26 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
1
The president proposes an embargo on munitions of war to all warring factions in the southern republic. The action aims to enforce absolute neutrality and prevent foreign interference in Mexican affairs.
Special representative of the United States will depart the capital for home as negotiations with Huerta have failed. Lind arranges to leave, signaling an end to current diplomacy and a return to domestic concerns.
President Wilson will read his message to Congress in Washington about Mexico tomorrow. Negotiations with Mexico are ended and the United States will communicate through Charge d Affaires Shaughnessy if needed. The embargo on arms remains unchanged and the policy of neutrality will be enforced, potentially with stronger border patrols.
President Wilson's representative John Lind will depart Mexico City for Vera Cruz, meeting Foreign Minister Gadribon to bid farewell. Rumors of a provisional president and shifts among Huerta and officers swirl, while Lind uses the president's private car for the journey. Dr. Hale may accompany Lind.
President Wilson prepares to read a message to a joint session outlining U S policy toward Mexico Huerta and constitutional government. The plan favors non interference and rejection of Huerta, with mediation efforts via John Lind and international diplomacy ongoing.
The administration outlines a long term policy to avoid further armed intervention in Mexico while seeking peace. A large White House conference reviewed the message as senators and representatives discussed potential suggestions. The plan cites Hayes as a precedent and notes the Huerta-Gamboa note as an exemplary state document.
San Francisco reports R F Del Valle, a Wilson representative, speaking on murders of American citizens in Mexico. He says no American cases are known by informants, predicts better US Mexico understanding once the atmosphere clears and notes Mexican confidence in President Wilson.
The State board of mediation and arbitration gave up hope of settling the southeastern Missouri lead miners strike. Western Federation of Miners and mine owners at a public hearing refused new peace terms. The board will reconvene to examine witnesses under oath. Refusal to follow board decisions carries a fine up to $500.
Flat River Maine August 25 mine operators in St Franceix county lead belt say they cannot participate in proposed arbitration if union recognition is on the table. They demand the dispute be settled without recognizing the union as a party.
London August 25 workers including house painters and decorators struck for higher wages. Non union painters were hired at the admiralty but no electricians at public works joined. Electricians across Buckingham and St James palaces colonial and foreign offices Tower of London museums and general post office were mentioned.
State Department issues a vigorous demand via the consul in Chihuahua to federal authorities, insisting punishment be meted out for the murder of Americans. The demand underscores U S resolve in protecting citizens abroad and pursuing justice through official channels.
State department reports today detail attacks near Madera and Torreon. An American worker was killed, others assaulted, and demands for immediate protection and punishment of attackers were issued. A relief mission was dispatched with medical supplies as fighting lessens but potential renewed clashes loom.
Canadian dispatches report heavy cannon fire from Empalme and repeated federal and insurgent charges around Hermosillo and Guaymas. Rebels repel three advances while federal troops press with cavalry and marines. about ten rebels killed or wounded and roughly 200 federal casualties. General Obregon and Colonel Cabral depart Hermosillo for the front as Yaqui bands maneuver southeast of the port.
Douglas Arizona August arrest of Stewart Hunt a ranch owner from Sonora and two cowboys by order of insurgent governor Jose Maylorena on charges of aiding the enemy. He is accused of buying cattle from a Mexican federal sympathizer whose stock was seized by the state government. American cattlemen seek release through constitutionalist leaders.
Mexico City reports that government officials denied knowledge of the deaths of Serapio Rendon and Bordes Mangel, with officials stating they had no information on the incidents.
Unclear text reports deputies who vanished two days earlier and Rendon possibly sent to death. Officials explain their disappearance with a theory they joined rebel forces led by General Geneveve. One robbed leader claims to have conferred with Tendon in the earin dhezuise.
Rebels attacked near Sharps Heading on the Inter-California railroad east of Paesualiti during a recent revolution, cutting traffic by burning bridges. The assault involved insurgents organized just over the border, while Mexicali opposite Catexico is defended by 265 federal troops and five machine guns. An American photographer, William Christan, was reported arrested after returning from the scene.
