28 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
1
Vorwaerts Mertens prints proposed text of a reform bill with provisions limiting the chancellor to rule with Reichstag confidence the chancellor responsible for political actions of leaders and ministers and army and navy officers appointment and dismissal require chancellor signature.
Denver area forecast for Monday calls for fair skies and warming trend. Tuesday may see light rain with continued warm temperatures. Arizona expects Monday sunshine with warmer Tuesday and improved weather overall.
A weather bulletin reports yesterday evening conditions at 8 p m. with wind and temperature readings. Specific figures appear unclear but indicate a gusty wind and notable temperature changes.
In a Roosevelt era style address, Chancellor von Payer argues Germany needs a peace of justice against force. He defends government measures for security and criticizes past actions that hinder diplomacy, stressing the goal of stable welfare through lawful conduct.
The record indicates Heannchide candidate f or governor faced a verdict related to campaign conduct. Meridian officials say the ruling will influence campaign home visits and eligibility during the election period.
A letter from Henry Cabot Lodge P J McCumber W E Borah James W Wadsworth Jr and James S Watson expresses deep sympathy for Senator Fall during his campaign and urges support for his reelection noting his abilities and dedication to New Mexico and the United States urging constituents to back him in perilous times.
On the western front French and American forces report continued slight gains against Germany. In Asiatic Turkey the British seize Aleppo in Syria and push on along the Tigris in Mesopotamia while Turks fail to halt them. French armies hold a forty mile front between the Oise and Aisne with fresh gains, and American airmen continue bombing behind German lines near Grand Pre and Huiguenay.
Reports from Skagway Alaska indicate no survivors found aboard rescue craft and up to ten unidentified bodies recovered. The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Sophia sank in a storm near the Alaska coast with mournful notices of loss across the Y o k o u region as authorities and crews search for victims and trace missing residents.
The commander reports the toughest job on the Western Front has fallen to American forces. Yankees claim to have advanced ten miles and taken U. Ucdermans with strong performance by units, asserting solid progress for the Allied war effort.
The American Army reports major progress northwest of Verdun in the St Mihiel operation. They liberated over 45 villages, advanced about ten miles, and seized more than 26 000 prisoners along a twenty mile front from Argonne to the Meuse. They captured large caliber guns, numerous machine guns, and railway material while facing German defenses and heavy terrain.
Reports from Presidio Texas say Pancho Villa moves toward the border with 500 men led by Martin Topes to seize Ojimag and test U S readiness. Mexican forces under Jose Carlos Marquez mass 1 600 troops near Presidio with artillery and machine guns amid border tensions.
A telegram from Berlin says General Ludendorff, the first quartermaster general and wartime chief, has resigned. The emperor accepted the request and allowed him to retire, with his name attached to the infantry regiment he once led. The event provokes astonishment and questions about Germany's military authority amid ongoing war.
Phoenix printer, Ariz, reports Lieutenant Frank Luke, star American aviator, among those missing after a bombing mission north west of Verdun on October 20. Luke, born in Phoenix, is credited with at least nine victories and known for destroying enemy balloons, earning fame as a bold fighter ace. He was serving in France after graduating last year.
The article notes increased participation of women in public life in Japan and outlines government aims to investigate infant mortality causes and to plan aid for poor women. Miss Patew Keketa is assigned to a related inquiry, and women conductors appear on suburban electric railways.
Fragmentary OCR describes Allied actions on the Belgian front with mention of engineers and front lines. It notes withdrawals toward Antwerp and reinforcements as battles unfold and positions shift amid ongoing warfare.
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