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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
1
Former editor of a manufacturers publication reports internal workings of the organization to a lobby committee. The account highlights ongoing efforts, membership roles, and policy initiatives shaping the association's activities.
Testimony before a house lobby committee details internal disputes at the National Association of Manufacturers. James L. Ewell describes conflicts with official J. P. Bird, campaign spending, and resistance to labor planks in the Taft era. The senate inquiry continues with James Kimery and a denied claim of a $500,000 fund.
A letter by Wall of Dayton to Governor Cox accuses him of selecting the Dayton post office site for speculative reasons. Governor Cox threatened libel action and demanded a retraction, after Martin Mulhall’s Washington statement. The issue was reviewed by the Senate lobby committees.
Governor Lee Croce of Oklahoma cancels his address at the governors conference on a State Department of Economy and Efficiency to be held in Colorado Springs. The note cites fear that absence could enable the lieutenant governor to perform gubernatorial acts contravening executive policies.
Senator Owen of the senate banking committee unveiled a plan to authorize the treasury to buy two percent bonds from banks, cancel gold certificates, issue treasury notes redeemable in gold, and swap national bank notes for treasury notes. He estimates a redemption fund totaling about 1.966 billion dollars against a 2.162 billion note issue.
The Washington signaling from Aug 7 reports a convention with Salvador that mirrors the world plan Secretary Br an proposed. Twenty six countries including major powers have approved in principle and more treaties are expected. The pact shows a stand against conflict by allowing time for calm discussion to resolve disputes.
In La Crosse Wisconsin on an August day Charles Batsch, a top local swimmer, slipped while changing seats in a canoe or during a maneuver on the Black River. He did not resurface, and authorities reported the drowning.
Constitutionalist reports near Monclova as dynamiters lob high power bombs into the town held by federals. Casualties appear minimal. garrison under 2,506. Carranza absent since July 25, fueling unease amid intercepted couriers and ongoing skirmishes. Meanwhile tariff debate stalls progress in Washington as Sherman attacks wheel provisions and Lippitt defends cotton schedule exposure. Warren cites a hostile stance toward farmers.
A consular dispatch from Torresen reports a ten day battle in Coabhwila state ending in a rebel defeat. Government forces repulsed the attackers with losses and a further assault is anticipated despite the setback. Foreign nationals in Terreon are said to be safe.
A factional split in Sonora's congress is reported with some members refusing to recognize Jose Maria Maytorena as insurgent state's civil governor. Maytorena warned opponents that they would be expected to leave the state as the deputies head toward Douglas from Hermosillo tonight.
Extreme heat swept Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma with many towns posting new high marks. Emporia reached 107 and Leavenworth 108 while Topeka 104.6 and Junction City 106 as a dust storm damaged property and forced outdoor workers indoors. a shower cooled Larned briefly.
In Danville on August 7 Judge W Scholfield granted a divorce decree to Emma Kimbrough of Los Angeles from her husband Civil Judge KK Kimbrough after a desertion by Emma. The couple wed in Denver on June 30 1907 and Emma is said to have deserted him July 30 1911.
Senator Bacon cautions lawmakers not to taint a fraught condition with political maneuvering. He argues swift, nonpartisan action is essential to address the hazardous issue and protect public welfare.
Sofia moves to demobilize its army immediately after the peace treaty is signed. The Bulgarian government says it will rely on the great powers to push Turkey to withdraw within the time limit and to respect the London protocol.
Representatives from thirty six southern cities confer at the treasury with Secretary McAdoo and Assistant Secretary Williams to plan disbursement of fifty six million dollars of government foods to banks in agricultural areas. It is agreed that half the funds go to August and September with strict repayment schedule through March. The bankers express confidence in the Wilson administration.
Delegates of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held a business session after a parade with about 1,000 members and a visit to an amusement park. Unopposed officers named include Thomas J. Cogan J S Parry Frederick Hughes and Thomas P Gleason. Parade prizes awarded for general appearance and unique uniforms to several Aeries in Pittsburgh Wilmington Dixie Richmond Milwaukee and more. Ballot results to be announced tomorrow.
Charlee M. Cmeborne, secretary of the state board of control, travels to Densen to probe brutality claims against Arizona reform school Superintendent AL J. Harper. Twelve boys were reportedly lashed twenty five times on June 28, with others receiving forty five and several lashes more. Robert Gray of Douglas identifies Harper as the disciplinarian.
Rev. Fr. J. H. Vans, head of the Seventh Day Adventists conference, urged in Los Angeles that if a court faced a case where a woman wore a slit skirt or N-ray dress to entice men, the girl should be charged with contributing to the delinquency of the man and the man let off. He argued women adopt such attire deliberately to lure men.
Superior Judge John E. Humphries issues a temporary restraining order blocking the Teamsters union and officers from interfering with workers who filled strike roles. He cites Hermon F. Titus’s imprisonment for past disobedience as a warning and vows harsher action for future violations.
The three Columbus replica ships the Santa Maria the Pinta and the Nina depart Jackson Park Lagoon on a journey to the Panama Pacific Exposition planned for 1915. A $10 000 bond from Andrew Kaul of Boston guarantees their return. The voyage will sweep up the Atlantic coast stop at San Salvador pass through the Panama Canal and head to San Francisco. A Harvard crew will man the ships in the spring for a cross continental cruise.
Jury sworn in federal court in San Francisco as government opens case in Maury white slave trial and calls first witnesses.
In San Francisco Aug 7 1913 a jury hears the Mann Act case against Maury Diggs and F Drew Caminetti with Martha Warrington and Lola Norris. Judge Van Fleet rules on evidence and the government outlines its theory: the four traveled as married couples to Reno to conceal immoral acts, with Diggs financing the trip and Diggs and Caminetti arranging marriages and lodging for three days. The trial hinges on whether the actions violate the white slave traffic act and if the defendants pursued illicit purposes.
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