22 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
1
Report shows freight shipments at high levels with more merchandise moved than any period since the Panic of 1907. Observers note sustained activity across rail and shipping networks, signaling renewed business confidence and economic expansion after the shutdown.
Freight traffic across New York area rails and ships hits record levels for three months ending September 1915. Erie reports its highest September tonnage, Baltimore and Ohio and New Haven see big gains, New York Central adds hundreds of workers, and ship exports from New York reach 163 million dollars amid surging munitions and grain shipments.
The Overseas News agency reports German submarines sank 29 enemy merchant ships totaling 144977 tons in September, plus two transports and seven trawlers. Mines destroyed six merchant ships of 20612 tons, contradicting claims that submarine activity had ceased.
The Cunard liner Orduna reached New York from Liverpool with 1,250,000 dollars in gold consigned to American bankers. After unloading she will sail to Halifax to embark Canadian troops for England, though her future wartime role remains uncertain.
Weather report for twenty four hours ending yesterday shows maximum temperature 1 degrees, daytime high 28 degrees, temperature range 63 degrees, at 6 pm 59 degrees. Southwest winds and clear conditions reported.
In London on October 21 1969 Sir John Simon faced questions from MP Ronald McNeill about which poets could be quoted without censorship. Simon said the issue lay with censor recognition, not antipathy to poetry, and suggested censors cultivate the muse.
The committee of the chamber of deputies on civil and criminal legislation examined Paul Meunier's report criticizing censorship as a limit on political liberty. It decided that compulsory pre publication review should apply only to military and diplomatic news, proposing modification of last year's law.
Mohonk Lake New York October 21 Speakers at the Lake Mohonk conference on the Indian and dependent peoples argued that Philippine government and education positions are being Filipinized too quickly. Dr Victor G Heizer noted leprosy treatment adopted abroad. others cited officials from Manila and Laurel Delaware and Chattanooga Tennessee. The meeting will close tomorrow with Porto Rico talk and platform adoption.
Washington reports September exports at 297,766,705 up 141,714,417 from a year earlier. A favorable trade balance of 146,945,919 is posted for September, while imports total 42,042,645 and exports reach 2,085,990 in the period.
Miss Margaret Wilson eldest daughter of President Wilson returns to Washington after months away visiting friends and on concert tours. She is welcomed at the train by the president.
Curupe questions Merico about when ten pay claims will be expected. Delay in recognizing Carranza until more specific information is obtained from the first chief.
European powers seek assurances on Mexican claims settlement after Carranza recognition. Mixed commissions may oversee global claims in relation to Mexico’s financial rehab. US trade efforts restart as Carranza seeks foreign loans, possibly in the United States, with Congress due to convene in six months.
Official dispatch details Serbian forces defeated and captured near Negotin and Vidlic Planing, with 2 000 prisoners taken. Troops report control of Morava valley and Polje plateau, including towns Kotehana Radujevac Tipkilimee Nikrajevo as liberators are warmly welcomed in occupied regions.
The article reports on a clash near Ojo Del Agua where five Mexican bandits and three American soldiers died. A Japanese fighter was found among the dead, with bandits crossing the Rio Grande twice to evade pursuit, and the attack led to further warnings from Mission patrols. Local officials urge U S action and Mexican cooperation across the river.
Six hundred Carranza troops evacuated Naco by nightfall, with Villa forces reportedly a few miles south and expected to enter soon. The retreating garrison under Lieutenant Colonel Cardenas heads toward Agua Prieta per General P Elies Carles concentration plan.
August Ku, who helped quell a jail uprising in Seattle and was jailed for six months for bringing an alien woman into the United States, was pardoned today by President Wilson. His sentence would have expired November 21.
London dispatch reports Premier Asquith has recovered from illness enough to travel to the countryside. He plans to attend the House of Commons session on Tuesday next week.
Secretary McAdoo told the San Francisco Commercial Club that private capital cannot fund Pacific coast to Orient steamship service and that the government should provide these facilities under the flag if losses occur. He argued naval auxiliary vessels are vital to national defense and U.S. trade prosperity.
Senator Kern democratic leader of the senate will discuss national defense with President Wilson in Washington tomorrow. He returned today from the Midwest noting the defense program could pass through Congress without much difficulty.
County Judge H L Yates telegraphed the state department urging an embargo on arms for Carranza forces on the border. He warned that Carranza could receive weapons and ammunition for Water and shelter for bandits who flee to refuge there.
San Antonio Texas December 21 first news of the attack by Mexican bandits on United States soldiers at Ojo Nel Agia was received at Fort Sam Houston by wireless less than two hours after the fight began Army officers called it one of the most important features of the day's fight showing the lower Rio Grande brush country is no longer isolated for reporting movements and summoning reinforcements Captain Frank R R McCoy at Mission sent the brief report detailing the battle dispositions and American casualties.
Labor leaders announced a general strike by freight handlers from three major railroads entering Boston unless demands for shorter hours and higher pay are met. Today most yard workers at the Boston and Maine and other lines walked off, with company estimates around 600 on strike and union figures near 1,600, potentially 10,000 affected under a broader order.
Thomas A Edison drew a crowd at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco as 4000 plus attendees filled Festival Hall. He lost his hat amid the rush but later wore a borrowed one during a motor tour of the grounds. A commemorative medal was presented by Charles Moore, with Edison later speaking via telephonic line to West Orange officials.
German authorities in Belgium announce that, in retaliation for Anglo French air raids on cities under occupation, the city will be held responsible. If bombs hit barracks soldiers will be billeted in civilians homes and fines tied to the damage will be levied on the city. Prior Paris reports note Brussels faced a 1,000,000 dollar fine after a Zeppelin balloon loss at Evere.
Allied and German forces push on in multiple theaters. Bulgarian and Austro-German offensives threaten Serbian lines while Greece debates neutrality under British mediation offering Cyprus. Hindenburg presses toward Riga as Russian forces claim gains in Volhynia and Galicia amid a broad European front.
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