William Booth Salvation Army Head 10 Dead
Final summons comes to the commander in chief of the Salvation Army, the Great Organization for churchless people of every nation.
21 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
1
Final summons comes to the commander in chief of the Salvation Army, the Great Organization for churchless people of every nation.
Gen William Booth founder of the Salvation Army dies in Hadley Wood at Rockstone after cataract surgery and septic poisoning. Bramwell Booth and family provide care as the army weighs a sealed succession envelope. Bramwell is widely believed to be named heir. Burial likely beside his wife in Abbey Park Stock Newington.
Governor Woodrow Wilson advocates democratic success in November after two days of campaigning. He spoke in Seagirt and At Trenton Today urged opposition to special privilege and discussed the speakers bureau with Representative Burleson. Burleson noted Bryan will lead his own itinerary and plans. Alaska to Have Better Government reports a two chamber Alaska legislature, awaiting Senate and presidential approval.
In Denver August 76 protests were wired to Senator Bates Penrose and the senate conference committee on post office and west roads denouncing an amendment to the Bourne parcel post bill that would double the rate on second class mail. Telegrams were sent to Allied Printing Trades officers to protest the amendment as union officers planned to be elected tomorrow.
Governor McDonald signs requisition papers for John Smith a presumed fugitive in Maricopa Jail Arizona after burglary and larceny in Luna County New Mexico. Sheriff D B Stevens to pursue. Also Carlsbad Plantation & Orchard Co filing to enter New Mexico and various state official movements and births noted in Santa Fe.
Judge Dempsey showed mercy to Frank Miller a recently released convict who stole a bottle of milk. Miller admitted guilt saying he was hungry and sick and asked for help. He will be sent to a local hospital for care and later a position will be sought for him.
Calvin H. Potlard a former post office inspector died in the county hospital from a self inflicted head wound a sack needle inserted three inches into his skull The county coroner ruled out murder and found him on a road near Newhall with the needle still in place following days of search for a possible motive
Sam Wood, accused in an attempted abduction of Miss Manahan, allegedly assaulted a youth and fatally wounded the girl’s father. The incident left two others injured as authorities investigated the motives and details of the assault.
A desperate attempt to kidnap Ethel Manahan ends in a fatal confrontation. Sam Wood, 35, is shot by a pursuing posse after a gunfight near Belle Plain Kansas. James Thompson, 16, is killed. Matt Manahan is badly injured. Gaylord Manahan, 11, is lightly wounded. Wood dies from self-inflicted wounds.
London reports heavy fighting at Wu Chang the capital of Hupeh opposite Hankow with no details available. Yuan Shikai resists cabinet amendments triggering fears of renewed civil war while Sun Yat Sen allegedly travels toward Tianjin with possible life threat en route to Beijing.
A temporary injunction blocks the state canvassing board from certifying eight Roosevelt electors named in the Kansas Republican primary. Judge Smith McPherson granted the order at Red Oaks Iowa on petitions filed by Taft electors. Demuth and others signaled the action claiming misapprehension about the electors voting for the convention nominee.
Judge William H. Pope of New Mexico hears the government versus Henrylyn Irrigation Co case in Denver. The court takes the matter under advisement as government and irrigation company lawyers finish arguments and the defense is given until week’s end to file reply briefs.
Honolulu reports smugglers covertly using U S mail bags to ship opium. A Manchuria bag arriving from Nagasaki contained five thousand dollars worth of opium, suggesting collusion or post voyage tampering. Investigation by government officials continues.
Detroit police court heard the private detective W J Brennan describe a scheme to bribe Alderman Glennan for the Wabash railroad's street use request. Brennan testified Glennan received a thousand dollars, counted the bills, and then returned the money after realizing his position. The testimony marked the opening of the aldermen bribery trial against eighteen council members.
Rebels overwhelm Leon garrison, with 606 Nicaraguan troops killed or captured. General Mena, health badly impaired, directs insurrection from Leon as insurgent forces consolidate near Masaya and Limón. Marines and blue jackets helped defend Managua, while external communications to Corinto are severed.
Washington reports that additional American blue jackets and marines will likely be landed in Nicaragua to safeguard lives and property. Officials note Managua remains relatively safe but fear a clash with rebel forces led by General Zeledon. Minister Weitzel notified the government of threats that rebels promise to sack the capital.
Judge George H. Hutton refuses further participation in Clarence S Darrow case accusing him of bribing Juror Albert F Bain. The case is reassigned to Presiding Judge Willis for a trial setting at 16 oclock next Monday morning. The district attorney says no merit in defense claim of delay since indictment.
The day in Congress began at 11 a.m. with executive session. Senator Penrose said he would make a privileged statement on Wednesday about correspondence with John D. Archbold. Romero was reconfirmed as United States marshal for New Mexico. Newlands failed to advance a tariff conference committee resolution. A British Titanic report was printed as a public document. A bill to create a department of labor was set for Thursday. The session adjourned at 6:45 p.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday.
At 10 a.m. Representative Nainey charged Representative Austin with personal interest in water power registration. Austin replied in a speech. A conference report on naval appropriation bill approved includes a provision for one battleship. A report declares Representative Hughes of West Virginia legally elected.
Authorities believe John Zabransky a Brighton jeweler and supposed fence for stolen goods was killed over a dispute about loot from thieves. Sheriff Schloo and Denver police tie the murder to ransacked shop and hidden diamonds, with Zabransky's night life masking a criminal role.
A Denver grand jury was convened by District Judge Humbert L. Shattuck to investigate alleged graft in municipal and county affairs. Harry G. Fisher seeks indictments against the fire and police board Sheriff Daniel M. Sullivan and possibly Mayor Henry J. Arnold. The panel was drawn this afternoon and will start Thursday morning amid notes of prior letters and a hidden inquiry by the Lexow committee.
United States gunboat plans patrols along the coast to intercept smugglers of arms and ammunition to rebel forces as authorities extend coastal defense efforts.
Juarez Mexico Aug 20 2300 federal soldiers under General Tellez occupy the city after rebels evacuate. Crowds shout Viva Madero and Death to Orozco as trains bring infantry cavalry and artillery. General Rabago pursues rebels southeast of Casas Grandes with about 2000 men.
In northern Mexico rebel forces under General Pascual Orozco concentrate toward the Pacific coast, with Mazatlan or Lower California seen as key seaports for munitions. Federal troops push from Jalisco toward Sinaloa as Orozco and his cavalry move swiftly, while the location of Orozco remains shrouded and communications with the interior limited.
Advices from Nacozari say Mocetezuma, about 100 miles southwest, was attacked again by rebels rep by federal defenders. Roebela surround the town and a siege had begun as rebel bands move south of Natoxart. Railroad operators arrive from Ofitos and Oaxaca to staff offices.
Rebels and federals fought near Porto Suello, close to Alamos in Sonora, as rebels pressed for surrender of Alamos. Reports indicate federals engaged as the clash continued late today in the border area.
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