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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
1
The formal opening of talks on a settlement at the border occurred in New London Connecticut with mediators presiding. A recess was taken until Friday as discussions continue.
The morning session in New London opened with Cabrera presiding as mutual credentials were presented. The talks focused on the Mexican constitutional government, border issues, and steps to strengthen cooperation with Mexico and the United States, with fresh assurances for American rights in Mexico and a plan to address troop withdrawals from Mexico.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin United States Senator Robert M La Follette and Governor Emanuel L Philipp were renominated according to complete returns from the recent Wisconsin primary. La Follette leads Malcolm G Jeffris by thousands with estimates placing his majority between ten thousand and twenty five thousand. Newport News Virginia reports the Italian steamer Netto arrived with no seventh millimeter guns on her afterdeck and Captain Cafiero explained the weapons were for defensive purposes only.
Senator Owen pressed his corrupt practices bill but faced opposition from Democratic and Republican leaders as House and Senate conferees met informally on the revenue bill and aimed to report tonight. Executive session reviewed Danish West Indies purchase treaty. Adjournments noted at 6:28 p.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday and 1:37 p.m. to noon Thursday with minor resistance and speeches.
An unofficial bureau is formed under Senator Fall to investigate American and other losses of life and property in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. It aims to clarify the issue and inform the public on the situation.
Washington news reports Jamen Blakeslee fourth assistant postmaster general wrote to Senator Bankhead disclaiming charges that the Senate committee had surrendered to railroads. Bankhead indicated the incident would likely be closed.
It is reported that the German submarine Bremen may reach an American port within ten days, probably New London, Connecticut, with the London time noted after 7:47 p.m. on Sept. 7.
Trains leaving Juarez for the south carried heavy guards of soldiers. Authorities would not confirm reports of Villa's northward move in the Santa Clara canyon near Chihuahua City. Juarez reports 24 typhus cases and US immigration acts to keep the disease from El Paso. Hipolito Villa, brother of the bandit, handed to state authorities and placed in county jail over a February railroad destruction conspiracy near Hancock, Texas.
A London crowd attended the burial of German Zeppelin crew members amid protests over military honors. Police secured the route to Potter’s Bar cemetery where a simple service was held by army chaplains with a military lorry bearing the commander and another for crew members.
In Atlantic City the American Pharmaceutical Association adopted a resolution urging pay increases for pharmacists in the United States Army Public Health Service. They note no salary advances have occurred in fourteen years and will send the resolution to Washington.
Democrats and Republicans engage in a heated debate over the bill with sharp criticisms and multiple accusations. The session highlights partisan tensions as discussions continue about proposed council procedures.
Washington moves on the revenue bill as the corrupt practices bill sparks hours of partisan clash. Curtis and Ashurst square off in a tense exchange that nearly turns physical, while senators spar over campaign spending limits and past contributions.
The AVR reports show leaders’ routes to adjournment are tied to the Emergency Revenue Bill causing delays. State officials warn Saturday deadlines loom with potential incomplete actions or budgets not settled by then.
A filibuster blocks passage of the corrupt practices act as Senate conferees press toward adjournment this week. Leaders expect a deal on the revenue bill but administrative tax details and amendments to the income tax sections linger with parliamentarian wrangles and uncertain timing.
A suffrage convention votes to maintain the current approach of advancing reform through both national and state legislation, keeping the existing policy intact.
Delegates at the National American Woman Suffrage Association clash over continuing state campaigns versus a federal amendment. Mrs Catt notes Hughes favors suffrage more than the GOP platform while Wilson leans toward Democratic positions. Supporters from Colorado Oregon Texas press for nonpartisan, broad action.
Washington notes that a joint congressional committee on railroad problems will begin hearings November 20. The panel will invite statements from the Interstate Commerce Commission state railroad commissioners railroad boards of trade bankers and others. The sessions aim to address wages and related issues amid the threat of a strike under the Adamson Act.
