04 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
1
The dispatch summarizes ongoing events abroad and at home with short notes on political developments, economic indicators, and regional tensions. Observers track diplomacy, trade talks, elections, and conflicts shaping global dynamics this week.
Fronts shift as Italians seize Monte Cimont and Turks push toward Suez. British and German air actions reported with losses on both sides. Poets, officials, and pioneers noted among obituaries and honors. Riley dies in Indianapolis. Woodmen leaders address convention in Reno.
Bandits rob Sunol bank as Denver businessmen are seized by the bandits but saved from a mob by the sheriff. A posse later recovers the captives and men are reported safe with authorities.
Two Denver men, J. W. Cornell and R. G. Lukens, arrested in Sydney Neb on charges tied to the Farmers State bank robbery at Sunol Neb. Two local farmers Ira C. Paup and Paul Vacik were fatally shot during a pursuit. Authorities say Cornell is Insmont Colorado postmaster Franklin Cornell using his father's initials. Post office materials were later found in Cornell's Sydney jail possession.
The Senate advances nearly 700 million dollars for national defense in the 1917 fiscal year. The army bill totals 214 million with anticipated revisions after conference with the naval bill. Readouts include fortifications military academy and army deficiency funds bringing the grand figure to about 685 million, above House appropriations by over 151 thousand dollars.
Russian forces occupy the Brody railroad junction in Galacia and drive Austro German units from river lines. Longueval and Delville Wood fall to British control on the Somme. reports of Italian movements against Austria in the north. US liner captain cites Bremen submarine capture. amnesty granted to five hundred Villistas in Zacatecas.
Market listings show prices for cattle including steers pulp and grain fed from 6.75 to 8.60 per cwt and grassers around 7.50, hogs at 8.00, cows and veal calves in the 4.75 to 10.50 range, feeders and stockers mid sixes. Feed and farm goods prices cover Colorado and Nebraska upland hay per ton, timothy and alfalfa prices, grains, and standard Denver eggs and poultry rates with fruit and vegetable entries for Colorado crops.
Spelter in Denver 8.4244, copper casting 25124, lead New York 6.25, bar silver 134 cents. Tungsten in Boulder 20 to 22.50 per 60 percent unit. Wool auction London mixed 7 600 bales. demand steady for most sorts. Chicago hogs range 9.50 to 10.00, cattle values 5 to 12, sheep 3.60 to 10.90, cotton futures New York October 43.10, December 13.27, January 13.35, March 19.51, May 13.63.
U S and the de facto regime of Venustiano Carranza report progress toward peace terms. The basis of proposals centers on recognition and a framework for stable governance in Mexico, with ongoing diplomatic discussions and anticipated formal responses.
Washington July 29 United States government accepts Carranza proposal to form a joint commission to study Mexico relations and evacuees and draft a protocol for border crossings. President Wilson weighs expanding powers and names potential commissioners including White Goethals Lehman and Brandeis. Mexico’s Luis Cabrera可能 heads Mexican membership. Page arrives in Rome. Tungsten output in H1 sets new record with 8,280 tons valued at $9 million. Colorado leads with 1,505 tons.
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