24 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1910
Page
1
The report notes strong Progressive backing for Roosevelt during his western pilgrimage. The tone praises his political stance while condemning rival Sharman as a foe, underscoring a polarized political landscape and a decisive early show of support.
Theodore Roosevelt campaigned in upstate New York endorsing State Senator Frederick Davenport as a progressive ally. He urged decency and efficiency in politics, opposed by Vice-President Sherman, and visited Jordainville before heading to Cheyenne. Also reported are notes on Roosevelt’s reception by farmers and remarks about his stance on public conduct.
Washington reports detail the downfall of the Madriz regime in Managua with gunfire on the defeated president’s train and the Estrada brothers seizing power. American prisoners and a prison plot alleged by 700 inmates prompt consular affidavits and intervention from Madriz officials for investigation.
Saturday morning Madriz abandoned his office and left the prison without guards. About 600 to 700 inmates were arrested for political reasons and many seized rifles roaming the streets while clashes with Madriz and Estrada factions continued. The American consulate watched the turmoil as agents noted no official decision on a permanent president.
A. B. Stroup and A. A. Sedillo outline plans to add initiative and referendum provisions. Sedillo explains rights declarations in constitutions and argues for forcing legis latures to act, proposing that both enacted and referendummed measures be submitted to voters. The plan limits initiative to ordinary measures, requires petition thresholds and timelines, and outlines amendment procedures with legislative referral and voter approval.
The text outlines how amendments may be submitted to electors for approval, including majority state and county votes, gubernatorial proclamation if adopted, and disapproval procedures if the legislature blocks. It covers publication requirements, separate submission of multiple amendments, and referendum petition thresholds with timelines and governance by the secretary of state.
A rumor at 2 10 am reports Tucumcari T X 100 miles from Paso Edo on the Rock Island railroad being destroyed by fire. Attempts to confirm via long distance lines failed as lines between Albuquerque and Tucumcari were reported out of service. By 2 36 am Santa Rosa operator said no fire was heard.
The text outlines general election triggers for constitution amendments by initiative or referendum. It requires up to 10 percent petition thresholds from counties and 25 percent statewide support, with half the counties represented, for initiatives and amendments to become part of the state constitution. It notes limits on veto and applicability to municipalities and legislative action.
Private George Melloy of the Twenty-fifth United States infantry stationed at Fort George Wright Spokane is held on charges of abducting and assaulting Zampa Swain a 14 year old girl near the military reservation yesterday afternoon. A fellow soldier provided direct evidence while Miss Swain identified Melloy among six alleged suspects leading to civil trial demand.
Aug 24 report from Lancaster shows Harre Lewis of Philadelphia, claimant to the welterweight title, losing to Leo Jonel of Lancaster in twelve rounds. Lewis started strong but faded after two rounds and was forced to clinch to endure the final rounds.
A coroner's jury in San Francisco finds French West and George Washington Wise guilty of murder and accessory to murder in the Buckman steamer incident off the Oregon coast. West is the murderer and Wise the accessory, with death as the penalty for both. Wise collapses and is taken to Alameda County jail for preliminary hearing.
Special correspondence reports Mounted Policeman A A Bena stopping a potential tragedy in Rocinda when Vicente Trujillo an ex convict resisting arrest reached for his gun. Officer Sena intervened grabbing the arm and confiscating the weapon. Three horses and a saddle belonging to Balomon Trujillo were recovered at Belen.
The president voices cautious approval yet points to shortcomings in the Payne Aldrich Tariff plan. He argues that modest scientific revisions could improve the measure and enhance its effectiveness.
President Taft outlines a tariff revision strategy balancing insurgents and regulars. He backs continued Payne Aldrich framework with schedule by schedule consideration and new tariff board findings to set production costs as a basis for fair American profits.
General J. B. Viljoen, veteran of the Piper war and resident here, declines an offer to return to Africa for a lucrative British government position. He announces he is now a citizen of the United States.
Grave apprehension grips officials as hundreds of rescuers search burning timber for the missing workers. Survivors fear many were cut off and suffered horrific deaths in the flames.
Heavy fires rive Idaho and Montana forcing evacuations while 900 forest rangers are reported missing. In Wallace Idaho near Newport Washington and St Joe Idaho crews battle blazes as winds drive a stubborn outbreak. Emergency workers rely on seasoned rangers for guidance amid cut communication lines and scattered reports of 58 known victims.
Wallace Idaho August 24 A forestry supervisor said the outlook is bleak for 200 rangers missing in the St Joe river country southeast of Wallace They were under Ranger Kootkey a Yale forestry school graduate and one of the men sent to restore service The district they worked in lies in a seething area near Wallace and Kootkey would have sent word if alive.
Helena Aug 23 report cites a 600 man ranger crew missing four days after battling Inferno in Cabinet reserve. Thompson residents flee as wind fuels walls of flame. Plains Paradise and other towns face possible destruction with no word on the missing men. Refugees stream into Thompson and White Pine while hopes fade for rescue.
Light rain began to fall this afternoon in Wallace Washington easing plans for a revival gathering. Local organizers hoped for a strong turnout despite the showers, with speakers and schedules unaffected.
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