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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
1
Colonel Roosevelt arrives at the Coliseum to a rousing crowd as delegates, suffragists, and cheering bands fill the hall. He outlines a conservative progressive stance, vows unity with the south, and signals the party’s launch as delegates queue for platform adoption and a running mate nomination.
Special to Morning Journal Chicago Aug 6 Roosevelt plans a 10 am tomorrow conference with the New Mexico delegation via National Committeeman Otero to discuss the state’s political landscape and a campaign plan Roosevelt receives strong New Mexico support at the convention with delegates carrying a New Mexico banner. The convention signals a possible California governor Johnson as presidential candidate with southern Democrat as running mate.
Chicago Aug 6 Colonel Roosevelt headlines second day of the national progressive convention delivering his awaited Confession of Faith and addressing the negro question. Delegates cheer for over an hour as he appears dramatically on the Coliseum platform. A photographic flash ignites a smoke bag near decorations causing a brief nervous moment but firemen quickly quell the blaze and restore order.
The trial of the attorney linked to an alleged bribery case ends abruptly as the chief of counsel for Darrow is jailed for contempt. A clash between the attorney and the court halted proceedings with a sensational turn in the courtroom.
In Managua renewed fighting erupts as rebels clash with government forces. American ships are noted near Corinto and General Mena reportedly yields to pressure to release steamers.
In a Bribery trial session Judge Hutton jailed Earl Rogers for contempt after he named a state rebuttal witness a perjurer. Rogers sought habeas corpus relief, was granted bail, and the court modified the sentence to ensure defense counsel access. Mayer identified as the mysterious man linked to Franklin’s arrest and cross examination began amid clashes with Rogers.
Early returns from forty two counties place Elliott Major ahead of Cowherd for the Democratic nomination. In St Louis and Kansas City Cowherd leads while Major wins most other counties. Republican results show Leon Quick leading in St Louis precincts, with McKinley close behind. Several congressmen renominated without opposition.
Managua soldiers clash report from Aug. 6 says General Emilio Chamorro consolidates power after Diaz dismisses officials, Mena flees to Masaya, and government forces gain footholds around Managua. American navy guards key ports amid evolving rebellion and tense regional actions.
Denver August 6 Eugene Miller twenty years old and married declared he would plead guilty to assault to murder in the West Side court to morrow after shooting Miss Georgia Lich enwalter a stenographer infatuation injuries she slowly recovers The law prescribes one to fourteen years in the penitentiary at the court's discretion Miller earlier pleaded guilty to a peer jury in Golden sentence suspended pending arraignment in Denver He claimed he was 21 when he obtained a marriage license in Golden in 1911.
The Senate opened at 10 with a conference report on legislative, executive and judicial appropriations. Taft sent a message urging action on the Panama canal bill. Senator Kenyon said he would seek tomorrow to consider a jail sentence for violators. A committee was formed to study U S involvement in revolutions in Mexico and Cuba. The Brandegee amendment substituting a governor for a three member commission was adopted. Civil service provisions were debated but no action taken. Adjourned at 6 26 p m until 1e a m Wednesday.
President Taft sent a message to the House on the White River dam bill and two night sessions were held to study the Stanley steel report. The military committee favored a bill allocating 100000 dollars for Mexican refugee relief. Adjournment came at 6 35 p m until noon Wednesday.
At the Democratic state convention in Pueblo the day session focused on organizing disputes with Colorado Springs Senator Mark A. Skinner presiding. Contests from Denver and Arapahoe faced defeat as credentials ruled against throwing out Denver delegations, despite bitter fights and last minute deals influencing votes.
Morning Journal report cites Colonel Roosevelt stating a straight third party ticket will be fielded in Pennsylvania and Colorado by the national progressive party. He notes Pennsylvania uses the Washington party name due to local rivals pre-empting similar titles, while Colorado aligns with national progressive founders and delegates.
About 200 Americans are reported moving toward Columbus pursued by 250 Mexicans in a border region incident. The event underscores tensions involving Mormon refugees and settler safety amid armed pursuit in a disputed area.
In Juarez the rebel leader Orozco delays departure as federals under Sanjines and Salazar maneuver near Casas Grandes. Rabago advances on the northern railway while Salazar’s force remains close, shaping a potential southward junction into Guerrero and a decisive trap. The next two days decide the outcome.
Orozco forces reportedly beat General San jines and Velasco at Sahuaripa and pushed toward Ladura Sonora. Rebels shelled the town defended by about 25 to 30 federals. A railroad agent sheltered under a station and warned of the attack as rebels cut telegraph wire between Ladura and Mina to the east.
In Paso, Texas, Mor mons refugees fear for the missing overland party of settlers moving toward the border from Juarez and Dublan. About 260 men are reported in the group, pursued by 230 rebels led by Roque Gomez who reportedly began pursuing from Casas Grandes after the initial Mormon departure.
The Senate voted 48 to 14 to back a one man government for Panama with power to appoint a governor to complete govern and operate the canal and canal zone. Tolls and free passage for American ships remained under discussion at adjournment.
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