24 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
1
Berlin reports Austro German forces break Entente power on the Dobruja front. An important railway terminus is captured by von Mackensen's troops as the war widens in southeastern Europe.
Front reports from Petrograd and Berlin describe Teutonic, Hungarian, and Turkish forces advancing in Transylvania and the Dobruja area. Constanza, Rumania's key Black Sea port, reportedly falls to German and Austro-Hungarian troops, severing supply routes to Bucharest while the northern front holds tenuous ground near Murfatlar and Ciudencourt.
Von Mackensen’s campaign began October 1% with an offensive along the entire front from the Black Sea to the Danube. The initial effort followed Romania’s entry into the war and made notable gains, sweeping along the river and capturing the fortress.
The report notes rain for twenty four hours ending at 9 pm yesterday with cloudy conditions. Local location unnamed and forecast period unclear.
Voters should judge candidates by past actions and integrity rather than promises. The piece argues the McDonald era achieved road building and education reforms, while criticizing the old Republican ring and urging support for the Democratic ticket due to education, tax reform, and state improvement.
In East Las Vegas on October 24, Roosevelt defended a Mexico plan and urged armed intervention. His audience, angered by calls to seize railways and deploy Pershing, booed his stance. several hundred cheered for Wilson as Roosevelt cut his speech and left for his train.
The British government issues black lists grey lists and white lists restricting trade and consignments. The German agency notes white lists name allowed goods and houses and enable British stations to block or reroute shipments, affecting neutral trade and exports to Europe. Australia also issues white lists for China Siam and Liberia.
Cardinal Gasparri instructed Monsignor Bonzano to present to President Wilson the pope's congratulations on his escape from the Pittsburgh attack. The dispatch suggests earlier reports of the incident may have been exaggerated.
Manuel Amaya a wealthy resident of Mexico and Nico Forgo Sembrano treasurer-general of the de facto government have left Mexico City for a United States port. The port's name was not learned.
AL Jennings of Hunsvain Los Angeles once a bandit leader now revivalist announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor of Oklahoma. He was defeated at the primaries in 2014 under Oklahoma law candidates must file nomination papers by January 1 before the full election.
The Illinois Federation of Labor executive board telegram states opposition to Hughes in the 1916 race. President John W. Walker says electing Hughes would bring greater calamity to humanity than the Civil War, clarifying the federation’s stance amid rumors of anti Wilson resolutions.
The Protestant Episcopal Convention clarifies that Hebrews who join as communicants may retain their national feasts and customs, indicating ongoing accommodation of Jewish practices within the church. The ruling reinforces inclusion while preserving cultural observances.
The General Convention in session in St. Louis rejected a plan to allow women to sit as delegates in the house of deputies. Arthur Elden Lloyd was re elected president of the Board of Missions. The house also discussed changing representation and voices on the upper house while debates covered unemployment relief and plans to rename the church. Theodore Roosevelt attacked Secretary Baker and criticized Wilson's policies during a morning speech at the Alvarado hotel.
Col. Roosevelt criticizes the War Secretary for allegedly comparing Washington's army to Mexican forces. The exchange highlights tensions between military leadership and Washington officials amid ongoing national defense debates.
Colonel Roosevelt verdicts on President Wilson as unflattering and accuses him of carrying a dishrag in stead of a stick while hundreds overhear. Roosevelt expresses confidence in Mr Hughes defense regarding a secret conference with American Independence League reps and asserts Hughes speaks the same in public and private.
The article reports that the Democratic National Committee expands publicity for further records of meetings involving Kaiser's associates. It frames ongoing scrutiny into past collaborations and extended investigations across party lines.
New York dispatch reports a secret Chicago meeting linking Charles Evans Hughes with Jeremiah A. O'Leary and allied Republicans. Details released by the Democratic National Committee claim a working agreement and promises tied to the Hughes candidacy, with invitations to the American Independence Conference and allegations of concealed dealings.
Paul Stier sheriff of Queens County was shot and killed during a raid on a shack held by Frank Taff. Four policemen and a deputy sheriff were wounded as a siege lasted about an hour and a half with U S torpedo boat crew providing support. Police Sergeant James Kourier and Taff both died in the exchange.
Special correspondence from Santa Fe recalls Republican leaders' push for William C. McDonald as governor. McDonald refused nomination for governor, accepted lieutenant governor, triggering party hopes and later missteps as GOP attacks falter amid bank failure coverage in Cruces.
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