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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1914
Page
1
Turbulent dispatches from Washington and Constantinople outline a widening Balkan crisis as Turkey attacks Russia and Greece moves into Epirus. Officials weigh Italy's neutrality and triple entente dynamics while Britain considers potential involvement and regional desert barriers affect invasion prospects.
Nevada Senator Key Pittman was knocked down on a principal Reno street during an election campaign disturbance. Several others were hit including Justice P A McCarren and political leader H A Fraley. no arrests were made.
The Berwind-White Coal Mining Co of Philadelphia filed a creditor's bill in federal court in Portland seeking receivers for the Eastern Steamship Corporation, a New York New Haven Hartford subsidiary. A hearing is set for next Saturday and the petition notes an unsecured coal claim of 42491.
Morning Journal reports a new war office casualty list dated October 25 listing twenty four officers killed and fifty wounded. Notable names include Captain The Hon Christian Melise Hore Ruthaven of the Black Watch Lieut Col Cecil Pickford Higginson of Shropshire Light Infantry and Captain Sir Frederick Villiers Laud Robinson of the Third Northamptonshire regiment. The non commissioned list shows sixty killed one hundred twenty wounded five hundred five missing with three hundred from the Suffolk regiment.
Hon Harvey B Fergusson will reach Albuquerque on the limited train this morning after a two year absence. He will stop briefly to continue to Gallup for an appointment and return Monday for a political address at the Elks theater. Citizens across parties plan a nonpartisan greeting at the station.
First Chief warns that Francisco Villa as head of the army threatens liberties. Carranza outlines retirement conditions and the framework for governance amid the power shift in Mexico.
The report states that both sides vow to continue the struggle unless two key adversaries resign their posts or depart the country for private life. The language indicates a mutual determination to pursue the conflict despite possible defections.
Aguas Calientes peace conference adopts a decree removing General Carranza and General Villa from power. Provisional president to be named later by the convention. Zapata faction complaints to be addressed by the new executive.
Mexico City reports General Venustiano Carranza offered resignation as provisional president and first chief of the constitutionalist army if Villa and Zapata retire. He attached three conditions for leaving power, including a pro constitutionalist government and Villa and Zapata stepping down. The peace convention in Aguas Calientes interrupted by protests, but order returned and no immediate action announced.
Acting Secretary Lansing has not replied to the note from Foreign Minister Fabela of Mexico City asking when American forces will begin evacuating Vera Cruz. The prevailing belief is that the United States will demand guarantees before evacuation proceeds.
A Princeton University audience heard a colonel warn that two countries have plotted to invade the United States. He claimed American defenses are unready and urged heightened vigilance and preparedness amid rising geopolitical tension.
Colonel Roosevelt told Princeton students he had seen deliberate war plans by Germany and Japan to capture major American seaports for ransom. He urged ready defense, broader military training, and a stance beyond treaties to deter aggressive powers. He did not elaborate further on the warning.
Col Theodore Roosevelt launched a New Jersey campaign tour with speeches in Elizabethport Elizabeth Princeton and Trenton after arriving from Staten Island and returning to New York He attacked Wilson tariff policy saying it failed to curb trusts and did not reduce living costs while making it harder to earn a living
London reports that a major department store removed its royal patronage after a prince of Wales fund donation raised questions. The firm later learned staff cuts meant funds came from discharged workers, prompting the return of the donation and loss of royal endorsement. The piece notes a broader aim to sustain employment over charity.
London dispatch notes that though Turkey has entered the war, an immediate invasion of Egypt is not expected. Greek involvement is anticipated soon, with Greece possibly first neutral state to join against the Ottomans. Political and military maneuvers in the Balkans and Syria described amid calls to protect the Suez Canal.
Two official Wireless messages from the Austro Hungarian ambassador in Manchester report no new developments in Galicia and state the emperor continues to enjoy excellent health. The dispatch mirrors Vienna advices sent from Berlin and emphasizes success over any setback in Austrian Russian operations.
Reported fighting across the front notes heavy guns destroying Russian batteries in fortified positions on October 27. In Serbia the village of Ravnji Hrabniey was carried after strong resistance with four guns eight machine guns five officers and five hundred men captured. A Russian proclamation in Bukovina claimed Austrian collapse and urged peasants to aid Russians. No major northeastern theater battles occurred and a Russian thrust into Tukr district failed.
London dispatch reports continued heavy fighting on the east Prussian frontier with German attacks repulsed. Russian action beyond the Vistula presses the enemy rear guard from Lodz to Zwichost as Russians gain heavy guns and planes. Tarnow in Galicia sees large Austrian losses and about 1000 prisoners.
Berlin report says in the Black sea clash Turkish forces may have sunk four Russian gunboats and one torpedo boat while Russians tried to block the Turkish fleet from entering the Black sea via the Bosphorus.
Rome dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports a battle in progress between Turkish and Russian fleets off Odessa near Constantinople. The alert comes from Constantinople with no confirmation from official sources.
Amsterdam via London reports from Berlin that the Turkish fleet entered the Black Sea on October 28 and engaged in minor actions. Turkish scouts with wireless outfits appeared at the Gulf of Suez entrance. Turks living in neutral countries have been ordered to report to their consuls.
Bordeaux reports Turkey's entry into the war dominates cabinet talks. France waiting posture described with solid England France and Russia unity. No immediate moves expected as ministers assess the impact of Turkish warships in the Black Sea. Officials note 1400 German officers and engineers in Turkey.
Elbert H. Gary, United States Steel chairman, lauded the honesty of American newspaper men at a Birmingham Newspaper club dinner during the American Iron and Steel Institute meeting. He urged employers to view themselves as their brother's keeper as social events closed the steel gathering.
Washington October 30 George E K Roberts director of the mint resigns to become assistant to the president of the New York National City Bank of New York. He plans to assume duties next week after Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo returns to Washington.
Paris dispatches report Allied forces repelling furious German assaults along the coast near Yser, at La Bassée, Rheims, and on the Somme, Oise, and Aisne fronts. Allied defenders including French Marines and British units held firm, launched counterattacks, and recaptured ground while daylight fighting intensified and night reveals the ongoing struggle.
Paris Oct 30 The French official announcement says enemy forces that had crossed the Yser have been compelled to withdraw by flood waters. The report notes German incursions were checked as Allied defenses held the rivers and flooded areas.
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