St Joseph Missouri and Aug 25 voters will decide whether Mayor Charles E Pfeiffer should be recalled for alleged failure to keep campaign promises. The vote marks the first recall election in Mixsouri.
A contention arises over indictments against Charles Murphy Senator Frawley and Assemblyman Levy. Former legal chief Cady Herrick says prosecutors for Sulzer avoid criminal probes. Albany officials and Judge Arnold say grand jury indictments have been pursued in New York and Albany counties. Governor Sulzer’s spokesman says he would appear before the New York grand jury if required.
Late inmate of Matteawan sues erratic statement to public through local dominion newspaper. Authorities weigh international law aspects in the settlement as details emerge about the dispute and the defendant’s position.
William Travers Jerome arrives to lead Thaw family publicity as ex Governor Stone defends Thaw interests in Sherbrooke amid talks of international aspects and possible Canadian immigration issues. Jerome cites Vermont extradition questions while Thaw clashes with jail governor over a floor newspaper.
Albany and New York district attorneys are asked by Lynn J. Arnold to indict Charles Murphy James Lewy and James Frawley over alleged conspiracy to remove Governor Sulzer from office. Arnold cites sworn testimony and newspaper reports claiming money and plotting aimed at Sulzer, with prosecutors weighing the evidence.
The prisoner received two lawyer telegrams guaranteeing security from extradition if he could reach their states. He also got about fifty letters of sympathy and free advice, and a photo of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was seen. A newspaper taken from a room yesterday is to be returned, with no disturbance to the paper.
Helena Mont Aug 25 The Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads have revoked all passes issued to Montana state officials and their deputies with expectation other roads will follow an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that free transport was wasteful and rates would be limited.
A Tonhonk cloudburst fifteen miles from Elke washed out Southern Pacific tracks eight feet deep across a quarter mile. The California Mail was halted on the skeleton line after navigating floodwater, trains detoured via Death to Winnemucca. Five hundred workers with two steam shovels tackle the washout.
Philadelphia August 26 Thomas Keene shot his wife Rita Keene after she refused a goodbye kiss before he ended his life. He held police at bay and swallowed poison. He died in custody after a stomach pump. The couple had been separated seven months and a divorce suit had been filed.
An Indiana Interurban car on the Terre Haute division of the Terre Haute Indianapolis and something treation line was attacked in Indianapolis tonight a shot went through the rear of the car and a stone shattered a window marking the first violence in the motormen and conductors strike that began last Saturday on four traction lines.
Washington Aug 25 President Wilson today nominated Susana Ortiz to be postmaster at Las Vegas New Mexico Other postmasters appointed were T W House Houston Texas John Dunlop Houston Heights Texas and other officials listed in the same release.
In New York on Aug 25 Gaynor May Ryan reports a suggestion that Mayor William J. Gaynor a Democrat might head the Republican ticket by securing enough Republican signatures to run in the primaries prompting the adjournment of a meeting of county Judicial and Manhattan borough designating committees. They will meet again tomorrow.
Governors from more than a dozen states have arrived in Colorado Springs for the annual conference of the house of governors. The opening session is set for tomorrow morning with welcomes by Governor Ames and Mayor McKesson. Attendees include Emmett O Neal, EE M Ammons, Park Trammell, George Hodges, Tasker Oddie, and others from Alabama Colorado Florida Kansas Nevada New Mexico South Dakota Texas Virginia Wisconsin Georgia and New York.
The House Democratic Caucus adopted a currency bill amendment to extend discounting and maturity terms for notes and bills used in agricultural industrial and commercial financing. Rep Neeley praised the Glass Henry compromise as aligning with the farmer and banking interests. Secretary McAdoo denied promising bankers relief and the caucus rejected eliminating the bankers advisory board.
Farmington Maine August 25 Edmund Hayes Jr son of Mrs Eien Hayes was reported killed in Madera Mexico by federal soldiers under Francisco. The story notes he graduated from Bond College about five years earlier and later worked for a company.
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