02 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
The Belen News
Location
Belen, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
1
London reports from Paris claim a German general attempted to kill Kaiser Wilhelm II before Christmas and then killed himself, a tale the Alsace-Lorraine paper offers without verification. The Kaiser allegedly suffered a neck wound. exact illness remains unconfirmed and he has not appeared at the front.
Westminster Presbyterian in El Paso, long without a pastor since Rev John E Abbott’s resignation, has extended a call to Rev Watson M Fairley of Fayetteville NC. Fairley previously led Westminster 11 years ago and is remembered as a forceful speaker and dedicated worker. The church awaits his reply within days.
The article notes that conserving bird life is essential today and highlights their aesthetic value in gardens. It urges readers to consider how birds enrich ecosystems and encourages protective actions to support avian life.
Washington February 29 The preparedness drive heats up as bills to vastly expand the army in peacetime are expected to be introduced in both houses next week. The House military committee starts its final review of the compromise measure and will likely report it with minor changes. A final vote is anticipated Thursday, with Chairman Hay needing days to prepare the report.
Washington reports await the outcomes of the Austro-German submarine operation against armed Allied merchant ships, with Teutonic commanders authorized to sink armed enemy vessels without warning while seeking to avoid American citizen casualties. The latest directives and maritime actions prompt grave U.S. concern.
At a Wednesday meeting of the board of county commissioners W C Simpson was unanimously chosen to fill the unexpired term of the late sheriff D The appointment follows a discussion of security and policy amid wartime concerns with submarine warfare and potential threats to enemy liner safety as armament issues are examined by the state authorities.
Methodist Church notes report steady Sunday School and church services with some losses and replacements. Prayer meeting was well attended. Wednesday evening devotional at 7 30. Sunday services at 11 00 morning sermon The Man of Faith and evening sermon The Cross. Mrs W W Wellman organized a Sunday School class at her home last Sunday afternoon.
Valencia County Commissioners met in Regular Session on January 8 with Sheriff Jaramillo and Clerk Luna present. They approved minutes, reviewed tax correction petition for Southwestern Agricultural Corp, and discussed road discontinuit y and appointing viewers. Resolutions covered warrants, land takings for road work, and a $200 advertising appropriation denial.
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