Congressman Thomas J. Scully announced a $2,500 check from President Wilson to be distributed among Monmouth county hospitals. The funds come in connection with Wilson’s use of Shadow Lawn as his summer home and the related arrangements.
General J. J. Pershing commander of the American punitive expedition leaves for his base in Mexico after inspecting all troops in his zone. He reviews the sphere squadron and quarters department before departure.
President Wilson announced he cannot nominate the full slate for the shipping board tariff commission and workmen's compensation board before the current congressional session ends. He plans recess appointments within the next two weeks.
The senate rejected Dixon C. Williams's nomination to be Chicago postmaster on September 6 after a dispute among Democratic leaders in Illinois and pressure from Senator Lewis. Williams had been named April 22 as a compromise candidate amid factional disagreements.
In Dover Sept the Democratic state convention nominated Attorney General Josiah Walcott Jonigght for United States senator to succeed Henry A. du Pont James Ss Hughes of Kent county was chosen for governor and Albert F Polk of Sussex for member of Congress continuing party leadership roles.
General Funston stated Pershing may join Carranza in pursuing Villa as Gorales’s forces push into northern Chihuahua. No formal pact exists between Mexican and American commanders for joint action. Army officials say Pershing’s objective remains to capture Villa. a terse coded message was sent between generals late today.
Topeka Kans Sept 6 crowds from many states attended the funeral at 2 pm for C W Rous general manager of the eastern lines of the At and Topeka and Santa Fe railway who died Sunday a special tribute to Mr Rous traffic and work on the eastern lines will be paid later this afternoon
Ripley president of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe declares the railroad will not comply with the eight hour law until ordered by the U S Supreme Court. He denounces Congress as acting hastily under labor leaders and argues the measure raises wage costs 20 to 26 percent for heated railway workers.
London dispatch reports the Danish steamship Joanne of 1 178 tons grove has sunk and both captain and crew have been landed at Weymouth.
Washington reports detail the Japanese demands on China. The 1908 Stoot-Takabirn pact requires notification if events threaten the status in China. Japanese Charge Tanaka, while not having the official demands, says published notes may be largely correct and questions the vague “special rights” and rights of instruction in the army and schools.
Fall plowing and seeding are well advanced over the Rocky Mountain states. Harvesting of rains is favorably affected by the weather bulletin. threshing is underway in most districts. Sugar beets suffer in Michigan from dry hot weather, while prospects look good in western states.
Early returns from over half the state show Henry W. Keyes leading the Republican gubernatorial race John C Hutchins winning the Democratic nomination for governor and Cyrus A Sulloway a strong Republican showing in the First District congressional race across Manchester and surrounding areas.
Berlin confirms Clery's loss as Allied action continues around Peronne and Chaulnes in France. French advances push to Vermandovillers and Berny en Santerre, with significant prisoner gains. In Galicia Russians claim progress taking 4500 prisoners, while combat rages in the Carpathians and Dobrudja region. The Macedonian front reports ongoing bombardments with Turkish forces sustaining losses. Italian gains in Albania reportedly halted as German and Austrian troops regain positions near Aviona.
Petrograd reports Russian troops yesterday seized a Teutonic fortified position near Gorodchenka toward Valiesz Galicia and pushed German forces northwest. Prisoners taken rise to about 4,900, including about 2,000 Germans.
An official Romanian war office announcement states German and Bulgarian efforts to invade eastern Romania have been defeated. Romanian forces are reported to hold all territory along the frontier east of the Danube where the attacks focused.
Paris reports the German attacks on the French positions south of the Somme were repelled by French fire during the night. In the Verdun area German bombardment of Fleury was met by rapid French defense, preventing infantry advancement.
London reports renewed British advance on the Somme last night as forces gained Lenze wood. Fighting continues around Teure wood Combles and near Ginchy with ongoing engagement in the area.
London dispatch says severe fighting continues at Ginbohy Pifty with more prisoners taken and the general headquarters reporting ongoing hostilities through the night.
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