24 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1914
Page
1
Clifford Thorne argues the nation faces uniformly low spirits and transportation burdens as the railroad rate hearing closes. Lawyers assess the outcome and await the final actions of regulators.
President Rea of the Pennsylvania testifies last on a bid to raise freight rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Shippers argue the increase would hit farmers and manufacturers, while rail carriers claim a crisis justifies higher charges and cite previous rate cases.
The Senate met at noon and, after futile attempts to end the session, adjourned at 1 34 p m to noon tomorrow. Lack of a quorum and parliamentary tactics by supporters of relief for southern cotton printers blocked the adjournment program again. Adjourned at 1 45 p m until noon tomorrow.
Chicago reports 3,900,000 bushels sold overseas in a day as European hostilities drive U S exports. Italy pays top cash prices to supply Switzerland while rumors place German and English agents in competition. December wheat climbs then narrows, with Australia rainfall not improving outlook and Canada yields worsening.
Paris watchers reported two German aeroplanes approaching from Compeigne on Oct 23 in the late afternoon. A squadron of French aircraft gave chase and the German planes vanished to the north.
Adherents of both Venustiano Carranza and Pancho Villa declare the other must retire before orderly government can be restored. Each faction claims certainty in waging war on Mexicans to settle the crisis.
Reports from El Paso dated October 23 say both Carranza and Villa factions plan renewed fighting. Jorge A. Orozco, Carranza agent, insists Carranza must not retire, while Villa supporters seek Carranza’s elimination. Correspondents at Aguas Calientes report barred sessions as both sides mobilize beyond the armistice.
Washington reports say General Carranza is willing to retire as Mexico City head if General Villa does not push his resignation. Carranza asks a neutral provisional president and notes troop movements as precaution. Delegates press Carranza while Zapata’s promise of 24 delegates shores up southern backing. Mexico City papers attack the Aguas Calientes gathering.
A truce was declared between the CARRANT garrison at Naco Sonora and Villa attackers. Peace talks at Aguas Calientes produced a cessation of hostilities after three days of negotiations led by Gen Benjamin Hill and Gov Maytorena. Maytorena troops retreat 35 kilometers southward amid warnings from U.S. border officials.
The jury may return a verdict before today ends as all testimony is expected to conclude by noon and closing arguments are anticipated to last about three hours.
Testimony reveals a chaotic night with Mrs Carman crying as relatives confirm details. Elizabeth Carman, the 10 year old, describes hearing a shot after dinner and following her mother, while Mrs Powell corroborates the sequence and presence of two women in the waiting room.
Washington talks among the Federal Reserve Board Sir George Paish and Basil B Blackett and top bankers outline plans to stabilize exchange after the European war. A 100 million dollar gold pool is formed with 80 million from New York to meet England obligations. The New York and London stock exchanges may reopen in 1915. A cotton loan fund is proposed to steady prices as cotton exchanges in New York New Orleans and Liverpool prepare to open. President Wilson departs for Pittsburgh for a YMCA event before returning to Washington.
Fighting across Ypres to Armentieres and La Bassée continues with back and forth gains. French today seize Altkirche near the Swiss frontier while Russia reports German retreat on the Vistula. Germany and Austria press eastern front moves as British ships hunt escaped cruisers. The German cruiser Karlsruhe is credited with capturing thirteen British steamers.
Paris reports continuous attacks and counter attacks by two great armies through last night and today. No major positional changes observed though allies yielded a small advance near La Hossee, thirteen miles southwest of Lille, with additional combat at Armentieres.
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