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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1912
Page
1
Senators push claims from constituents dating back years totaling over 600000 as they demand funds to settle deficiencies. La Follette filibusters Penrose resolution to probe Standard Oil campaign contributions, compelling an agreement on investigation.
Washington faced an unprecedented stalemate as a double filibuster stalled adjournment. Senator La Follette pressed for a record vote on the Penrose investigation and old state loan claims, while Senator Chamberlain and allies blocked the general deficiency bill to demand payment of 600000. House leaders vowed to resist claims, and chaos lingered into the next day.
London crowds gather for two days at Congress Hall viewing General William Kreoth in state before a funeral with 150000 attending. Tributes from Queen Mother Alexandria and Emperor William mark the worldwide Salvation Army leader’s death and legacy.
Giusepe Ruspo an Italian laborer on John D Rockefeller's estate in Tarrytown New York was shot while picking beans. He was carried into his house where Rockefeller's physician could not locate the bullet. Ruspo was taken to Fordham hospital in serious condition. He could not identify his attacker and other foreign workers on the estate are terrorized.
The British steamer Eton of 2670 tons sank today off the Netherlands coast following a collision with the Dutch coasting steamer Atlantic near IJmuiden. All hands were saved and landed at Rotterdam by the Atlantic. The Eton was registered to Austin Friars' Steamship Company of London.
Governor Wilson and campaign leaders map regional stops with Bryan Clark Underwood Harmon Foss James and others slated to speak widely. Bryan's itinerary targets the middle west northwest and east while Clark emphasizes the south west and California, with planned speeches in Maine Missouri Colorado New Mexico Arizona and more.
Portland Maine Aug 25 Democrats led by Governor Marshall of Indiana begin national campaign swing into Maine towns for the September 1h state election. Governor Marshall will be followed by Speaker Champ Clark with other national leaders. Republican candidate William T Harris faces Frederick W Plaisted in a race shaped by liquor laws and state finances. Democrats promise a constitutional amendment for local option if returned to power.
Frederick Owens, balloonist, was dragged along by a rising balloon on the Jersey side of the Hudson this afternoon. The craft struck five story roofs, smashed a cornice, tore electric wires, and collapsed. Owens suffered a fractured skull and died.
British newspapers declare the English government will fail in its duty if it does not insist on reference to Hague. The remarks implicate Parliament and press reaction to canal bill debates shaping policy in London.
Contemporaneous editorials across English language papers condemn President Taft for signing the Panama canal bill and resist arbitration. They urge Britain to insist on preferred status for the canal before The Hague, warn that America’s honor and credibility suffer, and call for a renewed arbitration push if needed. The Times questions treaty compatibility and suggests appealing to The Hague if a settlement fails.
Los Angeles twelve superior court judges refuse to preside over Clarence Darrow's second trial on bribery charges connected to the McNamara murder case. No definite replacement judge named. case set to resume tomorrow. Darrow previously acquitted Aug. 17 on bribery charges involving Talisman George N. Lockwood. Presiding Judge Hutton declined to preside over the second indictment. Governor Johnson and others were briefed.
A Morning Journal report from Waco describes brutal violence in Mexico with both sides committing atrocities. A Zacatecas letter cites soldiers killing rebels and rebels retaliating as authorities suspend constitutional guarantees and empower officers to use deadly force.
Toluca Mex August 25 Villa Guerrero remains the sole nearby town in federal hands fifteen miles from Tenancingo. Rebels capture many smaller towns within twenty miles and sack them. More than a hundred ranches abandoned. About 100 Zapatistas camp near the bridge hindering artillery. Pante seizes residents as hundreds flee toward Toluca.
Yesterday ended the amnesty to arms rebels in Mexico. Today guarantees suspend, allowing possible execution of prisoners of war. No rebel leaders availed the amnesty. Orozco’s whereabouts remain uncertain as federal forces press near Juarez and Chihuahua City.
Washington reports Postmaster General Hitchcock has ordered nearly 1 million dollars spent to promote clerks and carriers in first and second class post offices and assistant postmasters. The 7,000 promotions begin July 1 with railway mail clerk promotions set for September 1 and rural mail carrier promotions for September 30.
Oyster Bay aug 25 Roosevelt vows to write a full statement to senator clapp detailing what he would testify about campaign contributions including a 125000 dollar Archbold payment and penrose relations while denying any knowledge of a standard oil donation and criticizing the committee for allowing Archbold to sail to Europe without testimony.
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