official statement issued today.
Russian submarine Tulen with a crew of 12 after an engagement near Posphorus captured a 600 ton Turkish armed transport commanded by German officers. The vessel was taken to Sebustapel following the action reported by Prussian officials.
President in shadow lawn address to Pennsylvanians discusses influence of an invisible government. The speech hints at political maneuvering and potential shifts if the Republicans secure victory.
President Wilson declared no explicit policy exists in congressional records, criticizing a vocal opposition faction and alleging the real policy power lies in Congress. He praised New Jersey and Pennsylvania voters for recognizing how government aims can be diverted by private influence.
Petrograd reports Trussian forces north of Korytniza stormed the Poutonic trenches through the front line action. A number of prisoners were captured as German counterattacks were repelled, according to the official statement issued today.
British troops carried out operations around the Stuff and Schwaben redoubts near the Somme yesterday. An official War Office statement says the actions were highly successful with more than 300 German prisoners taken. London.
Dispatch from Salonika says on Saturday Bulgars were expelled from trenches on the Derna left bank and Bulgarian counter attacks were repulsed as serious fighting continued along the Serbian front.
Italian troops in the Trentina made further progress toward Mount Roite yesterday. In the Cosmiag region an entire Austro Hungarian pottery was captured by the Italians per the official statement.
Washington dispatch reports that Mexican villagers aided General Pershing’s punitive expedition near Colonia Juarez, while Manuel Gutierrez’s forces rob and kill in the region. The Fifth Cavalry rumor about Namiquipa is denied. refugees describe hunger and deprivation as the campaign continues.
New York October 15 President Wilson’s re election looks likely per last week’s New York Herald poll. With 107103 straw votes中心 312 electoral votes favored Wilson while 266 needed. Republicans fear a labor vote slump and Missouri Ohio Illinois Indiana New York emerge as decisive states with Hughes trailing. Wilson sentiment grows in Massachusetts.
A column of 5,000 troops under General Jose Ntobles sided with Diaz in a revolt against Carranza, while another 5,000 strong force under General Casaro Castro defected. General Castro, Puebla governor, reportedly escaped and remained loyal to Carranza.
Prohibition candidate Landrith addressed Ward Belmon t college students in Nashville arguing prohibition will save a generation. He criticized drinkers as stingy and unpatriotic, saying the drunkard harms society and worships the bottle less than the eagle.
Report from Torreon cites Villa commander Ortega captured and executed after government troops led by Col. Antonio Martinez routed sixty bandits. Hurtado and followers died in a hand to hand clash near Huem entico. Gen. Matias Ramos wounded but recovering.
An explosion near East Machias in Maine uncovered a secret storehouse at the river head used for storing powerful explosive. Investigators pressed to determine ownership as boats were heard on the river amid a heavy storm, with reports of activity Friday night into Saturday morning.
Ten thousand de facto government troops reportedly joined the Diaz cause in Tepanacane amid unfolding information on the move to topple the government from Le Laredo Texas.
Tokyo officials say the government inquired into granting a concession for reconstructing part of the Grand canal in Shantung province. No protests had been lodged by Japan regarding the American railroad project and future actions remain undisclosed.
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