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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
1
A meeting featuring Rep McDermott is highlighted as an investigative committee reviews corruption charges against an Illinois congressman. The coverage centers on official proceedings and the addressing of a high profile political case.
Washington reports McMichaels, former chief page, testified before the House Investigating Committee accusing Representative James E. McDermott of Hliness of taking part in a scheme with Mulhall and pawnbrokers to oppose a District of Columbia interest rate bill. He described loans, payrolls, trips to New York, and rooming arrangements in the Capitol as part of the alleged scheme.
Constitutionalists clash with federals at Rodriguez Coahuila as 1200 federals from Moenelova join the fight. Three officers are reported executed after a skirmish at nearby Aba. Prisoners, including several officers, are said to be taken or killed as fighting continues.
In a skirmish north of Atzcapotzalco a band of Zapata followers engaged federal troops. A number were killed or wounded as rebels dispersed. The war department says the fighters are men driven from Morelos, appearing in various spots in the federal district over the last day and a half.
Aug 15 report from Washington states Shirley Hulse son in law of Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor, his wife and child are safe in Chihuahua City with many other families awaiting departure to the United States. State department notes several others in Durango Tampico and Mexico City are safe as well. Revelationists warned against railroad travel between Monterey and Laredo despite trains still running recently.
Senator Penrose forced a debate on Mexico by introducing a resolution asking President Wilson to confirm William Bayard Hole's role and authority in Mexico City. He cited danger to Americans, including Shirley C. Hulse, son-in-law of Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor, amid revolutionary activity near Chihuahua. He warned Hale's presence as a Wilson envoy risks American lives and urged severing Hale's ties if no progress is seen. The measure was sent to tomorrow's agenda as Lodge and Brandegee pushed related consular and naval inquiries.
The lieutenant governor declares that agreeing to submit the Sulzer controversy to the courts would be unlawful. He asserts that other constitutional remedies or actions should be pursued within established state processes.
Albany Aug 15 William Sulzer and Acting Governor Glynn remained in a legal standoff over who runs New York State Glynn refused to surrender any governor functions and said he would perform all duties except where blocked by illegal action or force The dispute centers on court jurisdiction and the state constitution with the court of impeachment as the final arbiter and guards securing the capitol tonight.
President Wilson's message to Huerta is in the Mexican government, with a possible rejection or reply. John Lind, Wilson's envoy, has held cordial talks with Mexican Foreign Minister Gambon and delivered the note, while Lind refused interviews with reform politicians awaiting official completion of his mission.
Washington reports that through John Lind and Foreign Minister Gamboa the Huerta government has learned U S wishes for a peaceful solution to Mexico's troubles. The formal communication will be delivered Monday to diplomatic representatives. Huerta may call an election, with talks of a joint Mexican commission to oversee voting. Officials see optimism for a peaceful settlement though consequences of rejecting Wilson's ideas remain unclear. embargo on arms remains in place until peaceful means exhaust, ministers say.
Governor Sulzer aides rush to care for Mrs Sulzer whose worsening condition prompted recall of Ir Retert Attahames from New York. An official bulletin reports high fever and rapid pulse with delirium, while Sulzer defends himself against accusations of using campaign funds for stock investments and worries about public exposure.
Los Angeles August 15 two arrests followed the surprise finding of Carol Mason a seventeen year old girl missing two weeks. Henry W Haskamp a British Columbia real estate dealer and Robert Burton a young salesman were taken on suspicion of contributing to a minor s delinquency. The case involves alleged kidnapping and a physician s operation as detectives seek further charges.
Five thousand people are reported dead as Canton and surrounding areas see fighting between government forces and rebels. Looting and wholesale property destruction follow. The Canton governor's yamen is destroyed and foreigners in the Shamen face danger from shells and torture methods used on prisoners.
The pro Vincinn government of British Colum Iia fies taken over with entire success the maintenance of order in the coast district of Vancouver Island where miners have been on strike since May 1. Martial law is enforced, saloons are closed, and a thousand soldiers are quartered in the disturbed region.
A San Francisco report details the Diggs Caminetti case as defense argues the trip Sacramento to Reno was to avoid notoriety not to violate the Mann act. Witnesses include wives and relatives supporting Diggs amid claims of fear and a misinterpreted motive.
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